Explore every episode of the podcast Contractor Growth Network
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| #445 Social Media For Remodelers, Live From Remodeler's Advantage | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:33:20 | |
In this episode of Contractor Growth Network, host Logan Shinholser shares the biggest mistakes that remodelers make when starting their social media and best practices for fixing them. This presentation was originally given live at Remodeler's Advantage Summit in San Diego, CA. | |||
| #444 Simplifying Your Business Systems (ft. Liz Chism) | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:49:37 | |
In this episode of Contractor Growth Network, host Logan Shinholser sits down with Liz Chism, process and systems mastermind, to talk about her unique approach to creating systems that gets the entire team involved and bought in on the process. Getting the whole team bought into the "why," and then the "how."
0:00:00 How Liz mastered systems in the brewery industry 0:09:11 How to make your systems sustainable for the long term 0:12:54 How to correct without hurting morale 0:14:36 How to team up with your crew against the problem 0:20:09 Creating SOPs as a result of questions to your team 0:23:07 How to handle pushback from the team 0:30:48 The 5 step process to simplify your systems 0:44:44 The easiest way to document changing systems 0:47:40 The biggest takeaway to implement today
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| #435 The Correlation Between Business Health And Physical Health (feat. Marcus Filly) | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:56:21 | |
Check out Marcus on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/marcusfilly/ Check out Functional Bodybuilding! https://functional-bodybuilding.com/ In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the powerful connection between physical fitness and entrepreneurial success with Marcus Filly, renowned functional bodybuilding expert and former competitive athlete. Marcus shares his inspiring journey from the world of competitive sports to becoming a leading voice in functional fitness and entrepreneurship. Drawing from his experiences in CrossFit Games and building his own business, he reveals how the discipline and mental resilience cultivated in athletics translate seamlessly into the world of entrepreneurship. Gain valuable insights into the science behind the link between fitness and business performance. Marcus unpacks the crucial role of muscle mass and energy balance in sustaining high energy levels and productivity throughout demanding days. He also highlights the significant impact of physical health on mental clarity, decision-making, and overall leadership effectiveness. Marcus also delves into key nutritional strategies to optimize cognitive function and combat stress, offering actionable advice for busy entrepreneurs. From sustainable fitness approaches to tailored routines for contractors with active workdays, Marcus equips listeners with the tools they need to integrate fitness seamlessly into their busy schedules and unlock their full potential in business and life.
Thanks for listening! | |||
| #345 Solve Your Hiring Problems (with Benji Carlson) | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:51:58 | |
Benji Carlson of Breakthrough Academy and host of the Contractor Evolution podcast joins Logan on today's episode to talk about hiring for your contracting business!
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| #344 What The Hell Is SEO & Why It Matters | 19 Sep 2022 | 01:05:13 | |
On today's episode, Logan and Steve talk about the importance of SEO to grow your contracting business
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| CGTV #42 A Contractor's First 6 Months In Business (Feat. TJ Shinholser) | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:55:13 | |
On this episode Logan and his brother TJ talk about TJ's first 6 months in business after starting his pond company in Charlotte Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: Common Sense Contracting- https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting
Or the weekly stream on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1 | |||
| #343 How Using VIDEO Will Drive Your Business Forward | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:33:46 | |
On today's episode, Logan and Steve talk about the importance of using video to grow your contracting business Schedule a call with us! - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86 Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1 | |||
| #342 The Ultimate Project Management Software (with Eric Fortenberry) | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:54:02 | |
Check out JobTread here: www.jobtread.com We are joined by Eric Fortenberry, Founder & CEO of JobTread! Eric has worked with contractors for YEARS, helping them organize their projects, job cost, and more! Schedule a call with us! - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| CGTV #41 How We Turned The Inc 5000 Into A $120,000 Day | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:46:09 | |
On this episode we talk about how we turned our accomplishment of being #983 in the INC 5000 into a $120,000 sales day! Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: Common Sense Contracting- https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting
Or the weekly stream on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1 | |||
| #341 Your Current Brand Is Costing You THOUSANDS (with Dan Antonelli - KickCharge Creative) | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:49:57 | |
PRE ORDER "BRANDED NOT BLANDED" SEPTEMBER 1ST! Dan has a book coming out titled "Branded Not Blanded" that is designed to educate contractors on how to update their brand in 2022. Enjoy this conversation!
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| CGTV #40 What We Learned From 2 Shark Tank Sharks | 26 Aug 2022 | 00:58:17 | |
Chris and I just came back from The Commitment Summit in Costa Rica! We heard some amazing speakers, including 2 shark tank sharks! We recap the conference and how it will shape CGN going forward!
Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: Common Sense Contracting- https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting
Or the weekly stream on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1 | |||
| #340 How To Get Started With Video | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:55:24 | |
Video can seem complicated. Today we're simplifying it to the basic videos that you need for your contracting business and how we used these videos in my dad's contracting business to generate leads and build trust with potential clients before we ever showed up at their home. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com
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| CGTV #39 What I Learned From a Multi-Million Painting Company | 05 Aug 2022 | 00:50:56 | |
Last week we took a trip to visit one of our very first clients, Todd Tribble. Todd runs an extremely well put together painting company in Ann Arbor, MI and every time we visit we learn more about how the top 1% of contractors run their business like a business.
Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1 | |||
| #434 The Contracting Company All of Our Clients Wants To Be (Feat. Nick Schiffer - NS Builders) | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:42:23 | |
WATCH OUR NS BUILDERS BRAND BREAKDOWN VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/a27JGE7TbNc Today we talk to Nick Schiffer, the visionary behind NS Builders and a titan in the realm of social media within the home building industry. With a following of over 300,000 across various platforms, Nick has leveraged his expertise and passion for craftsmanship to become a leading figure in sharing valuable insights, project showcases, and invaluable tips for both enthusiasts and fellow contractors. Join us as we explore the origins of NS Builders and the man himself, Nick Schiffer. Discover how his commitment to intentionality and high-quality craftsmanship became the cornerstone of his brand and how these values have guided the evolution of NS Builders. We delve into the strategic decisions behind focusing on brand development and the pivotal moments that marked the growth of his business. Furthermore, Nick discusses common pitfalls contractors and home builders face in their social media strategies and how to build a brand that lasts. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a creative entrepreneur who has successfully merged craftsmanship with digital savvy to build a powerful brand in the home-building space | |||
| #339 How I Sold My $2M Pond Business | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:18:50 | |
Last week we heard about how Steve grew Premier Ponds to doing $1.6M in revenue. This week we're joined by the 2 new owners of Premier Ponds to talk about how and why they bought the company for $2 million. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com
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| CGTV #38 Atlanta Trade Show Highlights and Employee Morale | 29 Jul 2022 | 01:00:59 | |
Greg's joining today to talk about CGN's time at the Atlanta Build Expo, the role of tradeshows in business, and how he's been affected by the change in direction here at CGN. Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1 | |||
| #338 How I Built My $2M Pond Company | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:55:40 | |
In 2001, my dad founded Premier Ponds. In 2020 he sold the business for $2 million dollars. Over the next two weeks, he's telling us all about how he grew his business, maintained it, trained two employees to be owners, and then sold it off to them. This is going to be a good one. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| CGTV #37 CGN's Biggest Failure of Q2 | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:41:06 | |
We're back with another "behind the curtains" episode of CGTV. Today Chris and I are having an honest conversation on the direction of CGN, the mistakes and successes of Q2, and the personal lessons we learned from it.
Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1
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| #337 Should You Defend Your Prices? | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:24:37 | |
Today we're talking about the question "How can I justify spending more with you than my other quotes?" and how you can answer this in your marketing and in your sales process. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| CGTV #36 Behind The Curtain of Hitting $2.5M | 15 Jul 2022 | 01:25:34 | |
We've done a lot right, but we've also made a lot of mistakes along the way. Today we're having an honest conversation about the journey of CGN through all of it. Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| #336 "Not dumb, just mentally lazy" | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:20:49 | |
Sometimes it's just easier to do more physical labor than actually solve the problem that's holding your business back (mental labor). This episode might hit a little harder for some. But if it does, that's a good sign. Today we're tackling an often ignored topic among business owners, mental laziness. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| CGTV #35 Is Marketing Inevitable? | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:51:42 | |
The word marketing often leaves a bad taste in people's mouths. Today we're talking about why that is, and the relationship between good marketing and great sales.
Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1 | |||
| #335 Commoditization V. Customization | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:24:48 | |
Is it better to be a well-oiled, templated machine, making yourself more of a commodity? Or a contracting artist that creates everything custom but is overrun with inconsistency and unpredictability? And which one makes you more money? That's what we're diving into today. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| CGTV #34 How I Am Recession-Proofing CGN | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:54:51 | |
I'm not sure if you've turned on the news lately but... this is a good conversation to have any time. Today we're going over things you can do in your business to ensure consistency even in the worst of times. Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
Website - contractorgrowthnetwork.com Instagram - instagram.com/contractorgrowthnetwork1 | |||
| #433 34 Minutes To CRUSH Social Media As A Contractor (IBS 2024 Presentation) | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:34:41 | |
This week, Mike was in Las Vegas for the International Builder's Show! At the event, Mike spoke about how to build a brand, understanding social media, and how to create content that WINS online! If you want to see how we can run social media for you, visit our website www.contractorgrowthnetwork.com | |||
| #334 Finding a Mentor | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:27:27 | |
Sometimes you have to fail in order to learn a lesson in your business. What's better though, is finding a mentor that can show you where they have failed so you don't do the same yourself. Does that method of learning ever really stick and is it worth seeking out a mentor for your business? That's what we're getting into today. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| CGTV #33 Beating Out The Competition Despite Higher Prices | 24 Jun 2022 | 01:01:18 | |
Trying something new here. Here's an audio form of our weekly Facebook Live, CGTV. Chris and Greg share how you can beat the competition without lowering your price. Join the discussion and check out CGTV live Monday nights through our FB group: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| #333 Are You Fulfilled In Your Business? | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:21:21 | |
There seems to be a far too common trend of contractors becoming LESS fulfilled after starting their own business. Why does this happen to so many contractors and what can we do to stop it? That's what we're talking about today. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| #332 Your Command Post | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:22:44 | |
Do you have a place that puts you on your A-game for every single sales call? Today we're talking about the importance of you sales command post and how we set ours up to ensure we're always at the top of our game when it's time to close some sales. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| #331 Why You Limit Yourself | Poor v. Wealthy Mindset | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:45:04 | |
Every single business owner has to fight at least two battles: 1. the actions of building and maintaining the business and 2. the mindset of continuously growing and pushing youself. Today we're going over the importance of your mindset and how it can actually be holding your company back. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| #330 How To Create Company Culture | 30 May 2022 | 00:29:34 | |
When you're not around, how do your employees act? How do you create a culture that encourages both employee performance and retention? That's what we're going through today. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| #329 How We Overcome Apathy Fog | 23 May 2022 | 00:20:29 | |
Today we're going deep and talking about the feeling of "I just don't want to do this today," when it comes to your business. We all go through it at some point or another, but here's how we are working to overcome it. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| #328 Are You The Leader of Your Industry? | 16 May 2022 | 00:29:47 | |
Today we're diving into what it means to be the expert and what it means to be the leader. One people listen to, the other, people trust. This is monumental for your mindset as a business owner.
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| #327 Routines That Create C O N S I S T E N C Y | 09 May 2022 | 00:44:08 | |
Everybody wants consistency in their business. But how can you expect consistency from your business without consistency in your daily routines and actions? Today we're going over routines that will actually serve your business for the better.
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| #326 The 3 Levels of Contracting Companies | 02 May 2022 | 00:45:01 | |
Steve Shinholser is back today to talk about the 3 types of contracting companies and help you figure out which one you are currently running for yourself. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| #432 Improve Your Marketing Without Spending A DOLLAR (Jobtread Connect 2024) | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:47:19 | |
Welcome back to the Contractor Growth Network Podcast! Today's episode is our presentation from the JobTread Connect User Conference in Dallas, TX a few weeks ago! This brand new presentation is all about how to tell the stories of your customers in a way that
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| #325 The Single Most Important Thing For ANY Business... | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:44:47 | |
...is the ability to consistently attract and close your ideal client at your price point. So much so that we made a full free video training series to show you how to do exactly that in your business. You can find it under the "guides" section in our facebook group, Common Sense contracting. Here's a link to join in case you're not already a member: https://www.facebook.com/groups/commonsensecontracting/ | |||
| #324 Business Secrets W/ Steve Shinholser Pt. 2 | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:45:31 | |
How will making the hard choices to run your business today affect your life years from now? And the lives of your children. Steve Shinholser is back on to share what it took for him
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| #323 Marketing That Pays For Itself | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:35:26 | |
Why does it seem like most marketing does absolutely nothing for your business? Well... because MOST marketing probably doesn't. To make marketing that works we need to bridge the gap between what we want and what our potential clients actually want. Today's episode is a clip from Logan's session in the 2021 Mile High Profit Summit with The Contractor Fight. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| #322 What I Learned From My Grandfather's Funeral | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:40:32 | |
This past weekend I attended my grandfather's funeral. And to be honest, his life taught me a lot about what NOT to do in my own. So today we're talking about how and why your business is so important to breaking generational cycles of abuse, alcoholism, and abandonment. | |||
| #321 The Truth About Building Your Own Brand | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:30:19 | |
Last week we talked about the NEED for your own brand. This week we're going over the common obstacles that stop contractors from building their brand so that nothing will stop you from taking those next best steps.
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| #320 FTC vs. Home Advisor: What You Need To Know | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:13:47 | |
The Federal Trade Commission finally filed a claim against HomeAdvisor. What does this mean and more importantly, what steps should you be taking to protect yourself and set your family up for success? That's what we're diving into today.
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| #319 When Leads WON'T Fix It | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:22:21 | |
Sales are oxygen for your business, but leads... aren't always the right answer. Today I'll walk you through why we think so differently from other marketing agencies, and when leads ARE NOT your solution, but are actually killing your business faster.
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| #318 "I can't charge 55% GPM!" | Keys to Profitability | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:19:36 | |
We always promote contractors hit 55% gross profit margin on every job. What's stopping you from hitting this in your own business? Let's fix that.
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| #317 Business Secrets W/ Steve Shinholser | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:30:50 | |
How do you eliminate price objections? The man himself, Steve Shinholser, joins the podcast today to explain how he did this in his pond business and the steps to make that happen for your business.
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| #316 Two Mindsets That Destroy Businesses | Victim and Helpless Mentalities | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:42:14 | |
The Victim and Helpless Mentalities are just theories and psychology mumbo jumbo... until it starts to affect your business and then your family. That's when it becomes real. Schedule a Call with Our Specialists - https://share.hsforms.com/1v3gp-unnSNqQXzWVdJTgFgbr9id?__hstc=103926239.2ed580b339b26c0d003dca0dcadc8b39.1635876640137.1643036096909.1643293234858.125&__hssc=103926239.2.1643293234858&__hsfp=2234910243&hsCtaTracking=e497f09d-32d2-4ef5-a16d-a73af844f59c%7C52b043a3-e9e6-411f-a6a6-3cd643fefd86
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| #431 Free Yourself From Your Business In 2024 (feat. Brian Kaskavalciyan) | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:45:30 | |
REGISTER FOR THE NEW ERA OF CONTRACTING VIRTUAL SUMMIT HERE: https://www.contractorgrowthnetwork.com/the-new-era-of-contracting-summit/
Dive into a powerful episode with marketing expert Brian Kaskavalciyan, co-founder of gFour Marketing Group and host of the Wealthy Contractor Podcast. Brian, known for his book "7 Secrets To Becoming A Wealthy Contractor," shares insights on the transition from high-paying jobs to running a successful business. We'll explore personal growth for business owners, common challenges for contractors moving from daily operations to strategic roles, and effective strategies for implementing systems in a business. Brian also discusses the importance of leadership in transitioning a business to be more employee or system-centric, and what the new era of business freedom means in today's world.
For more insights from Brian and strategies for business growth in 2024, join us at the New Era of Contracting Virtual Summit on January 24th and 25th. Get your tickets via the link in our description and prepare to transform your business approach!
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| #315 "It's My Marketing Company's Fault"|Charlotte Backyard Ponds 2 | 13 Feb 2022 | 00:40:00 | |
Tj's back for a 1-month update on how his new company, Charlotte Backyard Ponds, is doing, and what steps he's making while he's continuing to chase the first real job.
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| #314 (Re)Finding Your Why | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:38:37 | |
Why do you wake up each day? Why do you continue to push? Why do clients ACTUALLY want to hire you? Today we're deep diving into CGN's why in an effort to show you how you can find your own. And with that, the monumental impact that follows. Welcome to Contractor Growth Network. CGN is your #1 source for marketing and sales tips, marketing advice, and sales tactics for contractors. We understand that running a contractor business is tough, Contractor Growth Network is here to help you grow your business in 2021.
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| #313 Building From $0 |Charlotte Backyard Ponds 1 | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:38:10 | |
New city. New company. No failsafe. How would you start your company over if you had to do it today? TJ just moved to Charlotte to start his very own pond company and build his business before he runs out of money. Here's the first of the monthly check-ins to track his progress throughout 2022. Follow along with CLT Backyard Ponds! Website: https://charlottebackyardponds.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlottebackyardponds?utm_medium=copy_link Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottebackyardponds
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