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Now displaying: October, 2021
Oct 20, 2021

Guest: Ollie Ledbetter from @littletileguy

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In this episode Ollie shares stories and tips from his experience in growing his custom tile business. Here’s a sampling of what’s inside this episode.

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“Try to choose a name no one else could use. A clever twist to the name will help it stick.”

“Pay your dues to those who offered to help you get in the trade.”

“I schedule 3 weeks of work per month. It’s a mistake to schedule 4 weeks, or 30 days of planned work - that leaves no room for problems.”

“You cannot lose any money on a job you don’t get. It’s ok to lose a job or even to turn jobs down.”

“Don’t forget to have fun with it.”

“Don’t take yourself too seriously.”

“Don’t get burnt out.”

And much, much more!

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Listen to the episode and share it with others. I know that you will be blessed!

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You can get this episode by clicking the link in our profile and following it to the podcast. Or go to your favorite podcast player like iTunes, Spotify… Etc.

 

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Oct 13, 2021

Guest: Rex Snyder from @carpentryplus

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In this episode Rex shares stories and tips from his experience in growing his carpentry/remodeling business.  Here’s a sampling of what’s inside this episode.

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“Most leads come through our website and social media.

“Steer everything through your website.”

“You only get one life here on this earth, so make the most of it.”

“Know your worth.”

“You gotta make a living, but you gotta live as well.”

“Building a brand means:

  • A name people are familiar with.
  • Over time you are still around.
  • Expectation people have of quality and excellence.
  • Your customers are satisfied.”

“If you are new and unknown:

  • Create an online presence.
  • Reach to some contractors and builders.
  • Get some jobs.”

“You can’t skip the struggle. You will learn from it. It will build character. Know your worth. Don’t undervalue yourself as a human.”

And much, much more!

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Listen to the episode and share it with others. I know that you will be blessed!

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#protractorpodcast #contractingsimplified #contractor #contractorresourceguide #customcabinets #businessresources #contractormarketing #remodeling #cabinetry #carpentry #contractingsimplifiedpodcast #carpentryplus #martinholsinger #rexsnyder

Oct 6, 2021

Guest: Andy Mac from @gosforthhandyman

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In this episode Andy shares all about his story of growing his handyman business and successful Youtube channel.

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“Always have an exit plan.”

“Don’t bite off more than you can chew.”

“Make videos about what you enjoy. It’s much more authentic that way.”

There are various ways to make money on Youtube:

  1. Adsense program
  2. Membership platform
  3. Affiliate links to products

“Having a website is #1. You have 100% control of it. You have to have some sort of online presence.”

Tips for building a brand:

  1. Be honest.
  2. Don’t sell out to sponsors.
  3. Reputation and Loyalty are key.
  4. Price accurately. Don’t join the race to the bottom.

“Always have pride in your work, and when you stop having pride in your work, find something else to do.”

Listen to the episode and share it with others. I know that you will be blessed!

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You can get this episode by clicking the link in our profile and following it to the podcast. Or go to your favorite podcast player like iTunes, Spotify… Etc.

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#protractorpodcast #contractingsimplified #contractor #contractorresourceguide #businessresources #contractormarketing #handyman #contractingsimplifiedpodcast #martinholsinger #customerservice #buildingabrand #gosforthhandyman #andymac #youtuber

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