Contractor Cents

What are you grateful for How do you express gratitude – even in situations which, initially feel horrible – you have to fire your oldest employee, a close relative passes away, a customer who has been with your company more than 10 years suddenly leaves…or something else. Lisa Ryan gives you the keys to easily and quickly expressing gratitude to your employees and your loved ones. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

You all know that maintenance plans are critical to the long term success of your company. David Lopez, CPA gives you the Rule of 78 as it applies to growing your maintenance base. This is something that mot of us don’t think about. Yet, implementing it will help you generate and expand your maintenance base. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How do you create loyal customers who think of your company every time they need plumbing, hvac, electrical, or another service in their home or office? And, how do you turn an unhappy customer into a satisfied customer who will refer your company?  Join Zac Garside of Power Selling Pros as he answers these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

There are many companies who provide extended HVACR and Plumbing parts and labor warranty products.  How do you choose the right company for you?  What should you ask before you “sign on the dotted line?”  Join Gus Vassilopolous, Digital Marketing Manager of Trinity Warranty, one of the largest warranty providers, as he answers these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Seasonality is a part of our business. Justin gives you things you can do to decrease the seasonality. By implementing these ideas your bottom line could break even or you could earn a profit even in slower times of the year. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

In this podcast Ruth gives you the most important thing to do every day – and it probably isn’t what you think. And no, she is not giving away what it is. Listen to the podcast to discover your most critical business activity. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

This is a two part series on an easy budgeting AND implementation process. In this second part Ruth gives you overhead and sales activities to implement in your budget. She also explains how to use your budget every day, every week, and every month. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

This is a two part series on an easy budgeting AND implementation process. In this first part Ruth gives you questions to ask Ruth your team members, how to determine seasonality, and marketing/advertising activities for 2023. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What if you had a tool that could help you increase your profits by streamlining your projects and completing them on time? This tool exists. It’s called JobTread. Eric Fortenberry, founder and CEO of JobTread discusses how to use the software to increase productivity and profitability. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

We get stuck in the trees and get frustrated because we know that we have to work on our businesses as well as in our businesses. How do you break through this and find time to grow? My guest, Jeani Ringkob, gives you strategies to use to help work on and in your business. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What is mental practice management? Join Mark Matteson, an expert in Mental practice management, as he explains how to use this tool to achieve your business and personal goals. Mental health management is part of Mark’s eighth book, As We Thinketh so We Become. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for listening to contractor Cents. I hope that I’ve helped you increase sales, profits, and achieve your business goals. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Many of you know that my reason for being on this earth is to give you the tools and processes to get and stay profitable, build wealth…and most important, give back. David Hancock, embraces this philosophy. His second book, Performance Driven Giving, shows you how and why giving back helps you live a great life…while running a profitable, growing business. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

The media is predicting a recession. Some are saying we are already in one…who knows. Whether we are in one or not, the Fed has raised interest rates and bankers are taking notice. What can you do to protect your business and you so that your banker doesn’t put you out of business? My guest, Jim Blasingame, also known as the Small Business Advocate, will tell you how to protect yourself. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Finding employees and communicating easily with your team can be a challenge. What if there were software to make the recruiting process easier through targeted job postings? Then once you’ve hired the right people, communicating with them in a planned, consistent process to enhance retention? Dave Pacifico, CEO of Team Engine, can help you do all of this – from recruiting to retention. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Your phone system can be a wealth of information. I know you’re used to having your software give you information about who called in response to a specific marketing activity. What if you could know how many calls weren’t answered…or how many times calls were less than 10 second call. And yes, you are spying on your CSR’s. You want to make sure your customers get taken care of and your phone gets answered so you don’t lose potential revenue. And yes, your phone system can do all of this for you. Stephen Price, CEO of Price Telecom, tells you how. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Recycling. One of my clients used the recycling money for a new ice machine…because that’s what his employees told him they wanted for the recycling money. Others use it for holiday parties. You recycle the scrap metal otherwise your yard would look like a junk yard…not the impression you want to make on employees and potential customers. What’s a good recycling strategy? Richard Goldberg, President of Geomet Recycling, gives you some suggestions. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147    

What happens when the law meets technology? You get more efficient, better data, and a better outcome. Imagine creating a contract and managing it in one platform. This helps you spend less time in the office and more time in the field. You’ll have document management AND a legal team behind your business ensuring the documents are working FOR you rather than against you. Karalynn Cromeens, shows you how Job Tread helps you merge technology and the law. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147  

What if you focused on attracting women to your company?  Would that decrease our labor shortage of MEN? Yes, of course.  It’s time to think out of the box! Join Colleen Keyworth, president of Women in HVACR, as she shares ideas to help decrease the labor shortage by bringing women into our industry. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147  

Drave is the CEO of Performance Financial – a company that specializes in bookkeeping and financials. Wait a minute, you say, “that’s what you do”. True. However, there is always more than one person or one company who can help you with the financial segment of your company. I like to get different perspectives, and I hope you do too. So, I’ve invited Drake to be my guest and give you a different perspective on the financial side of your business. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147