The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

It's not enough to have a dream. It's not enough to have a belief. It's only enough when you finally take action to prove your beliefs or achieve your dream. Tom is here to remind you that if you want to be successful in life, you need to stop talking and start taking action.   In this episode, Tom discusses…  Acting on what needs to be done Conveying your beliefs by the choices you make and the a...

In this episode, Tom had a conversation with Sunny Pinhero & Suhaiba Neill, coaches of the Empire program of The Contractor Fight. The three discussed how the Empire program will work, what type of people are a fit for it, and how the program can help grow your business.   Conversation Highlights: [00:31] - Welcome notes  [04:48] - Sunny and Suhaiba's experiences as members of The Fight [06:21] -...

If you want more revenue in your business, if you want to make a bigger impact on your business, you have to drive traffic and get eyeballs to your business. Tom discusses tips and techniques for attracting and retaining customers because you cannot sell anything without that. In this episode, Tom talks about…  Reasons why some contractors don’t make enough money  The brand promise of The Contract...

In this episode, Tom and Steve Shinholser talk about their business journey, what they've learned from being in the business space for so many years, business partnerships, sales and improving your emotional health.   Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [02:08] - Steve is leaving the Battleground Group [04:52] - Who is a good fit for The Fight [06:36] - Advice for making business easier and m...

You often steal your family's time when you work long hours and weekends as a contractor. Dan reminds you that you have to work hard for your business, but you can't handle everything alone—reach out and get coaching from someone who has been through it, and protect your time with your family. In this episode, we talk about…   Your business can be stealing time away from your family. Seeking out c...

The guys answer your questions about investing in paid coaching, restarting your business after losing money, and giving clients a rough estimate of the project during the prequalification phase. In this episode, we talk about…  Question 1: When is the right time to invest in paid coaching? Getting paid coaching doesn't have to wait until you're struggling in your business In order for coaching to...

Tom’s guest is John Salzarulo—the founder of Hoist—who left the coding world to run his family service business, which he grew to double its value within two years. After John sold his family business, he realized how much potential there was in the home services market, so he founded Hoist, a software company to help people to build successful painting businesses.   In this episode, we talk about...

It can be hard to get the work-life balance right. You want to spend time with your family, but you also want to work hard to build a successful business. In this episode, Derek shares how he manages the two lives he lives—family life and business life.    In this episode, we discuss…  Finding the balance between work and family life The three pillars that will help you win in life and business Th...

When it's hard to see the good things in life, being grateful for what you have is an instantly uplifting and positive ritual! Tom tells why it's important to think of gratitude as something fundamental in your daily routine and how practicing gratitude can benefit your business and improve your life.   In this episode, Tom discusses…  Making gratitude a part of your daily routine Psychological, p...

Doing it alone seems so much easier, and logical doesn't it? It's just you, being smart and efficient, doing whatever you want, for better or for worse—but it is not without cost. Dan shares why you should stop being a lone wolf and start networking and using mentors.   In this episode, we talk about…   What happens when you try to do everything alone Understanding the power of being a part of a t...

Tom and Dan answer your questions about the impact of the current state of the economy on contractors, how contractors can thrive and survive during this time, and what they can do to compete with large companies. They also share the strongest attribute, which helped them to survive and thrive during the past recessions. In this episode, we talk about…  Question1: What is your forecast for the bot...

Tom and Steve discuss some of the dumbest things that contractors do. If you ever wonder why you're not making money or struggling to grow your business, it may be because of these things. Some of them are funny, and some of them are serious. But, all of them need to stop!   In this episode, we discuss…  Things that some contractors do that make no sense Making your decisions based on common sense...

Should I promote this guy? Tom explores the question of whether or not it’s a good idea to promote an employee who isn’t working as hard as they used to, why that might be, and gives you his advice on this issue.   In this episode, Tom discusses…  The mistake a lot of companies make while promoting their employees When should you give someone a promotion? The things you should keep in mind when pr...

After events and workshops, there's a lot of hype, positive energy, and people are excited about the new information they gained — but this is where it goes wrong. Unfortunately, most people leave events with a flood of information and either overwhelm their employees or family members or suffer mental exhaustion. Dan talks about your next steps after attending events and seminars and how to preve...

Taking questions from Mira and Dan Wilson, Tom and Dan discuss feeling uneasy while charging high prices as a newbie with limited experience and what contractors can do to maintain and care for their mental health. In this episode, we talk about…  Question 1: As a newcomer to the contracting industry with limited experience, I feel apprehensive about charging "high prices." What advice can you giv...

Are you having trouble hiring good employees? Tom explains the number one reason why some contractors can't find employees and suggest some tips to attract employees so you can be sure that you never run into this problem yourself.   In this episode, Tom discusses…  The reason why you can't find employees Three things you need to do every single day of the year in your business The worst time to h...

Summits and trade shows are hotbeds of business development, where smart business-minded people come to learn and connect. Derek has been attending a trade show since 2013, and in this episode, he shares his experiences and lessons from attending the same summit year after year.   In this episode, Derek discusses…  Mistakes some contractors make that hinder their success Lessons Derek has learned...

Hardship, failure, setback in life and business — everyone goes through this, and it's definitely not over for anyone. So embrace them. Embrace them to become stronger, and learn from them. Because that's wisdom, and that's power.    Tom wants you to embrace your adversities and face challenges — it's how we become stronger and succeed.   In this episode, Tom discusses…  Challenges are supposed to...

Is your flame dying? Is your motivation waning? You just want to quit, don't you? Well, don't. Don't lose hope. Tim and Greg are here to motivate you to stay focused on what you're doing and keep pushing forward. Sooner or later, you'll hit your goal.    In this episode, they discuss…  Encouragement to never give up Staying in the game and putting your focus on your goal There's hope and opportuni...

Have you ever had a tendency to get carried away with strong emotions or even rage when communicating with a client? By reacting with your emotions or pouncing on the clients before they can even get their words out, you can end up in an argument instead of a discussion. The most important thing is to listen rather than pounce, and Dan discusses the importance of this.    In this episode, we talk...

Tom and Dan answer a question from Dominic, who is concerned about letting an employee go. The employee has been working with Dominic for two years, but his skills have not improved, and he has suffered an injury. He wants to know if it is better to let the employee go or to keep spending money on him.   In this episode, we talk about…  In addition to an employee problem, there's probably a leader...

"I'm literally the poster child for what The Contractor Fight produces when followed. And everything I know and I'm implementing is basically the result of the fight." — Aaron Harshaw.    Aaron is a former pastor and now a general contractor in a small town in Kansas. He started his company, Harshaw Home Renovators, on September 1st, 2018. During their conversation, Tom and Aaron discussed Aaron's...

In the first episode of this two-part series, Tom and Steve discussed the first five mistakes that contractors make when they try to sell. Today, the two discuss the rest of them so you can continue learning how to make a sale and avoid costly, no-return mistakes.   In this episode, they discuss…  Some common mistakes most contractors make when selling: Focusing on your reasons for people to buy i...

What are you doing with your time? Are you just trying to do it all, or are you being intentional about what you spend your time and energy on? Are you busy where it matters most? Tom wants you to figure out where your time is going so that you can spend it on the things that matter most.   In this episode, Tom discusses…  Identifying where your time is actually going and what you can do about it....

Can you believe there are still a lot of contractors who aren't aware of The Contractor Fight or how to work smarter, not harder? They think things are as they should be, and they cannot change their fate. If you want to help them break free from the matrix and learn new ways, Tim and Greg want you to share this podcast.   In this episode, they discuss…  How The Matrix's red pill and blue pill rel...