Contractor Cents - Episode 133

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Getting Ready for Fall

Fall is here for many areas of the country and is just around the corner for other areas. Here are some simple, easy to implement ideas to get you ready for a productive and profitable fall season.

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Contractor Cents - Episode 136: Dumb things contractors have done My guest today, Russ Stephens, helps business owners double the size of their businesses through profitable growth. Russ is the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders and has seen the good, the bad,... by Contractor Cents
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Contractor Cents - Episode 133

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