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TCF1127: The True Cost of Avoiding Hard Conversations on the Job
You walk onto a job that’s already sold, the deposit is in the bank, and your crew hits an unpredicted roadblock. Something was missed in the initial…
1 month ago
TCF1126: The $28K Job from Hell
You aren't going to get rich off a $28,000 sale if it costs you $45,000 to do the work. In this episode, I’m ripping the band-aid off my most expensi…
1 month ago
TCF1125: The Art of Handling a Pissed Off Customer
Stop being a punching bag for clients who don't respect your time or your team. In this episode, Derek and Tim break down a real-world blow-up with a…
1 month, 1 week ago
TCF1124: Command the Gate or Stay Broke
You’re out there busting your ass 60 hours a week, but your bank account is a joke because you’re selling at margins that wouldn't keep a lightbulb o…
1 month, 1 week ago
TCF1123: Discipline: More Than Just Clean Shingles
You wouldn't let a truck engine run without oil, so why are you doing it to your body? If you’re foggy, sluggish, and neglecting your health, you are…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
TCF1122: The Truth About Starting a Trade Business in 2026
Most of you guys start your business because you’re good at the trade, but you’re absolute trash at the business side. You quit your job, paint a few…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
TCF1121: Is Your Team Brave Enough to Tell the Truth?
Stop acting like a handyman and start leading like a pro. In this episode, Derek shares a nightmare story where an irrigation guy literally took a ra…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
TCF1120: 5 Old Ways to Sell vs. The Contractor Fight Way
You’re stealing time and money from your family because you’re still selling like it’s 1995. Stop chasing every tire-kicker with a pulse and start co…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
TCF1119: The Pilot Doesn't Pass Out Peanuts
You’re frustrated because your team isn’t following instructions, but the truth is, you haven’t given them a map. In this episode, Derek and Uncle Ti…
2 months ago
TCF1118: The Contractor Wife's Survival Guide
Stop being the silent partner in a business that’s consuming your life. Most contractors aren't actually making money; they're just moving it from on…
2 months ago