Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors

If you are a General Contractor, Remodeling Contractor, or Landscaper, this podcast is built for you. Gain insight into business, mindset, sales, marketing, systems, culture, and leadership. Through a combination of solo cast and interviews, Brad covers every area of the business side of Construction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors is a business podcast hosted by Brad Huebner, with 284 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brad Huebner hosts Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors, a business show with 284 episodes published.

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  Episode #284

  EP284: Bad Pricing, Scope Creep, and More: 7 Profit Leaks Hurting Contractors

  Aug 17, 202633 min

  You can be bringing in more revenue and still wonder where all the money went. For contractors, profit doesn’t always disappear because of one big mistake. Sometimes, it leaks out through bad pricing, scope creep, underbidding, wasted time, poor job costing, change orders, and other small issues that quietly add up. In this episode, Brad talks about: The difference between revenue and profit Bad pricing strategies Fully burdened labor rates Scope creep and its impact The costs of callbacks and rework Managing overhead effectively The owner's role in profit leaks Links to resources Grab my free job costing worksheet and start job costing every job right away. https://go.hammercrm.com/widget/form/4Bws6E9GGX0RZPoED1bn Want to go deeper? Check out the Contractor Profit Blueprint: https://www.thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/ Book a strategy call with Brad: https://hammerandgrind.com/qualification-website Enjoying the podcast? Visit our website at https://www.hammerandgrindpodcast.com for the latest episodes, resources, and more. Have a question, story, or topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a message here: https://www.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/voicemail . We'd love to hear from you, and your message could be featured on a future episode! Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #283

  EP283: Stop Making Short-Term Decisions That Kill Your Construction Business

  Aug 10, 202625 min

  Your next decision could make or break your construction business. Lower prices. Take every job. Avoid the hard conversation. Sound familiar? These short term decisions can quietly hurt your profit, growth, and freedom. In this episode, Brad talks about: Every decision shapes your future: building the life you want vs. escaping the one you don’t. Stop optimizing for immediate comfort; think long-term. The importance of making decisions that buy freedom rather than steal from your future. The three decision filters: Does this move me closer to my goals? Can this be done better, faster, or simpler? Does this decision buy freedom or steal from my future? Links to resources Want to go deeper? Check out the Contractor Profit Blueprint: https://www.thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/ Book a strategy call with Brad: https://hammerandgrind.com/qualification-website Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! https://www.hammerandgrindpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #282

  EP282: Creating a Mission-Driven Workforce: Contractor Advice for Employee Engagement

  Aug 3, 202639 min

  Creating a mission-driven workforce is the key to unlocking contractor confidence and boosting your business growth. This episode shares actionable contractor advice on building employee engagement and fostering a strong contractor marketing presence to scale your operations effectively. In this episode, Brad talks about: Understanding the difference between tasks, projects, and purpose in employee engagement. The importance of a clear mission statement and core values. Empowering employees through ownership and accountability. Recognizing and rewarding desired behaviors to foster a positive culture. The impact of leadership on employee motivation and performance. Creating an environment where the right people thrive and the wrong people are removed. Links to resources Want to go deeper? Check out the Contractor Profit Blueprint: https://www.thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/ Book a strategy call with Brad: https://hammerandgrind.com/qualification-website Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #281

  EP281: Is Your Contracting Business at Risk

  Jul 27, 202636 min

  Wondering if a contractor is about to go out of business? EP281 shares critical contractor marketing and sales techniques alongside red flags to watch for so you can avoid risks and ensure project success. Gain expert contractor advice on cash flow management and business stability. In this episode, Brad talks about: The Slow Decline of Businesses : Understanding that failure rarely happens overnight. Three Stages of Business Failure : Financial, operational, and mental failures. Warning Signs : Key indicators of financial and operational distress. Importance of Knowing Your Numbers : Gross profit vs. net profit. Building Systems for Freedom : The role of systems in business success. Making Decisions Based on Facts, Not Fear : How to avoid emotional decision-making. Links to resources Want to go deeper? Check out the Contractor Profit Blueprint: https://www.thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/ Book a strategy call with Brad: https://hammerandgrind.com/qualification-website Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #280

  EP280: From Chaos to Control: Contractors' Guide to Organizational Charts

  Jul 20, 202624 min

  Many people mistakenly believe that org charts are only for large corporations. However, the truth is that every business, regardless of size, can benefit from having one. An org chart provides a clear visual representation of the roles and responsibilities within your organization, which is essential for growth and efficiency. In this episode, Brad talks about: Importance of creating an org chart for clarity in business How org charts benefit businesses of all sizes, including solo entrepreneurs Roles and responsibilities: defining ownership to prevent chaos Using org charts for hiring and career path visibility Financial implications: understanding costs associated with each role Decision-making: using org charts to identify hiring needs and improve efficiency Tools and software for creating effective org charts Links to resources Want to go deeper? Check out the Contractor Profit Blueprint: https://www.thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/ Book a strategy call with Brad: https://hammerandgrind.com/qualification-website Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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