Stop stressing out about your contracting business and take back control. The Contractor Fight is bringing respect and dignity back to the trades one contractor at a time. Discover how to market, sell, and consistently produce your projects at a profit with industry expert and powerful motivator Tom Reber. Stop stealing from your family. Earn what you're worth. Build a business that serves you.
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The Roofing Operating System Podcast: America’s Top-Rated Podcast for Roofing Software & Scalable Growth
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The Roofing Operating System Podcast is the definitive podcast for growth-driven roofing contractors ready to ditch the guesswork and build a scalable, software-powered business. Hosted by Nick Peret, founder of Better Boss and creator of BetterBossOS™, this show gives you a front-row seat to the systems, automations, and AI tools behind the fastest-growing roofing companies in the country.
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Want to get better at running your service business every single day? Tune into "The Service Hub" a podcast hosted by Trevor Hanson and Parker Williams. The two interview service business owners at all stages of their career from bootstrapping to acquisition. These owners share the experiences and insight you'll need to crush your goals and take your own business to the next level.
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TCF1080: Your Lack of Discipline is Killing Your Business
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24:09You don't have an income problem, you have an identity problem. Stop seeing yourself as a struggling tradesman and start acting like the million-dollar CEO you need to become. In this episode, Tom breaks down the hard truth: you don’t rise to your goals, you fall to your identity. He shows you how your current beliefs were formed, the three massive…
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TCF1079: When You Have Everything, You Have Nothing
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16:30Your bank account is a direct reflection of the value you’re bringing—but what if you have the money and still feel empty? This week, we tear down the lie that money solves your purpose problem. We dig into why contractors who chase the "end game" of wealth wind up struggling more than the guy fighting for his first profitable job. The struggle isn…
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TCF1078: Why Smart Contractors Still Fail at Scale
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24:04What’s keeping your business from breaking the next revenue ceiling? It’s not your team, your leads, or even your systems — it’s clarity. In this raw and insightful episode, Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni talk about how laser focus can completely transform your business. Derek shares the story of how a simple walk turned into a $1M plan for his main…
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TCF1077: This Is Separation Season. Not Vacation
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12:32You're clinging to the lie that your business has to slow down for the holidays. That's self-talk bullshit. While your competition is pulling back on ads, letting the team coast, and drinking eggnog, you're being handed the biggest opportunity of the year: Separation Season. Tom Reber breaks down the four pillars you must execute right now—Marketin…
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When you stop doing the little things that built your business — the follow-ups, the calls, the care — you start losing trust. In this raw conversation, Tim and Derek break down why coasting kills both relationships and client retention. They talk about why every service visit is an audition for the next one, and why “dating your customers” is the …
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TCF1075: I'm GIVING You the Code to Crack $1 Million
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5:07The path to stacking cash and getting your life back is right here: https://thecontractorfight.com/code You're grinding your ass off and you're still stuck under a million bucks. Let me shoot you straight: it’s not your skill, it’s not the market—it’s a broken code you haven't fixed yet. In this short course, I’m giving you the five core lessons to…
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TCF1074: Your Crew Doesn't Know What You Stand For (And It's Costing You)
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21:10You think your crew knows your standards? You’re dead wrong, and it’s costing you profit and headaches. Stop being a vague, nebulous leader who makes assumptions. Your team, your tribe, needs to understand the direction and the non-negotiable values that drive your business. Tim and Derek break down why you need to stop letting your employees guess…
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TCF1073: Stop Being Your Town's Best Kept Secret with Joey Yak
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7:33You don't have a marketing problem. You have an attention problem. Period. It's time to stop thinking your quality work is enough - the best contractor doesn't win, the best known one does. Joey Yak of Content 4 Contractors breaks down the mindset you need to dominate your local market with video, including his "Zone Method" (Personal, Experience, …
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You're talking about scaling but all you've got is chaos—and you’re afraid to admit it. Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni get real on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): the secret weapon that makes your company sellable and non-owner-dependent. They break down why just talking about draws and deposits is costing you cash, and how to start building y…
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TCF1071: The Truth: You’re 20% Too Cheap (Raise Prices Today)
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7:33You’re busting your ass every day, but your bank account doesn’t show it. Here’s the hard truth: you don’t need more jobs to make more money. You need discipline. You need to take control of your numbers. Stop playing contractor charity work. Know your gross profit. Cut the fat. Eliminate the waste that’s bleeding your business dry. Your bank accou…
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TCF1070: The Real Cost of Poor Communication
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16:07☎️ Book a free 15-minute Growth Call and see how BATTLEGROUND helps you finally move forward. → Book here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call You thought your communication was bulletproof, but your customers are walking away because of it. If 90% of medical lawsuits are from bad communication, what’s it costing your contracting busi…
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TCF1069: Your Sales Problem Isn't Leads. It's THIS.
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7:53Book your free 15-minute Growth Call → https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call You don’t have a leads problem. You have a you problem. ============================================================ You’ve heard me talk about Shin-Fu. You know the system. But you’re still not using it. Still letting tire-kickers steal your time? That’s not a…
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#48 - How Contractors Hit 50% Profit Margins | Tom Reber Sales Process Revealed
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1:04:17Tom Reber, founder of @contractorfighttv , breaks down the exact sales system that helps contractors achieve 50% gross profit margins while working LESS. Learn the pre-qualification process that eliminates tire-kickers, the mindset shifts that separate 6-figure from 7-figure contractors, and why role-playing is the secret weapon nobody talks abou…
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TCF1068: Contractors: You’re Talking to the Wrong Person
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16:09Who’s really making the buying decision? Spoiler: it’s not always the one you think. In this episode of The Contractor Fight Sales Podcast, Tim and Derek break down the critical Influencer step of the Shin-Fu sales process. They share real stories of when contractors thought they were talking to the right person—only to find out later that the real…
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TCF1067: Cashflow Survival Guide for Contractors with Kortney B. Farhat
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46:14Book a free 15-minute Growth Call here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call When the government shuts down and projects freeze, how do you keep your business alive? Tom sits down with Kortney B. Farhat, a veteran in contracting and finance, to talk about how to stay in control when the economy gets messy. From cashflow survival tactic…
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TCF1066: The Consultation Playbook (Stop Losing Jobs Before You Even Start)
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32:54Let's grow your business → Book here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Contractors, listen up: consultations are where you win or lose the job. In this episode, Derek and Tim break down what separates pros from amateurs when it comes to running consultations that build trust and land contracts. You’ll hear: Why communication and pr…
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TCF1065: The Wolf That Bled Out - Marketing Truths with Joshua T. Osborne
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1:08:12Ready for more leads and sales this year? -> https://www.noexcusesmedia.com/ Tom sits down with Joshua T Osborne, his partner at No Excuses Media, for a conversation that hits different. Josh's story isn't some polished LinkedIn bullshit. He was given up for adoption at 12, worked construction instead of going to school, built a multimillion-dollar…
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Most contractors panic when the market slows — they pull back on spending, stop marketing, and start hoping for the best. That’s not how you grow. In this episode, Tom breaks down what it takes to thrive in a down market: discipline, focus, and the guts to play offense when everyone else plays defense. You’ll learn how to position your business for…
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TCF1063: How to Handle Tough Client Conversations Like a Pro
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30:54Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call In this episode of The Contractor Fight, Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni dive into the uncomfortable but necessary side of running a contracting business—hard conversations. From clients who won’t stop talking, to shady “horse trading” on invoices, to guys who invade your per…
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TCF1062: Fill Your Pipeline with Better Jobs with Adam McChesney
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47:56Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Today Tom sits down with Adam McChesney of Builders of Authority — a guy who knows how to get contractors more (and better) leads without flushing money down the toilet. Adam shares straight talk on: ✅ Why most contractors waste money on the wrong marketing ✅ How to generat…
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TCF1061: Consistency Beats Motivation Every Time
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10:26Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Most contractors don’t fail because of lack of skill — they fail because they can’t stay consistent. In this episode, Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni break down why motivation fades, why discipline wins, and how building consistent habits in business, health, and life will se…
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TCF1059: The Hard Truth About Robbing Peter to Pay Paul
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8:28Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Robbing Peter to pay Paul isn’t growth — it’s chaos. If you’re constantly sweating payroll, floating deposits, and juggling jobs just to cover expenses, you’re not building a business… you’re gambling with your future. In this episode, Tom exposes the ugly truth behind why …
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TCF1059: How to Screw Up, Get Better, and Keep Fighting
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13:43Business isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, screwing up, and learning fast. In this raw episode, Derek and Tim share a hilarious (and humbling) story about being “set up” at an event — and how that ties into the lessons every contractor needs to learn: Why perfection is the enemy of progress How to keep showing up when you feel embar…
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TCF1060: Why Your Money Fear is Killing Your Business
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19:27Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Most contractors tiptoe around money, and it’s killing their profits. In this episode, Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni rip the curtain back on why talking openly about money is the #1 skill you need if you want to stop financing your client’s projects. They share raw stories …
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#47 - Roofing Growth Hacks: Reviews, AI & Balance (w/ Indy Roof)
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37:28🔥 Want to grow a roofing company without losing your mind (or your family)? Aaron Christy from Indy Roof & Restoration shares how reviews, culture, consistency, and AI can change the game in 2025. 👉 Roofing Profit Engine Promo → https://mybetterboss.ai/roofing-profit-engine-promotion/ 👉 Indy Roof & Restoration → https://www.indyroofandrestoration.c…
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TCF1057: From Broke Musicians to $655K Contractors with Ben & Amy Wright
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38:57Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Today on the show, Tom sits down with Ben and Amy Wright — Nashville-based contractors who went from touring musicians making $40K a year to running a thriving construction company doing over $655,000 YTD. They talk about: The shift from “broke band mindset” to building rea…
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The Lull is Real. Don’t Panic. In this episode, Derek and Tim dive into the seasonal slowdown that every contractor faces. When the phones stop ringing as much and it feels like all you’re hearing is “no,” it’s easy to think you’re doing something wrong. But here’s the truth: this is a normal cycle. Kids go back to school, families finish summer va…
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#46 - Roofing SEO Is Dead? Do THIS in 2025 (w/ Michael Stearns)
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48:46🔥 “Roofing SEO is dead?” Not if you do THIS. Raise your floor with brand, AI that actually indexes, irresistible offers, and a **one-best** financing pitch that closes. 👉 Work with Ascend: https://ascenddigitalexperts.com/ 👉 Roofing Profit Engine Promo: https://mybetterboss.ai/roofing-profit-engine-promotion/ 🎙️ Guest: Michael Stearns (Ascend Digit…
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TCF1055: Why Contractors Waste Thousands on Marketing
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10:39Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Most contractors are wasting thousands on marketing that doesn’t make them a dime. Why? Because they don’t track their Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). In this episode, Tom breaks down: - The formula to calculate your CAC - Why “busy but broke” means your CAC is too high - …
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In this episode, Tim and Derek dive deep into the uncomfortable moments that test contractors daily—both in business and life. From tech frustrations to difficult sales conversations, they highlight how discomfort is a necessary catalyst for growth and success. If you’re stuck in a rut, it’s likely because you’re avoiding the uncomfortable steps th…
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TCF1053: Marketing Roast: Truck Wraps on Trial
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20:37In this episode of The Contractor Fight, Tom breaks down real contractor truck wraps submitted by fighters just like you. He exposes the good, the bad, and the downright embarrassing mistakes contractors make when they slap their name on a vehicle. You’ll hear: Why your truck is a moving billboard (and how most of you waste it) Tom’s 5-point checkl…
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#45 - FORTIFIED Roofing = More Sales | IBHS
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32:13🎉 Close More Roofing Jobs With Storm-Proof Builds 🚀 LIMITED: Get RoofGPT™ FREE for Life — Ends Sept 5! 👉 https://roofgpt.mybetterboss.ai/ ✅ Normally $4,997/year — Now FREE for 100 roofers 💥 One roofer closed $45K in week one using RoofGPT™ In this 🔥 episode of the Roofing Operation System podcast by Better Boss, we’re joined by Rachael Gauthier of …
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Tim and Derek dive into a real-world sales story that illustrates the power of connection, emotional intelligence, and proper communication. Tim shares how a routine consultation for pond maintenance turned into an unforgettable sales experience—one that highlights the importance of trust, empathy, and being fully prepared through training. In this…
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TCF1051: Smart Kids Should Skip College (And Learn a Trade Instead) with Benji Carlson
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59:56Benji Carlson has spent his life building movements in the trades. From the franchise painting world to Breakthrough Academy to now helping lead Leanscaper, an AI-powered platform for landscapers. In this deep-dive with Tom, they tackle the real reasons the trades lost their shine, and what it’s going to take to make them cool again. They talk cont…
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In this episode, Tim and Derek break away from the usual sales-focused content to explore deeper, more personal aspects of life as a contractor. They reflect on the evolving direction of the podcast, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and addressing the challenges that affect both business and personal life. From parenting a…
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TCF1049: 3 Sales Phrases That Close Leads Fast
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10:45Contractors, stop blowing your sales calls. In this episode, Tom breaks down his 6 go-to sales phrases that instantly shift the power dynamic and help you close more deals. These aren’t manipulative tricks. They’re battle-tested mindset resets that keep you from sounding desperate when a prospect pushes back. Plus, he shares bonus “kill shot” lines…
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Consistency isn’t just a nice-to-have in business—it’s the cornerstone of trust and reputation. In this episode, Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni dig into why holding your service standards high and delivering the same level of quality every single time is essential for long-term success. Using everything from French fry experiences to oil change mish…
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TCF1047: Why You're Missing Out on Client Reviews
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6:05Most contractors are crushing it for 90% of the job, then they blow everything in the final 10%. You nail the work, cash the check, and think you're done. WRONG. You just fumbled at the goal line and killed your shot at referrals, reviews, and repeat clients. Tom breaks down the brutal truth: how you finish determines whether you're hunting for you…
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#44 - Unlocking Roofing Growth with Virtual Assistants: Scalable Systems & Global Talent
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42:05"Unlocking Growth with Edge VAs: Scalable Systems, Global Talent & Contractor Freedom | Roofing Operating System Podcast" ✍️ Summary / Description: Tired of drowning in admin work or falling behind on estimates? In this powerful episode of the Roofing Operating System Podcast, we sit down with Cole Kline and Alana, co-founders of Edge Virtual Assis…
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In this episode of the Contractor Fight Sales Podcast, hosts Tim and Derek dive deep into the shifting landscape of how customers buy and what contractors must do to adapt. Drawing from real-world conversations within the Battleground group, they explore how to respond when potential clients hesitate on big projects and how crucial it is to anticip…
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TCF1045: More Marketing ROASTS! (Micah Joins the Fire Pit)
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39:08Contractors submitted their marketing for a no-holds-barred roast, and Tom brought in WAR ROOM Coach Micah Miller to join the fun. Together, they deliver straight-shooting critiques of websites, logos, calls to action, and more. If your marketing sucks, this episode will show you why and how to fix it. Learn what truly converts, the power of storyt…
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In this episode, Tim and Derek dive into the common pitfalls contractors face when trying to grow too quickly. Drawing from their own experiences and observations of younger entrepreneurs, they break down the key aspects of running a lean, profitable business and knowing when and how to scale. Whether you're just starting out or years into your bus…
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TCF1043: From Paint Brush to 7-Figure Sales Machine with Tanner Mullen
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1:00:15In this episode, Tom interviews Tanner Mullen, a successful painting contractor and the founder of DripJobs CRM. Tanner shares his journey from working in the restaurant industry to building a million-dollar painting business and launching a powerful CRM software designed specifically for contractors. They dive deep into sales strategies, the impor…
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#43 - How HeyPros is Disrupting Subcontractor Management for Roofers & Contractors
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33:46🚀 How HeyPros is Disrupting Subcontractor Management for Roofers & Contractors | The Roofing Operating System Podcast Description: Discover how HeyPros founder Dmitriy Ivanchuk transformed subcontractor chaos into streamlined growth. Learn how modern contractors scale using powerful, easy-to-use software tools. Perfect for roofers, painters, and pr…
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In this episode of The Contractor Fight Sales Podcast, Tim and Derek dive deep into the importance of having tough, clear conversations with clients — before the shovel ever hits the dirt. From buried wires to dead irrigation systems, they share real-world stories where contracts and communication saved the day. Learn how preparation, confidence, a…
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TCF1041: The Harsh Truth About Leadership and Hiring
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7:33Hiring more people doesn’t automatically fix the chaos in your contracting business—in fact, it can make things worse if you're not leading properly. In this no-BS solo episode, Tom breaks down why hiring alone won’t save your business and how poor leadership is often the real issue. Drawing from his own hard-earned experiences, Tom lays out a prac…
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#42 - 💥 From Canvasser to CEO: Elijah’s $15M Roofing Journey
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53:21In this absolute banger of an episode, we sit down with Elijah Muhm, co-owner of Roman’s Roofing LLC out of Indiana, who went from getting laid off with a newborn to scaling a roofing company that just cracked $15 million in revenue. Whether you're a roofing contractor, aspiring entrepreneur, or sales rep trying to find your groove, Elijah brings n…
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In this episode of The Contractor Fight, Tim and Derek dive into a powerful mindset shift every contractor should adopt — taking action today for the benefit of your future self. They discuss how to evaluate daily decisions, avoid regret, and maintain focus on long-term success, both personally and professionally. From turning down high-maintenance…
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#41 - Elevating Roofing Standards with John Tucker: Innovation, Integrity, and Industry Insights
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40:38🚀 "Elevating Roofing Standards with John Tucker: Innovation, Integrity, and Industry Insights | Roofing Operating System Podcast" Join us for another high-energy episode of the Roofing Operating System Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we welcome John Tucker, founder of Friend In Roofing, a passionate roofing contractor who's taking the industry by stor…
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TCF1039: Step on the Gas (Discipline Over Excuses)
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15:09We’re halfway through the year, and Tom isn’t holding back. In this fire-filled solo episode, he delivers the tough love contractors need to hear to stop coasting and start dominating. If you want to avoid a disappointing year-end with no cash, no momentum, and plenty of regret, now is the time to step on the gas. Tom breaks down why most contracto…
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