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Send us a textThe psychology of a blue-collar business owner typically goes one of two ways: they either love their numbers or loathe them.
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Send us a textFear: False Evidence Appearing Real. Don't let it stop you from setting goals—your general contracting business depends on growth!
No matter how "lucky" you get, building a profitable business will remain a struggle if you're simply running the gauntlet and letting your business grow by default instead of by design.
Your most precious commodity is your time — did you use it efficiently in 2024? ⏳This week, Max dives into how we can create order in our businesses to ensure that in 2025, every minute is used to its fullest.
General Contractor, we've reached that time of year when we start reflecting on our business performance.
If you want to be your own boss, buckle up, strap on your helmet, and get ready to improve your ability to handle stress!
"Ideas are shit, execution is the game." – Gary Vaynerchuk
Who here has ever looked back over the past five years of their business and realized things didn't quite go as planned? You're not alone!
Successful businesses are run by systems, and systems are run by great people.
“Speed is four billion times more important than perfection.” - Gary Vaynerchuk
GRIT – Goal-setting, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork – is what will help you build a successful business and run a top-notch construction company.
Mindset, mindset, mindset! It's the key to whether your business thrives or dies!
Everyone says they strive for excellence, but do your actions match your words?
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!
Your current state, your desired state, and your obstacles.
Max has always emphasized the importance of running our businesses with military precision, and today, we're hearing it directly from the battle-tested!
Is your business's untapped potential actually you?
Your business growth starts with you! Are you making emotional decisions, or are they data-driven when managing your business?
In this podcast episode, we're diving into the fundamental strategies every residential builder and contractor needs to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence. We'll cover the crucial areas you should focus on each month to keep your business thriving.
You wouldn't wear a three-piece suit if you were going on-site to swing a hammer, so why do we think that working with tools and running a contracting business requires the same characteristics?
You must fall in love with the game, not just the end result! When you fall in love with the game, you appreciate the grind that much more.
Knowledge is the best tool you can invest in for your business!
Sometimes as practitioners, we think, “AGH, I will just do it myself and it will be quicker!” You aren't wrong, but you won't get very far doing it that way. ❌Today, Max explores what exactly this means! You can either go fast on your own or make your business last with a team!
If you've been listening to the Business for Builders Podcast for a while, you've likely heard Max mention that 50% of builders go out of business within their first five years. Here's why…
Max often talks about the metrics and statistics of your business, but your personal development is equally important for the success of your contracting business.
Looking for five ways to get more leads for your contracting business?
We've delved into the more tactile M's, but Mentoring and Mastery require dedicated effort!In part 4 today, Max covers the final two M's: Mentorship and Mastery!
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