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Contracting Simplified

An online show by contractors for contractors. We bring you the latest Inspiration, Motivation, and Education helping you use today's technology to grow your contracting business with purpose. (NOTE: This show was formerly called: Protractor Podcast)
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Now displaying: July, 2017
Jul 31, 2017

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!

#Protractors - Making A Difference!

Jul 26, 2017

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:

  • How Joshua Learned Life Lessons From Sports
  • Of The Time In Solitude That Helped Him Gain Clarity And Direction
  • Keys To Estimating and Pricing Your Jobs Accurately
  • Why It's Important To Adapt And Accept New Challenges
  • ...And Much More!

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.

#Protractors - Making A Difference!

Jul 24, 2017

[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:

  • Cost Plus Method
  • Monthly Fee Method
  • Hard Numbered Contract Method

Also, you will hear which method Toby prefers, and why. 

Don't miss this episode!

#Protractors - Making A Difference!

 

Jul 19, 2017

[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!

#Protractors - Making A Difference! 

 

Jul 17, 2017
This week for the [Ask A Protractor] series we have Amanda Giuliano. She has came on the show to answer the question, "What has motivated you more than anything else?" You won't believe what she told me on the show.

Listen today and be #Inspired #Motivated and #Educated!

#Protractors - Making A Difference 

Jul 12, 2017

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!

#Protractors - Making A Difference! 

Jul 10, 2017

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!

#Protractors - Making A Difference!

Jul 7, 2017

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.

 

Jul 5, 2017

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:

  • "If you want to build a tribe, you have to be putting content out there consistently."
  • "With any social platform you want to make sure you are not focusing on the numbers. Focus on building a quality group of community-based individuals who are invested in what you are doing."
  • "If you decide to run Facebook ads, make sure that you have a one click call-to-action on there. Don’t run ads just to get views. It’s not worth it."
  • "Never be afraid to ask questions. We all want the industry to win. So never be afraid to reach out to someone you look up to."
  • And Much, Much More! 

Listen to this episode today. Be Inspired! And then go take action on one tip you learned. 

#Protractors - Making A Difference! 

Jul 3, 2017

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. 

#Protractors - Making A Difference!

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