
The Cash Flow Contractor
Each episode, Khalil and Martin will discuss different topics, strategies, and quick wins that can transform your business. We’ll also talk to with industry leaders from all different areas of contracting to discuss what it takes to become a Cash Flow Contractor. Listen, subscribe, and download free educational resources linked in the show notes.

121 - Two Approaches To Help You Use Lean
In this episode, we’re talking about using LEAN thinking to improve your operations, increase efficiency, and eliminate waste. This line of thinking isn’t just for manufacturers, it’s for all business owners and all employees.

120 - Eliminate Costly Mistakes With One Simple Tool
Ensure you have the highest likelihood of your business and your teams achieving the results you want with one simple tool – checklists. In this episode, we discuss the truth behind what checklists are and what they are not. They’re not exhaustive and they’re not meant to be a system, they’re a reference point and a critical reminder to what’s essential to completing an efficient and safe job. Listen now to learn how to make a 100% free checklist that could save your business thousands of dollars in oversight.

119 - 9 Reasons To Start Your Marketing Yesterday
Do you have marketing in your business? It’s okay if you don’t. This episode is for those that are anywhere on the marketing spectrum. We’ll be talking about the 9 reasons you need to double down on your efforts immediately and why it’s essential that your business is playing offense instead of defense. Listen to our 11 minute episode today to change the landscape of how you view the time, budget, and experience it takes to have marketing processes in your business that will make a difference

118 - The Difference Between 1099 Contractors & W2 Employees
In this short episode, we’re breaking down the differences between 1099 contractors and W2 employees. You’ll learn which one you should use, what the benefits are for both, and what the dangers are for both.

117 - Using Software To Be More Efficient
Let’s talk about using software to make your business more efficient. You know we refer to the series of softwares in your business as a “tech stack.” However, finding and implementing the right tech tools can often be stressful, difficult, and time-consuming when you don’t know what problems you need to solve. So, how can you develop a plan for introducing software into your company that makes you more efficient? Listen now to find out.

116 - Paying For Performance: How Hourly Is A Failing Format
Are you still paying employees by the hour? It’s definitely not in your best interest as a business owner. Want an employee incentivized payment structure that increases productivity, efficiency, and jobs? Check out our latest episode to learn about the Paying For Performance (P4P) model.

115 - Making The Decision To Hire
In today’s short episode we’re talking about hiring – not HOW to hire, but how to make the decision TO hire. Listen to this episode, and we will help you make the right hiring decision for your business.

114 - One Place To Look
Are you tired of wasting time in your business? You need just one place where you can find information for project management, sales, marketing, and bookkeeping all in the same dashboard! Put an end to disorganized excel sheets and outdated legal pads. See how staying organized and efficient can save you time.

113 - Building A Growth Foundation
Attention contractors, if you’re looking for repeatable, stress-reducing, and effective sales and marketing systems to grow your business, this episode is for you. There’s a concrete strategy when it comes to scaling your business without constraints, and that’s by building a strong growth foundation. Listen to this short episode to learn which factors are essential and how our marketing partner, Benali, can help set you up for streamlined sales and marketing success.

112 - Mowing, Marketing, & Managing Franchises with Mike Andes
We sat down with YouTube sensation, business consultant, landscaping legend, and out-of-the-box thinking CEO, Mike Andes, himself. Mike has made a name for himself in the lawn care industry to say the least. After starting college at the age of 13 and owning his first business, Augusta Lawn Care, full-time by 18, it was clear he wasn’t going to be your average joe. Listen to our sit-down interview to hear how Mike has grown ALC into 87 nationwide franchised locations, incentivized his team, and increased employee efficiency by 45%.

111 - Replacing Yourself
Do you know how to build a highly profitable business that can work without you? Do you know what most people do wrong when it comes to finding their replacement? Do you want to know how to become a successful business owner that can create a healthy distance from the day-to-day operations? Listen to our short episode, with Martin Holland, to gain the wisdom to be able to replace yourself.

110 - Homeowners vs. Builders
Are you a contractor trying to decide whether or not you want to work more, less, or maybe even exclusively with either homeowners or builders? We’ve broken down the differences, benefits, and truths behind working with both target markets. Listen to this deep dive today to help you affirm or change your decision on who the ideal client is for your business.

109 - Building A Lean Business with Colin Reed
This shouldn’t come as a surprise to you, but did you know there’s waste in nearly every aspect of your business? Waste can be found in the amount of steps it takes you to reach a machine, find a tool, or locate a file on your computer – these inconspicuous and inefficient moments are what actually makes the difference to your net profit. Today’s guest is the Owner of Industrial Solutions, Inc., and leading Lean Consultant, Colin Reed. Listen to this episode today to learn how to build your business with a “lean” mindset and prevent wasted time, money, and product!

108 - An inflation Explanation
Did you know our inflation rate in the United States is at a 40 year high? If you’re a consumer, you’ve felt the impact of inflation. If you’re a business owner, you’ve felt the impact of inflation tenfold. So, we all know inflation is happening – but do we know why? In this episode, we break down what inflation actually means, the effect it has on business owners today, and the best strategies you want to implement to adjust to it. Inflation isn’t going anywhere any time soon – listen to this episode today to learn how ignoring inflation, or not taking swift and proactive measures to adjust to it, can jeopardize the future of your business.

107 - Software Q/A
Do you want to know the software essentials to building a successful marketing foundation for your business? Well, we’ve heard all the questions regarding how to choose the right software and we have answers! If you’re struggling to make the shift from paper to software in your business, find the best and most affordable option, or maybe even frustrated with your lack of knowledge on operating the software – this episode is for you. Oh, and if you’d like to talk specifics for your business, this marketing agency is all ears.

106 - Vitamins vs. Medicine
When you’re selling a service, are you selling a vitamin or a medicine? Do you know the difference? If not, that’s okay – but it’s important that you do. Knowing where your service stands with your customer’s will help you understand how to market and structure your business. Listen to this short 5-minute episode to learn a lesson that’ll shift how you think about your product or service.

105 - How To Pick A Channel
Are you unsure of where the heck your efforts need to be in marketing? Today, we’re breaking down the answers to your internal dialogue of “is this the best channel for me?,” “why am I choosing this channel?” and “how do you get started on picking your channels?” But first, let’s start with what a channel even is… listen to the episode to find out.

104 - Finding Your Rhythm
We all have rhythms whether they’re intentional or not. And a lot of us have rhythms that we created years or even decades ago that we still abide by – and for what reason? In this episode, we’re challenging you to question your rhythms. Ask yourself, “are my work rhythms valuable and are they purposeful?” When you use rhythms the correct way in business, you bring clarity and productivity to your work day that didn’t exist before. So what are you waiting for? Listen to this deep dive to get one step closer to achieving those long-term goals in the new year.

103 - Pricing, Branding, & Scheduling
In our final episode of the year, we’re doing something a little different. We’re basing this deep dive around a question one of our listeners sent in via email! They asked about pricing – specifically, how to navigate making your own prices when inflation and other conundrums hit. We felt inspired to break down the answer to this question since it’s currently a dilemma that ALL contractors are having. Listen to the last episode of 2021 to talk pricing and other essentials you should have straightened out before entering the new year.

102 - Less Stress
“Less stress, more time, more money” – that’s our motto that you hear every episode, right? In this short episode, we’re going to be focusing on how to handle the stress, both good and bad. To put it simply, the bad stress, which we call “blisters,” and the good stress, “calluses,” are never going to be eliminated fully from your day-to-day. Why? Well, the blisters inhibit and hinder you from performing at your best, but a callus will help you develop the ability to handle all future stressors that come your way. To learn how to reduce blisters and form more calluses in your business, listen to our short episode now!