The Modern Contractor Podcast

Discover how to differentiate and dominate in contracting with insights tailored for today’s modern contractor. If you’re a contractor struggling with challenges like standing out in a crowded market, improving systems, or scaling your business, this video is for you. Learn how to market a construction business effectively, overcome common obstacles, and gain actionable tips to create the life and business you truly want. In this first episode of The Modern Contractor podcast, we explore strategies for construction marketing, contractor business marketing, and building a sustainable, successful service business. Hear from a seasoned industry expert who’s been running a fast-growing home improvement company for over 20 years, sharing real-world solutions and experiences you can implement right away. Whether you’re managing financial hurdles, hiring challenges, or simply need a fresh perspective, this episode will make all the difference. Find out why understanding differentiation is key to dominating your market—and how this approach can transform your contracting business. Tune in now and take the first step toward growth and success!

The Modern Contractor Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 16 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.

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  Episode #15

  His Plan to Reach $20M in Roofing (With Only 5 Sales Guys)

  Jul 16, 202648 minS1

  In this episode of the Modern Contractor Podcast, Ryan Heath of Right Hand Roofing and Gutter shares the systems and decisions that helped him move beyond the owner-does-everything stage. We cover trust and delegation, building demand without relying on storms, centralized estimating, protecting job margins, customer communication, CRM workflows, and why a small group of the right people can beat a much larger team chasing weak leads. Ryan also explains why his salespeople do not build their own estimates, how his team uses follow-up systems, and why contractors should look inward before blaming every difficult customer.

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  Episode #14

  What Actually Grows a Contractor Business in 2026?

  Jun 29, 202625 minS1

  A bigger marketing budget doesn’t automatically grow a home service contracting business. Brian and Jordan break down what actually helped drive 412% growth — and what contractors should be paying attention to in 2026. In this episode, they talk through the marketing moves that actually matter: local service ads, SEO, Google Business Profile, reviews, tracking, TV, AI, and why “more leads” won’t fix a business that can’t follow through. You’ll also hear why some contractors stay stuck on discount-driven advertising, why AI may not be the revenue driver people think it is yet, and how to build a marketing system that supports real business growth — not just more activity.

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  Episode #13

  These 4 Books/Podcasts Changed How I Run My Contracting Business

  Jun 29, 202610 minS1

  In this episode, Brian shares the books, podcasts, newsletters, and ideas that have helped shape how he builds his home improvement company and coaching business. This is a different style of episode — part resource list, part business reflection. Brian walks through the ideas behind Purple Cow, Profit First, Founders Podcast, Finding Mastery, and Farnam Street, and explains how they apply to contractors trying to build a stronger, more profitable, more differentiated business. These are some of the resources Brian has used while growing his home improvement company by 400% over the last four years, as well as tools he uses with coaching clients.

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  Episode #12

  What Happens When a Corporate Exec Buys a Construction Business?

  May 11, 202625 minS1

  <p>What happens when a corporate executive with zero construction experience buys a trades business? That's exactly what Paul Van Bergen did, and in this episode, he breaks down everything he's learned in the first few months of owning BW Construction, a premium window installation company in Chicago. From earning the trust of a 29-year veteran foreman, to why he believes customer experience beats lead generation every time, Paul brings a refreshing outsider's perspective to an industry that's often stuck in its ways. If you're a contractor, a business owner, or thinking about buying a business, this episode is packed...

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  Episode #11

  The #1 Reason Contractors Struggle To Hit $3M (According to Pella's Top Experts)

  Apr 28, 202615 minS1

  <p>Most contractors never scale past $3M. Not because of bad leads. Not because of the economy. Not because labor is expensive. It's because of something much closer to home. Pella's Brandon, Mitchell, and Morgan have a combined 42+ years working alongside builders, remodelers, and contractors across the US. In this episode of the Modern Contractor Podcast, they reveal exactly what they've seen hold good contractors back — and what great ones do differently. </p><p>Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Meet the Pella Team </p><p>02:15 – What separates a good contractor from a great one? </p><p>04:28 – What struggling contractors blame (that isn't the real iss...

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