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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TCF1117: Stop Selling Projects. Start Finding Motive.
Apr 1600:16:39Tap 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
Transcribe →TCF1114: Set Boundaries Now, or Summer Will Crush You
Apr 600:09:54Tap to summarizeStop being a slave to your cell phone and your "pain-in-the-ass" customers. If you don't draw a line in the sand right now, your busy season isn't going to make you rich, it’s going to burn you out and steal your life. In this episode, we’re talking about the five non-negotiable boundaries you need to set today so you can actually enjoy your summer and keep your sanity.==============================Ready to stop the bleeding? Stop stealing from your family and start building a business that serves your life. Grab "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" here: https://thecontractorfight.com/code================================ Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1113: High Profits, or Busy Work?
Apr 200:17:59Tap to summarizeStop booking every "whimsical" spring lead that breathes on your phone. Most contractors are terrified that if they don't say yes to everything, the work will dry up. That’s a lie that keeps you broke. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down why you need to sell unafraid and wait for the high-margin jobs that actually move the needle.Stop being a "handyman" and start being a business owner who values his time and his crew’s skill. If you’re ready to stop the grind and start stacking cash, it’s time to change how you view your schedule.=================================Ready to stop the grind? Check out "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M." If you’re tired of being a "suspect" in your own business, this course is your roadmap to elite status https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1112: Google Business Profile: Your #1 Lead Weapon
Mar 3000:09:36Tap to summarizeStop flushing ad money down the toilet while ignoring the goldmine sitting right in front of you. Your Google Business Profile isn't junk mail; it’s a digital job sign planted where your hottest buyers are looking right now. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact "Dominator System" we used to stack over $100k in sales this quarter without spending a dime on ads. If you’re ready to stop being invisible in your own town, it’s time to own your profile and feed the beast.=============================Stop stealing from your family by underpricing your work. Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course and learn how to build a business that respects your time and your bank account. https://thecontractorfight.com/code================================ Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1111: The "Meat Guy" Lesson for Contractors
Mar 2600:23:35Tap to summarizeMost contractors think they’re in the business of building things, but they’re actually in the business of managing fear. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down the "Shin-Fu" process to help you stop wasting time with "suspects" and start qualifying real clients. We’re diving deep into the psychology of the homeowner, from the "meat guy" story to the silent arguments happening before you even knock on the door. Stop stealing from your family by chasing dead-end leads.=================================Ready to stop the grind? Check out "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M." If you’re tired of being a "suspect" in your own business, this course is your roadmap to elite status https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1110: The 3 Diseases Killing Your Contracting Business
Mar 2300:07:41Tap to summarizeYou’re living on a crazy cycle: you get slow, you panic-market, you get busy, and then you quit doing the very things that brought in the work. That’s not a leads problem; it’s a total lack of discipline. In this episode, I’m punching the "Complacency Coma" and the "Tactical Tourist" in the throat so you can finally build a business that doesn't toss you around like a ragdoll. Stop making gut decisions and start commanding your market.=============================Stop stealing from your family by underpricing your work. Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course and learn how to build a business that respects your time and your bank account. https://thecontractorfight.com/code================================ Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1109: Revenue is Noise, Profit is Oxygen
Mar 1900:25:41Tap to summarizeStop beating your chest about how much money you "did" last year. If you’re running a $10M company but only pocketing $45k, you don't have a business—you have a high-stress hobby that's slowly killing you. In this episode, Tim and Derek tear down the ego-driven obsession with top-line revenue and show you why profit is the only number that actually keeps your lights on. Stop stealing from your family by chasing "busyness" and start targeting the net profit you actually deserve.=================================Ready to stop playing small? Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course and start building a business that actually serves your family: https://thecontractorfight.com/code==================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Transcribe →TCF1108: How to Build Trust Before You Ever Show Up
Mar 1600:12:00Tap to summarizeIf you’re walking into a sales appointment and the homeowner is still wondering if you’re a hack, you’ve already lost the job.Most contractors think they win the job in the living room. They’re wrong. In this episode, Tom breaks down the 10 ways to build bulletproof trust before you ever show up at the property. From weaponizing your Google Business Profile to using a pre-qualification process that repels tire-kickers, learn how to show up with the job already won. Stop selling like a desperate amateur and start commanding your sales process with professional systems that create confidence.=============================Stop stealing from your family by underpricing your work. Get "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M" free course and learn how to build a business that respects your time and your bank account. 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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