The Wealthy Contractor

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com At just 34 years old and with 8 (yes, 8!) kids, Kirk Koskiniemi has accomplished more than most home improvement business owners do in a lifetime.  As the owner of IBEX Roof - a profitable commercial and residential roofing company in Washington state - Kirk has had his share of highs and lows, and earned plenty of wis...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com As the world is quickly approaching normalcy, you may be wondering how you could gain more financial freedom, so that you can live more comfortably well beyond your business. If you are one of those people then you don’t want to miss this episode! Today, you’re going to hear (most) contractors’ dream! Matt Hullander, f...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com In times of extreme change, it’s helpful to ask for a little wisdom from those who have already been through highs and lows in the past. Joe Talmon with Window Works (who is also a highly experienced industry consultant with Dave Yoho & Associates) has over 30 years in the industry and now runs a window, bath and r...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com No matter who you talk to in the home improvement industry these days, it seems everyone is focused on one thing - BACKLOG. Everyone’s going through it - skyrocketing demand plus a shortage of labor and materials results in frustrated home improvement businesses AND clients. And while we don’t have a silver bullet solu...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com Brian Gottlieb, owner of Tundraland shares his incredible story of starting with a $3,000 cash investment on a card table in a friend’s warehouse in 2009 to what is now a $140 Million company with 600 employees.  This is an episode you’ll want to listen to over and over again - picking up tips, tools and a new way of t...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com In this environment, it’s so tempting to scale back - to stop advertising, stop prospecting, stop growing.  But in today’s conversation with Tony Hoty, owner of Window Depot and the King of Face-to-Face Lead Generation in the home improvement business, you’ll find out that you’re risking your future success if you do t...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com It’s hard not to relate to John Kolbaska’s story from Men With Tools. As he puts it, “I'm your typical story of a contractor that puts a tool belt on and worked out of a van and grew a business.” What’s unusual, though, is how quickly John has grown his home improvement business in just the past two years.  If you’...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com If you’re slammed with work right now, having a good team to handle that demand is more important than ever. Today, Andy Wright with Brix Recruiting joins us on the podcast, and his firm actually specializes in hiring for the home improvement industry.  You’ll hear some great tips from him on how to approach the hiring...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com John O’Leary’s story is similar to so many business owners in the home improvement industry. He was a great installer who went into business for himself, creating O’Leary Roofing in 2008. Oftentimes, that transition can be a rocky one! And while John shares that he has had some challenges, he has found success by reali...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com On the podcast today, you are getting a DEAL. You’re not just going to hear one perspective on success. You’re going to hear from THREE different people who each have some insights that you can benefit from right now. (And it was all recorded while we shared a cocktail at this year’s Accelerate LIVE! in Fort Lauderdale...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com You may sometimes feel like you’re married to your business. In fact, for many in our industry, they are truly married to their business partner!  Just in time for Valentine’s Day, you’ll hear from three couples on the latest episode of The Wealthy Contractor Podcast who share what it’s like to run a business together...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com As entrepreneurs, we’re known for waiting too long to worry about profitability. On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear leadership guru, Ed Eppley, talk about why doing that is such a big mistake for today’s business owners – in any industry. During the podcast, he talks about the two types of businesses that c...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com If you’re like most entrepreneurs, your greatest challenge is often getting out of your own damn way! On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear John Anglis share the lessons he had to learn and the steps he had to take to realize that he wasn’t going to be able to clone his “secret sauce” - his own unique gifts as...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com As we begin a new year, many people have some general goals and maybe you do, too. Maybe you want to make more money, take more time off, lose some weight. Those are all well and good, but on today’s episode of the podcast, you’re going to be challenged to dig a little deeper.  Exactly how much more money do you want t...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com Today on the podcast you’re going to hear a unique episode. In fact, what you’re about to hear is something people typically have to pay hundreds of dollars for and get on a plane to go see. You’re going to hear one of the sessions from Accelerate LIVE!  Then, you’re going to hear a conversation between me and Patrick...

 For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com   Today you get to hear from a legend in the home improvement industry, Dave Yoho of Dave Yoho Associates . With over 60 years of experience under his belt, you won’t be short on knowledge after listening to this episode.  Having worked with so many home improvement businesses since opening his firm in 1962, he has he...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com A few years ago, though, Brian found a system that many Wealthy Contractors use to free themselves from those shackles. That system is the Entrepreneurial Operating System. And today on the podcast, EOS Implementer Cesar Quintero gives you a taste of how this system can transform your business. Listen to today’s podcas...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com Today on the podcast you’ll hear about Ted Fox’s journey into the owner’s seat of his company, Fox & Sons, and you’ll hear some excellent tips on how to elevate your role - and ultimately your mindset - within your own company while you grow as a business owner.  Get ready to take some notes - you’ll want to implem...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com Today on the podcast you’ll hear from Steve Glaze. He started in the roofing business as a kid, chasing storms with his father. Four years ago, though, he and his wife started Smart Exteriors in Kansas City, and he has been very “smart” about the way he grows his business. Specifically, he has emphasized getting the di...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com You’re going to get something a little different out of the podcast this week, but it is one of the most important episodes yet. While you typically get strategies from The Wealthy Contractor that are focused on improving your marketing, sales or mindset to grow your business, none of it matters if you don’t have a sol...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com As the owner of two home improvement companies, DJ Desjardins has an incredibly valuable perspective on the industry. Throughout his entrepreneurship journey, though, he has always put an emphasis on process and customer experience.  As you listen to this episode, evaluate the areas in your business where you can creat...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com Get ready for a burst of energy today on this episode of the podcast! Tommy Mello, author of Home Service Millionaire, owner of A-1 Garage Services, and host of The Home Service Expert Podcast is passionate about waking business owners up to the potential in themselves and their businesses. In business, it’s so hard to...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com You may remember hearing from Charlie Gindele of Renewal by Andersen on The Wealthy Contractor Podcast a few months ago when COVID first hit. Having been around the home improvement business since he was a kid and an entrepreneur since his college days, Charlie’s opinion is incredibly valuable.  From growing people to...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com Brian Elias built 1-800-HANSONS from the ground up, turning it into one of the most successful home improvement companies in the country. Now, he’s taking on a new challenge and starting back from the beginning with a new business - of course now, he has a true WEALTH of knowledge, and he’s sharing it with us today on...

For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www. TheWealthyContractor.com   On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear from iQ Haywood, a son of immigrants who grew up in Brooklyn and learned the value of entrepreneurship and hard work at a young age. After retiring from the automotive industry at 33 years old, iQ dove headfirst into the home improvement industry, applying the sales and...