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TCF843: STFU
It’s the silence between words or notes in music that gives them meaning – if we just string words together without breaks, it’s just noise. Steve uses this fascinating analogy to ask you a question,…
Published on 2 years ago
TCF842: Budget-Conscious Clients and the Power of Listening
Have you ever met a potential client who mentioned budget constraints? What were your assumptions about them? Did you assume that they won't be able to afford your services? Tim and Derek are here to…
Published on 2 years ago
TCF841: Strategic Planning for Contractors with Guest Dominic Rubino
Tom sits down with Dominic Rubino — business coach and host of ‘Profit Tool Belt’ and ‘Cabinet Maker Profit System’ podcast — to discuss strategic planning for contractors. Dominic shares his approa…
Published on 2 years ago
TCF840: Gratitude: A Path to Success and Positivity
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Starting your day with gratitude is one of the most powerful habits not only for your personal life but also for the success of y…
Published on 2 years ago
TCF839: Contractor Scam or Just a Bad Business?
Today, Tom discusses a recent contractor fail that was reported in ABC 7 Chicago news. He shares the story of a homeowner unhappy with work done by her contractor, and takes a look at the key fails o…
Published on 2 years ago
TCF838: Change: Don't Screw Yourself
Like the animals on Darwin's Galapagos Islands, those who could change and adapt were the ones who survived. The same is true for contractors – they must change and adapt or risk getting left behind …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
TCF837: Embracing Chaos and Finding Your 'Why'
Finding your 'why' helps you stay positive even if the issues are outside your control! Tim discovered this when he took his large family on a vacation. From delays to disagreements during the trip, …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
TCF836: Building a Culture of Excellence with Guest Matt Warner
Today, Tom's guest is Matt Warner, founder + CEO of Empire Netting and Fence. Matt talked about the "Building a Culture of Excellence" video on his website — a video of one of Matt's Monday morning m…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
TCF835: Cherry Picking and Protecting Your Team's Success
Cherry picking jobs that are easier, more profitable and suits well with your team's skill and experience sets everyone up for success and keeps your team happy and productive. Today Tim and Derek di…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
TCF834: Contractor Business Math: How to Calculate Your Breakeven Point
Many contractors think their breakeven point is simply their monthly overhead amount, but that is incorrect. Continuing the basics of the contractor business math series, Tom discusses how to correct…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago