Contractor Biz Corner
Tips to grow your business, protect what you build, keep more of your money, and plan for the eventual exit. Discussion includes legal, books, taxes, liens, HR, investors, asset protection, and more.
Episodes
29 episodes
Episode 29 - The Ripple Effect Of Your Company Culture
Creating a culture isn't so much about what you value, but what you tolerate. If you tolerate less than your values, you show that you don't actually value what you say you do. How can company culture effect your business?
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Episode 28 - Challenge Business Advice
As business owners there is a lot of advice on how you should be running your business and what you should do, but businesses aren't a one size fits all. It is okay, and you should, look at the advice that's given and tweak it to fit your busin...
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Episode 27 Build Your Board Of Advisors
There are multiple ways and reasons to build a board of advisors to help you with your business. Learn more about the different approaches and how a 'board of advisors' can help you in your business.
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Episode 26 - Tax Planning At Year End
The end of the year is coming, time to start tax planning. Here are some things to consider as we come to the end of the year:1. Get up-to-date with your financials2. Outline projections for the end of the year3. Meet with your ...
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Episode 25 - Interview With Troy Thompson About Running A Home Inspection and Plumbing Company
Join us as we interview with Troy Thompson from Nook and Kranny and his journey as a business owner. To contact Troy, follow their Facebook page at Nook & Kranny Ins...
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Episode 24 - 3 Quotes To Inspire Your Business: Branson, Browning, and Prefontaine
These three quotes have really inspired me and helped me in my journey as a business owner:"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve Prefontaine"The little more, and how much it ...
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Episode 23 - Book Review - The Road Less Stupid
We focus on the book: The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board by Keith J. Cunningham. Find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269
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Episode 22 - Cost Plus vs Flat Fee Construction Contracts
There are different ways to go about getting paid. Learn the pros and cons of going the cost plus route vs the pros and cons of going the flat fee route to help you determine which is better for your business.
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Episode 21 - Five Stages of Change
This week's episode we talk about the psychology of change. There are 5 stages to change:1. Pre-Contemplation2. Contemplation3. Preparation/Determination4. Action/Willpower5. Maintenancewhich one are you on?
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Episode 20 - Hiking Lessons For Business
It's no secret that I enjoy hiking, but how can hiking relate to business? What lessons can we take from hiking and apply to our businesses? This episode will tell you. Thank you for helping us get to 20 episodes! This has been a g...
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Episode 19 - Delegation 101 - Do's and Don'ts
In order to grow your business, you have to be able to trust the people you have hired, and let go of some control. It can be difficult to try and find that balance, listen to Contractor Biz Corner for some tips on how to find that...
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Episode 18 - Tips about Liquidated Damages and Retention Payments
As a contractor business, you are most likely going to have to deal with Liquidated Damages and Retention Payments. Let's go over some tips that can help you navigate through them.
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Episode 17 - Interview with Courtney about Marketing on Social Media and Websites
Join us and special guest Courtney Rudolph, owner of Elevate Marketing Studios, as we discuss how contractors can market their business through social media and websites. To contact Courtney, follow her Instagram
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Episode 16 - Book Review - Start With Why by Simon Sinek
You may know your what and how, but do you know your why? Why are you doing what you're doing? Learn more about Start With Why by Simon Sinek.
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Episode 15 - Legal Tips for Liens and How to File
The lien process can be difficult to navigate and is the cause of a lot of frustration for a lot of my clients. Come along in our discussion as we talk about the lien process.
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Episode 14 - Increasing Efficiency by Using Email and Phones Better
Improving efficiency as a business owner by considering how to use your phones and email better and not get bogged down with constant distractions.
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Episode 13 - Taxes, Entities, and Depreciation
On this episode, we discuss taxes, depreciation, S-corps, estimated taxes, and the ever important need to communicate and find the right team for your business strategy. Bottom line, we want you to keep more of your money, and proper books and ...
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Episode 12 - Book Review of Energy Bus
Join our host, Joshua Irvine, as he discusses The Energy Bus and the applications he made within his business and discusses the first 4 rules listed in the book:1. You are the driver of the bus2. Desire, Vision, and Focus move your ...
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Episode 11 - Contracts
Contracts are a vital part of running a business. Join our host, Joshua Irvine as he discusses the 5 things you need to be aware of when it comes to contracts.
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Episode 10 - The 80/20 Principle
The majority of your outcome comes from the minority of your input. Learn how to apply the 80/20 principle in your business.
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Episode 9 - Scope of Work
Stay away from Scope Creep by making sure your company has a clear contract on the scope of work so that every party involved is aware of what their involvement is and what exactly is going to happen.
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Episode 8 - HR Interview With Spencer Phillips
In this episode, I interview Spencer Phillips.We discussed how documenting conversations with your employees can save you time and energy in the long run, non-competes, and the difference between 1099's and employees.
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Episode 7 - Book Review of Who Not How
We focus on the book: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork. This is a 150-200 page book and I recommend adding this bible to your library and help you shift your mindset to see results and ...
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Episode 6 - Marketing Tips and Interview with Jake Goates
Here with some marketing tips and an interview with Jake Goates. He has worked in construction in the past, and now runs a marketing company that even offers a free blue print for how to better leverage and implement marketing strategies ...
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