Contractor Growth Network

The best way to set yourself on the right path to where you want to go is to surround yourself with people who have already made it there. Logan and Alex are here today to tell you why you should force yourself to be a small fish in a big pond. Get rid of those self-limiting beliefs!   In this episode, we talk about… Surrounding yourself with people that have already been there Being around the ri...

Waiting around until you feel 100% ready or comfortable to make a change in your business, whether it's revamping your logo or your website, can cost you just as much instead of just going for it! Learn more about the sunk cost fallacy and whether or not you're working to lose money or make money!    In this episode, we talk about… Understanding how sunk cost fallacy can stunt your growth  Why cha...

So many contractors have problems attracting high-end clientele and it's usually for the same reason. They are all the same. Logan is here to show you three ways that you can start attracting high-end clients today!   In this episode, we talk about… Most contractors make this mistake that prevents them from attracting high-end clients What homeowners want to see on your website Stage your pictures...

It's almost the 4th quarter of 2020 and your business isn't moving forward. Clearly, something is wrong and it's time to diagnose the problem. In today's business therapy session, Alex and Logan are helping you dig deep to find out your business's biggest problem. Stop wasting your time on things that don't address the biggest problems in your business!   In this episode, we talk about… Many compa...

How you hire determines the quality of employees that you bring into your company, and those employees play a part in how far you can take your business. Tommy Mello knows how important this concept is, and that's why he's here today. You have to go out and get those people that will send your company to the next level!   In this episode, we talk about… Effective recruiting must go beyond posting...

Culture is everything when it comes to owning a business. The same way a great culture can bring great success, a broken culture can lead to burnout and failure. Logan and Alex are diving into the subcultures that are within the culture of your contracting business. Company culture can be felt by both the employees and clients, so make sure that it's a good one because a bad one can sink your busi...

So many contractors make the mistake of thinking that being busy right now means they don't need to market. It's as simple as this; if you want your contracting business to grow, you never stop marketing. Plan for growth or plan to fail!   In this episode, we talk about… Tommy reads as many books as possible to continue growing Breaking down the growth rule of 3s and 10s COVID has taught Tommy tha...

Contractor Growth Network has been able to double its growth by implementing just a few things into their business strategy. Logan and Alex are talking about the top-3 things that helped them grow very fast. Ironically, these 3 things are the reason why most contractors are not growing their businesses. That's because they are not doing them!   In this episode, we talk about… Surround yourself wit...

People's living spaces are the places where they get to go to unwind from the chaos of their daily lives. Micah Miller is in the house to talk about how their marketing shows that they change their clients' lives. Changing someone's living space is changing their life!   In this episode, we talk about… Changing the space where someone lives changes their life for the better or worse Stay approacha...

Setting goals is necessary for the success of any business, but what you do when you hit your goals matters even more. You can either stay complacent and comfortable or you can push yourself to do even better—because hey—you didn't hit that first goal by doing nothing, so why not keep going?    In this episode, we talk about… A common way business owners self-sabotage sales goals  Only about 4% of...

Outdoor landscaping is different for everyone. For some, it's a one-time project; for others, it's a constant work in progress. Logan's guest today is Micah Miller, owner of Easton Outdoor, a landscaping company. Though they help maintain some of their clients, most people wait until the next project to work on their outdoor landscaping. Micah is using Facebook to establish himself as an expert in...

Look where you want to be in the future and reverse-engineer that down to what you need to do today to get there. Today, Logan's in the house with Tommy Mello, the owner of A1 Garage Doors, host of the Home Service Expert Podcast, and author of The Home Service Millionaire. Started in 2006, A1 has absolutely exploded with multiple catalysts over the years. COVID has forced Tommy and his company to...

There's not a company on this planet that wasn't affected by the pandemic in one way or another. That being said, there's no use crying over spilled milk. The choice is simple: either adjust to COVID or watch your business crash!   In this episode, we talk about… How COVID's introduction to the US has affected business The resistance to using technology disappeared People are beginning to invest h...

The 2020 presidential election is on the horizon, and just like clockwork, campaign ads along all forms of media are pouring out. All these ads are meant to sway the way that viewers think, and ultimately, how they vote. Logan and Alex want to tell you all about the power of the words that you use. Take everything that you see on TV with a grain of salt, because you might not understand the actual...

There's no denying the narrative that surrounds contractors. For some reason, people think contractors want jobs to go on indefinitely. How crazy is that!? Jean Brownhill is in the house to talk about how Sweeten is changing that narrative around working with contractors.    In this episode, we talk about… You have to learn the same thing in every new market The narrative around general contractor...

The number one reason that people and businesses stop growing is actually self-inflicted. They just can't get over that hump. They are stuck in their comfort zone. After too many years of staying inside of their comfort zone, people can become bitter and jealous. Getting out of your comfort zone is the only way that you and your business can grow. Logan and Alex are here today to tell you how your...

Finding the right general contractor for your home renovation project is a tall task. Today, Logan is talking to Jean Brownhill, the Owner, Founder, and CEO of Sweeten, a matchmaking marketplace for general contractors and those with renovation projects. Sweeten helps close the gap of uncertainty between homeowners and general contractors!   In this episode, we talk about… Sweeten works with proje...

Switching the entire direction of your company is scary, but it might be just what you need to give your company a spark. Logan is in the house today with Micah Miller. Micah started in 2003 with a bicycle and a push mower, mowing neighbors' lawns for money until he was able to build a lawn care and maintenance company. At just the beginning of last year, he decided that the 10% profit margin on t...

Billy Gene just purchased a sprinter van with the goal of outfitting it as a marketing tool. Becoming more profitable is his main focus, so he is ready to take his business to the next level. He knows that there has to be a layer of fun to business in order to be successful!   In this episode, we talk about… Business does not have to be boring Billy Gene shows what is possible in a short amount of...

People who are uncomfortable talking about money are uncomfortable having money. True or false? That's what Logan and Alex are here to talk about today. There's a lot of perspectives when it comes to being comfortable with talking about money. At the end of the day, not everyone who has a lot of money is comfortable talking about how much they have for whatever reason and vice versa. Don't assume...

No matter what industry you work in, the sales objections that you face are all going to be the same! It may sound a little different, but if you can learn to translate these objections, then you can know how to handle them. At the end of the day, there are really only 4 or 5 real objections. Billy Gene is in the house with Logan today to talk about those sales objections and how you can navigate...

Business owners are all human, and as humans, they have their own opinions on politics and the state of the world. How then do business owners voice those opinions without affecting their business negatively? You have to be willing to face the backlash that comes with speaking and be aware that there will always be opposition. Logan and Alex are talking about voicing your political opinion as a bu...

Why should you try YouTube and the world of online video for your marketing strategy? Everyone is so afraid to put out content because it's not perfect, but video marketing is only going to continue to grow. If you are not using video to market in 2020, you need to adapt now or your contracting business will not survive!   In this episode, we talk about… Why you should not wait for perfection to s...

Right now, an NFL team is changing everything from its logo all the way to the name of their team. The Washington Redskins are going through a complete reboot, and that's a lot harder than you might think. Logan and Alex are back to talk about changing your brand after having spent years establishing your business, just like Logan's beloved Washington Redskins. Your brand represents what you stand...

Whether it's a good one or not, everybody has a process or system in their business. If it's not good, it's not the end of the world, but adjustments are needed. What you need to do is take a look at your entire business and put a system together that will avoid the potentials for failure!   In this episode, we talk about… Start big picture then start to get specific Your systems and processes are...