Podcast
Contractor Cents
Hosted by Ruth King · EN
Discover ideas, tactics, news, and information that matters to your contracting business and you. Increase productivity, profitability, customer and employee satisfaction.
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Contractor Cents - Episode 427 - The Hidden Emotional Cost of Selling a Business
1w ago00:20:27Tap to summarizeThinking about selling your business in the future? There is an emotional roller coaster associated with the sales process and what happens after the sale. Matt Michel and Brandon Jacob, two long time industry experts, just published "The Business Exit Rollercoaster" which is about the emotional side of selling a business. It's based on nearly 100 interviews with business owners who sold, investment bankers, M&A advisors, and buyers. Buy The Business Exit Rollercoaster book here: https://amzn.to/4tvdBRr Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
Transcribe →Contractor Cents - Episode 426 - Why Projects Go Sideways Even With a Great Schedule
2w ago00:17:08Tap to summarizeJust because you have a schedule doesn’t mean that you have profitability and predictability. You might have built a detailed project schedule yet still experience margin erosion, resource conflicts, cash-flow surprises, and reactive decision-making. The issue isn’t scheduling; it’s a lack of planning discipline at the leadership level. My guest today, David Hernandez, head of North American Operations for Elecosoft, gives you some methods to avoid these issues. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
Transcribe →Contractor Cents - Episode 425 - More Leads. More Jobs. Less Effort
3w ago00:18:07Tap to summarizeWhat if you could convert more leads, calls, and estimates into booked jobs automatically? My guest today, Ryan Fenn, CEO of Chiirp, promises that AI can help you do this. Chiirp prides itself on being and I quote “The most bad ass AI lead conversion system in the trades. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
Transcribe →Contractor Cents - Episode 424 - Part 2 – Cash Management
May 400:18:35Tap to summarizeThis podcast is the second in the two part series on 15 cash flow management procedures that you should put in place to protect your hard earned cash. Fear not, they are quick, simple, and protect your hard earned cash. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
Transcribe →Contractor Cents - Episode 423 - Part 1 – Cash Management
Apr 2700:18:37Tap to summarizeCash. Cash flow. Profits. Which is most important? The answer might surprise you. And, I’ll give you the reasoning behind it. This podcast starts a two part series on 15 cash flow management procedures that you should put in place to protect your hard earned cash. Fear not, they are quick, simple, and protect your hard earned cash. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
Transcribe →Contractor Cents - Episode 422 - Worker’s Comp Claims
Apr 2000:18:22Tap to summarizeWorker’s comp claims can be extremely expensive – not only in increased costs, decreased ability to get jobs if your MOD factor goes over 1, but most important, employees who experience pain and suffering and unfortunately sometimes death because of accidents. My guest today, Michael Zalle, is the CEO of Yellow Bird, an insurance risk and risk management SAAS platform. Yellow Bird’s mission is to make safer workplaces by offering higher skilled service providers at a lesser cost through technology. Michael gives you strategies to stay safe. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
Transcribe →Contractor Cents - Episode 421 - What If You Don’t Train Them… and They Stay?
Apr 1300:16:57Tap to summarizeIf I train my people they will leave. The answer to this statement was an old Lennox reply that is still true: What happens if you don’t train them and they stay? Training is an essential component of our businesses. My guest today, Gregg Holladay from Bradford White, is passionate about heat pump water heaters. Bradford White, the only US manufactured heat pump water heater, is helping you prepare for the installation of Federally mandated heat pump water heaters in 2029. Greg discusses how to do this. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
Transcribe →Contractor Cents - Episode 420 - Reward Loyalty Without Giving Away Equity
Apr 600:14:54Tap to summarizeDo you have a phantom stock plan? This might be the way to retain your team members. You might remember my guest, Chris Buttenham who talked about exit plans about a year ago. In this episode he’ll give you what a Phantom Stock Plan is and how it might benefit your business and you. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
Transcribe →Contractor Cents - Episode 419 - Turn Your Website Into a 24/7 Sales Machine
Mar 3000:18:17Tap to summarizeI found out about Contractor Commerce from one of my clients who raved about it…then another one did the same thing. If you haven’t heard about Contractor Commerce – you’re in for a treat with a website that can help you grow your business through ecommerce. Brad Felix, the VP of AI for Contractor Commerce discusses how the company let’s contractors sell on-line and generate revenue while they sleep! Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
Transcribe →Contractor Cents - Episode 418 - Meet Your New Digital Employee: AI Agents
Mar 2300:18:34Tap to summarizeWhat is the role of AI agents in the contracting world? James Hatfield, answers this question. We did a two part series a few episodes ago and realized we didn’t talk about agents. So, we’re doing it on this episode. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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