Contractor Radio
210 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe goal of Contractor Radio is to give you the contractor a source for the strategies you need to grow you business. Here at ContractorCoachPRO.com we have coached over 300 home services contractors to over 2 Billion dollars in revenue using the Contractor Strategy Blueprint. Your hosts are Jim Johnson the Head Coach at Contractor Coach PRO with over 20 years of experience in contracting and our stellar coaching team. Whether it is Leadership & Culture, Organization, Finance, Accountability, Technology, Process, Marketing, Sales, Production, Training or Recruiting, Hiring and On-boarding we cover it all. Some of our podcasts will be instructional from our coaching team, while other episodes will be interviews with some of the most influential vendors and contractors in the space. If you are tired of having your business run you, it's time to start developing your strategy to run your business. Learn how to grow and scale your business to achieve that financial freedom you were hoping for when you started it!
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Episodes
Wish I Woulda Known That! - Avoiding Big Mistakes as a Contractor
April 25, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBOn this week’s episode of Contractor Radio, we pull a golden gem out of the Contractor Radio Archives . In this episode originally aired in season 3 of Contractor Radio, Jim lays out things he wished he knew when he was running his own contracting business. Instead he had to pay in the “education tax” in order to learn these lessons and doesnt want home service contractors to have to face many of the issues he did. He breaks down the top 5 areas where he (and other contractors make mistakes....
The Resilient Leader with Ronnie Lollar
April 18, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this week's episode Jim has a great conversation with CRO of AVCO Roofing Ronnie Lollar. AVCO has been a long time client of Contractor Coach PRO and in today's episode Ronnie and Jim try to dissect what it takes to be a resilient leader in the roofing industry and the importance of staying the course, both on a company level and on an individual basis. In this episode you will hear from Ronnie on a variety of topics including: --Transitioning from a sales leadership role to a C level ...
The Dreaming Room - Michael Gerber
April 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn this episode of Contractor Radio, Jim sits down with one of the true legends in business coaching, Michael E. Gerber author of over 35 books including "The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It", and founder of "The EMyth Coaching Program that has propelled thousands of people from technician to business owner. Some key takeaways in this episode are: -Michael's 8 fold plan that every business must follow to succeed in business. -How all gre...
6 Equations for Marketing Success
April 04, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this week's episode of Contractor Radio, Jim sits down with the founder of Kuware, Avi Kumar to discuss his science based approach to marketing. Jim and Avi get into a few of Avi’s 6 equations for marketing success, how to know when to spend money on a marketer and advertising based on your profit margins, and Avi reveals some gold nuggets on How to rank better in Google LSA to immediately gain more leads. If you want to learn more about Kuware or connect with Avi directly visit his websi...
The Pillars of Prosperity
March 28, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThis episode is the first excerpt from Jim's talk "Motivation Mastery – Starting & Maintaining Momentum for High Performing Teams" at the CTRCA lunch and learn earlier this month. You can find the full talk by joining Contractor Coach PRO's social platform: Contractor Collective. Here is the link to join: https://www.contractorcollective.com/ Be sure and tune in to this episode if you feel there is something missing in your life or business that you can't quite put a finger on. Jim opens...
The Competitive Advantage with Jaynie Smith
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode of Contractor Radio Jim talks with author, consultant and public speaker Jaynie Smith on how home service contractors can gain the competitive advantage by leveraging metrics and data to create a unique value proposition that will differentiate themselves from the competition, avoid cliche marketing and branding, and ultimately help better serve the client. Jim and Jaynie break down the3 steps you can start using today to quite competing on price , demonstrate value to th...
Skyrocket Your Sales with the Power of Words
March 14, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this week's episode Jim has a fascinating conversation on sales and persuasion with neurolinguistics master, author and hypnotist Paul Ross. They talk about Paul's start as a pick up and seduction coach and rise into sales and negotiation coaching thought leader. Paul discusses the importance of language in sales, being a contrarian, the number one reason why prospects do not trust themselves to purchase and how the subconscious mind drives the sale. "A mind with too many options ha...
The Key to Growth is Hiring the Right People- Chris Baldus
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this week's episode, Jim sets down with the founder of Ridgeline Roofing, Chris Baldus to talk about how the great recession set into motion his path to business ownership. They discuss Chris's approach to hiring, his background in the home service industry, and about the friendship that shaped Ridgeline into the company it is today. “Finding good quality people that have the same philosophy, and can see the vision that you are putting out there, it all boils down to the culture and ...
Special Episode - Heartset
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis week's episode is special. Jim recently opened up the 11th Top Rep as always, He usually speaks on personal growth and mindset to open up the event, but this time he was inspired to do things a bit different. His opening for the event was too powerful not to share with our listeners. It was a profound way to kick off the event and we also believe this talk will be a profound way to kick off your Thursday morning. If you are working hard, achieving your goals, and still feel as if there ...
Optimizing the Hail Out of Weather Data - Matt Grassmyer
February 22, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThis week Jim is back in the studio with Matt Matt Grassmyer with Hailtrace to have a lively conversation about his first 7 years at Hailtrace, his role within the company and how it has evolved since he started, scaling your business with outbound sales and marketing, reframing your attitude to a servant mindset and finally how to leverage data to help people get a square deal with their insurance company. Jim shares his own hail horror story that was saved by a unique report from Hail T...
A Patient Endurance with Heather Hitchcock
February 15, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBMarketing Coach Tommy Richardson sat down with owner of Royal Roofing, Heather Hitchcock for this week’s episode. This week, Heather talks about how she went from making arrangements for her arraignment for a lengthy prison stay, to dedicating her life to God and building a thriving roofing business while raising children as a single parent and shaping her and her family’s legacy. Some key topics this week will include, -Overcoming Failure, -Finding and Living God’s Grace -Parenting w...
The Art of Persuasion with Yaniv Zaid
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this week's episode, Jim talks with Amazon best selling author, Yaniv Zaid. Zaid's most current book is "The 21st Century Sales Bible". Jim and Yaniv discuss how he came to be know as Doctor Persuasion, his debate success on the world stage, and how Dr. Zaid uses his skills and experience to help people worldwide to achieve success in leadership and personal growth. Dr. Zaid is the author of eleven bestsellers including Public Speaking and Marketing and is often invited to lectur...
Solar For Contractors with David Silverstein
January 18, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode of Contractor Radio, Jim catches up with David Silverstein to discuss how roofing contractors can make the jump into the solar industry without an EPC company. Yes, we are talking about bringing solar in-house! David lays out the path that American Home Contractors took to transition into solar installation and has became one of the most elite solar installers in the industry. They discuss cutting edge products like Tesla Solar Roof, Powerhouse Shingles and how to differen...
Best of Contractor Radio 2023
December 28, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBWe are taking one final dive into previously aired episodes of Podcast Radio by reviewing some of this seasons best moments. From special causes like Roofers in Recovery, to insightful conversations with some of the industry's most successful contractors during our Contractor Summer series this year has been full of great conversations and inspiring moments. We hope all of our listeners have a wonderful New Year! 00:00 - 5:34 - Running into the Fire with B. Farr Roofing 5:34 - 13:31 - H...
Best of Contractor Radio Season 4
December 21, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWe are back again this week with the final installment of our best of Contractor Radio Series! This week we hear from the whole CCP team on topics ranging from how to deal with your 2024 marking strategy to AI in sales, to being Bold in your beliefs and faith. Episode Breakdown Ep. 119 - Baggage in the Workplace Ep. 144-145 That is a Bold Move Ep.111 - Passionate Discipline to Routine with Todd Price Ep. 125 - Building Championship Sales Athletes with AI Ep.126 - Chuck Thokey Interviews ...
Best of Contractor Radio Season 3
December 14, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBDuring the month of December we are taking a step back and rehashing some of the very best moments we have had on Contractor Radio, this weeks episode features some valuable excerpts from Season 3 of Contractor Radio. Here is a breakdown of the episodes featured in this best of collection. Ep. 100 - Breaking Dreams and Making it Click Ep. 75 - Coaches Round Table PT2 Ep. 97 - 5 Marketing Stategies You Can’t Go into 2022 Without Ep. 55 - From Subway to Selling $2 Million in Home Service...
The Best of Contractor Radio Season 2
December 07, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBDuring the month of December we are taking a step back and rehashing some of the very best moments we have had on Contractor Radio, this weeks episode features some valuable excerpts from season 2 of Contractor Radio. Here is a breakdown of the episodes featured in this episode! Ep. 30 - Sales Secrets of a 20 Year Vet with Dan Walrack Ep. 26 - The Magnificent Mind - Heath Hicks - AVCO Ep. 38 - The Hero Sales Culture with Coach Nathan Tebedo Ep. 39 - Are You Playing Chess, Checkers or Ru...
Best of Contractor Radio Season 1
November 30, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBDuring the month of December we are taking a step back and rehashing some of the very best moments we have had on Contractor Radio starting from the very beginning with Season One of Contractor Radio. This special compilation features interviews and replays of live broadcasts with Ryan Groth, Frank Kern and excerpts from webinars hosted by Contractor Coach Pro coaches, Nathan, Jenny, and Jim Johnson! Grab a pen, paper and your winter beverage of choice and join in for some great moments fro...
Introduction to... The Power of 7
November 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis is the introductory episode of a 7 part podcast series Jim and Nathan call The Power of 7. Tune in as Jim and Nathan sit down to discuss 7 areas Jim has identified in his own life, that, if left out of balance, can wreak havoc on our health, wellbeing, relationships, and personal growth. These 7 areas Jim and Nathan discuss are: Work Fulfillment -Financial freedom and Time Prioritization -family/relationships/community - Physical well being/performance -Leadership and Soc...
How to Break Through 5 million in Revenue with Chuck Thokey
November 09, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this week's episode Jim brings the cofounder and owner of Top Rep and fellow Contractor COach Pro Sales Coach Chuck Thokey to elaborate on a post Chuck made on the Top Rep Facebook group. During the episode Chuck and Jim break down Chucks post and reveal why that one tip may only be a part of the reason your company is not crushing revenue goals. Tune in to this episode to get the low down on how to increase your revenue and grow a stronger healthier business along the way on this sp...
"Ask for Chance to Deliver Value" with Navid Momeni
November 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBIn this week's episode of Contractor Radio, Jim speaks with the author of “How to Become A Sales Master” and founder of Sales Guru Global, Navid Momeni about how salespeople are perceived in today's world, how to gain and keep a prospect's attention, the value of cold calling, and why a salesperson should never ever apologize for being a salesperson. Connect with Navid: Facebook Personal Profile https://www.facebook.com/navid.momeni.14 Instagram Profile https://www.instagram.com/sales...
The "Who" in Marketing with Chuck and Tommy
October 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBOn this week's episode of Contractor Radio we are revisiting a webinar that originally aired on Facebook October 20th of last year. It features Tommy Richardson and Chuck Thokey as they walk through the marketing and sales process in search of the "who" in Marketing and how knowing it can increase sales and sale close rates in your business. They start the webinar off with some quick definitions of marketing and sales and an explanation of how marketing and sales work hand in hand to gen...
Financial Wisdom for Contractors with Timothy Wingate
October 19, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBThis week on Contractor Radio, Jim sits down with Timothy Wingate to discuss one thing a lot of contractors do their best to avoid, finance. Having a strong understanding of how to delegate your financials to an expert or have the knowledge (and time) to focus on your business's financials plays a key part in gaining freedom for yourself and your business. Timothy get's into some great questions to ask yourself about your business's financials and when it may be time to hire a professional...
Triple Bottom Line with Jonathan Orpin
October 12, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn today's episode Jim talks with Jonathan Orpin, founder and co-owner of New Energy Works and Pioneer Millworks about operating your business sustainably on multiple fronts by implementing the Triple Bottom Line Company model. This practice focuses on balancing People, Profits, and the Planet. First, Jim digs into what a sustainable business is from a business management perspective. Jim and Jonathan discuss why the triple bottom line emphasizes people AND profits. They turn their disc...
Attracting Top Talent with Technology with Paul Sanneman
October 05, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBToday on Contractor Radio talks all things hiring with fellow business coach Paul Sanneman. Paul started out in the construction industry as a coach and launched his own hiring firm to help contractors hore smarter and more efficiently using technology. In this episode Jim and Paul dive into the top 5 reasons people fail at hiring new employees, take a look why hiring OUTSIDE the contracting industry could work out better for you business, discuss why contractors often overlook the value i...
Eliminating Expenses that Eat Your Bottom Line - Omer Menashe - Clyr.io
September 28, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week Jim sit's down with Omer Menashe to discuss how applying receipt tracking technology can help to stay on top of your expense tracking and reporting and spend less time managing expenses and more time growing your business. Clyr.io is built for contractors to meet specific needs of the industry with a simple text message. Omer breaks down the technology behind clyr.io and goes through some of the key use cases and features of the software. To learn more about clyr.io and demo thi...
Consolidation, is it Right for Your Roofing Business? with Josh Sparks
September 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBIn this weeks episode Jim discusses an emerging topic that has been brewing in the roofing industry lately, Private Equity consolidation, mergers and acquisitions within the This week's guest Josh Sparks answers the tough questions on this very controversial topic. He is founder and CEO Infinity Home Services and after seeing unethical roofing practices first hand while working as a subcontractor, he launched IHS to fulfill his mission to save communities from unscrupulous contractors. He...
The Purpose of Training with Currie Gauvreau
September 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBIn this weeks episode Jim speaks with Currie Gauvreau with Honest Water Filters. Currie and Jim discuss the differences between a coach and a trainer and go into detain on why there is a differentiation between the two. Currie speaks on how his time in law enforcement and the marines influences his coaching style and methodology. You can learn more about Currie by visiting his website: https://honestwaterfilter.com/ Check out MOMNT: https://pages.momnt.com/contractorcoachpro Get a Free As...
Commercial Roofing & Claims Discussion with Zach Baker
September 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThis week Jim sits down with Zach Baker for a lively discussion on commercial roofing insurance claims. Zack is not only an expert in commercial claims, but also has an extensive contractor trade experience. Zach goes over a few scenarios and project he has worked on. Check out MOMNT: https://pages.momnt.com/contractorcoachpro Get a Free Assessment of your business here: https://bit.ly/CTR-podcast Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contractorcoachpro Youtube: ...
Joy is Moving the Needle with Andrew Schmidt
August 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThis week on our Contractor Summer Series, Jim sets down with Andrew Miller to discuss how he went from a life in theatre to co-founding one of the premiere roofing companies in Colorado, CORE roofing. Andrew discusses how CORE roofing came to be and highlights the importance of finding your business's mission statement and aligning to it from the start. Jim and Andrew also define some important leadership roles and stresses how crucial knowing your roles will lead to success even in tim...
Hooked on Hype, Generative Search and AI with Tim Brown
August 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this weeks episode Jim sits down with the meme master, Tim Brown from the Hook Agency to discuss all things social media and marketing. Tim warns listeners about how the temptation to post negativity and controversial topics can undermine the entire home services industry and fill your client list with leads that are attracted to negativity. They also discuss how Tim got started in marketing as well as finding your own unique "spice" to social media. Check out MOMNT: https://pages.momnt...
Heart Strong with Garen Armstrong
August 17, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week we continue with our contractor summer series with Garen Armstrong with Shamrock Roofing. Garen went from the tech industry into door to door sales then reshaped his family's construction business into one of Kansas City's top roofing companies. On this episode Jim digs into the struggles of finding the focus to nitch down. In the second half Jim and Garen discuss how a near death experience shaped Garen's outlook on life and business and how he is moving forward with impact. Che...
Recruiting Sales Reps with Fire with Matt Snow
August 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIt's all about recruitment in this week's podcast! If you are spending a lot of time and money on recruiting in your organization or just flat out not finding the right candidates for your sales team, then this episode is for you. Jim sits down with recruitment extraordinaire Matt Snow and he doesn't hold anything back when discussing recruitment strategies. He explains that resumes ARE NOT as important when hiring, matching candidates with your company culture is huge, and timing is every...
The Magic of StoryTelling For Lead Generation with Joseph Hughes
August 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn this weeks episode Jim hosts the owner of Contractor Dynamics and marketing master Joseph Hughes. Joseph talks about the importance of building your brand through great storytelling and offers insight on how to use storytelling frameworks to capture your audience's (AKA clients) attention and keep it long enough to keep your business top of mind, tip of tongue, and at your clients fingertips. Here is a copy of the framework Joseph so kindly provided in the episode:https://drive.googl...
Marketing Strategy vs Marketing Tactics.mp3
July 27, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBThis weeks podcast we are featuring a webinar that happened last week live on the Contractor Collective that we thought was too good to not share on Contractor Radio. Marketing Coach Tommy Richardson and Co- founder of Hard Media Group, Justin Rankin talk on the difference between using marketing strategy and marketing tactics. Can you guess which one is successful? Get a Free Assessment of your business here: https://bit.ly/CTR-podcast Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.fa...
Marketing Strategy vs Marketing Tactics
July 27, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBThis weeks podcast we are featuring a webinar that happened last week live on the Contractor Collective that we thought was too good to not share on Contractor Radio. Marketing Coach Tommy Richardson and Co- founder of Hard Media Group, Justin Rankin talk on the difference between using marketing strategy and marketing tactics. Can you guess which one is successful? Check out MOMNT: https://pages.momnt.com/contractorcoachpro Get a Free Assessment of your business here: https://bit.ly/CTR-...
Defining and Achieving Social Media Success
July 20, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this week's installment of the summer success series, we take a break from our typical format to feature a conversation between Contractor CoachPRO's Marketing coach Tommy Richardson and content strategy evangelist, Tim Brown of Hook Agency. as they take a quick break during our last Top Rep event to talk marketing, social media, and how to define your digital success. If you are struggling to create content, or your content just is not hitting the way you want tune in this week for some...
Think Like a Painter with Nick Slavik of Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration
July 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIn this weeks episode Jim sits down with Nick Slavik founder of Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration and Ask a Painter Live. They dig deep into the psychology of leadership, the importance of intentional time to focus on things that might otherwise slip between the cracks of everyday life, and briefly touch on best practices and the future of AI in contracting. Nick takes a look at becoming the person and leader you want to be by examining and finding your passion. Nick also discusses the in...
Running Into the Fire - B. Farr Roofing - Brian Farr & Brian Walton
July 06, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this sixth installment of the Contractor Summer Series Jim sits down with Brian Walton and Brian Farr of B. Farr Roofing to discuss how they approach challenges head on and use branding to attract customers to them rather than chasing leads. THey also get into how creating a culture surrounded by great people attracts great talent. Walton and Farr also talk about how to market with an impact through DOING. They have created a brand that is centered around community involvement and servic...
Ask More Questions, Build Deep Relationship with Martin Morales of 1st Choice
June 29, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode Jim sits down with Martin Morales to discuss the importance of asking questions and building a deep network of contacts and connections and fostering those relationships to achieve growth and success. Martin talks about his approach to running an 8 figure roofing company and how he has managed to expand beyond commercial into new construction and residential using some specific growth strategies. He also talks about hiring the right people and when to pass the torch on cert...
Growing as You Grow with Tom Self from Proliance
June 21, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn the fourth installment of the contractor success series Jim sits down with Tom Self to discuss the challenges and rewards of becoming a young entrepreneur. Tom goes into how he launched his company at 18 from his parents basement and later went on to hire his parents, and siblings to work for his company. Check out MOMNT: https://pages.momnt.com/contractorcoachpro Get a Free Assessment of your business here: https://bit.ly/CTR-podcast Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.f...
Contractor Success Series - Growing Pains with Josh Swisher of Northface
June 15, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn the second edition of Contractor Coach Pro's Contractor Success series Jim sits down with Josh Swisher They discuss how Josh got his start in the industry, working as a hand and doing 100 dollar shingle repairs for friends and family and within 15 years grew his company into a 10 plus million dollar a year business. During the interview Josh dives into how he was able to leverage his network and social media to lay down roots for what would become Northface Roofing and Exteriors. We take...
Summer Series Kickoff- A Vehicle for Generosity with Dos Roussow
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBJim kicks off the Contractor Summer Series with Dos Roussow. Dos is the owner of Clean Cut Exteriors and founder of Samaritans Servants International. Jim discusses what is was like to be an immigrant to the USA from South Africa and how Dos was able to take his passion for building and build company centered around generosity and service of others. Summer Contractor Impact Series: This summer Jim speaks with real contractors who are making a massive impact. Follow along this summer t...
The Go-Rilla in the Room - Sebastian Jimenez
June 01, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBJim kicks off Memorial Day weekend by sitting down with Sebastian Jimenez, the founder of Rilla Voice, for a status update on Rilla, a conversation on how AI is shaping the roofing and home services industries, and finally Sebastian reveals the top three topics according to Rilla's vast data set, that the top sales reps across the country tend to focus on in order to close the deal. The data might surprise you or justify what you already knew. Grab a notepad because this is a powerful epis...
Choose Joy with Jason Lavrack (Part 2)
May 25, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn the second part of this podcast Jason explains how mens' fellowship can grow through the power of cooking and how he launched Garden of Eat'n a mens fellowship group centered on God and food. later in the podcast Jim and Jason discuss their reasons for Choosing Joy and how we can include messages of God and faith into our work life and personal life by following what Jason calls the 5-5-5 rule that has helped him grow closer to God since he was taught it from a pastor. Jim closes with a ...
Choose Joy with Jason Lavrack (Part 1)
May 18, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBin this part one of a two part series, Jim speaks with Jason Lavrack, vice president of First Choice Roofing and construction, about persistent faith and how our choice to choose joy, even in the most challenging circumstances, can shape not only our own lives but the lives of others around us. Jason discusses how his faith and belief in God has been the cornerstone of his life even in the most difficult times. They discuss how to see through the material things and understand God's calli...
Mental Performance Coaching with Ryan Teigen
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this week's episode Jim speaks with Ryan Teigan, Ryan is a mental performance and health coach who works with athletes on overcoming mental challenges that are holding them back from achieving the control, growth and freedom. Jim and Ryan compare athletics and sports to entrepreneurship. They dive into Ryan's background as a long distance runner and someone who also dealt with a few mental and physical barriers in his athletic journey. They dive into the importance of confidence and im...
Optimizing a Dream Storm Without Creating a Nightmare
May 04, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this weeks solo podcast, Jim warns contractors about the reality of rushing into the aftermath of a storm without a solid plan in place. He stresses the importance of creating a storm attack plan and details the steps you MUST take before, during, and after a storm to avoid a nightmare scenario for your roofing or restoration business. He also will cover some helpful tools, tips, and resources that will prepare you to succeed when that, "dream storm" comes. Check out MOMNT: https://page...
Safety for Business Growth with Gavin Coyle
April 27, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBA workplace accident is inevitable, are you following best practices to mitigate risk and liability? Have you had a close on the jobsite? This week Jim sets down with Gavin Coyle to discuss all things workplace safety. In this episode Jim recollects some of his own close calls on the jobsite. Gavin and Jim go over key factors and strategies in creating a safe environment for your crews and clients. Gavin shares some great resources and insight into how any level company can and SHOULD i...
Efficiency Makes You Effective with Aaron Henderson from Stack
April 20, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this week's episode, Jim invites Aaron Henderson with Stack CT and they discuss how technology can make contractors more efficient and effective in all areas of business. Jim and Aaron dive into why all the tech in the world may be useless if you don't have some other key factors already in place, such as a complete vision, a strong mission, and a leadership team that embraces your culture. Aaron outlines how he made the switch from consulting to software and some of the hurdles he had ...