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TCF839: Contractor Scam or Just a Bad Business?
TCF839: Contractor Scam or Just a Bad Business?
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Nov 23, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Today, Tom discusses a recent contractor fail that was reported in ABC 7 Chicago news. He shares the story of a homeowner unhappy with work done by her contractor, and takes a look at the key fails of the project and shares fixes for both contractors and clients on how to prevent similar failures from occurring in the future. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [00:20] - The situation [01:19] - Contractor Fail: Scribbled estimate [02:14] - Contractor Fix: Have clear documentation [06:46] - Homeowner Fail: No proper contract [07:51] - Homeowner Fix: No project without a valid contract [08:37] - Don't itemize the job [10:00] - Economy of scale [11:21] - Run if no clear plan [11:58] - Closing thoughts Link to the original news story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5K_bFAAOBQ Resources: == Now get Shin-Fu Sales Training + Foundations courses together for just $499. Visit http://thecontractorfight.com/turkey to claim this limited-time bundle! ? You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ ? Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts Spotify
Released:
Nov 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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