Episode Details

Welcome back to the Top Contractor School Podcast, where contractors come to grow stronger, scale smarter, and build businesses that last. In this episode, Eric Guy sits down with Thurman Trotman, government contractor, SharePoint expert, and technology consultant, to break down one of the most underutilized tools contractors are already paying for: Microsoft SharePoint. If your company is drowning in spreadsheets, struggling with SOPs, losing information in email chains, or relying on expensive software to solve simple problems, this conversation will open your eyes to a more efficient way of operating. Thurman shares practical, real-world examples of how contractors can use technology to create systems, streamline communication, and build a scalable business. 🔥 Inside this episode: ✅ What SharePoint actually is—and why most contractors are barely using it ✅ How to eliminate spreadsheet chaos and duplicate data entry ✅ Why sending forms through email is costing your company time and accuracy ✅ How to create a central hub for SOPs, onboarding, HR documents, and company knowledge ✅ Using SharePoint to manage inventory, equipment, and maintenance schedules ✅ How workflows and automation can reduce manual tasks and human error ✅ Why many contractors are overpaying for software they barely use ✅ The biggest mistake owners make when trying to scale operations ✅ How to get critical business knowledge out of your head and into systems your team can follow ✅ Practical first steps to improve organization and communication across your company Whether you're running a small team or a growing operation with multiple crews, this episode will help you understand how technology can create clarity, consistency, and capacity without adding complexity. If you're serious about building systems that allow your company to grow beyond you, this is an episode you don't want to miss. 👇 Get connected to the community helping contractors lead and win: 🚀 Join the 1TEAM Network → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/ 📈 Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/