HOW TO TAKE YOUR PROFIT FIRST AS A CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS OWNER
On this episode of the Remodelers on the Rise Podcast, Shawn joins Kyle Hunt to discuss how to make profit in your construction business using the Profit First Framework. Listen and learn: How to make sense of your financial statements Why you must understand your numbers How Profit First for…
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HOW TO CONQUER CASH MANAGEMENT IN YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS
If you would love to learn how to manage your business’s cash better, and turn profit into a habit, then check out Episode 38 of Builder Funnel Radio. Listen and learn: What the profit system is The importance of budgeting Why profit is critical and how to make it a…
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HOW DIGGING INTO THE MATH WILL GROW YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS
In this episode of The Modern Craftsman Podcast, Shawn discusses how to grow your construction business by digging into the math of your business, why you need to hire a bookkeeper earlier than you think, and how to properly estimate jobs in less time.
HOW TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN GREAT EMPLOYEES FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS
Shawn joins Spencer Powell for a second time on Episode 27 of the Builder Funnel Radio Podcast. Listen and learn all about recruitment for the construction industry: Is a lack of skilled labor really the problem? How to advertise to your ideal EMPLOYEE. Defining/Creating your company culture. Show gratitude to…
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Solving Your Own Skills Gap
I spoke at PCBC in San Francisco and discussed how to overcome the skills gap in the construction industry. You can watch the entire presentation below: After the seminar, I sat down with Justin and Brian at the Fine Homebuilding booth and discussed in further detail the main point of…
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SUMMER READING LIST
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST OF THIS POST. I love books. I have found that reading (or listening to) books has been the best investment I have made in the past few years. The ROI from books is enormous. Check out my book lists here. Now that the…
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HOW TO GROW YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS THROUGH PURPOSEFUL MARKETING
In Episode 13 of the Builder Funnel Radio Podcast, Spencer Powell and Shawn discuss how to best qualify your incoming leads, finding your specialty, getting to the budget quickly, and how not to work for free. In this episode you’ll learn: Should you be a Generalist or Specialize? Getting to…
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HOW TO SOLVE YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS’S SKILLS GAP PROBLEM
On this episode of the Contractor’s Secret weapon, Shawn details how to attract the right people to work for your construction business and fill your skills gap.
HOW TO FINALLY ACHIEVE FREEDOM AS A BUSINESS OWNER
See why John Malecki calls Shawn an “absolute beast and a wrecking ball of knowledge” in episode 37 of the Made for Profit Podcast. Listen and learn: Shawn’s backstory and how he decided to make the leap to creative freedom as a construction business coach How you can make a…
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HOW TO EASE CUSTOMER OBJECTIONS AND FEARS IN CONSTRUCTION
In this special episode, the fourth recorded live at the 2017 Remodeling Show and Deck Expo, Fine Homebuilding editor Justin Fink and editorial director Rob Yagid talk with Shawn about customer fear and how to make your clients feel confident. Plus, estimates vs. proposals.