The Cash Flow Contractor

Are you feeling stretched thin because of overworking and distractions? This episode highlights the powerful effect focus has on your ability to sell, market your business, and obtain a healthy perspective on your vision. Listen to this episode today to remind yourself that focus is a powerful tool you need to be utilizing.

Plain and simple, you have to have the courage to raise your prices. With the cost of service and supplies going up with inflation, knowing how to price yourself and knowing how to calculate your ROI (return on investment) is essential. If you can’t measure what your efforts are doing, then you can’t manage your business. Listen to our short episode to really get the bottom of attribution and see...

When choosing your vendor, most people only consider their cost first and foremost… and it makes sense to do that. However, we’re here to tell you that yes, of course, pricing matters, but there are a lot more aspects that you need to keep in mind before settling down with your “perfect vendor.” Listen now to learn our recommendations on what qualifies a good vendor, how you can build a good relat...

Managing and maintaining all of your online accounts can be OVERWHELMING, right? You’re doing your best to work on your business, work in your business, focus on getting more customers, troubleshooting problems, and really just keep the ship afloat – so directing your attention to account management can be a lot to handle on top of everything else. It can be a mess for anyone to figure out, especi...

You may not know what a site map is or why it’s important now but after listening to this episode you sure will. A site map is all about the navigation and intentionality of your website. A good site map can transform the way you sell and approach customers, how you take them through a sales process, and ultimately how you convert them into real opportunities. To learn how to create an efficient s...

Everyone is striving to get better, especially in business. If you’re not, then you’re getting passed by someone else who is. In this episode, we’re talking about using LEAN thinking to improve your operations, increase efficiency, and eliminate waste. This line of thinking isn’t just for manufacturers, it’s for all business owners and all employees. To bring a better ratio to your business and ge...

Ensure you have the highest likelihood of your business and your teams achieving the results you want with one simple tool – checklists. In this episode, we discuss the truth behind what checklists are and what they are not. They’re not exhaustive and they’re not meant to be a system, they’re a reference point and a critical reminder to what’s essential to completing an efficient and safe job. Lis...

Do you have marketing in your business? It’s okay if you don’t. This episode is for those that are anywhere on the marketing spectrum. We’ll be talking about the 9 reasons you need to double down on your efforts immediately and why it’s essential that your business is playing offense instead of defense. Listen to our 11 minute episode today to change the landscape of how you view the time, budget,...

In this short episode, we’re breaking down the differences between 1099 contractors and W2 employees. You’ll learn which one you should use, what the benefits are for both, and what the dangers are for both. This episode is hosted by Martin Holland, a business coach and entrepreneur with over half a century of experience in hiring for his own ventures – Martin understands the pros and cons between...

In today’s short episode, we’re talking about using softwares to become more efficient in your business. If you’ve listened to us discuss this subject before, you know we refer to the series of softwares in your business as a “tech stack.” However, finding and implementing the right tech tools can often be stressful, difficult, and time-consuming when you don’t know what problems you need to solve...

Why the hell are you still paying employees by the hour? It’s definitely not in your best interest as a business owner. Want an employee incentivized payment structure that increases productivity, efficiency, and jobs? Try the Paying For Performance (P4P) model, made popular by our guest, Mike Andes. P4P is an employee incentive payment program that our previous guest, Mike Andes, has seen thrive...

In today’s short episode we’re talking about hiring – not HOW to hire, but how to make the DECISION to hire. Oftentimes, employers let fear stop them from hiring. That fear can stem from a concern about associated costs or even losing control – regardless of what it is that’s stopping you, we want to help you work through the mental roadblocks. Yes, adding a person to your payroll is a huge milest...

Are you tired of wasting so much time each day in your business? You need one place to look where you can find information for project management, sales, marketing, or bookkeeping all in the same dashboard! Put an end to disorganized excel sheets and legal pads. See how staying organized and efficient can save you from the daily challenges that your business brings by listening to our short with M...

Attention contractors, if you’re looking for repeatable, stress-reducing, and effective sales and marketing systems to grow your business, this episode is for you. There’s a concrete strategy when it comes to scaling your business without constraints, and that’s by building a strong growth foundation. Listen to this short episode to learn which factors are essential and how our marketing partner,...

We sat down with YouTube sensation, business consultant, landscaping legend, and out-of-the-box thinking CEO, Mike Andes, himself. Mike has made a name for himself in the lawn care industry to say the least. After starting college at the age of 13 and owning his first business, Augusta Lawn Care, full-time by 18, it was clear he wasn’t going to be your average joe. Listen to our sit-down interview...

Do you know how to build a highly profitable business that can work without you? Do you know what most people do wrong when it comes to finding their replacement? Do you want to know how to become a successful business owner that can create a healthy distance from the day-to-day operations? Listen to our short episode, with Martin Holland, to gain the wisdom to be able to replace yourself.

Are you a contractor trying to decide whether or not you want to work more, less, or maybe even exclusively with either homeowners or builders? We’ve broken down the differences, benefits, and truths behind working with both target markets. Listen to this deep dive today to help you affirm or change your decision on who the ideal client is for your business.

This shouldn’t come as a surprise to you, but did you know there’s waste in nearly every aspect of your business? Waste can be found in the amount of steps it takes you to reach a machine, find a tool, or locate a file on your computer – these inconspicuous and inefficient moments are what actually makes the difference to your net profit. Today’s guest is the Owner of Industrial Solutions, Inc., a...

Did you know our inflation rate in the United States is at a 40 year high? If you’re a consumer, you’ve felt the impact of inflation. If you’re a business owner, you’ve felt the impact of inflation tenfold. So, we all know inflation is happening – but do we know why? In this episode, we break down what inflation actually means, the effect it has on business owners today, and the best strategies yo...

Do you want to know the software essentials to building a successful marketing foundation for your business? Well, we’ve heard all the questions regarding how to choose the right software and we have answers! If you’re struggling to make the shift from paper to software in your business, find the best and most affordable option, or maybe even frustrated with your lack of knowledge on operating the...

When you’re selling a service, are you selling a vitamin or a medicine? Do you know the difference? If not, that’s okay – but it’s important that you do. Knowing where your service stands with your customer’s will help you understand how to market and structure your business. Listen to this short 5-minute episode to learn a lesson that’ll shift how you think about your product or service.

Are you unsure of where the heck your efforts need to be in marketing? Today, we’re breaking down the answers to your internal dialogue of “is this the best channel for me?,” “why am I choosing this channel?,” and “how do you get started on picking your channels?” But first, let’s start with what a channel even is… listen to the episode to find out.

We all have rhythms whether they’re intentional or not. And a lot of us have rhythms that we created years or even decades ago that we still abide by – and for what reason? In this episode, we’re challenging you to question your rhythms. Ask yourself, “are my work rhythms valuable and are they purposeful?” When you use rhythms the correct way in business, you bring clarity and productivity to your...

In our final episode of the year, we’re doing something a little different. We’re basing this deep dive around a question one of our listeners sent in via email! They asked about pricing – specifically, how to navigate making your own prices when inflation and other conundrums hit. We felt inspired to break down the answer to this question since it’s currently a dilemma that ALL contractors are ha...

“Less stress, more time, more money” – that’s our motto that you hear every episode, right? In this short episode, we’re going to be focusing on how to handle the stress, both good and bad. To put it simply, the bad stress, which we call “blisters,” and the good stress, “calluses,” are never going to be eliminated fully from your day-to-day. Why? Well, the blisters inhibit and hinder you from perf...