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ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

What if cash flow wasn't something that happened to your business, but a weapon you used to protect your profit?

In this episode, Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown share real contractor stories and practical strategies to help you stop financing jobs for owners and start structuring deals on your terms.

From joint accounts and owner-purchased materials to retainage negotiation and maintenance agreements, you'll walk away with actionable ideas to take control of your cash flow today.

⌚️ Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Cash Flow Mindset Shift
02:13 Concrete Job Turnaround
03:36 Owner Pays Materials Strategy
05:37 Prefunded Joint Accounts
08:02 Dell Model Cash Lessons
09:26 Trade Margin For Terms
11:14 Financing Options And Discounts
12:49 Change Orders And Procurement Phases
14:40 Funds Control And Billing Cadence
15:40 Deposits Retainage And Scheduling
19:34 Capacity Premium And Maintenance Fees
22:04 Wrap Up And Next Steps

The Contractor Profit Blueprint is a complete guide that breaks down exactly how to identify where your money's going and start keeping more of it. This isn't theory. It's the same framework I use with contractors I work with every single day.

Head to profitfirstconstruction.com/blueprint to download your free copy.

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Wade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.com
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