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Now displaying: May, 2018
May 23, 2018

Today's featured guest is Sam Shelton from @alaskabuilder

May 16, 2018

Today’s featured guest is Joe Edwards from @elite_concepts_usa

Joe is a soft spoken and a caring person. He is also a man of vision and confidence as well. One thing you will notice as you listen to his story, and it came out of some hardships he went through, is the importance of good legal contracts and sticking with them.

Also you'll learn:

  • What he did at 10 years old to earn money.
  • Why sharing the “secret sauce” actually helps out in business, not hinders it.
  • The ONE thing you should ask yourself when you wake up in the morning.
  • How you should view your business - from a legal perspective.
  • The opinion you should have of people younger than you, or even less experienced than you.

There’s so many other great things he said in this interview, So, listen all the way to the end, and be INSPIRED!

Protractor Podcast was nominated to be a part of the Best Construction Podcast of 2018 contest. This contest is running right now. It would be so awesome if we won first place. The only way for that to happen is for you to go and vote for us. So, I’m going to ask you to do that. Please go to constructionjunkie.com and vote for us in the 2018 contest. Thank you so much!

Also, we just published a brand new article on the Protractor Blog by Janice Stitzer @cigconstruction and It’s called: “Why a Construction Business Coach Has Been Essential for Our Growth” Janice, tells about how they decided to hire a business coach, and talks about all the advantages of it. It’s a very good article, and I highly recommend it. Check it out today in the articles section at ProtractorPodcast.com  

Today's Protractor Tip from Brad Leavitt @aft_construction is all about the importance of getting Signatures. This is very important if you are wanting to build a REAL business, and not just a hobby.

 

 

May 16, 2018

Today’s featured guest is Joe Edwards from @elite_concepts_usa

Joe is a soft spoken and a caring person. He is also a man of vision and confidence as well. One thing you will notice as you listen to his story, and it came out of some hardships he went through, is the importance of good legal contracts and sticking with them.

Also you'll learn:

  • What he did at 10 years old to earn money.
  • Why sharing the “secret sauce” actually helps out in business, not hinders it.
  • The ONE thing you should ask yourself when you wake up in the morning.
  • How you should view your business - from a legal perspective.
  • The opinion you should have of people younger than you, or even less experienced than you.

There’s so many other great things he said in this interview, So, listen all the way to the end, and be INSPIRED!

Protractor Podcast was nominated to be a part of the Best Construction Podcast of 2018 contest. This contest is running right now. It would be so awesome if we won first place. The only way for that to happen is for you to go and vote for us. So, I’m going to ask you to do that. Please go to constructionjunkie.com and vote for us in the 2018 contest. Thank you so much!

Also, we just published a brand new article on the Protractor Blog by Janice Stitzer @cigconstruction and It’s called: “Why a Construction Business Coach Has Been Essential for Our Growth” Janice, tells about how they decided to hire a business coach, and talks about all the advantages of it. It’s a very good article, and I highly recommend it. Check it out today in the articles section at ProtractorPodcast.com  

Today's Protractor Tip from Brad Leavitt @aft_construction is all about the importance of getting Signatures. This is very important if you are wanting to build a REAL business, and not just a hobby.

 

 

May 9, 2018

Today’s featured guest is Ian Cheadle from @DaytonHardwoodCo

He is actually in the process of launching his new brand name and logo this week! He has desired for a long time to narrow down and focus on a niche, and that’s exactly what he is doing. He has went from “doing it all” in construction, to specializing  in hardwood floors. At the time we recorded this interview he hadn’t fully decided what he was going to do with his brand name and everything, so you will hear as we discuss how he is working through all those decisions. It’s a very important journey that many of us as business owners can relate to. I know you’ll have a takeaway from today’s story.  So, listen all the way to the end. And be inspired!

Plus, We just published a brand new article on the Protractor Blog by Jonathan Walters. It’s all about Construction Intuition. He talks about how to use your intuition in your contracting business. One example he works through is the estimating process. You may use science and math to create an accurate estimate, but with time you will develop intuition as well. Your intuition coupled with science and math will help you create a much more realistic estimate and safeguard you from potential problems down the road. It’s a great read. Check it out today in the articles section at ProtractorPodcast.com

Also, if you have not yet got your copy of my book Contractor Marketing Simplified .. Then you can get a free copy here in the USA. This book will show you step by step how to establish your online presence in such a way that you are found by your ideal customers. If you would like to get a free copy of this book, just go to contractormarketingsimplified.com  Just help with the shipping and handling and we will send you your free copy right away!

Our #ProtractorTip from Brad Leavitt with @AFT_Construction is all about "Knowing Your Demo." He stresses the importance of knowing your demographic on social media and thinking through how you post for them. It's a great tip! Listen to it today and be inspired!

#Protractors - Making A Difference!

 

May 2, 2018

Today’s featured guest is Luke Mann from @rangelinehomes in the foothills of Denver Co. One thing you are going to notice as you listen to this story, is Luke’s passion for cleanliness and attention to detail. It’s one thing to have a contracting company, but it’s another thing to run it well. And that is what Luke’s story inspires us to do.

I know you’ll have a takeaway from today’s story.  So, listen all the way to the end. And be inspired!

We have a new author on our team who just came out with a brand blog post on protractorpodcast.com. His name is Lawrence Winterburn @gardenstructure , and he’s started a blog series called Sales 101. This first blog post in this series is all about How to find the right leads for your contracting company. It is a great read for both new contractors as well as those who’ve been in the trenches for a while now. Check it out today in the articles section at ProtractorPodcast.com

Today's #protractortip is from Brad Leavitt @aft_construction is all about [Good Photography] This tip is a "must listen" if you are serious about marketing your business effectively!

Also mentioned in today's show:

Matt Risinger @risingerbuild
Lou Olerio @oleriohomes
Shawn Van Dyke @shawnvandyke

Today's the Day! Seize the moment! Stay Focused! And go make a difference!

#Protractors - Making A Difference!

 

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