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.
64episodes
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The Conversation That Could Save Your Business
May 2100:12:25Tap to summarizeYou walk onto a job that’s already sold, the deposit is in the bank, and your crew hits an unpredicted roadblock. Something was missed in the initial walkthrough. Do you eat the cost and call it "the price of doing business," or do you face the discomfort and write a change order?In this episode, Tim and Derek break down the internal friction contractors face when asking for more money. They talk about how avoiding a 10-minute awkward conversation can lead to a thousand tiny financial cuts by the end of the project. You’ll learn how to implement ongoing job costing, how daily team communication protects your margins, and how to spot honest project enhancements that give clients a better result while saving your bottom line.Stop leaving your profit on the table because you’d rather deal with the discomfort of losing money than the discomfort of speaking up.============================================================Level up your operation and stop running your business on fear. Join THE COMMAND™ today to get the tools, brotherhood, and strategy you need to dominate your market. https://thecontractorfight.com/command============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →The $28K Job from Hell
May 1800:15:02Tap to summarizeYou aren't going to get rich off a $28,000 sale if it costs you $45,000 to do the work. In this episode, I’m ripping the band-aid off my most expensive mistake from my first year in business to show you how to stop being "just over broke." I’ll walk you through the three massive errors, ignoring red flags, losing control of the process, and copying "going rates" that destroy your bank account. Learn the exact pricing formula and screening process we use to protect our margins and our sanity.============================================================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 →The Art of Handling a Pissed Off Customer
May 1400:24:30Tap to summarizeStop being a punching bag for clients who don't respect your time or your team. In this episode, Derek and Tim break down a real-world blow-up with a customer who thought yelling would get him a free pass on the rules. You’ll learn how to match energy without losing your cool, why paperwork is your best weapon in a fight, and why "the customer is always right" is a lie that’s killing your profit.============================================================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 →Command the Gate or Stay Broke
May 1100:17:23Tap 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
May 700:11:50Tap 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
May 400:10:49Tap 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?
Apr 3000:21:06Tap 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
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TCF1120: 5 Old Ways to Sell vs. The Contractor Fight Way
Apr 2700:25:07Tap 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
Apr 2300:27:56Tap 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
Apr 2000:08:41Tap 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
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