The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

Do you sometimes struggle with feeling like you aren't being listened to or fully understood during conversations? Tim and Derek have both faced this challenge before, where the lack of clear communication led to unintended issues at work. They discuss the importance of effective communication – both in personal and professional life – and share strategies for improving communication skills.

 

In this episode, they discuss:

• How poor communication and misunderstandings can cause problems

• Strategies for improving communication

• The importance of clear communication and setting expectations

• Understanding how others prefer to communicate

• Tim's story about cleaning a greasy floor of an auto shop with gasoline when his manager didn't provide clear instructions

• When Derek installed skylights for a client who was unhappy with the work because Derek misinterpreted her vision

Resources:

💰 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 

 

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== Find Us on Social Media ==

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber 

Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig 

 

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Struggling with cash flow is an all-too-common issue contractors deal with, but so many contractors make the same mistake over and over, which leads to their struggle with cash flow. Tom reveals the top mistakes some contractors make that mess up their cash flow and shares cash flow tips to keep your business flush with cash.

 

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Pricing work based on your goals and numbers

[00:50] - Cash flow problems

[01:06] - Send those invoices!

[02:34] - Hire a bookkeeper

[03:03] - Finish what you start

[05:16] - Pay bills on time, not early

[06:12] - Negotiate payment terms with vendors

[07:01] - Wrap-up

 

Click here to listen to TCF868: Scaling to $300 million with Tommy Mello.

 

Resources:

💰 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 

 

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Do you have a hard time managing your time? Do you feel like your time isn't your own? Do you want more freedom to do the things you actually enjoy? Getting your calendar in order is the solution to your problems. Your calendar isn't just a planner – it's your portal to personal freedom.

 

This week, the guys talk about how to be smart with your time and keep a good work-life balance. They also discuss their strategies for managing time effectively through their calendars.

 

In this episode, they discuss:

• Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively using calendar

• Filling your calendar with things that matter the most to you because it's your calendar

• The freedom that comes from having a well-organized calendar

• The story about Tim learning the value of family time from Derek 

• The value of scheduling important personal activities like trips well in advance

• Using online calendars like Calendly to schedule your time 

 

Resources:

💰 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 

 

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Tom sits down with mindset coach and The Fight team member Chris Dwyer, a.k.a Yoda, to discuss conquering your mindset and achieving your highest potential. They talk about overcoming self-limiting beliefs through a growth mindset, transforming challenges into fuel for success, conquering your thoughts to accomplish great things, and more. Tune in to learn how to develop a mindset that empowers you to succeed and unlock your true potential.

 

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Intro

[00:45] - Chris' lesson from a collarbone injury

[03:00] - How Tom and Chris met

[08:30] - Growth vs fixed mindsets

[11:50] - Struggles with controlling thoughts

[14:34] - Importance of curiosity in mindset shifts

[16:36] - Making mindset changes from control paradigm

[24:03] - Processing past experiences to move forward

[31:12] - Overcoming guilt about success

[33:41] - Raising financial thermostat through mindset

[35:59] - Managing stress and short temper

[40:58] - Recognizing self-talk patterns and interrogating limiting beliefs

[44:58] - Climbing emotional scale for positive thoughts

[46:53] - Law of Attraction and affirmations and vibrations

[49:06] - Bringing positive energy and vibrations to business

[54:12] - Forgiving yourself for past experiences

[57:05] - Daily practices for reframing negative self-talk

[58:59] - Embracing being and worthiness

[1:05:34] - Role of worthiness and overcoming self-criticism

[1:10:25] - Mastering your own state for inner peace

[1:13:15] - Slingshot analogy: How struggles can propel us forward

[1:17:37] - Overcoming depression and thriving after struggles

[1:25:41] - The power of optimism without manifestation

[1:33:49] - Best way to connect to Chris

[1:35:02] - Major mindset shift Tom made

[1:38:57] - Limiting factors to Tom's limitless future

[1:41:10] - Fully embracing joy and self-worth

 

Resources:

Chris Dwyer's Website: https://christopher-dwyer.com/ 

 

💰 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 

 

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As a contractor, you're bound to hit slow periods where work seems limited and the phone isn't ringing. It's easy to start doubting yourself and your sales process when all you hear is "No." Steve has also gone through all this, but he didn't let those No's get him down. In this episode, he shares his experience dealing with slow periods and offers advice on how to stay positive and stick to your sales process when the No's keep coming in.

 

In this episode, Steve discusses:

• Steve's experience of dealing with slow periods in his business

• How to stay positive when the NO's keep coming in

• How doubting the Shin-Fu sales process after a few rejections almost led Steve to abandon it, but sticking with it allowed him consistent bookings year after year

• Not doubting yourself and your sales process during slow periods

• Using history as a guide that slow times are temporary if you keep pushing

 

Resources:

💰 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! 

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