This question is brought up often in this industry. In this episode... Ian Cheadle from @cheadleconstruction shares his answer to this question, and what that means for his business.
Listen to the show today, and be Inspired, Motivated, and Educated to be the very best contractor you can be, in your local community.
Now is not the time to cut corners, and take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. It's time to raise the bar, and be PROFESSIONALS leaving a LEGACY that lasts.
Don't wait. Get this episode today! And Be INSPIRED!
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In this show Cameron Gilliam shares his story of how he grew up knowing he would be a homebuilder. He talks very openly about some of the ins and outs of working in a family business.
Cameron is very passionate about doing it right. They focus on doing high quality work, and therefore they have learned to price their jobs accordingly.
We talked about the different ways that they are making a difference in their community.
It was very inspiring for me to talk to Cameron about their business and processes. And I’m sure it will be for you as well. Listen today and be INSPIRED!
#Protractors - Making A Difference!
In this show Cameron Gilliam shares his story of how he grew up knowing he would be a homebuilder. He talks very openly about some of the ins and outs of working in a family business.
Cameron is very passionate about doing it right. They focus on doing high quality work, and therefore they have learned to price their jobs accordingly.
We talked about the different ways that they are making a difference in their community.
It was very inspiring for me to talk to Cameron about their business and processes. And I’m sure it will be for you as well. Listen today and be INSPIRED!
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Finding good quality help is a challenge most contractors are facing around the world. Mike Corona @coronamarbleandtile comes on the show to answer this Ask A Protractor question. Do you look for skilled labor, or a hard working person that you can train?
We had an awesome chat together about this topic. And I know it'll be of help to you.
So, whether you are currently looking for someone to hire, or you are thinking of doing it in the future... you'll love this episode.
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This story is about how Tiffany came in and saved her husband's contracting business by helping him get Quickbooks setup correctly. They burned their shoebox full of receipts and took control of their finances.
Now Their business is thriving and turning a good profit year after year.
I asked Tiffany how she did it, and she was more than willing to tell me. This episode answers five questions, and will leave you inspired at the potential quickbooks has to help you grow and scale your contracting business.
So if you answer yes to even one of these following questions, then this episode is for you:
Like I said, if you said, "Yes" to even one of those questions. Then you need to listen to this episode.
Maybe you don't do the numbers side of your business, but your wife does, or some other person. Well, then have them listen to the episode. It will help you with the numbers side of your business. And as you already know... if you're not in control of your numbers, are you really in business?
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Where Do You Turn When You Don't Have a Full Time Mentor? ... Is a question turned in to us for the Ask A Protractor series. Spencer Lewis from @Insider_Carpentry is passionate about this subject. He has came on the show today, and answered this question inside and out.
If you've ever struggled with wondering where to turn when you lack a full time mentor, then listen to this show. The very least it will do, is inspire you. And most like it will leave you feeling motivated to be active in the online community, and help others as you yourself grow in the trades.
So, don't delay any longer. Get this episode and listen to it today!
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Today it's our pleasure to bring you the incredible story of Don Challis @don_challis He's been building luxurious custom circular staircases most of his life. And recently he has taken up a new income stream carving 3D sound waves into wood. He's a general contractor and has a passion for helping homeowners get the best quality for a fair price.
If you are feeling all alone in the contracting world, wondering if anyone else can relate... then you should listen to this episode. Don's story is not hyped-up, but very relatable and inspiring.
Listen to this show today, and be inspired!
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In this episode you will learn how Jon Fitzgibbon from @norwood_construction creates great customer relationships. Even if a project lasts for months, or even a year. There is a secret process Jon uses, which he believes every contractor should do. Listen today and find out how to make your next customer relationship go perfectly without compromising on price or quality.
You're on purpose as a contractor to leave a legacy, and make a difference in this world. This episode will certainly inspire you and help you achieve that goal!
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Joshua Shane @j_s1984 had a grandpa who taught him a lot when he was growing up. In this story you will hear of the lasting impact he had on Joshua's life and business.
Here's a Taste Of What You'll get:
This Episode is Packed-FULL of Inspiration, Motivation, and Education. You'll be inspired to be a better contractor and make a difference in your community.
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[New Episode] Toby Cornell from @cornellcustomhomes is a luxury custom home builder in Southern CA. And today he comes on the show to answer a very important question about pricing.
Pricing your projects correctly is something every contractor deals with. So this episode is one you definitely don't want to miss.
In this show you will learn the pros and cons of each job pricing method:
Also, you will hear which method Toby prefers, and why.
Don't miss this episode!
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[New Episode] Our Featured Guest this week is Brendan OSullivan. In this show He tells all about how he started his contracting business, and then got into house flipping.
This is a great episode packed-full of all the woes and victories of being a contractor in the 21st Century.
Listen today and be Inspired!
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Listen today and be #Inspired #Motivated and #Educated!
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When I first met Tim Molinaro @into_the_dirtshop online, I was impressed with his YouTube channel. But it wasn't until I was speaking with him here on this show, that I learned how he started his contracting business.
Typically, a contractor will go into business, and then start marketing it. First, build a website, then start doing social media. And if you're really motivated, you start a YouTube channel.
Well, Tim's story is totally different. He started with YouTube. This generated so much work for him, that he started his own contracting business.
Wow! What a story! I know you'll be inspired, motivated, and educated by Tim's story. There's so much to learn in here. I bet you'll want to come back and listen to this not a few times in the future.
As always, if you have any questions, please send them to me at connect@protractorpodcast.com
Thanks so much joining us today!
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Today's question for the [Ask A Protractor] series is..."How Do You Explain The Value Of A Design-Driven Project?" Xavier Garcia @ninzanstudio has agreed to come on and share what he's learned through the years. His background is in architecture and design, and he definitely gives an authoritative, and authentic conclusion to the question.
Dig in to this episode today, and be Inspired!
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What you'll learn today in this [Marketing Minute]... is how to get people to your Instagram channel from your website. This actually came into me as a question. Somebody asked, "What is an effective way to get company website viewers to check out your Instagram?" And so I have compiled my answer to that question into five different points.
*NOTE: For all these methods... Instagram has to be a major, major part of your marketing plan. You don't want to be sending people off of your website to go check out Instagram if it's not a major part of your marketing plan. With that in mind, here are FIVE ways that you can get website visitors to check out your Instagram channel.
Some of these five things might be a little bit advanced if you're not actively in the back end of your website and know how to work with some of the plugins and stuff. You might want your website developer to listen to this and help you out with it. But hey, they're really not that hard. All of this stuff you can do, and I want to make it as easy as possible.
If you do all five of these you should have a pretty rock-star website as far as your Instagram connection goes. All right?
So, here we go. Here are 5 Things You Can Do To Get Someone To Check Out Your Instagram Channel From Your Website.
This [Featured Guest] episode is very inspiring! John Malecki from @john_malecki was a professional athlete and played football for years in the NFL. Then he transitioned into building stuff for others, and branded himself online as "The Builder." He has done extremely well on social media, and you are sure to come away with at least one useful social media marketing tip that will help you increase your social presence online.
This show is packed full of powerful quotes like these:
Listen to this episode today. Be Inspired! And then go take action on one tip you learned.
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In this episode of the [Ask A Protractor] series David Cooper has agreed to come on and share his experience with his business at @dcooperelectric.
"I had six guys working for me within the first few years that I was in business and I did not know how to handle it. I wasn't prepared for something like that."
"I had all these guys and I had all this work and I had all this money coming in but I didn't understand the logic of running a business..."
"You don't have to worry about what a competitor is doing... or you don't have to worry about what you think you should be doing. Do what you're comfortable doing."
This is a great episode, and I think it will be inspiring and motivating to you.
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In this "Marketing Minute" episode we take a quick look at the 4 main factors that Google uses to determine who gets to be on the first page of Google.
Actually Google has over 200 rankings factors. But today we are going to look at the TOP 4 factors.
Ranking on the first page of Google does not happen over night. It takes a while. And Google wants to make sure to provide the best results possible to someone's search. Therefore, it's very important that you understand these basic factors. It will help you as you go about your day building up your online presence.
Let me know if you have any followup questions at connect@protractorpodcast.com
Thank you so much!
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What! Why would someone CHOOSE to keep his company small? Why would you not grow it big, and then make it bigger still? As it turns out, not all professional contractors want to have big companies. Today's Featured Guest is Brian MacAllister @bjmacwoodwork and he has quite a story to tell!
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Brian knows what it's like to own and run a massive company - to the tune of 350 employees. A major life event "woke him up." And now, he has a small handful of customers, and he's as happy as can be.
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Listen to our featured guest today, and learn:
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Listen today and be inspired!
Many of you have questions about whether to show line items on your proposals, or whether it's best to just give a lump sum. So, Mike Dennison from @DennisonContracting has agreed to come on the show and tell us how he does it and why.
This is a fast-paced episode that will educate you and inspire you regardless of how you do your proposals. Whether you do lump sum or line item, the most important thing about being a Protractor is making a difference in your community. And this episode is all about that.
Listen today, and be inspired!
Read the entire blog post here: http://protractorpodcast.com/ap5
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It’s so tempting to get on the bandwagon and start ordering stickers, signage, and branded t-shirts to promote your business. Today on the show, Tim Roman from Imperial Builders talks to us about the right way to build a Luxury Brand even if you don’t have a large budget.
Although this question was sent in to us to Ask a Protractor, we’ve decided to make this a special show on the Marketing Minute. This is a show you will want to bookmark and listen to over and over again. There are a lot of key elements inside that will help you build a luxury brand and attract high end clients.
Inside you’ll discover:
▪ Why branding is JUST as IMPORTANT as building the business itself.
▪ The only 2 things needed to SEPARATE yourself FROM the competition.
▪ The importance of WOWING your clients INSTEAD of spending money on stickers, signs, and branded t-shirts.
▪ Why you should be OVER-COMMUNICATING Everything Everyday!
▪ How “traditional” branding strategies are NOT bringing the same ROI as new technology rolls out, and WHAT you can do about it.
▪ …and much more.
If you have a question you would like to send us for the show, please send them to connect@protractorpodcast.com
Thank you so much for your support, and for sharing this show with your followers. We greatly appreciate it!
Also, you can read the entire show at www.protractorpodcast.com/mm4
Life is full of surprises. Twists and turns keep things interesting. But to break your back, move from Malibu to the Mountains, and start a new business all in one year??? Yep, that’s what Paul Lundgren from Lundgren Construction told me happened to him in this very interesting episode.
And to top it all off, he shared how he includes his wife and 9 children in his family business.
Needless to say, this is a very educational and inspiring episode. Listen and learn today.
As I went through this episode to get it ready to publish, I realized that it is a bit shorter than most Featured Guest episodes we do every Wednesday. But I also felt like Paul shared so much knowledge that it felt like an entire hour long episode. I know you’ll get a lot of gold from this one. Get it now.
Are you still "doing it all?" Have you been thinking about whether you might run a more profitable business by narrowing down your specialty?
Well, it turns out that you aren't the only one asking that question. This question was sent in to us to ask on our "Ask a Protractor" series.
Mike Segal from @morrisdecks agreed to come on and share his experience, and how narrowing his specialty has greatly increased his profits.
You'll be inspired by this episode as you discover:
Ok, so specialzing may not be for everyone. But if it's something you're thinking about anyway, then listen to this episode today. And if you just want to be inspired and motivated by listening to a really great guy like Mike Segal... then get this episode and listen to it today.
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement of this podcast. If you have a question you would like to hear us address on the [Ask a Protractor] series, please send it to connect@protractorpodcast.com and as always, please share this show with your followers. We greatly appreciate it!
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In this episode we dive into the subject of the 21st Century Homeowner and how they think. This directly effects how you market your business to them.
If you rely on last century methods to market your business then you are already behind. It's important to build your online presence in such a way that will attract future clients to you.
The purpose of this episode is to get you thinking. After going through this content, put on your thinking cap. Spend some time thinking through what you are doing online, and whether it really is attracting a 21st Century Homeowner to you or not.
If there are other subjects you would like to hear about on the Marketing Minute, please send me a message at connect@protractorpodcast.com
Thank you so much for your ongoing support. I appreciate you all! You are a #protractor in your community making a difference. Don't settle for less than the best. Live your life on purpose, and don't look back!
Thank you,
Martin Holsinger, show host
He's famous on Instagram for his daily depot run, or better referred to as "Popa Run."
But what most people don't know is the very interesting story of Tom Popa's life behind the scenes.
In this episode you'll learn:
...and so much more.
Tom has experienced a lot in his career as a contractor, and you will be very inspired, as well as educated to run your business at a higher level.
If you love this show, please share it with your friends. This is how more contractors, just like you will find out about it. Also, please leave us a review on iTunes.
Thank you so much!