The No Bullsh*t Podcast For Contractors

Not every job is worth winning. In this Tradie Tip, I share a hard lesson from projects that cost us tens of thousands of dollars, and why the biggest mistake wasn't the money... it was ignoring the client's red flags from the start. If you're ready to build a business with better systems, better clients, and healthier profits, book a free calibration call with our team at Profit for C...

If you're working flat out but still wondering where the money goes at the end of the month, there's a good chance you're missing one critical number: your break-even point. In this Tradie Tip, Business Coach, Carol Surbey, explains why pricing by instinct is costing contractors profit and how understanding your true overhead can help you price with confidence, protect your margins, an...

In this new podcast episode, I sit down with CFO and financial expert Bob Gauvreau to talk about a season of business I've never publicly shared before, a serious cash flow crisis that led to layoffs, stretched payables, sleepless nights, and some hard lessons. We break down why growing construction companies run into cash flow problems, the warning signs most contractors miss, and the exact s...

In this new Tradie Tip, I break down three massive financial mistakes I uncovered while reviewing a client's business. These weren't complicated accounting errors; they were everyday habits that quietly destroyed profit, distorted the numbers, and made it harder to build real wealth. If you're serious about improving profitability and taking control of your numbers, book a free calibra...

In this Tradie Tip, Carol Surbey breaks down the hard truth many business owners face: if your company can't operate without you, you don't own a business, you own a job. Learn why so many trades businesses become dependent on the owner and the first practical step you can take to start building a company that grows without requiring your constant involvement. If you're tired of being...

Your team might be capable of doing the work—but if everything falls apart the moment you step away, the issue usually isn’t people. It’s that the systems, expectations, and decision-making still live in your head. In this video, Business Coach Carol Surbey breaks down why that keeps contractors stuck in the day-to-day and the first practical step to building a business that can actually operate w...

In this Tradie Tip, Financial Coach Anna Caruso breaks down how the fuel crisis actually impacts your business, where contractors tend to absorb the hit without realizing it, and practical ways to respond without automatically sacrificing profit or pushing clients away. If you want help protecting your margins as costs continue to rise, book a call with our team. We’ll help you build a pricing str...

In this episode, Coach Carol Surbey, from Profit for Contractors, and I break down why contractors get stuck in a reactive cycle and how to shift toward a more controlled, proactive way of running the business. You’ll see how calendar structure, boundaries, and intentional planning create space; not just for better work, but for a business that stops pulling you in every direction and actually sup...

If your markup feels like a guess, it usually is! In this video, I break down how your overhead and target profit actually determine your gross margin, and how that translates into the markup you should be using on every job. Once you understand the relationship, pricing becomes a decision you can control, not something you hope works out. If you want help so your pricing consistently produces rea...

In Part 2 of the Magic Equation, we move past leads and sales volume and into something that quietly determines whether your business actually works: your overhead. In this session, we break down how to organize your overhead into five practical buckets, how to project it based on where you’re going (not just where you’ve been), and why visibility here is what allows you to set the right markup wi...

In this video, I break down a simple equation that connects your target volume to your average job size, close rate, and the exact number of leads you need each week. If you want help building this into your own scorecard so your marketing and sales actually line up with your goals, book a call with our team, and we’ll walk through it with you. 📌 https://calendar.profitforcontractors.org/pfc-call...

In this video, I break down why spec projects don’t belong on your P&L, how they should be tracked on your balance sheet, and why getting this wrong makes your business look less profitable than it really is. And if you want help cleaning this up in your own books so your numbers actually reflect reality, book a call with our team and we’ll walk through it with you. 📌 https://calendar.profitf...

If you haven’t watched Part 1 yet, click here ! That’s where we break down why most contractors struggle to become the obvious choice in the first place. In Part 2, we build on that and walk through what actually changes when you get clear. From how your business is perceived online, to how small shifts in positioning can completely change the size and quality of the jobs coming in. We also get in...

In this episode, Austin O'Neil—TEAM Builder's Marketing Specialist— and I break down what actually makes a contractor the obvious choice; and why inconsistent marketing, unclear identity, and a weak digital presence quietly push the right clients away. If this episode hit, and you’re looking at your business thinking “we’re good… but not the obvious choice yet”... that’s the work we do at...

Struggling to close deals without dropping your price? The difference between winning and losing jobs isn’t price; it’s how you sell! In this video, I break down how to increase your close rate without racing to the bottom on price! ------------------------------- And if you want to close more jobs, protect your margins, and win the right clients... 📌 Apply for a FREE calibration call: https://ca...

This is what hockey taught me about building a championship construction company. Before I understood systems in business, I understood them in a locker room. Clear roles. Real leaders. Trusting the scoreboard. Playing for the season, not just the last shift. And if you’re tired of playing every position in your business and ready to start coaching a real team.... 📌 Apply for a FREE calibration c...

In this episode of the No Bullshit Podcast for Contractors, Austin Maginnis sits down with Bob Gauvreau to break down the real cash flow problems contractors face in today’s market, and the simple systems that fix them! 📌REGISTER TO OUR WEBINAR (📆 March 11, 2026): https://bit.ly/4aA2csC 📌 Apply for a FREE calibration call: https://calendar.profitforcontractors.org/pfc-call-pod

If 2026 is the year you stop being the bottleneck and start leading as CEO, join me in the free webinar where I break down the full structure behind this board! 📌CLICK TO REGISTER: https://bit.ly/4aA2csC ------------------------------- Check the old school visual board that's the foundation of my $10M GC company, and the reason I stopped being the bottleneck in my own business. If you're...

You're losing money without ever seeing it on your P&L!! In this episode, I break down how job site chaos, weak systems, and “growth at all costs” quietly destroy profit, and what to fix before it breaks your business. 📌 Apply for a FREE calibration call

You're scaring off top talent without realizing it... Here's what you need to change. ------------------------------- 📌 Apply for a FREE calibration call: https://calendar.profitforcontractors.org/pfc-call-pod

Don’t set another goal until you fix this in your contracting business! ------------------------------- 📌 Apply for a FREE calibration call: https://calendar.profitforcontractors.org/pfc-call-pod

The holidays aren’t a slowdown... they’re your setup for 2026! 🚀 Let's break down how contractors can use these quiet weeks to reset systems, tighten operations, and build momentum before the new year hits. Whether you’re soaking up family time or making a few intentional moves, this is the window that separates firefighters from real Champion CEOs. Let’s make 2026 the year your business finally...

Is your business ready to sell, or would it fall apart without you? In this episode, Andrew and Austin break down what makes a contracting business truly buyable. From knowing when to sell to spotting red flags before buying, they share real stories from their own journeys: Andrew as the seller, Austin as the buyer. 📌 Apply for a FREE calibration call: https://calendar.profitforcontractors.org/pf...

Marc, from Sun Gate Construction, was stuck. No wins. No traction. Just burnout and “almosts.” Then one change flipped everything. One shift in how he ran his business… and suddenly he pulled in $900K in work in 30 days. ---- If you're ready to increase profits 10-30% and get back 5-10 hours of your week, then take the first step... 📌 Apply for a FREE calibration call: https://calendar.profit...

In this video, I’ll walk you through a simple, no-BS 3-step hiring funnel to help you build a crew of A-players that’ll carry you through the season and beyond. If you're ready to increase profits 10-30% and get back 5-10 hours of your week, then take the first step... 📌 Apply for a FREE calibration call: https://calendar.profitforcontractors.org/pfc-call-pod