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TCF954: Uniforms & Branding
Which of these better represents your company: Crews without uniforms, company vehicles, or team members fully decked out in company uniforms and gear? Tim and Derek discuss the importance of uniform…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
TCF953: Contractor Round Table: What’s Happening in the Industry Right Now
Neil Kristianson, the CEO of The Contractor Fight, sits down for a round-table discussion with BATTLEGROUND coaches Aaron Harshaw and Tim Cutroni to discuss what’s happening in the contracting indust…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
TCF952: Credibility
Imagine you’re hiring someone for an important job or choosing a company to handle a project. What’s the first thing you think about? Credibility. It is super important when it comes to trusting and …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
TCF951: How to Become an Effective Leader
Tom sits down with Mike Claudio to dive deep into the realities of being a CEO and a leader. They share their personal experiences and discuss the tough decisions that come with running a business, b…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
TCF950: Charge What You Need To
“That won’t work in my state,” “People won’t pay that where I’m from” – is this your excuse for not charging what you need to? Tim and Derek are here to tell you to stop selling short. If you want t…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
TCF949: Hiring a Winning Team
Hiring is probably an issue that you’re having right now in your contracting business. And many contractors don’t have a hiring problem as much as they have a keeping them problem. In this episode, T…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
TCF948: Feeling like an Imposter?
Do you feel uncomfortable when talking to clients? Do you doubt your pricing? Do you fear that the client is going to find out you have no idea what you’re doing? This is known as imposter syndrome —…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
TCF947: How Contractors Build Strong Teams
Having great skills alone isn’t enough to run a successful business. You also need a strong, high-performing team of subcontractors or employees. But building a strong team isn’t an easy task. Tom si…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
TCF946: Time Kills Deals
Do you know when a client reaches out, that’s the time when they are most motivated to hire a contractor? And if you’re taking too long to respond, you’re risking to lose that opportunity. Tim and De…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
TCF945: Building a New Painting Company
From the past episodes, you may remember that Tom recently launched a new painting company, Simplify Painting, as a side hustle. And it’s off to a great start! In just the first month, they’ve landed…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago