This not just for being a contractor this is for life in general!
@sokhathorng
5 жыл бұрын
I love this shit! I’m working a 9-5. Started my own business. Currently doing some side work. Yesterday, just submitted my first proposal to make some friggin money!
@samwinglewich2133
5 жыл бұрын
I am 20 years old trying to grow my business as a landscape contractor and this was absolutely everything I needed to hear. All worries and questions validated. I was having a tough few weeks and this made it feel pretty good. Thanks again! #FW
@zachnah5029
2 жыл бұрын
Did it work
@samwinglewich2133
2 жыл бұрын
@@zachnah5029 I did ok, got my license, picked up a bonafide FW for an employee and I just got a brand new excavator to keep up with my jobs. Not as far along as I'd like to be rn, but it's been good.
@RallEeyeRedact
Жыл бұрын
I WISH I was where you were at 20. Keep up the good work man!
@erickjuarez4074
5 жыл бұрын
Love this! Why is it censored!!?? WE'RE IN FUCKING CONSTRUCTION. Anyways, love the vids!
@ravindranauthbholanath775
5 жыл бұрын
Was definitely a victim of number #7, although I realised it eventually it's refreshing to see it being mentioned learned it the hard way!
@ConstructionEntrepreneurs
5 жыл бұрын
Speak the real Tom. If you want to be in this game bring your A+ Game. Be honest with yourself. Hustle hard then hustle harder.
@dustinsayers4557
5 жыл бұрын
This is gold. Thank you sir. It's so hard to find realistic content or advice. For this, I thank you.
@jerryrobinson958
4 жыл бұрын
I love what you’re saying. Love your message but you should invest in sound equipment
@contractorfighttv
4 жыл бұрын
This is an old video.....we’ve upped our game. Thank for watching!
@jerryrobinson958
4 жыл бұрын
Contractor Fight TV it maybe my headphones man. I really like you content. I hope these people following realize the gold you’re putting out there. So many people tout technical prowess, when there’s so much more to the whole story. So many hats
@AntonioMartinez-xz3pt
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I’m 17 , how do you pay yourself? And what does it means?
@TheScaredofhights
5 жыл бұрын
I guess the 8 thumbs down weren't #fw's haha
@russelldixon5663
5 жыл бұрын
:-) I think you're probably right Nathan.
@Danny-fs1hk
4 жыл бұрын
😂
@tonyd4346
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 Thad was good Nathan!
@jeremydunston2089
3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t that be 100% mark up instead of 50%?
@michaelfreeman8458
5 жыл бұрын
What's funny is that he a marker in his hand the whole video and a big note pad behind him and the only thing does with the marker is throw it. #FW
@florentineortiz3274
5 жыл бұрын
#BMF!!! Amazing!!!! Thanks brother! You just said my ENTIRE LIFE STORY!!!!! I am an FW!!!!!!
@HookAgency
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! And please keep calling out the third-party lead sources lol! We are too :)
@nicholascunningham2342
3 жыл бұрын
Love the video. Keep it up.
@contractorfighttv
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Nicholas!
@jeanalexandre1105
3 жыл бұрын
Your business is only as good as the people you hire
@allison447
5 жыл бұрын
Wow - can he see us? How did he know my head was in my butt??? LOL
@atabelosconstruction9046
4 жыл бұрын
tom you should do a video on collecting deposits, my largest problem is scheduling a month out and people canceling when the time comes up, I hate worrying if we actually have a job, or not?
@wmluna381
3 жыл бұрын
My boss won't put a job on the schedule without a signed contract and the deposit (or an official P.O.) 1st.
@VCGConstruction
6 жыл бұрын
Great video brother!
@contractorfighttv
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks VCG. Make sure you join our private FB Group. facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/
@matiusbond6052
4 жыл бұрын
GOOD PRESENTATION AND VIDEO
@danielhausbeck9976
Жыл бұрын
First Step: Acquire some skills that allow to charge $400.00 per man hour with a 50% personal gross profit margin, 2.) Get a website and build up your Google maps / Social media following, 3.) Hire a call center to help free up mental band width, 4.) Hire a crew of 4 guy’s to work underneath of you and build up the company credit and financial reserves, 5.) Have all 4 guy’s work with you on the job site for 1-2 years, then turn them into foreman’s, and have 1 crew of 4 guy’s work underneath each foreman, 6.) repeat steps 4.) and 5.) Until you issue IPO’s.
@ryankeeping2761
5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Oh my god, this is like music to my ears! Thank you for posting this!
@robertoacevedo3805
2 жыл бұрын
Budget budget budget!
@robertmoran3589
2 жыл бұрын
Why wouldn’t you divide your numbers? If I’m selling a AC system that cost me 2500 dollars I would divide by 50%. 2500x50%=1200+2500+labor 1200=4900 2500/50%=5000 it’s more profitable to divide then multiply. And I’m sure there’s a lot of contractors that forget to add in the labor. All my jobs are very profitable my business is only a year old. The hardest part for me is getting leads any suggestions would be much appreciate.
@johnnymartinez7503
3 жыл бұрын
I am a fucking winner and I need a job in Colorado Springs! I moved my family out of liberal Denver a few months ago. I AM UP FOR HIRE
@neiltravis5101
Жыл бұрын
God bless your brother you are a so fing right I have fallen into the same shit I was never thanks for it at all,,,,. Just screwed myself and my family over never again, but that's a great advice for everybody pay yourself first you're doing all the work.
@TheMIKEZ5
4 жыл бұрын
Hello everybody I need some fucking help I’ve been in business for 19 years here in Georgia not had this much of trouble on closing the deals of these jobs I’ve been watching tons of marketing videos from y’all and Keith Kalfas I do not understand what in the world I’m doing wrong I am qualifying potential customers over the phone whenever one of my potential customer tells me they are needing etc done I explain our company ranges anywhere between $3000-$7000 doing a job like there’s and I go on to tell them that we do that type of work that they are needing done 1 to 3 times a week that way we already know a price point where they would be in between-and the customers keep telling me no thank you that is out of their budget way too much! so it’s definitely help me on travel expenses and not wasting diesel and money and time to go out there and to bid the jobs but the same token I’m not closing any jobs and bills are coming in left and right I try to make per day two to $5000 per job and these jobs are custom landscaping type of jobs most of them are drainage solutions and grading putting down new sod tearing out the old landscape custom shit and at $13,000 a month has to be paid just to operate the business
@kimberlykidd5662
Жыл бұрын
Best piece of advice I've heard yet!!! 👏
@contractorfighttv
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Kimberly
@armandomendez044
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your tips. I was about to give up. I started my own construction business f 2 years ago and it was not easy but thanks to these tips. I will continue forward I want to be a F.W. thankyou very much
@contractorfighttv
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Armando. Keep doing the right things. Grow it smart. It will be worth it. Get more by signing up for our Daily Tips.... text the word TIPS to 719-299-3852
@l.o.gproductionz5522
6 жыл бұрын
lol what was the white board for..
@finiarelk
5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha YES! To passionate to be bothered to follow the plan and use the white board!
@contractorfighttv
5 жыл бұрын
It was there just in case! LOL
@MentalMindFrame
6 жыл бұрын
Dude funny ass he'll but he keep it Real
@nashpal1
4 жыл бұрын
I run a 22 year old construction and design firm. The last point is 100% accurate .
@markmontiel4145
2 жыл бұрын
The first tip alone kept all my attention on this vid man. Accountability first
@georgemollel1586
6 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha ...my wife said the same thing last week.. thank you for your videos man. #FW
@contractorfighttv
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and being here.
@davyderr9067
4 жыл бұрын
Man you are so f****** right feed yourself and your family and your FW f*** that unicorn Dave from Nashville
@maneconstruction7241
2 жыл бұрын
Number 7 is like going to contractor church and the preacher's talking to you
@pacibaco
6 жыл бұрын
Tom ! Nice power pitch man ! Whooo Hooo ! Struck a real nerve here ! I’m an employee and I HATE it ... reality is where I live ... I gotta get back out there
@gregzamora9
5 жыл бұрын
Your the man bro . I just passed my California General B licence test ,your tips are spot on . Thanks alot brother
@hebegebe9
4 жыл бұрын
you didn't consider your overhead into your 300 dollar sharpie?
@louiebilihoutis302
4 жыл бұрын
The first two tips were enough for me to subscribe and like.
@calisurfduuuddee8183
6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, if you suck, you suck! You gotta keep yourself in reality
@masterkey8623
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 I love your f*ckin presentation sir,👏👏
@tonyd4346
4 жыл бұрын
I subscribed! Love the brutal honesty. Bro, your a breath of fresh air! Your videos are excellent. Gearing up to take the leap and putting together a master plan to get back in the game. Thank you for the real fucking deal attitude!
@contractorfighttv
4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the feedback Tony. Glad I could help get you fired up!
@danielhausbeck9976
Жыл бұрын
I pay “FW’s” $80.00 per hour starting.
@administrativesupport6745
2 жыл бұрын
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS DUDE. Allll FACTSSS!!!!
@russelldixon5663
5 жыл бұрын
Tom, I think you may be #1 when it comes to "best advice for contractors", both C and A players. I hear your experience in your advice. Thank you for your straight advice. Keep it up, Please!
@contractorfighttv
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Russell. I appreciate you being here.
@momentumelectricslc
5 жыл бұрын
Your videos have changed my perspective. And helped my anxiety at night of not having work. I’ve only been in business a month, but you brought me hope. Thank you for the amazing content!
@manresaelectric
2 жыл бұрын
Keep it up
@Jesse_Lane
6 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always so rich. Thanks, Tom!
@contractorfighttv
5 жыл бұрын
Jesse Lane thank you Jesse.
@claytonrobert498
4 ай бұрын
Is there a structure of how you charge for your overhead?
@gasolinog2159
5 жыл бұрын
Damn he was looking right at me, thank you thank you !
@johnnyluck128
3 жыл бұрын
50 percent sounds low, i think i can get 60 at least
@storiaphotovideo1374
6 жыл бұрын
love this!
@chunkyenterprise8036
4 жыл бұрын
#fw hustle hard
@contractorfighttv
4 жыл бұрын
🥊
@MrBobAduke
Жыл бұрын
Yea, but where do I find FWs?
@a.jtabor6855
6 жыл бұрын
Damn good video Tom, thanks. I've been trying to grow too much with unicorns driving me.
@contractorfighttv
5 жыл бұрын
A.J Tabor thanks for watching. Head to www.contractorsalesacademy.com and learn how to stop chasing them!
@forrealtyler
2 жыл бұрын
Dude this was so righteous! Thank you
@jasmineruiz2179
3 жыл бұрын
It’s stupid to increase your sales and sacrifice profit!! This is literally stupid and I’m doing it.
@contractorfighttv
3 жыл бұрын
Right Jasmine? It's crazy!
@kennethohmert3128
2 жыл бұрын
You must have some special sauce your selling. There is no profit in construction anymore; the industry is ruined.
@contractorfighttv
2 жыл бұрын
Kenneth, don't take Tom's word for it. You're welcome to join our FB group and hear from members who are seeing success getting 50% GP and more across all trades, in all locations across the US, Canada and other parts of the world. facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight
@maxinetba
2 жыл бұрын
This content really helped me.
@manresaelectric
2 жыл бұрын
Man optimize before maximize.Wish I heard that awhile ago. I wasn't being profitable last year with 5 guys.I ended up starting over with just 1 guy and slowly becoming efficient and more profitable
@DEBOASSE
6 жыл бұрын
The most for real video ever
@Jesse_Lane
6 жыл бұрын
Preach.
@cantugarcia1
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah I’m laughing too haha I love this video.
@contractorfighttv
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Pedro
@yasserchaudry7709
5 жыл бұрын
Your advice is appreciated. I have been in the industry for over 15 years, but I am still researching and trying to learn about becoming a bigger company. We just hired someone to build us a new website, and we hope to start finding more work soon. www.msiprocontractors.com/
@craigsweeden1376
6 жыл бұрын
Man where have you been all my life? Fucking awesome. Im starting my own business as a General Contractor and landed my first decent size job and you can imagine what the answer would be if you asked me if i learned something from hiring people to do a job. Paying yourself first I've been screaming to the last dumbass i fucking worked for. Dude you are the precise person i need to listen to daily. Thank you very much. I would love to talk to you if that was ever possible. I have over 25 years in Sales, Management and being a GM for companies and i got sick of making other people rich and getting shit money for it. Also integrity, you might have heard people say that before but I'm sick of working for people who are fucking evil and rip people off to unimaginable extreme greed levels with no care of others and who they are hurting at all. Thank man and im listening.
@andersonandrew112
2 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing a common theme now. I read a book the other day called "Profit First" and they couldn't emphasize enough how important pricing your jobs for profit really is. They insist on taking your profit from a job out first, then paying expenses and overhead with what is left. That will tell you pretty quickly if you aren't pricing your work correctly.
@yaircelis1175
4 жыл бұрын
Make sure you value your FW's!! Don't let those people go. Those are the people that are making you money. Those are the folks worth more than 2 B's players. Treat them right and pay them well and watch how they will never leave your side. If they know that all they are doing is coming in everyday ready to work and not have to stress about paperwork or clients then they already won at life!
@John_Turner2
6 жыл бұрын
Boom. Dropping knowledge bombs. 2nd generation paint contractor and still learning everyday. I eat this free shit up.
@MarkLeonTanner
2 жыл бұрын
I like your passion and your f'n common sense attitude... You're telling me everything I need to hear right now...
@PNdebt-hc2tg
5 жыл бұрын
Yes I have chased a few unicorns.. You lost me at the 50% profit thing.....bit high..I like my contingencies written in combined with good communication.Enjoyed it thxs.
@kback9349
2 жыл бұрын
I love it. Thank you
@ZestQuest_zone
4 жыл бұрын
Optimize before maximizing Tony Robbins and Keith Cunningham, Optimize is one best thing you must do if you want to grow your business, thanks, Tom.
@joechancellor220
4 жыл бұрын
When subcontracting all work out, what profit margins should I be striving towards? I’ve been estimating exterior jobs for the past several years and now I’m starting a business to subcontract out all work. Any advice?
@TigerNgtMare
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great video. I just got knock out by your wise words but I got up all woken up and ready to work and leave the past behind me. Once again thank you!
@DevilMixmartialart
4 жыл бұрын
Low key his right lol
@yuriyork8094
4 жыл бұрын
It’s like you are speaking to me. It’s like someone somehow told you everything you need to know about me and my business and hired you to have an intervention with me.
@acehandymanservicesfairfield
2 жыл бұрын
Great good Thanks!
@travis4308
3 жыл бұрын
Accountability is so rare now days I always hold my self accountable be it showing up late I dont give excuses I just work harder cause I feel like I messed my whole day up or if I mess something up I say I did it and I fix it. I’m a stone mason and I know in my field there is such a lack of accountability and respect. Great video I’m starting my own company in a few months and your videos have been such a blessing to watch, keep up the great work.
@neweraconcrete4847
5 жыл бұрын
This is good you were definitely talking to me 🤨
@contractorfighttv
5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching
@henryamaya4726
4 жыл бұрын
Brother got to give you props for your video's. I value your time to share the knowledge. . I'm looking into getting contractor license. This video was the first option that came up on youtube as soon as I open the KZitem app. So thanks for Dakota for helping out dad with this. Be safe be proud be grateful be smart be honest be successful. All day. . Beast mode
@english4beginner460
4 жыл бұрын
Hii sir i am from India 🇮🇳 and I want to start my construction business with new technology and I need help you
@hermanmcneil5687
4 жыл бұрын
Love ya
@mainstreetmap7948
6 жыл бұрын
How do you get rid of C and below people with out running into unemployment issues? Obviously we would be getting rid of them due to low performance, but how do we prove that when its their word against ours.
@tinodirienzo4086
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video I never seen one of your videosThis one really hits home I’m going my company to the next level and I like the way you talk about FW’s you’re the best thank you very much not many people make good construction videos everybody talks about selling houses and insurance keep it up you’re the man
@dariodelgado9444
4 жыл бұрын
nope the FW are the
@rachelkucy3680
4 жыл бұрын
great video mate
@phermcgee1797
4 жыл бұрын
I'm waiting for the T-shirts🙏Thank you so much brother #VeryGreatful
@Mauricio_91
5 жыл бұрын
shit's real asf
@jamesssena7336
3 жыл бұрын
I like this guys attitude as a guy jumping into the industry
@contractorfighttv
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James
@Krystianc98
3 жыл бұрын
100% realness.
@foreigncreations1793
4 жыл бұрын
Number 7 hit me
@fabiocapani8811
6 жыл бұрын
thanks for that good bless you
@germantorres9890
3 жыл бұрын
You rock Tom!!!!
@blakef8088
4 жыл бұрын
Wow you just solved all my problems man ! Thank you for your wisdom
@hermanboing8489
5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your advice. I'm starting a remodeling business in a few months and find all of this very helpful! Thnx!
@carlosbailey303
5 жыл бұрын
badass no shit
@davidroberson7743
2 жыл бұрын
I love this
@ruicarlosmonteiro4508
4 жыл бұрын
Hi you blow my mind serious this information is clear and helpful-thank you so much
@OlomanaKboy90
4 жыл бұрын
Good shit brother! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time.
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