Are you a contractor trying to decide whether or not you want to work more, less, or maybe even exclusively with either homeowners or builders? We’ve broken down the differences, benefits, and truths behind working with both target markets. Listen to this deep dive today to help you affirm or change your decision on who the ideal client is for your business.

Did you know our inflation rate in the United States is at a 40 year high? If you’re a consumer, you’ve felt the impact of inflation. If you’re a business owner, you’ve felt the impact of inflation tenfold. So, we all know inflation is happening – but do we know why? In this episode, we break down what inflation actually means, the effect it has on business owners today, and the best strategies you want to implement to adjust to it. Inflation isn’t going anywhere any time soon – listen to this episode today to learn how ignoring inflation, or not taking swift and proactive measures to adjust to it, can jeopardize the future of your business.

We all have rhythms whether they’re intentional or not. And a lot of us have rhythms that we created years or even decades ago that we still abide by – and for what reason? In this episode, we’re challenging you to question your rhythms. Ask yourself, “are my work rhythms valuable and are they purposeful?” When you use rhythms the correct way in business, you bring clarity and productivity to your work day that didn’t exist before. So what are you waiting for? Listen to this deep dive to get one step closer to achieving those long-term goals in the new year.

In our final episode of the year, we’re doing something a little different. We’re basing this deep dive around a question one of our listeners sent in via email! They asked about pricing – specifically, how to navigate making your own prices when inflation and other conundrums hit. We felt inspired to break down the answer to this question since it’s currently a dilemma that ALL contractors are having. Listen to the last episode of 2021 to talk pricing and other essentials you should have straightened out before entering the new year.

Are you being held back or taken hostage in your business? You may not know it (or maybe you do) but oftentimes business owners will have an employee or a vendor that they just can’t let go of or part ways with for whatever reason that’s creating a huge bottleneck in their business and stunting their growth. The exact thing that’s holding you back could also be yourself! Learn how to make decisions that create a forward momentum in your business by listening to our episode and leaving whatever may be holding you hostage at the door.

What in the world is happening and how do I get a handle on it? Well, sit back and listen up because in this episode we’re talking about everything from Tom Brady and Belichick to why everyone is quitting their jobs but yet nobody can hire! If you’re a business owner trying to make sense of it all, please join us for an in-depth conversation on current events.

In today’s episode we’re hitting it all – whether it be partnerships, hiring, or just overall branding of your business… you’re in for an hour-long treat of it all. We’re pulling from the current, pressing, and REAL conversations we’ve had this week, as a Business Coach and as a Marketing Agency owner, with our clients. Listen to this deep dive to understand and gain perspective into how each of these 3 topics impact one another and how exactly to get over the hurdles that are associated with them.

There are a lot of things that you, as a business owner, need in order to have a well-run company. The problem is that most owners can’t afford to hire individuals to handle all of those different things. If you’re out there reading this and you don’t currently have the time or money to hire a full-time employee then this episode is for you. Listen to this episode to hear a breakdown between the pros and cons of an in-house employee vs an outsourced one.

Onboarding truly starts before you meet your client or customer. It’s a never ending process that’s front loaded with crucial information you need to seek out from whomever you’re working with. When you don’t take the time to learn about your client or set expectations with them, you’ll end up speaking two different languages which could lead to you not even speaking to each other at all. Solidify what your client is looking for and what you can confidently tell them you can deliver by listening to our real-world advice on the matter.

Are you a business owner that can’t find the time to train and inform new employees on the way you do business? In this deep dive, we’ll be discussing what comprehensive onboarding looks like, the essentials you need when first starting to hire, and how you can create an easier onboarding process for yourself and your employees. Listen now to put an end to OTJ (on the job training) and start setting up your company and your new employees for success!

What if we told you that you already have everything you need to succeed in your business? All you have to do is treat yourself with a little more grace and believe in yourself. We’ll go over different practices and small changes so you can enter your workspace with more self-confidence and excel in everything you do! Listen today to learn how to overcome the only person stopping you from succeeding, YOU.

You could have a secret weapon on your team without you even knowing. By only delegating tasks and not abdicating them, you create a work environment that encourages everyone to work to their full potential to make sure no talent or time is wasted. Take the first step to perfecting your team’s task delegation system by listening today and becoming one step closer to discovering your team's superstar!

Are you working smarter or harder? Measuring the outcome of your work is arguably just as important as doing the work itself. Knowing when to focus on one task versus the other and which task produces the best outcome is crucial to your business’ success. Listen today as we go over how to create reflection points in order to measure your work and revenue to know which projects help your company the most and which are just a complete waste of time.

The word “marketing” is thrown around all the time – but what’s actually considered good marketing and is it really necessary? Marketing can have a lot of different meanings and factors to consider but don’t be overwhelmed. In this episode, we’ve got you covered with a quick marketing 101 session! Listen to learn how marketing and sales intertwine and why no business can truly flourish without them!

Yes, you need it. It can be video, articles, an updated website, images, or phone calls. It doesn’t have to be all of that, but in order to set yourself apart from your competition, it is essential to have a few content streams. If you’re sitting in a position with your business where you know you need to start, listen to this episode to learn exactly how to do so.

There are three steps to success: accept, decide, and act. Today, we're talking about the second step — decide. We'll show you how to use the 80/20 rule to pick one thing to focus on that will have the greatest impact on your business (and maybe your life).

You know when an employee is unmotivated or not performing, but you keep putting off firing them. Why? Because you're worried about making the wrong decision. In this episode, we'll talk about signs that they need to go so you can fire with confidence.

Changing your reality means changing your beliefs, actions, and behaviors, but it’s hard to do. In this episode, we’re digging into what shapes your reality, what makes you want to change it, what holds you back, and the lies we all tell ourselves about change.

In the final episode of our Financial Statements Made Easy series, we’re talking about the statement of cash flows. This financial statement answers your most burning question: Where did my cash go? Listen to find out how to read your statement of cash flows and how to use it to make better decisions and more money.

In Part 3 of our Financial Statements Made Easy series, we’re talking about your balance sheet. We’ve talked about six important questions that owners ask, and the balance sheet answers half of those: What do I own? What do I owe? What’s leftover for me? Listen to learn how balance sheet ratios help you pinpoint issues in your business and give you ideas for how to solve them (plus track the results of your changes!).