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With this episode, we're starting a new miniseries on Project Management in Construction.Today's episode covers processes and the impact they can have on you and your business. Processes can impact these four areas:-Customer Experience-Financia
On this episode of The Contractor Commute, we're joined by Will Worsham to explore the essential steps in legally structuring your business for success, from startup to handling challenges. We delve into the costs involved in legal work, key co
What do you need to make sure your business is set up well? In this episode, we look at what legal steps you need to take to ensure your business's legitimacy, safety, and future!9 things you need to do:Create your entityGet insuredGet licensed
For every yes you give, in business and in life, you're saying no to something else. This episode dives into learning when and how to say no to customers, to projects, and even when to say no to your team.Stay connected with Kinsey, Ben, and th
Is it time for you to hire your first employee? This episode breaks down what to do if you feel like it is time for your business to grow. We'll talk through how to define a role, hiring for projects over long-lasting purpose, and deciding whet
Shawn Van Dyke is joining us for this episode of The Contractor Commute!Shawn wrote Profit First for Contractors and is a business consultant for many in the construction industry. He wants contractors to run successful businesses and level up
This episode is a hands-on approach to marketing that will help you get more customers, build a brand, and establish a reliable business.Whether you are just getting started with your construction business, or you're trying to reinvigorate what
Everyone who has ever worked in construction or some form of sales has stories of clients that they wish they would have avoided. In this episode, Ben and Kinsey talk about steps you can take to minimize the impact red flag clients can have, an
Sales and marketing for your company could become a full-time position, but it doesn't need to start out that way! In this episode, Ben and Kinsey talk about key strategies and tangible options that you can start working on today to sell better
In this episode of The Contractor Commute, Ben gives some of the backstory behind ConGenius and how that has impacted what he wants his business to do. Estimating construction jobs is an increasingly difficult task, but it can be one that saves
With 2023 coming to a close, Ben and Kinsey have a discussion on near-death experiences, New Year's Resolutions, and what is next for The Contractor Commute and ConGenius.Thank you for making the past three dozen+ episodes of this show so fun!
The back office...not quite the place that many production-oriented contractors like finding themselves. It doesn't mean it isn't important and shouldn't be thought about. That's why we're here!Establishing back office processes is vital to the
Whether you're up and coming or you've been in for a while, it can feel like the number of true craftsmen is dwindling. To grow yourself as a craftsman and prepare for more to come, here are a few tips that we walk through this episode:- Grow i
There are so many factors in play for business owners. How much time do you have? What skills are at your disposal? Are you prepared to be a leader or hire others?Running a construction business is hard. In this episode, Ben and Kinsey talk abo
Ballparking bids is normal. Everyone does it or has done it, but if you want to grow your business or move forward with confidence, you've got to take the time to learn your numbers and the cost of your business.This episode breaks down why we
Brent Hull is a master builder and craftsman. He has a sharp focus on bringing passion to his craft, showcasing how buildings can be a form of artistry, and appreciating the historical nature of buildings and construction forms. If you've ever
Every construction project has to be sold. Sometimes, that comes naturally, other times, it is a hard-fought process.In this episode, Ben and Kinsey combine their experience to talk about the best selling practices for contractors. What thought
Ben's brother, Caleb, joins us for a very unique episode!Caleb and Ben worked together for a few years and still have a really good relationship...so how did they do it and should you do it? Working with family in any field could be dangerous,
What do you do when you've submitted an invoice and customers don't want to pay? In this episode, Ben and Kinsey dive into what to tangibly do to help you get paid AND what to do to stop it from happening again.Contracting is hard enough, so ma
This episode of The Contractor Commute is a special one! Drew makes his final run as our co-host as he and Ben talk about how to grow and improve your construction business.If you're just getting started or have been running your own business f
Insurance isn't usually the most thrilling topic, but it is still massively important to the security and success of your contracting business. We snagged Mr. Insurance for our podcast and he breaks down what insurance you might need, why you n
Whether your business is large or small, you need to know at what point you can start making money on projects. You have to know your overhead, what you want to pay yourself, and you need to know what the base needs of the project will cost. Ma
Drew sat down with Mike and learned all about how he runs his business. Mike is a unique business owner in that he has set his business up to thrive with him as the sole source of revenue. He has thought out and planned what he needs to conside
On this episode of The Contractor Commute, Drew got the chance to chat with Dan Parish, the founder of Millworks by Design. Dan runs a large construction company out of California and shares the values, decisions, and heart that helped him get
When you have confidence in your costs, customers can have confidence in you and your value. Chasing the going rate won't help your business truly succeed. Focus on providing more value, establishing yourself as a reliable and quality business,
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