Podcast
The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber
Hosted by Tom Reber · EN
Stop stressing out about your contracting business and take back control. The Contractor Fight is bringing respect and dignity back to the trades one contractor at a time. Discover how to market, sell, and consistently produce your projects at a profit with industry expert and powerful motivator Tom Reber.
Stop stealing from your family.
Earn what you're worth.
Build a business that serves you.
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TCF1124: Command the Gate or Stay Broke
3d ago00:17:23Tap to summarizeYou’re out there busting your ass 60 hours a week, but your bank account is a joke because you’re selling at margins that wouldn't keep a lightbulb on. Most contractors close 30% of their leads; you need to be hitting 80% plus, or you’re just a glorified volunteer. In this episode, I’m breaking down the three moments where you’re losing control—the gate, the meeting, and the silence—and announcing the only "sales gym" built specifically for the trades.============================================================For over a decade, contractors have asked us the same question. Do you have a sales-only training program? The answer was always no. Until now. https://thecontractorfight.com/command============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1123: Discipline: More Than Just Clean Shingles
1w ago00:11:50Tap to summarizeYou wouldn't let a truck engine run without oil, so why are you doing it to your body? If you’re foggy, sluggish, and neglecting your health, you aren't playing at the level your family and your business deserve. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down why physical discipline is the ultimate indicator of how you run your crew and your bank account. Stop making excuses and start checking the health box so you can dominate your market.============================================================Most contractors lose control in the sales conversation, whether they are chasing more leads or sitting on a full pipeline.Click Here for Your FREE Access to the Sales Playbook I Never Put on YouTube: https://thecontractorfight.com/edge============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1122: The Truth About Starting a Trade Business in 2026
2w ago00:10:49Tap to summarizeMost of you guys start your business because you’re good at the trade, but you’re absolute trash at the business side. You quit your job, paint a few houses for family, and then panic when the phone stops ringing. This episode is the down-and-dirty reality of what it actually takes to build a sustainable, profitable company that doesn't torpedo your life. We’re breaking down the plan, the protection, and the promotion you need to stop acting like a handyman and start being a CEO.============================================================Ready to stop playing small?Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" and learn how to price for profit so you can stop stealing from your family.Click Here for Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1121: Is Your Team Brave Enough to Tell the Truth?
2w ago00:21:06Tap to summarizeStop acting like a handyman and start leading like a pro. In this episode, Derek shares a nightmare story where an irrigation guy literally took a razor knife to a brand-new $75,000 pond liner. Most contractors would lose their minds, but Derek’s team used Shin-Fu communication to turn a potential lawsuit into a lifelong VIP client. We’re breaking down why your team’s character is your biggest asset and how to handle massive jobsite "fires" without burning your reputation to the ground.==================================Ready to stop being a slave to your business? Check out our free course: "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M." Stop stealing from your family and start building a business that actually pays you what you’re worth. Check out the free course here: https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1120: 5 Old Ways to Sell vs. The Contractor Fight Way
3w ago00:25:07Tap to summarizeYou’re stealing time and money from your family because you’re still selling like it’s 1995. Stop chasing every tire-kicker with a pulse and start commanding your calendar. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 5 old ways of selling that act like friendly fire to your business and showing you The Contractor Fight way to win.============================================================Ready to stop being everyone's little bh?* Grab "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" and learn to price with intention so you actually have something to show for your hard work. Click Here for Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1119: The Pilot Doesn't Pass Out Peanuts
3w ago00:27:56Tap to summarizeYou’re frustrated because your team isn’t following instructions, but the truth is, you haven’t given them a map. In this episode, Derek and Uncle Tim tear down the "Groundhog Day" cycle that keeps contractors broke, tired, and stuck in the field. We dive deep into why fancy binders don't work without accountability and how a simple "flight plan" can save your business from crashing. Stop stealing from your future by being too "busy" to build systems.==================================Ready to stop swinging the hammer and start leading? Check out our free course: "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M." Stop being a one-man band and start building a legacy. Check out the free course here: https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1118: The Contractor Wife's Survival Guide
4w ago00:08:41Tap to summarizeStop being the silent partner in a business that’s consuming your life. Most contractors aren't actually making money; they're just moving it from one hand to the other while the family gets the leftovers. If you’re tired of managing a household on a budget that doesn't match how hard your husband works, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down the exact language and the three non-negotiable questions you can give him to stop the theft of his time and your family’s future.============================================================TAKE CONTROL:Stop leaving your family's future to chance. Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" and build a business that serves your family instead of consuming it. Click Here for Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1117: Stop Selling Projects. Start Finding Motive.
4w ago00:16:39Tap to summarizeYou aren't a contractor; you’re a professional problem solver, but you can't solve a problem you don't understand. Most of you lose jobs because you talk too much and listen too little. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down "Motive" (the engine of the Shinfu sales process) and how to use open-ended questions to make your prospects feel heard. Stop guessing what they want and start extracting the truth so you can charge what you’re worth.==================================Ready to stop grinding for pennies?Grab "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course and start building a business that actually serves your family. Check out the free course here: https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1116: Commitment is the Only Way to Win
Apr 1300:17:17Tap to summarizeStop lying to yourself that your "good intentions" are going to pay the mortgage. In this episode, I’m calling out the guys who know exactly what they need to do, (raise prices, fire that s******d, or fix their numbers0, but keep choosing comfort over growth. Execution is the only thing that builds a business, and honoring the commitments you make to yourself is the only way to find your swagger again.============================================================Stop being a handyman and start being a pro. Check out our free course, "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M," and learn the systems you need to stop avoiding the hard work and start winning. Click Here for Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1115: Your Customer Experience is a Dumpster Fire
Apr 900:20:33Tap to summarizeStop acting like a typical contractor and start acting like a world-class brand. In this episode, Tim shares how a trip on a Virgin Voyages cruise completely shifted his perspective on what it means to actually care for a customer. We’re breaking down why your "sales process" is failing, how your team’s happiness dictates your profit, and why trying to "exceed expectations" might actually be killing your referrals. It’s time to stop making excuses and start building a business people actually want to talk about.==================================Ready to stop being a "handyman" and start being a CEO? Check out "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course here: https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
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