Contractor Cents https://contractorcents.podbean.com Discover ideas, tactics, news, and information that matters to your contracting business and you. Increase productivity, profitability, customer and employee satisfaction. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:01:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2018 All rights reserved. Business 1440 episodic Discover ideas, tactics, news, and information that matters to your contracting business and you. Increase productivity, profitability, customer and employee satisfaction. Ruth King Ruth King No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2666346/contractor_cents.jpg Contractor Cents https://contractorcents.podbean.com 144 144 Contractor Cents - Episode 429 - The Secret to Better Conversations and More Sales Contractor Cents - Episode 429 - The Secret to Better Conversations and More Sales https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-429-the-secret-to-better-conversations-and-more-sales/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-429-the-secret-to-better-conversations-and-more-sales/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:01:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/35a32b67-00c6-3701-a921-8bdd3a62452d What if you knew exactly what words you should use with your managers and prospective customers to help them understand what you are talking about? What if there was a simple tool to make communications easier? Close more sales because the salesperson knows how to build trust? There’s a new, simple way to do this. Leon Morales, CPA and Chief Energy Officer at DNA Behavior tells you how this new app, GODNA.ai, helps you communicate better.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What if you knew exactly what words you should use with your managers and prospective customers to help them understand what you are talking about? What if there was a simple tool to make communications easier? Close more sales because the salesperson knows how to build trust? There’s a new, simple way to do this. Leon Morales, CPA and Chief Energy Officer at DNA Behavior tells you how this new app, GODNA.ai, helps you communicate better.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1006 431 full Contractor Cents - Episode 428 - The Hiring Formula That Delivers Better Employees Contractor Cents - Episode 428 - The Hiring Formula That Delivers Better Employees https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-428-the-hiring-formula-that-delivers-better-employees/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-428-the-hiring-formula-that-delivers-better-employees/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:01:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/bd82aab0-d073-39e3-9c8a-05f5394971fc How do you find skilled labor? What if you found a source where you experienced a 90% success rate in finding that labor? What if you had a profiling template to help choose the right people for the right jobs? What would all of this do for your business? My guest, Paul Sanneman, is the founder and Contractor Staffing Source. He’ll explain how you can achieve a 90% success rate in finding labor.

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]]> How do you find skilled labor? What if you found a source where you
experienced a 90% success rate in finding that labor? What if you had a
profiling template to help choose the right people for the right jobs?
What would all of this do for your business?
My guest, Paul Sanneman, is the founder and Contractor Staffing Source.
He’ll explain how you can achieve a 90% success rate in finding labor.

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]]> Ruth King false No 1102 430 full Contractor Cents - Episode 427 - The Hidden Emotional Cost of Selling a Business Contractor Cents - Episode 427 - The Hidden Emotional Cost of Selling a Business https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-427-the-hidden-emotional-cost-of-selling-a-business/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-427-the-hidden-emotional-cost-of-selling-a-business/#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 03:56:33 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/53eacb7f-c3aa-304b-bbf0-7e0a44ddd33d Thinking about selling your business in the future? There is an emotional roller coaster associated with the sales process and what happens after the sale. Matt Michel and Brandon Jacob, two long time industry experts, just published "The Business Exit Rollercoaster" which is about the emotional side of selling a business. It's based on nearly 100 interviews with business owners who sold, investment bankers, M&A advisors, and buyers.

Buy The Business Exit Rollercoaster book here: https://amzn.to/4tvdBRr

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Thinking about selling your business in the future? There is an emotional
roller coaster associated with the sales process and what happens after the
sale. Matt Michel and Brandon Jacob, two long time industry experts, just
published "The Business Exit Rollercoaster" which is about the emotional side of selling a business. It's based on nearly 100 interviews with business owners who sold, investment bankers, M&A advisors, and buyers.

Buy The Business Exit Rollercoaster book here: https://amzn.to/4tvdBRr

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1227 429 full Contractor Cents - Episode 426 - Why Projects Go Sideways Even With a Great Schedule Contractor Cents - Episode 426 - Why Projects Go Sideways Even With a Great Schedule https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-426-why-projects-go-sideways-even-with-a-great-schedule/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-426-why-projects-go-sideways-even-with-a-great-schedule/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 01:01:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/a258387a-0694-33ff-ba3e-051e15fb141d Just because you have a schedule doesn’t mean that you have profitability and predictability. You might have built a detailed project schedule yet still experience margin erosion, resource conflicts, cash-flow surprises, and reactive decision-making. The issue isn’t scheduling; it’s a lack of planning discipline at the leadership level. My guest today, David Hernandez, head of North American Operations for Elecosoft, gives you some methods to avoid these issues.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Just because you have a schedule doesn’t mean that you have profitability
and predictability. You might have built a detailed project schedule yet
still experience margin erosion, resource conflicts, cash-flow surprises, and
reactive decision-making. The issue isn’t scheduling; it’s a lack of planning
discipline at the leadership level.
My guest today, David Hernandez, head of North American Operations for
Elecosoft, gives you some methods to avoid these issues.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1028 428 full Contractor Cents - Episode 425 - More Leads. More Jobs. Less Effort Contractor Cents - Episode 425 - More Leads. More Jobs. Less Effort https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-425-more-leads-more-jobs-less-effort/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-425-more-leads-more-jobs-less-effort/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 01:05:01 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/15c26494-f78a-3466-9dd9-5d5b57e6e588 What if you could convert more leads, calls, and estimates into booked jobs automatically? My guest today, Ryan Fenn, CEO of Chiirp, promises that AI can help you do this. Chiirp prides itself on being and I quote “The most bad ass AI lead conversion system in the trades.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What if you could convert more leads, calls, and estimates into booked jobs
automatically? My guest today, Ryan Fenn, CEO of Chiirp, promises that AI
can help you do this. Chiirp prides itself on being and I quote “The most bad
ass AI lead conversion system in the trades.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1087 427 full Contractor Cents - Episode 424 - Part 2 – Cash Management Contractor Cents - Episode 424 - Part 2 – Cash Management https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-424-part-2-%e2%80%93-cash-management/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-424-part-2-%e2%80%93-cash-management/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 01:01:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/ba24f07b-6dac-35a6-a8c3-dd47fdbc3e92 This podcast is the second in the two part series on 15 cash flow management procedures that you should put in place to protect your hard earned cash. Fear not, they are quick, simple, and protect your hard earned cash.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> This podcast is the second in the two part series on 15 cash flow
management procedures that you should put in place to protect your hard
earned cash.
Fear not, they are quick, simple, and protect your hard earned cash.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1115 426 full Contractor Cents - Episode 423 - Part 1 – Cash Management Contractor Cents - Episode 423 - Part 1 – Cash Management https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-423-part-1-%e2%80%93-cash-management/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-423-part-1-%e2%80%93-cash-management/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:01:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/4ad736aa-c7c4-3218-9510-c337c1cc1cb1 Cash. Cash flow. Profits. Which is most important? The answer might surprise you. And, I’ll give you the reasoning behind it. This podcast starts a two part series on 15 cash flow management procedures that you should put in place to protect your hard earned cash. Fear not, they are quick, simple, and protect your hard earned cash.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Cash. Cash flow. Profits. Which is most important? The answer might
surprise you. And, I’ll give you the reasoning behind it.
This podcast starts a two part series on 15 cash flow management
procedures that you should put in place to protect your hard earned cash.
Fear not, they are quick, simple, and protect your hard earned cash.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1117 425 full Contractor Cents - Episode 422 - Worker’s Comp Claims Contractor Cents - Episode 422 - Worker’s Comp Claims https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-422-worker-s-comp-claims/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-422-worker-s-comp-claims/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:01:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/53788e2e-b73e-3600-b060-92eaa619893a Worker’s comp claims can be extremely expensive – not only in increased costs, decreased ability to get jobs if your MOD factor goes over 1, but most important, employees who experience pain and suffering and unfortunately sometimes death because of accidents. My guest today, Michael Zalle, is the CEO of Yellow Bird, an insurance risk and risk management SAAS platform. Yellow Bird’s mission is to make safer workplaces by offering higher skilled service providers at a lesser cost through technology. Michael gives you strategies to stay safe.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Worker’s comp claims can be extremely expensive – not only in increased
costs, decreased ability to get jobs if your MOD factor goes over 1, but most
important, employees who experience pain and suffering and unfortunately
sometimes death because of accidents.
My guest today, Michael Zalle, is the CEO of Yellow Bird, an insurance risk
and risk management SAAS platform. Yellow Bird’s mission is to make safer
workplaces by offering higher skilled service providers at a lesser cost
through technology.
Michael gives you strategies to stay safe.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1102 424 full Contractor Cents - Episode 421 - What If You Don’t Train Them… and They Stay? Contractor Cents - Episode 421 - What If You Don’t Train Them… and They Stay? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-421-what-if-you-don-t-train-them%e2%80%a6-and-they-stay/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-421-what-if-you-don-t-train-them%e2%80%a6-and-they-stay/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:18:11 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/729a7504-6f18-3572-a767-3cd8fd7c7643 If I train my people they will leave. The answer to this statement was an old Lennox reply that is still true: What happens if you don’t train them and they stay? Training is an essential component of our businesses. My guest today, Gregg Holladay from Bradford White, is passionate about heat pump water heaters. Bradford White, the only US manufactured heat pump water heater, is helping you prepare for the installation of Federally mandated heat pump water heaters in 2029. Greg discusses how to do this.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> If I train my people they will leave. The answer to this statement was an old
Lennox reply that is still true: What happens if you don’t train them and
they stay?
Training is an essential component of our businesses. My guest today, Gregg
Holladay from Bradford White, is passionate about heat pump water heaters.
Bradford White, the only US manufactured heat pump water heater, is
helping you prepare for the installation of Federally mandated heat pump
water heaters in 2029. Greg discusses how to do this.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1017 423 full Contractor Cents - Episode 420 - Reward Loyalty Without Giving Away Equity Contractor Cents - Episode 420 - Reward Loyalty Without Giving Away Equity https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-420-reward-loyalty-without-giving-away-equity/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-420-reward-loyalty-without-giving-away-equity/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:48:57 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/5778cf3a-141c-3a31-9a72-c5ee7d1eb75d Do you have a phantom stock plan? This might be the way to retain your team members. You might remember my guest, Chris Buttenham who talked about exit plans about a year ago. In this episode he’ll give you what a Phantom Stock Plan is and how it might benefit your business and you.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Do you have a phantom stock plan? This might be the way to retain your
team members. You might remember my guest, Chris Buttenham who talked
about exit plans about a year ago. In this episode he’ll give you what a
Phantom Stock Plan is and how it might benefit your business and you.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 894 422 full Contractor Cents - Episode 419 - Turn Your Website Into a 24/7 Sales Machine Contractor Cents - Episode 419 - Turn Your Website Into a 24/7 Sales Machine https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-419-turn-your-website-into-a-247-sales-machine/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-419-turn-your-website-into-a-247-sales-machine/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:39:54 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/71aee7f6-935f-396b-aaf2-724058ace7f1 I found out about Contractor Commerce from one of my clients who raved about it…then another one did the same thing. If you haven’t heard about Contractor Commerce – you’re in for a treat with a website that can help you grow your business through ecommerce. Brad Felix, the VP of AI for Contractor Commerce discusses how the company let’s contractors sell on-line and generate revenue while they sleep!

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> I found out about Contractor Commerce from one of my clients who raved
about it…then another one did the same thing. If you haven’t heard about
Contractor Commerce – you’re in for a treat with a website that can help you
grow your business through ecommerce.
Brad Felix, the VP of AI for Contractor Commerce discusses how the
company let’s contractors sell on-line and generate revenue while they
sleep!

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1097 421 full Contractor Cents - Episode 418 - Meet Your New Digital Employee: AI Agents Contractor Cents - Episode 418 - Meet Your New Digital Employee: AI Agents https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-418-meet-your-new-digital-employee-ai-agents/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-418-meet-your-new-digital-employee-ai-agents/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:01:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/d5778bfe-6ff1-3d44-a1fe-025a72123407 What is the role of AI agents in the contracting world? James Hatfield, answers this question. We did a two part series a few episodes ago and realized we didn’t talk about agents. So, we’re doing it on this episode.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What is the role of AI agents in the contracting world?
James Hatfield, answers this question. We did a two part series a few
episodes ago and realized we didn’t talk about agents. So, we’re doing it on
this episode.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1114 420 full Contractor Cents - Episode 417 - The Blueprint Every Contractor Should Follow Contractor Cents - Episode 417 - The Blueprint Every Contractor Should Follow https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-416-the-blueprint-every-contractor-should-follow/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-416-the-blueprint-every-contractor-should-follow/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:01:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/edd10daa-d1bb-310c-8722-68f4d6d129fc Blueprints of Success – this is a really good book to read for any HVAC, plumbing, or other contracting business owner. Timothy Wingate Jr. is the author of this easy to read book. You might recognize his name because he is a previous guest. Timothy is a CPA who specializes in working with contracting companies and has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Blueprints of Success – this is a really good book to read for any HVAC,
plumbing, or other contracting business owner. Timothy Wingate Jr. is the
author of this easy to read book. You might recognize his name because he
is a previous guest. Timothy is a CPA who specializes in working with
contracting companies and has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1154 419 full Contractor Cents - Episode 416 - Grow Bigger Without Spending Bigger Contractor Cents - Episode 416 - Grow Bigger Without Spending Bigger https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-416-grow-bigger-without-spending-bigger/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-416-grow-bigger-without-spending-bigger/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:35:40 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/6b8ca95e-ce8a-350a-8ac8-e379b10f5c01 What if you’re a smaller contractor who is looking to grow? What if there was a way to do it without burning a lot of cash and adding a ton of overhead? My guest, Furman Haynes, partner in Work Hero, gives you ideas on how to do this.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What if you’re a smaller contractor who is looking to grow? What if there was
a way to do it without burning a lot of cash and adding a ton of overhead?
My guest, Furman Haynes, partner in Work Hero, gives you ideas on how to
do this.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1220 418 full Contractor Cents - Episode 415 - Stop Wasting Time on the Wrong Software Contractor Cents - Episode 415 - Stop Wasting Time on the Wrong Software https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-415-stop-wasting-time-on-the-wrong-software/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-415-stop-wasting-time-on-the-wrong-software/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/aaf249b1-1602-3998-b43c-e1297fa68933 Are you in the frustrating search for new software? It’s time consuming and how do you know whether you’ve even chosen the right one? My guest, Miles Fawcett, founder of Field Hub, gives you some questions to ask and how to find the right software for you.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Are you in the frustrating search for new software? It’s time consuming and
how do you know whether you’ve even chosen the right one?
My guest, Miles Fawcett, founder of Field Hub, gives you some questions to
ask and how to find the right software for you.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1198 417 full Contractor Cents - Episode 414 - Get Out of the Weeds and Into Your Genius Contractor Cents - Episode 414 - Get Out of the Weeds and Into Your Genius https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-414-get-out-of-the-weeds-and-into-your-genius/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-414-get-out-of-the-weeds-and-into-your-genius/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:38:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/d28d77f4-bc4e-35d1-b80d-1e2d1630a98f Are you stuck in the weeds – working in your business rather than investing time to work on your business? Do you have the “I wanna’s”: I wanna grow, I wanna spend more time with my family, I don’t want to have to worry about cash, or whatever your “I wanna” is. Angela Chanowsky, Creator of Your Unique Genius, gives you the roadmap to get out of the weeks and achieve the goals you want to achieve.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Are you stuck in the weeds – working in your business rather than investing
time to work on your business? Do you have the “I wanna’s”:
I wanna grow, I wanna spend more time with my family, I don’t want to
have to worry about cash, or whatever your “I wanna” is.
Angela Chanowsky, Creator of Your Unique Genius, gives you the roadmap to
get out of the weeks and achieve the goals you want to achieve.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1037 416 full Contractor Cents - Episode 413 - Where is AI Headed in the Contracting World? – Part 2 Contractor Cents - Episode 413 - Where is AI Headed in the Contracting World? – Part 2 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-412-where-is-ai-headed-in-the-contracting-world-%e2%80%93-part-2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-412-where-is-ai-headed-in-the-contracting-world-%e2%80%93-part-2/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:01:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/135a2592-1587-38aa-85db-8fa4f1813124 In this two-part series, James Hatfield, CRO for LiveSwitch, gives you some ways that AI is currently being used and strategies you can implement now and prepare for in the future.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> In this two-part series, James Hatfield, CRO for LiveSwitch, gives you some
ways that AI is currently being used and strategies you can implement now
and prepare for in the future.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 994 415 full Contractor Cents - Episode 412 - Where is AI Headed in the Contracting World? – Part 1 Contractor Cents - Episode 412 - Where is AI Headed in the Contracting World? – Part 1 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-412-where-is-ai-headed-in-the-contracting-world-%e2%80%93-part-1/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-412-where-is-ai-headed-in-the-contracting-world-%e2%80%93-part-1/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:01:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/f473ebdb-9779-3803-9391-78e627a29cdc In this two-part series, James Hatfield, CRO for LiveSwitch, gives you some ways that AI is currently being used and strategies you can implement now and prepare for in the future.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> In this two-part series, James Hatfield, CRO for LiveSwitch, gives you some
ways that AI is currently being used and strategies you can implement now
and prepare for in the future.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1114 414 full Contractor Cents - Episode 411 - Build the Right Team Before You Can Afford One Contractor Cents - Episode 411 - Build the Right Team Before You Can Afford One https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-411-build-the-right-team-before-you-can-afford-one/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-411-build-the-right-team-before-you-can-afford-one/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:01:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/2d313c84-72cd-3f1b-bac0-f5b4830f0431 How do you grow your business by finding the right people and testing them before you hire them? You know that you need an HR person, a marketing person, a CFO, and more to grow your business. But you can’t afford the overhead right now. And, how do you make sure you have the right person who is competent and fits your culture? Join Nicole Grinnell, owner of Bosun Solutions, gives you the answers.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> How do you grow your business by finding the right people and testing them
before you hire them?
You know that you need an HR person, a marketing person, a CFO, and
more to grow your business. But you can’t afford the overhead right now.
And, how do you make sure you have the right person who is competent and
fits your culture? Join Nicole Grinnell, owner of Bosun Solutions, gives you
the answers.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1029 413 full Contractor Cents - Episode 410 - Is a 10% Net Profit Really Enough? Contractor Cents - Episode 410 - Is a 10% Net Profit Really Enough? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-410-is-a-10-net-profit-really-enough/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-410-is-a-10-net-profit-really-enough/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:01:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/f482311f-a5cd-3f53-b7f9-ac7ea665f0d7 Is a 10% net profit ok? Discover the realities of two contractors – each with a 10% net profit. One was doing much better from a profitability standpoint. I discuss the best way to look at your bottom line using net profit per hour to make sure your company is truly profitable.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Is a 10% net profit ok?
Discover the realities of two contractors – each with a 10% net profit. One
was doing much better from a profitability standpoint. I discuss the best
way to look at your bottom line using net profit per hour to make sure your
company is truly profitable.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1102 412 full Contractor Cents - Episode 409 - The Importance Of Financial Analysis Contractor Cents - Episode 409 - The Importance Of Financial Analysis https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-409-the-importance-of-financial-analysis/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-409-the-importance-of-financial-analysis/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:10:45 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/3f8617cd-87d7-3f65-b520-7b0e37caeabe I had the honor and privilege of presenting the importance of financial analysis trends to Scott Bunce’s Vistage Group. Scott interviewed me about the why and how of financial analyses.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> I had the honor and privilege of presenting the importance of financial
analysis trends to Scott Bunce’s Vistage Group. Scott interviewed me about
the why and how of financial analyses.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1198 411 full Contractor Cents - Episode 408 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 4 Contractor Cents - Episode 408 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 4 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-408-death-by-1000-cuts-part-4/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-408-death-by-1000-cuts-part-4/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:01:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/d16ea954-fe98-33db-9251-d77606b9f47f In the fourth of the Death by 1,000 cuts series, I discuss the next little cut – improper discounts. Discover how to really discount and ensure you at least break even when discounting. More information and registration for Field Managers Survival School mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://keap.page/rk139/field- managers-survival-school.html

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> In the fourth of the Death by 1,000 cuts series, I discuss the next little cut –
improper discounts. Discover how to really discount and ensure you at least
break even when discounting.
More information and registration for Field Managers Survival School
mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://keap.page/rk139/field-
managers-survival-school.html

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 771 410 full Contractor Cents - Episode 407 - Happy New Year! Contractor Cents - Episode 407 - Happy New Year! https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-407-happy-new-year/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-407-happy-new-year/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:33:31 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/5f156609-9eef-371c-853f-74841d379880 Happy New Year! I give you five fun financial facts to begin 2026.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Happy New Year! I give you five fun financial facts to begin 2026.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 983 409 full Contractor Cents - Episode 406 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 3 Contractor Cents - Episode 406 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 3 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-406-death-by-1000-cuts-part-3/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-406-death-by-1000-cuts-part-3/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:01:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/b8f88353-f1b8-369a-ae7c-77b82e130c75 In the third of the Death by 1,000 cuts series I discuss the next little cut – not paying attention to the bottom line as your company grows. Revenue is important. What you keep is more important!

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> In the third of the Death by 1,000 cuts series I discuss the next little cut –
not paying attention to the bottom line as your company grows. Revenue is
important. What you keep is more important!

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 836 408 full Contractor Cents - Episode 405 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 2 Contractor Cents - Episode 405 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 2 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-404-death-by-1000-cuts-part-2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-404-death-by-1000-cuts-part-2/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/657c0567-c608-39a7-a26e-dd620440b89f In the second of the Death by 1,000 cuts series I discuss the next little cut – Not answering the telephone. Wait! Before you ignore this podcast, listen to what happened and make sure it isn’t happening in your company.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> In the second of the Death by 1,000 cuts series I discuss the next little cut –
Not answering the telephone.
Wait! Before you ignore this podcast, listen to what happened and make
sure it isn’t happening in your company.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 467 407 full Contractor Cents - Episode 404 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 1 Contractor Cents - Episode 404 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 1 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-404-death-by-1000-cuts-part-1/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-404-death-by-1000-cuts-part-1/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/eda42263-d1d6-3d29-95e1-486daf9f7cf4 Death by 1,000 cuts is how the ancient Chinese tortured people. No single cut killed them. However, it was the accumulation of 1,000 cuts that eventually killed the person. I explain what this has to do with your business. It’s the little things that could add up and kill your business. This podcast discusses the first cut: Running your business on cash and/or not paying attention to cash trends.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Death by 1,000 cuts is how the ancient Chinese tortured people. No single
cut killed them. However, it was the accumulation of 1,000 cuts that
eventually killed the person. I explain what this has to do with your
business. It’s the little things that could add up and kill your business. This
podcast discusses the first cut: Running your business on cash and/or not
paying attention to cash trends.

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Ruth King

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1026 406 full Contractor Cents - Episode 403 - Safety Training Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything Contractor Cents - Episode 403 - Safety Training Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-403-safety-training-mistakes-that-could-cost-you-everything/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-403-safety-training-mistakes-that-could-cost-you-everything/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/b3f17712-770f-30a3-87f9-248d276f9cbb Safety training is crucial. You never know when it will pay for itself. My guest, Eric Wik, founder of Safety Team Technologies, tells you why safety meetings fail and what you can do about it. He’ll also give you some of the horror stories of what happens when you don’t comply with the safety training laws.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Safety training is crucial. You never know when it will pay for itself. My
guest, Eric Wik, founder of Safety Team Technologies, tells you why safety
meetings fail and what you can do about it. He’ll also give you some of the
horror stories of what happens when you don’t comply with the safety
training laws.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1178 405 full Contractor Cents - Episode 402 - From Classroom to Jobsite: Why Training Matters More Than Ever Contractor Cents - Episode 402 - From Classroom to Jobsite: Why Training Matters More Than Ever https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-402-from-classroom-to-jobsite-why-training-matters-more-than-ever/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-402-from-classroom-to-jobsite-why-training-matters-more-than-ever/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:18:25 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/e0b9a3e5-6b1e-3b84-97b0-8f8d9a330c4a Is training really worth it? What are the short term and long term tangible benefits for you, the employer? My guest today, Spencer Pope, the Manager of Technical Support and Training for Bradford White, gives you examples of how continuing education in the trades directly impacts contractor success – whether that training is in the classroom, on line, distance learning, or a combination of them.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Is training really worth it? What are the short term and long term tangible
benefits for you, the employer?
My guest today, Spencer Pope, the Manager of Technical Support and
Training for Bradford White, gives you examples of how continuing education
in the trades directly impacts contractor success – whether that training is in
the classroom, on line, distance learning, or a combination of them.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1076 404 full Contractor Cents - Episode 401 - Thanksgiving Message Contractor Cents - Episode 401 - Thanksgiving Message https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-400-thanksgiving-message/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-400-thanksgiving-message/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:08:57 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/284fad01-9ae8-3040-875f-b9591ab8e1b4 My Thanksgiving wishes for you. There is a lot to be grateful for as we reflect during this season.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> My Thanksgiving wishes for you. There is a lot to be grateful for as we
reflect during this season.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 325 403 full Contractor Cents - Episode 400 - Hiring Disasters and How to Avoid Them Contractor Cents - Episode 400 - Hiring Disasters and How to Avoid Them https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-400-hiring-disasters-and-how-to-avoid-them/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-400-hiring-disasters-and-how-to-avoid-them/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/80da6462-682d-35c9-8248-6e34d044f477 Let’s face it. The recruiting process is broken. Everyone complains about not finding good employees and many of you “just settle” which can turn into a disaster. My guest today, Ryan Hogan, has been in the trenches…he’s lived the real world challenges contractors face as he grew his company to $50 million in revenues. The wrong cultural fit was one of his biggest mistakes. Ryan gives you ways to fix the broken recruiting system and make better hires. Go to https://talentharbor.com/ryan/ to get the questions he asks during interviews.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam ]]> Let’s face it. The recruiting process is broken. Everyone complains about not
finding good employees and many of you “just settle” which can turn into a
disaster.
My guest today, Ryan Hogan, has been in the trenches…he’s lived the real
world challenges contractors face as he grew his company to $50 million in
revenues. The wrong cultural fit was one of his biggest mistakes. Ryan gives
you ways to fix the broken recruiting system and make better hires.
Go to https://talentharbor.com/ryan/ to get the questions he asks during
interviews.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam ]]> Ruth King false No 1124 402 full Contractor Cents - Episode 399 - How to Market Successfully in 2026 Contractor Cents - Episode 399 - How to Market Successfully in 2026 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-399-how-to-market-successfully-in-2026/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-399-how-to-market-successfully-in-2026/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:57:56 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/9891615d-e084-3a5b-a0c4-80a7a26cc9ec Grow by designing marketing campaigns where every piece amplifies the others – a philosophy that is called 2 + 2 = 5 by my guest, Crystal Williams, the founder and CEO of Lemon Seed Marketing. Crystal gives you questions you should answer and the marketing percentages that you can implement for a successful marketing program in 2026.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam ]]> Grow by designing marketing campaigns where every piece amplifies the
others – a philosophy that is called 2 + 2 = 5 by my guest, Crystal Williams,
the founder and CEO of Lemon Seed Marketing.
Crystal gives you questions you should answer and the marketing
percentages that you can implement for a successful marketing program in
2026.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam ]]> Ruth King false No 1166 401 full Contractor Cents - Episode 398 - Do You Really Need All That Software? Contractor Cents - Episode 398 - Do You Really Need All That Software? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-398-do-you-really-need-all-that-software/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-398-do-you-really-need-all-that-software/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:21:41 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/4218e674-0efc-3735-91b3-5e427a2c57dc Are you sitting on a pile of expensive, underused software that is supposed to make business easier but it doesn’t. Pam Duffy, COO and co-founder of Powerhouse Consulting Group helps you take stock of all of the technology platforms you are using and the one simple question you must ask of each platform.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam ]]> Are you sitting on a pile of expensive, underused software that is supposed
to make business easier but it doesn’t. Pam Duffy, COO and co-founder of
Powerhouse Consulting Group helps you take stock of all of the technology
platforms you are using and the one simple question you must ask of each
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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam ]]> Ruth King false No 1073 400 full Contractor Cents - Episode 397 - Your Maintenance Service Process – Part 2 Contractor Cents - Episode 397 - Your Maintenance Service Process – Part 2 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-397-your-maintenance-service-process-%e2%80%93-part-2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-397-your-maintenance-service-process-%e2%80%93-part-2/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 01:15:09 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/5207105d-291d-3082-a76f-39ae251a8a5a In this two part series Roger Daviston gives you the background for a successful maintenance process and the three areas that technicians need to focus on. In this second podcast Roger discusses the final two areas for a successful maintenance process.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> In this two part series Roger Daviston gives you the background for a
successful maintenance process and the three areas that technicians need to
focus on. In this second podcast Roger discusses the final two areas for a
successful maintenance process.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1122 399 full Contractor Cents - Episode 396 - Your Maintenance Service Process – Part 1 Contractor Cents - Episode 396 - Your Maintenance Service Process – Part 1 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-396-your-maintenance-service-process-%e2%80%93-part-1/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-396-your-maintenance-service-process-%e2%80%93-part-1/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:01:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/484ae101-6dfd-37ab-bcc2-6922e82a5089 In this two part series Roger Daviston gives you the background for a successful maintenance process and the three areas that technicians need to focus on. In this first podcast Roger discusses the responsibilities of the owner or service manager as well as the first area for a successful maintenance process.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> In this two part series Roger Daviston gives you the background for a
successful maintenance process and the three areas that technicians need to
focus on. In this first podcast Roger discusses the responsibilities of the
owner or service manager as well as the first area for a successful
maintenance process.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 514 398 full Contractor Cents - Episode 395 - Death, Divorce, and Other Dangers: The 5 D’s of Business Risk Contractor Cents - Episode 395 - Death, Divorce, and Other Dangers: The 5 D’s of Business Risk https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-395-death-divorce-and-other-dangers-the-5-d-s-of-business-risk/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-395-death-divorce-and-other-dangers-the-5-d-s-of-business-risk/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:41:53 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/34708420-eedd-36d0-8651-c2a969784cb6 The 5 D’s of business that you need to be aware of and protect yourself from. A few podcasts ago, Justin Maxwell gave us the ways to identify and predictably reduce taxes. He mentioned the 5 D’s and we didn’t have time to cover them. This episode covers the 5 D’s: Death, Divorce, Disability, Disruption, and Disagreements.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> The 5 D’s of business that you need to be aware of and protect yourself
from. A few podcasts ago, Justin Maxwell gave us the ways to identify and
predictably reduce taxes. He mentioned the 5 D’s and we didn’t have time
to cover them. This episode covers the 5 D’s: Death, Divorce, Disability,
Disruption, and Disagreements.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1099 397 full Contractor Cents - Episode 394 - Do You Really Know If You’re Making a Profit? Contractor Cents - Episode 394 - Do You Really Know If You’re Making a Profit? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-394-do-you-really-know-if-you-re-making-a-profit/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-394-do-you-really-know-if-you-re-making-a-profit/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2025 02:48:08 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/91cf561d-dc1f-3259-8348-46f7ed98861c Without good books you never know if you are earning a profit and you have a great chance of sleepless nights worrying about cash.  Join Erin Andrews, owner of Level Accounting, as she explains why your bookkeeping is the roadmap of your business – not just a deduction tracker or afterthought.  She’ll break down why hiring the wrong person to do your books is like hiring a Walmart greeter to draft your contracts…and yes, she actually said that.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Without good books you never know if you are earning a profit and you have a great chance of sleepless nights worrying about cash.  Join Erin Andrews, owner of Level Accounting, as she explains why your bookkeeping is the roadmap of your business – not just a deduction tracker or afterthought.  She’ll break down why hiring the wrong person to do your books is like hiring a Walmart greeter to draft your contracts…and yes, she actually said that.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1041 396 full Contractor Cents - Episode 393 - Stop Throwing Money Into a Marketing Black Hole Contractor Cents - Episode 393 - Stop Throwing Money Into a Marketing Black Hole https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-393-stop-throwing-money-into-a-marketing-black-hole/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-393-stop-throwing-money-into-a-marketing-black-hole/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/73c1db5c-55dc-3586-aed1-1cf9ea196829 How do you know your marketing and advertising is paying for itself? Or are you throwing money down a black hole and not seeing any returns? Parker Ruiz, the CEO of Signature Media, gives you ways you can discover whether your marketing and advertising is producing the returns you want…and what to do if it isn’t.

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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 know your marketing and advertising is paying for itself? Or are
you throwing money down a black hole and not seeing any returns?
Parker Ruiz, the CEO of Signature Media, gives you ways you can discover
whether your marketing and advertising is producing the returns you
want…and what to do if it isn’t.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1156 395 full Contractor Cents - Episode 392 - Discipline. Direction. Done. The Formula for Growth Contractor Cents - Episode 392 - Discipline. Direction. Done. The Formula for Growth https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-392-discipline-direction-done-the-formula-for-growth/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-392-discipline-direction-done-the-formula-for-growth/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:18:32 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/b8224d03-4dd1-365a-a288-85cf66916f68 Discipline. Direction. Done. My guest on this podcast, Beau Parenteau, lives by these three words. He discusses ways you can grow through better systems, marketing, and operations strategy.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Discipline. Direction. Done. My guest on this podcast, Beau Parenteau, lives
by these three words. He discusses ways you can grow through better
systems, marketing, and operations strategy.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1106 394 full Contractor Cents - Episode 391 - Confident Crews, Confident Leaders: A New Approach to Management Contractor Cents - Episode 391 - Confident Crews, Confident Leaders: A New Approach to Management https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-391-confident-crews-confident-leaders-a-new-approach-to-management/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-391-confident-crews-confident-leaders-a-new-approach-to-management/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:21:03 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/5862920e-b399-36b4-a6d9-6432136b1e9e Imagine leaving your field people alone feeling confident that you don’t have to micromanage them – you’re confident that when you check up on the job you know it will be right. How do you make this happen? My guest today, Traci Austin, is the owner of Elevated Talent Consulting. Traci has a proven track record teaching contractors how to inspire their crews to work harder without micromanaging. To schedule time with Traci: https://elevatedtalentconsulting.com/the-tough-talk-blueprint/

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Imagine leaving your field people alone feeling confident that you don’t have
to micromanage them – you’re confident that when you check up on the job
you know it will be right.
How do you make this happen? My guest today, Traci Austin, is the owner of
Elevated Talent Consulting. Traci has a proven track record teaching
contractors how to inspire their crews to work harder without
micromanaging. To schedule time with Traci: https://elevatedtalentconsulting.com/the-tough-talk-blueprint/

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1045 393 full Contractor Cents - Episode 390 - After Hours, No Headaches: AI Agents for Contractors Contractor Cents - Episode 390 - After Hours, No Headaches: AI Agents for Contractors https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-390-after-hours-no-headaches-ai-agents-for-contractors/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-390-after-hours-no-headaches-ai-agents-for-contractors/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:26:13 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/48751c7d-b760-32de-af04-da7582390bdb How many of you REALLY like your answering service? If you do, I’d love an introduction. In my experience, most contractors put up with bad answering services because they can’t find a good one. What if AI could take over your after hours calls? And, where do you find this AI after hours agent? My guest, Stephen Price, the owner of Price Telecom, gives you the answers and how to do this. In terms of full disclosure, Stephen is my IT and phone guy…he has taken care of our IT and phone needs for more than 15 years…through all the tech updates and progressions…and done a phenomenal job with them!

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> How many of you REALLY like your answering service? If you do, I’d love an
introduction. In my experience, most contractors put up with bad answering
services because they can’t find a good one.
What if AI could take over your after hours calls? And, where do you find
this AI after hours agent? My guest, Stephen Price, the owner of Price
Telecom, gives you the answers and how to do this. In terms of full
disclosure, Stephen is my IT and phone guy…he has taken care of our IT and
phone needs for more than 15 years…through all the tech updates and
progressions…and done a phenomenal job with them!

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1286 392 full Contractor Cents - Episode 389 - Making Every Hour Count: Billable Hours & Productivity (Part 2) Contractor Cents - Episode 389 - Making Every Hour Count: Billable Hours & Productivity (Part 2) https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-388-making-every-hour-count-billable-hours-productivity-part-2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-388-making-every-hour-count-billable-hours-productivity-part-2/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:02:11 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/fb7f37ff-7d81-3040-9a54-bf73bde7cdf5 Happy Labor Day! This two part series revolves around your labor force which generates your billable hours. Today I discuss different ways to increase labor productivity.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Happy Labor Day! This two part series revolves around your labor force
which generates your billable hours. Today I discuss different ways to
increase labor productivity.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 572 391 full Contractor Cents - Episode 388 - Making Every Hour Count: Billable Hours & Productivity (Part 1) Contractor Cents - Episode 388 - Making Every Hour Count: Billable Hours & Productivity (Part 1) https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-388-making-every-hour-count-billable-hours-productivity-part-1/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-388-making-every-hour-count-billable-hours-productivity-part-1/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:28:18 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/8054eea6-a057-3129-b665-df90061d0ae1 Happy Labor Day! This two part series revolves around your labor force which generates your billable hours. Today I discuss billable hours and the productivity ratio. Email me (rking@ontheribbon.com) if you would like a copy of my billable hours template.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Happy Labor Day! This two part series revolves around your labor force
which generates your billable hours. Today I discuss billable hours and the
productivity ratio. Email me (rking@ontheribbon.com) if you would like a
copy of my billable hours template.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 557 390 full Contractor Cents - Episode 387 - Is Your Business Just Income or a True Asset? Contractor Cents - Episode 387 - Is Your Business Just Income or a True Asset? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-387-is-your-business-just-income-or-a-true-asset/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-387-is-your-business-just-income-or-a-true-asset/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:44:45 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/06a4a313-b80b-37af-a2fb-fb567d1b87c3 Are you looking at your business as an income source or an asset? Hopefully you said an asset. And, what if you could identify and predictably reduce taxes? Sound impossible? My guest, Justin D. Maxwell will tell you how to make this a reality. He’ll also give you the 5D’s that can kill your business. Justin is a partner at Big Life Financial who transforms high-performing business owners into true owner-investors, guiding them to integrate taxes, investing, protection, and exit planning for generational impact.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Are you looking at your business as an income source or an asset?
Hopefully you said an asset.
And, what if you could identify and predictably reduce taxes?
Sound impossible? My guest, Justin D. Maxwell will tell you how to make
this a reality. He’ll also give you the 5D’s that can kill your business. Justin
is a partner at Big Life Financial who transforms high-performing business
owners into true owner-investors, guiding them to integrate taxes, investing,
protection, and exit planning for generational impact.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1116 389 full Contractor Cents - Episode 386 - Building a Referral Network Across the Trades Contractor Cents - Episode 386 - Building a Referral Network Across the Trades https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-386-building-a-referral-network-across-the-trades/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-386-building-a-referral-network-across-the-trades/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:18:38 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/d5181a5e-f4c9-3c1f-af2d-68f7cb843c6f Do you know other tradespeople outside your trade? And, why is this important? Referrals, of course! My guest, Ted Speers, is the President of The Patch Boys. He’ll explain why it is good for plumbers, HVAC technicians, drywall personnel, electricians, and more. And, how to build your referral base.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Do you know other tradespeople outside your trade? And, why is this
important? Referrals, of course!
My guest, Ted Speers, is the President of The Patch Boys. He’ll explain why
it is good for plumbers, HVAC technicians, drywall personnel, electricians,
and more. And, how to build your referral base.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1065 388 full Contractor Cents - Episode 385 - The Productivity Makeover Your Contracting Business Needs Contractor Cents - Episode 385 - The Productivity Makeover Your Contracting Business Needs https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-385-the-productivity-makeover-your-contracting-business-needs/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-385-the-productivity-makeover-your-contracting-business-needs/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:24:50 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/35c6ea63-ade0-352a-9a79-e5a8acc8ae3b Productivity. What if you could reinvent productivity in your contracting business? The top line may not increase…then again it might. Improving productivity, or reinventing productivity will definitely improve your bottom line. How do you do it? My guest, James Hatfield, answers this question. James started out as the owner of a painting and power washing company and became passionate about helping contracting professionals save time and make more money. James is now the CRO at LiveSwitch, a global technology company that serves the trades and other small businesses.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Productivity. What if you could reinvent productivity in your contracting
business? The top line may not increase…then again it might. Improving
productivity, or reinventing productivity will definitely improve your bottom
line.
How do you do it? My guest, James Hatfield, answers this question. James
started out as the owner of a painting and power washing company and
became passionate about helping contracting professionals save time and
make more money. James is now the CRO at LiveSwitch, a global technology
company that serves the trades and other small businesses.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1019 387 full Contractor Cents - Episode 384 - The Truth About CSRs Part 3: It’s Not Just One Job Contractor Cents - Episode 384 - The Truth About CSRs Part 3: It’s Not Just One Job https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-384-the-truth-about-csrs-part-3-it-s-not-just-one-job/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-384-the-truth-about-csrs-part-3-it-s-not-just-one-job/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:42:41 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/4cfe832a-1340-3056-84c5-3c687df2016d This is the last of three episodes that demystifies your CSR, dispatch, and inside sales roles. My guests are Lynn Wise, CEO of Contractor in Charge, and Danielle Bartus who leads sales and marketing for Contractor in Charge. In this episode, Lynn and Danielle discuss the inside sales role.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> This is the last of three episodes that demystifies your CSR, dispatch, and
inside sales roles. My guests are Lynn Wise, CEO of Contractor in Charge,
and Danielle Bartus who leads sales and marketing for Contractor in Charge.
In this episode, Lynn and Danielle discuss the inside sales role.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1088 386 full Contractor Cents - Episode 383 - The Truth About CSRs Part 2: It’s Not Just One Job Contractor Cents - Episode 383 - The Truth About CSRs Part 2: It’s Not Just One Job https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-383-the-truth-about-csrs-part-2-it-s-not-just-one-job/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-383-the-truth-about-csrs-part-2-it-s-not-just-one-job/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:24:52 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/e0908a03-1031-33d0-954c-f34abd2da934 This is the second of three episodes that demystifies your CSR, dispatch, and inside sales roles. My guests are Lynn Wise, CEO of Contractor in Charge, and Danielle Bartus who leads sales and marketing for Contractor in Charge. In this episode, Lynn and Danielle discuss the dispatch role – and how AI can play a role in dispatch.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> This is the second of three episodes that demystifies your CSR, dispatch, and
inside sales roles. My guests are Lynn Wise, CEO of Contractor in Charge,
and Danielle Bartus who leads sales and marketing for Contractor in Charge.
In this episode, Lynn and Danielle discuss the dispatch role – and how AI can
play a role in dispatch.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1155 385 full Contractor Cents - Episode 382 - The Truth About CSRs Part 1: It’s Not Just One Job Contractor Cents - Episode 382 - The Truth About CSRs Part 1: It’s Not Just One Job https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-382-the-truth-about-csrs-part-1-it-s-not-just-one-job/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-382-the-truth-about-csrs-part-1-it-s-not-just-one-job/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:13:09 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/de446778-11bd-388c-a257-6ef114e2ace9 This is the first of three episodes that demystifies your CSR, dispatch, and inside sales roles. My guests are Lynn Wise, CEO of Contractor in Charge, and Danielle Bartus who leads sales and marketing for Contractor in Charge. In this episode, Lynn and Danielle discuss the true CSR roles (there are more than one) and how AI can play a CSR role.

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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 the first of three episodes that demystifies your CSR, dispatch, and
inside sales roles. My guests are Lynn Wise, CEO of Contractor in Charge,
and Danielle Bartus who leads sales and marketing for Contractor in Charge.
In this episode, Lynn and Danielle discuss the true CSR roles (there are more
than one) and how AI can play a CSR role.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1297 384 full Contractor Cents - Episode 381 - So You Want to Sell Your Business… Now What? Contractor Cents - Episode 381 - So You Want to Sell Your Business… Now What? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-381-so-you-want-to-sell-your-business%e2%80%a6-now-what/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-381-so-you-want-to-sell-your-business%e2%80%a6-now-what/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/d0196836-6a0a-3061-a5ee-11b0254836ac So you think you want to sell your business? And no, the likelihood of you deciding to sell and actually closing on the sale in a month is unrealistic. What should you prepare for? What should you expect? When should you begin? Join Ruth Mannschrek, who was shocked by the entire sales process, who gives you the answers to these questions and more…so you don’t have the same misconceptions and make the mistakes she did.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> So you think you want to sell your business?
And no, the likelihood of you deciding to sell and actually closing on the sale
in a month is unrealistic. What should you prepare for? What should you
expect? When should you begin?
Join Ruth Mannschrek, who was shocked by the entire sales process, who
gives you the answers to these questions and more…so you don’t have the
same misconceptions and make the mistakes she did.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1157 383 full Contractor Cents - Episode 380 - Happy Fourth Of July! Contractor Cents - Episode 380 - Happy Fourth Of July! https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-380-happy-fourth-of-july/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-380-happy-fourth-of-july/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/c690d2f3-762a-3aed-9482-2b7e4f378e13 July 1st is Canadian independence day…so those of you in Canada, Happy July 1st . For those of us in the United States, a few days later we will celebrate our independence day, July 4th . My wishes for happy independence days.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> July 1st is Canadian independence day…so those of you in Canada, Happy
July 1st .
For those of us in the United States, a few days later we will celebrate our
independence day, July 4th .
My wishes for happy independence days.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 339 382 full Contractor Cents - Episode 379 - Your Website Is Losing Sales, Here’s How to Fix It Contractor Cents - Episode 379 - Your Website Is Losing Sales, Here’s How to Fix It https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-379-your-website-is-losing-sales-here-s-how-to-fix-it/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-379-your-website-is-losing-sales-here-s-how-to-fix-it/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:10:47 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/9e05a3bf-5e13-30ec-8b58-f107fa7fe783 Consumers are shopping online more than ever. According to data by SellersCommerce, there are 2.71 billion online shoppers globally as of 2024. What technology do we need to attract more online shoppers? How can we provide quotes, or should we provide quotes online? What else should we be doing? Join Josh Koplin, the co-founder of EDEN, a company that helps HVAC businesses by onboarding an Instant Quote tool for potential customers, will answer these questions and more. And, give you reasons why you should have pricing on your website.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Consumers are shopping online more than ever. According to data by
SellersCommerce, there are 2.71 billion online shoppers globally as of 2024.
What technology do we need to attract more online shoppers? How can we
provide quotes, or should we provide quotes online?
What else should we be doing?
Join Josh Koplin, the co-founder of EDEN, a company that helps HVAC
businesses by onboarding an Instant Quote tool for potential customers, will
answer these questions and more. And, give you reasons why you should
have pricing on your website.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1156 381 full Contractor Cents - Episode 378 - You’re Losing Jobs You Should Be Winning – Here’s How to Fix That Contractor Cents - Episode 378 - You’re Losing Jobs You Should Be Winning – Here’s How to Fix That https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-378-you-re-losing-jobs-you-should-be-winning-%e2%80%93-here-s-how-to-fix-that/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-378-you-re-losing-jobs-you-should-be-winning-%e2%80%93-here-s-how-to-fix-that/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:44:18 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/9bcfe4c6-a112-3c2a-820d-fcb46903c44f What if you had an automatic follow up sequence to close jobs and do referral marketing? One of my clients has increased their closing rate by more than 50% doing this automatically. How? my guest, Kirk King, the creator of Contractor Halo, will tell you how he did it for one of my clients and other contractors. And no, we are not related…we only share a last name.

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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 an automatic follow up sequence to close jobs and do referral
marketing? One of my clients has increased their closing rate by more than 50%
doing this automatically.
How? my guest, Kirk King, the creator of Contractor Halo, will tell you how he did
it for one of my clients and other contractors. And no, we are not related…we
only share a last name.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1096 380 full Contractor Cents - Episode 377 - Training Uncopiable Sales Talent with Kay Miller Contractor Cents - Episode 377 - Training Uncopiable Sales Talent with Kay Miller https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-377-training-uncopiable-sales-talent-with-kay-miller/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-377-training-uncopiable-sales-talent-with-kay-miller/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:54:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/57e05e2f-3d95-3c64-88bd-d08461c68c0c What does it take to be a super salesperson? One who is laser focused on your company’s moose –So, you ask, “what’s a moose?” And, how do you train the super sales person…or does the super salesperson even need training? Join Kay Miller and me. Kay, will explain who your sales peoples’ moose are…and how to make them uncopiable and highly effective salespeople.

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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 does it take to be a super salesperson? One who is laser focused on your
company’s moose –So, you ask, “what’s a moose?” And, how do you train the
super sales person…or does the super salesperson even need training?
Join Kay Miller and me. Kay, will explain who your sales peoples’ moose are…and
how to make them uncopiable and highly effective salespeople.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1128 379 full Contractor Cents - Episode 376 - Financing Home Repairs: What to Know Before You Sign Contractor Cents - Episode 376 - Financing Home Repairs: What to Know Before You Sign https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-376-financing-home-repairs-what-to-know-before-you-sign/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-376-financing-home-repairs-what-to-know-before-you-sign/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:04:26 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/3cddd5e4-b1d2-3484-8e81-7c7883ee50d9 Financing. Whether it is a water heater, a generator, or a new HVAC system, financing is a way of life now. With the average homeowner having less than $5,000 in savings, according to a US banking study, when a major repair happens, the only option is financing. So, how do you choose a financing company? What should you look for? What should you avoid? My guest Erica Leonor, is the Director of Business Development for Goodleap. She will answer these questions and more.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Financing. Whether it is a water heater, a generator, or a new HVAC system,
financing is a way of life now. With the average homeowner having less
than $5,000 in savings, according to a US banking study, when a major
repair happens, the only option is financing.
So, how do you choose a financing company? What should you look for?
What should you avoid?
My guest Erica Leonor, is the Director of Business Development for
Goodleap. She will answer these questions and more.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 986 378 full Contractor Cents - Episode 375 - Think You Know Your Business Assets? Think Again. Contractor Cents - Episode 375 - Think You Know Your Business Assets? Think Again. https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-375-think-you-know-your-business-assets-think-again/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-375-think-you-know-your-business-assets-think-again/#comments Mon, 26 May 2025 13:44:25 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/9427e010-10d1-358d-9a86-70aa03e21f70 Do You Know What Your Business Assets Are? Before you say, “that’s a stupid question, of course I know what they are.” They might NOT be what you think they are. Find out the true meaning of business assets as they relate to our industry. Aaron Salow, CEO of XOi, and Ryan Martineau, co-founder and CEO of Specifix, tell you what your true assets are and why.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Do You Know What Your Business Assets Are?
Before you say, “that’s a stupid question, of course I know what they are.”
They might NOT be what you think they are.
Find out the true meaning of business assets as they relate to our industry. Aaron
Salow, CEO of XOi, and Ryan Martineau, co-founder and CEO of Specifix, tell you
what your true assets are and why.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1071 377 full Contractor Cents - Episode 374 - Contractor Stories Contractor Cents - Episode 374 - Contractor Stories https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-374-contractor-stories/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-374-contractor-stories/#comments Mon, 19 May 2025 02:31:02 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/5810ee09-f401-35d7-bb95-f875c167a110 You’ll recognize yourself in some of Matt Michel’s contractor stories. Matt has worked with contractors for years and is the founder of Service Nation which operates the Service Roundtable, Service Nation Alliance, and more. Matt gives you the “story behind the stories” in this book that every contractor should read.

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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’ll recognize yourself in some of Matt Michel’s contractor stories. Matt has
worked with contractors for years and is the founder of Service Nation which
operates the Service Roundtable, Service Nation Alliance, and more. Matt gives
you the “story behind the stories” in this book that every contractor should read.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1101 376 full Contractor Cents - Episode 373 - Built to Scale with John Nieuwenburg Contractor Cents - Episode 373 - Built to Scale with John Nieuwenburg https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-372-built-to-scale-with-john-nieuwenburg/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-372-built-to-scale-with-john-nieuwenburg/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 02:20:21 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/6eedff5b-e500-3f8f-900f-452cd26e079c How do you scale your business? And, how do you get it to the point where it is not totally dependent on you? John Nieuwenburg, founder of W5 Coaching, gives you the steps to go from 3 to 10 employees, from 10 to 30 employees, and beyond.

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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 scale your business?
And, how do you get it to the point where it is not totally dependent on you? John
Nieuwenburg, founder of W5 Coaching, gives you the steps to go from 3 to 10
employees, from 10 to 30 employees, and beyond.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1191 375 full Contractor Cents - Episode 372 - Cut Credit Card Fees with Field Check Payments Contractor Cents - Episode 372 - Cut Credit Card Fees with Field Check Payments https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-372-cut-credit-card-fees-with-field-check-payments/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-372-cut-credit-card-fees-with-field-check-payments/#comments Mon, 05 May 2025 03:38:33 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/5a5aef8b-34bb-352b-b06f-71af2871f798 How to electronically take checks in the field and cut credit card costs More and more customers are paying with credit cards. But what about those who pay by check? Your techs can now electronically take the check at your customer’s home and hand the check back to her. How? Using a new use of technology, iWallet. My guest, Jim Kolchin, a former contractor and founder of iWallet explains how.

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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 to electronically take checks in the field and cut credit card costs
More and more customers are paying with credit cards. But what about those
who pay by check? Your techs can now electronically take the check at your
customer’s home and hand the check back to her. How? Using a new use of
technology, iWallet. My guest, Jim Kolchin, a former contractor and founder of
iWallet explains how.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1104 374 full Contractor Cents - Episode 371 - How to Find Skilled Labor with 90% Success Contractor Cents - Episode 371 - How to Find Skilled Labor with 90% Success https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-371-how-to-find-skilled-labor-with-90-success/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-371-how-to-find-skilled-labor-with-90-success/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:40:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/953cc932-61f5-348a-9431-cdfa1820106b How do you find skilled labor? What if you found a source where you experienced a 90% success rate in finding that labor? What would that do to your business? My guest, Paul Sanneman, is the founder and Contractor Staffing Source. He’ll explain how you can achieve a 90% success rate in finding labor.

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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 find skilled labor? What if you found a source where you
experienced a 90% success rate in finding that labor? What would that do
to your business?
My guest, Paul Sanneman, is the founder and Contractor Staffing Source.
He’ll explain how you can achieve a 90% success rate in finding labor.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1081 373 full Contractor Cents - Episode 370 - Trade Empire Building with High 5 Plumbing Contractor Cents - Episode 370 - Trade Empire Building with High 5 Plumbing https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-370-trade-empire-building-with-high-5-plumbing/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-370-trade-empire-building-with-high-5-plumbing/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:50:05 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/33caed2d-9125-389f-a5af-416ff13af455 If you’re a plumber and want to enter the HVAC arena, or an HVAC company and wants to expand to electrical, or any trade wanting to expand to another trade…how do you do it? My guests, Levi and Cassi Torres, owners of High 5 Plumbing, have expanded successfully into HVAC and electrical. They’ll tell you how they did it.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> If you’re a plumber and want to enter the HVAC arena, or an HVAC company
and wants to expand to electrical, or any trade wanting to expand to another
trade…how do you do it?
My guests, Levi and Cassi Torres, owners of High 5 Plumbing, have
expanded successfully into HVAC and electrical. They’ll tell you how they did
it.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1119 372 full Contractor Cents - Episode 369 - Rocket Profits – Part 2 Contractor Cents - Episode 369 - Rocket Profits – Part 2 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-369-rocket-profits-%e2%80%93-part-2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-369-rocket-profits-%e2%80%93-part-2/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/6682ab70-903f-353d-a703-ea8cabced271 In the last episode I gave you the 8 baseline questions you need to rocket your profits. This week I’ll give you how to involve your team in achieving your moonshot.

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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 the last episode I gave you the 8 baseline questions you need to rocket
your profits. This week I’ll give you how to involve your team in achieving
your moonshot.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1096 371 full Contractor Cents - Episode 368 - Rocket Profits – Part 1 Contractor Cents - Episode 368 - Rocket Profits – Part 1 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-368-rocket-profits-%e2%80%93-part-1/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-368-rocket-profits-%e2%80%93-part-1/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/2be3abed-1467-36bd-9397-e9fd9bc99e6c What would it take to rocket your profits? What is the biggest goal you can think of that you’d like to achieve? I’ll give you the story of moon shots and 8 baseline questions you need to answer to achieve the life of your dreams.

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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 would it take to rocket your profits? What is the biggest goal you can
think of that you’d like to achieve? I’ll give you the story of moon shots and
8 baseline questions you need to answer to achieve the life of your dreams.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1103 370 full Contractor Cents - Episode 367 - Blueprint for Strength Contractor Cents - Episode 367 - Blueprint for Strength https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-367-blueprint-for-strength/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-367-blueprint-for-strength/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/9556521e-69f5-3ead-bd38-4cb1916f409e Pat Miller took over the company, Blue Diamond Construction Company, when her husband passed away. For the two years when he was ill, the company shrank to its former self. How did she do it? Pat tells you – her story is inspirational. So, when you are going through tough times you can take strength and know you can push through too. Pat is the author of Kicking Karma’s Ass which gives you the detailed version of how she survived and thrived.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Pat Miller took over the company, Blue Diamond Construction Company, when
her husband passed away. For the two years when he was ill, the company
shrank to its former self. How did she do it? Pat tells you – her story is
inspirational. So, when you are going through tough times you can take strength
and know you can push through too.
Pat is the author of Kicking Karma’s Ass which gives you the detailed version of
how she survived and thrived.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1111 369 full Contractor Cents - Episode 366 - Marketing Without the Overhead Contractor Cents - Episode 366 - Marketing Without the Overhead https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-366-marketing-without-the-overhead/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-366-marketing-without-the-overhead/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 01:23:46 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/58603195-2bc4-3ab5-ab68-77164eb4fcf9 What do you do if you can’t justify the expense and overhead of the big marketing firms? There’s a new tool, Profit Path (https://profitpathtool.com) which incorporates marketing, tracking, and more that you can use to help you grow profitably. Use coupon code contractor50 to save $50 on the purchase of Profit Path.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What do you do if you can’t justify the expense and overhead of the big marketing
firms? There’s a new tool, Profit Path (https://profitpathtool.com) which
incorporates marketing, tracking, and more that you can use to help you grow
profitably. Use coupon code contractor50 to save $50 on the purchase of Profit
Path.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1177 368 full Contractor Cents - Episode 365 - How Do You Cut Costs Without Cutting Staff? Contractor Cents - Episode 365 - How Do You Cut Costs Without Cutting Staff? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-365-how-do-you-cut-costs-without-cutting-staff/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-365-how-do-you-cut-costs-without-cutting-staff/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:08:46 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/2ae8b035-6eb2-3adb-b53b-f3512f620286 How do you cut costs without cutting staff? My guest today, Lynn Wise, gives you the answer to this question and more. Lynn is the CEO of Contractor in Charge, a company dedicated to helping home service businesses by providing trained customer service pros and bookkeeping assistance.

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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 cut costs without cutting staff?
My guest today, Lynn Wise, gives you the answer to this question and more. Lynn
is the CEO of Contractor in Charge, a company dedicated to helping home service
businesses by providing trained customer service pros and bookkeeping
assistance.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1197 367 full Contractor Cents - Episode 364 - Digital Door Knocking & Marketing in 2025 with Jimmy Speyer Contractor Cents - Episode 364 - Digital Door Knocking & Marketing in 2025 with Jimmy Speyer https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-364-digital-door-knocking-marketing-in-2025-with-jimmy-speyer/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-364-digital-door-knocking-marketing-in-2025-with-jimmy-speyer/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/36a6f070-8700-3b57-a342-307b930d1a0c In 2021, 77% of consumers in the U.S., UK, France and Germany used Google to find business information according to a Statista report. Lead generation has changed over the years, but the truth is that contractors need to be where their clients are – online. Digital door knocking is nothing new, and contractors should leverage online tools to enhance marketing ROI and increase lead generation and conversion. What impact will the recent election have on digital door knocking? I specifically waited until after the election, no matter who won, to have my guest, Jimmy Speyer, discuss how demographic insights on consumer spending power help contractors be strategic in their marketing approach, in 2025 and beyond.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> In 2021, 77% of consumers in the U.S., UK, France and Germany used
Google to find business information according to a Statista report. Lead
generation has changed over the years, but the truth is that contractors
need to be where their clients are – online.
Digital door knocking is nothing new, and contractors should leverage online
tools to enhance marketing ROI and increase lead generation and
conversion.
What impact will the recent election have on digital door knocking?
I specifically waited until after the election, no matter who won, to have my
guest, Jimmy Speyer, discuss how demographic insights on consumer
spending power help contractors be strategic in their marketing approach, in
2025 and beyond.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1128 366 full Contractor Cents - Episode 363 - Greener Construction with David Hernandez Contractor Cents - Episode 363 - Greener Construction with David Hernandez https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-363-greener-construction-with-david-hernandez/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-363-greener-construction-with-david-hernandez/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:52:47 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/057a2b58-21c6-3189-83ea-e053f39aa98a Construction is one of the most egregious polluters of the environment. In fact, the industry is by far the largest generator of greenhouse gases, accounting for a staggering 37% of global emissions. This includes emissions directly produced by the construction industry, such as those from machinery used on construction sites, along with emissions during the operational phase of a building’s lifespan. What’s more, the built environment is responsible for one third of global resource use and 40% of worldwide energy consumption. My guest, David Hernandez, Managing Director and Head of the US, for Elecosoft, gives you a tool that can help you reduce your company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lowering climate footprint.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Construction is one of the most egregious polluters of the environment. In
fact, the industry is by far the largest generator of greenhouse gases,
accounting for a staggering 37% of global emissions. This includes emissions
directly produced by the construction industry, such as those from
machinery used on construction sites, along with emissions during the
operational phase of a building’s lifespan. What’s more, the built
environment is responsible for one third of global resource use and 40% of
worldwide energy consumption.
My guest, David Hernandez, Managing Director and Head of the US, for
Elecosoft, gives you a tool that can help you reduce your company’s
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lowering climate footprint.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1097 365 full Contractor Cents - Episode 362 - What If You Had Zero Turnover? Contractor Cents - Episode 362 - What If You Had Zero Turnover? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-362-what-if-you-had-zero-turnover/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-362-what-if-you-had-zero-turnover/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:22:53 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/e2ffd94b-2ce7-3fb3-beaf-ef8c8b2cec93 What if you had zero turnover? That’s right, zero turnover. My guest, Dylan Milroy has achieved this feat. And yes, it is a feat in my opinion because so few companies every achieve it. When this happens, your customers notice it and they get comfortable with the people they have taking care of them. This leads to higher customer satisfaction, referrals, and more profit. Dylan is the owner and operator of Better Basements and Waterproofing. He’ll tell you what he is doing to achieve zero turnover and how you can apply his process to your business.

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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 zero turnover? That’s right, zero turnover.
My guest, Dylan Milroy has achieved this feat. And yes, it is a feat in my
opinion because so few companies every achieve it.
When this happens, your customers notice it and they get comfortable with
the people they have taking care of them. This leads to higher customer
satisfaction, referrals, and more profit.
Dylan is the owner and operator of Better Basements and Waterproofing.
He’ll tell you what he is doing to achieve zero turnover and how you can
apply his process to your business.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1090 364 full Contractor Cents - Episode 361 - Achieving Zero Turnover: Dylan Milroy’s Blueprint for Business Success Contractor Cents - Episode 361 - Achieving Zero Turnover: Dylan Milroy’s Blueprint for Business Success https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-361-achieving-zero-turnover-dylan-milroy-s-blueprint-for-business-success/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-361-achieving-zero-turnover-dylan-milroy-s-blueprint-for-business-success/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 02:01:48 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/8bd92cd6-bb97-374f-8156-cc5cd0624564 What if you had zero turnover? That’s right, zero turnover. My guest, Dylan Milroy has achieved this feat. And yes, it is a feat in my opinion because so few companies every achieve it. When this happens, your customers notice it and they get comfortable with the people they have taking care of them. This leads to higher customer satisfaction, referrals, and more profit. Dylan is the owner and operator of Better Basements and Waterproofing. He’ll tell you what he is doing to achieve zero turnover and how you can apply his process to your business.

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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 zero turnover? That’s right, zero turnover.
My guest, Dylan Milroy has achieved this feat. And yes, it is a feat in my
opinion because so few companies every achieve it.
When this happens, your customers notice it and they get comfortable with
the people they have taking care of them. This leads to higher customer
satisfaction, referrals, and more profit.
Dylan is the owner and operator of Better Basements and Waterproofing.
He’ll tell you what he is doing to achieve zero turnover and how you can
apply his process to your business.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1130 363 full Contractor Cents - Episode 360 - How Do I Use Ai In My Business? Contractor Cents - Episode 360 - How Do I Use Ai In My Business? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-360-how-do-i-use-ai-in-my-business/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-360-how-do-i-use-ai-in-my-business/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:56:15 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/b5235c3c-6bfb-3005-85ec-7111e88d6d23 AI has been almost become a buzz word. These questions might be going through your head:  How do I use AI easily, and profitably, in my business?  How do I use it to scale technologically?  How can AI help me make better, data-driven decisions?

And, how can AI reduce the cash outlay of one of our highest cash sucking expenditures, inventory? Amanda Harp, the director of strategic relationships for Xoi, gives you the answers to these questions and more.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> AI has been almost become a buzz word. These questions might be going
through your head:
 How do I use AI easily, and profitably, in my business?
 How do I use it to scale technologically?
 How can AI help me make better, data-driven decisions?

And, how can AI reduce the cash outlay of one of our highest cash sucking
expenditures, inventory?
Amanda Harp, the director of strategic relationships for Xoi, gives you the
answers to these questions and more.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1192 362 full Contractor Cents - Episode 359 - What Are The Traits Of A Great Service Manager? Contractor Cents - Episode 359 - What Are The Traits Of A Great Service Manager? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-359-what-are-the-traits-of-a-great-service-manager/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-359-what-are-the-traits-of-a-great-service-manager/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 02:06:05 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/31d80da0-660e-3606-ace9-0c3fb6676a8d What are the traits of a great service manager? What do you do if your best tech wants to be manager and he doesn’t have the personality and skills to become one? I give you the answers and more in this session.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What are the traits of a great service manager? What do you do if your best
tech wants to be manager and he doesn’t have the personality and skills to
become one? I give you the answers and more in this session.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1107 361 full Contractor Cents - Episode 358 - 5 Of The Most Common marketing Mistakes Contractor Cents - Episode 358 - 5 Of The Most Common marketing Mistakes https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-358-5-of-the-most-common-marketing-mistakes/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-358-5-of-the-most-common-marketing-mistakes/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:41:22 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/25cca65e-1c1e-3625-acde-57eb7c0652bf What are the common mistakes you as a business owner, make in marketing? Robert Murray, gives you five of the most common marketing mistakes. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Intrigue Media, a digital marketing company that helps businesses that feel stuck increase visibility and quality leads so they can get back on the growth path.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What are the common mistakes you as a business owner, make in
marketing?
Robert Murray, gives you five of the most common marketing mistakes. He is
the Co-founder and CEO of Intrigue Media, a digital marketing company that
helps businesses that feel stuck increase visibility and quality leads so they
can get back on the growth path.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1096 360 full Contractor Cents - Episode 357 - How Do You Achieve Growth & Prosperity? Contractor Cents - Episode 357 - How Do You Achieve Growth & Prosperity? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-357-how-do-you-achieve-growth-prosperity/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-357-how-do-you-achieve-growth-prosperity/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/ebd57b62-30a4-34f6-9fd7-e93517996402 How do you achieve growth and prosperity? Join Ed Jarecki, who wrote the book on achieving growth and prosperity in six steps as he gives you the foundation to achieve growth and prosperity. You might recognize Ed’s name – he’s been my guest in the past. Ed has grown and sold businesses. He now coaches others like you on these six steps.

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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 achieve growth and prosperity?
Join Ed Jarecki, who wrote the book on achieving growth and prosperity in
six steps as he gives you the foundation to achieve growth and prosperity.
You might recognize Ed’s name – he’s been my guest in the past. Ed has
grown and sold businesses. He now coaches others like you on these six
steps.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1131 359 full Contractor Cents - Episode 356 - Sales Goals For 2025 Contractor Cents - Episode 356 - Sales Goals For 2025 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-356-sales-goals-for-2025/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-356-sales-goals-for-2025/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:00:27 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/e263b52a-c869-3254-9843-14af7d07e05b Your Sales goals for 2025…at least the minimum of what you might want to achieve. I asked David Holt, the President of Silver Bullet Pricing, to give us his recommendations. You probably recognize David’s name. He has been in this industry longer than I have been in it…his grandfather and dad were contractors in Columbus, Georgia.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Your Sales goals for 2025…at least the minimum of what you might want to
achieve. I asked David Holt, the President of Silver Bullet Pricing, to give us
his recommendations. You probably recognize David’s name. He has been
in this industry longer than I have been in it…his grandfather and dad were
contractors in Columbus, Georgia.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1167 358 full Contractor Cents - Episode 355 - Best Wishes For 2025 Contractor Cents - Episode 355 - Best Wishes For 2025 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-355-best-wishes-for-2025/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-355-best-wishes-for-2025/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:59:36 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/c1fc6cf7-5506-38d7-9675-1c2348d7dcc0 My best wishes for 2025 – activities to implement to increase profits and wealth…and of course impact your life and the lives of your employees.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> My best wishes for 2025 – activities to implement to increase profits and
wealth…and of course impact your life and the lives of your employees.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 908 357 full Contractor Cents - Episode 354 - 2025 Budgeting Questions Contractor Cents - Episode 354 - 2025 Budgeting Questions https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-354-2025-budgeting-questions/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-354-2025-budgeting-questions/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 01:35:59 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/7645320d-a865-30bd-83eb-5361db60d4c4 I give you questions to answer before you start budgeting and some different ways you might look at creating your 2025 budget.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> I give you questions to answer before you start budgeting and some
different ways you might look at creating your 2025 budget.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 904 356 full Contractor Cents - Episode 353 - Customer Retention & Growth In 2025 Contractor Cents - Episode 353 - Customer Retention & Growth In 2025 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-352-customer-retention-growth-in-2025/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-352-customer-retention-growth-in-2025/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 04:57:18 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/630f0aed-5406-319e-8801-179e02c5287e Customer retention and growth in 2025. Jason Kramer is back to give you some easy and unique ways that you might not have thought of to retain and grow customers in 2025. Jason is the founder of Cultivize, a CRM consulting firm that empowers companies to identify, nurture, and transform leads into real revenue.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Customer retention and growth in 2025. Jason Kramer is back to give you
some easy and unique ways that you might not have thought of to retain
and grow customers in 2025.
Jason is the founder of Cultivize, a CRM consulting firm that empowers
companies to identify, nurture, and transform leads into real revenue.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1312 355 full Contractor Cents - Episode 352 - What To Accomplish in 2025 Contractor Cents - Episode 352 - What To Accomplish in 2025 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-352-what-to-accomplish-in-2025/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-352-what-to-accomplish-in-2025/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/253723fe-2808-391a-a208-e8d1920daffe What do you want to accomplish in 2025? I’ll talk about some easy ways to get started on your 2025 plan.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What do you want to accomplish in 2025? I’ll talk about some easy ways to
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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 924 354 full Contractor Cents - Episode 351 - Powering the Future: Solar, Batteries & Generators Part 2 Contractor Cents - Episode 351 - Powering the Future: Solar, Batteries & Generators Part 2 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-351-powering-the-future-solar-batteries-generators-part-2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-351-powering-the-future-solar-batteries-generators-part-2/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:36:41 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/03ab6f7e-ddd4-30c1-b40a-aa740da9abf4 This is part two of the series that discusses the technological advances in solar, battery storage, and generators. This podcasts discusses some of the major advances in solar. My guests for these discussions are Carol Smith, Senior Director of Sales and Ben Simon, Senior Regional Sales Manager for Endur Energy Systems.

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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 part two of the series that discusses the technological advances in
solar, battery storage, and generators.
This podcasts discusses some of the major advances in solar.
My guests for these discussions are Carol Smith, Senior Director of Sales and
Ben Simon, Senior Regional Sales Manager for Endur Energy Systems.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1095 353 full Contractor Cents - Episode 350 - Powering the Future: Solar, Batteries & Generators Part 1 Contractor Cents - Episode 350 - Powering the Future: Solar, Batteries & Generators Part 1 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-350-powering-the-future-solar-batteries-generators-part-1/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-350-powering-the-future-solar-batteries-generators-part-1/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/cc48c1fa-77c0-34c5-bfc7-3f253bf217d0 The advances in technology are staggering. We now have solar, battery storage, and generators. Which is right for your customers and you? What do you say if a customer asks you about these three topics? This is the first of a two part series that covers these three technological advances. My guests for these discussions are Carol Smith, Senior Director of Sales and Ben Simon, Senior Regional Sales Manager for Endur Energy Systems.

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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 advances in technology are staggering. We now have solar, battery
storage, and generators. Which is right for your customers and you? What
do you say if a customer asks you about these three topics?
This is the first of a two part series that covers these three technological
advances. My guests for these discussions are Carol Smith, Senior Director
of Sales and Ben Simon, Senior Regional Sales Manager for Endur Energy
Systems.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1074 352 full Contractor Cents - Episode 349 - Happy Thanksgiving! Contractor Cents - Episode 349 - Happy Thanksgiving! https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-349-happy-thanksgiving/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-349-happy-thanksgiving/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:30:26 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/7651e513-d709-369e-a171-bfc5481571bc Happy Thanksgiving! My Thanksgiving wishes and hopes for your employees, family, and you.

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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! My Thanksgiving wishes and hopes for your
employees, family, and you.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 299 351 full Contractor Cents - Episode 348 - 3 WaysTo Use AI Contractor Cents - Episode 348 - 3 WaysTo Use AI https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-348-3-waysto-use-ai/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-348-3-waysto-use-ai/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:16:18 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/e116bc43-545c-37ed-911d-81e302ad98e6 Artificial intelligence, AI, is the latest buzz word that has been thrown around for a few years. ChatGPT and others use AI…and it can help us in many ways. What are the pros and cons for us in our industry? My guest, Roland, Ligtenberg, one of the founding members of House Call Pro, talks about using AI in three areas: automated scheduling, inventory management, and enhanced data.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Artificial intelligence, AI, is the latest buzz word that has been thrown
around for a few years. ChatGPT and others use AI…and it can help us in
many ways. What are the pros and cons for us in our industry?
My guest, Roland, Ligtenberg, one of the founding members of House Call
Pro, talks about using AI in three areas: automated scheduling, inventory
management, and enhanced data.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1057 350 full Contractor Cents - Episode 347 - Your Rolodex Is NOT Your CRM Contractor Cents - Episode 347 - Your Rolodex Is NOT Your CRM https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-347-your-rolodex-is-not-your-crm/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-347-your-rolodex-is-not-your-crm/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:08:02 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/501b2bd2-ea57-3a13-80e0-3c6025786797 Your Rolodex is NOT your CRM. I’m probably dating my self when I use the word Rolodex. Back in the day we used our rolodex to keep track of our contacts, customers, and potential customers. No we have software to help us. Join Jason Kramer, the founder of Cultivize, a CRM consulting firm that empowers companies to identify, nurture, and transform leads into real revenue. Jason gives you easy ways to track and transform leads into sales.

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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 Rolodex is NOT your CRM. I’m probably dating my self when I use the
word Rolodex. Back in the day we used our rolodex to keep track of our
contacts, customers, and potential customers. No we have software to help
us.
Join Jason Kramer, the founder of Cultivize, a CRM consulting firm that
empowers companies to identify, nurture, and transform leads into real
revenue. Jason gives you easy ways to track and transform leads into sales.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1150 349 full Contractor Cents - Episode 346 - The Best Exit Strategy Contractor Cents - Episode 346 - The Best Exit Strategy https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-346-the-best-exit-strategy/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-346-the-best-exit-strategy/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:36:13 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/247b9c89-7421-387b-b358-2c7925490c6b There is an exit plan for all of us. We don’t know how long we will be on this earth. The last thing most of us probably want to do is to die in our office chair. But, what should your business exit plan look like? Chris Buttenham is the co-founder of Reins. They recently launched an equity solution that might help you.

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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 is an exit plan for all of us. We don’t know how long we will be on this
earth. The last thing most of us probably want to do is to die in our office
chair. But, what should your business exit plan look like?
Chris Buttenham is the co-founder of Reins. They recently launched an
equity solution that might help you.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 938 348 full Contractor Cents - Episode 345 - How To Increase Your Time & Financial Freedom Contractor Cents - Episode 345 - How To Increase Your Time & Financial Freedom https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-345-how-to-increase-your-time-financial-freedom/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-345-how-to-increase-your-time-financial-freedom/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:26:33 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/c349e3fb-f5a7-3739-b25b-4abc77f3af99 Imagine what your life would be like if you had financial freedom and time freedom. Many of us have financial freedom yet we are slaves to our businesses. Clay Staires gives you several easy to implement practices that can increase your time AND financial freedom. Clay is a seasoned leader, speaker, and coach with more than 25 years of transformative experience. His mission is to liberate business owners so they can experience time and financial freedom.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Imagine what your life would be like if you had financial freedom and time
freedom. Many of us have financial freedom yet we are slaves to our
businesses.
Clay Staires gives you several easy to implement practices that can increase
your time AND financial freedom. Clay is a seasoned leader, speaker, and
coach with more than 25 years of transformative experience. His mission is
to liberate business owners so they can experience time and financial
freedom.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1124 347 full Contractor Cents - Episode 344 - How To Hire The Perfect Salesperson Contractor Cents - Episode 344 - How To Hire The Perfect Salesperson https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-344-how-to-hire-the-perfect-salesperson/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-344-how-to-hire-the-perfect-salesperson/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/5b52c63e-59c4-3c45-b651-5100437e70cb Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet

What if you could hire and manage the perfect salesperson? Ok, you might call that person a comfort consultant or some other title. What would the perfect salesperson do for your bottom line? Jonathan Whistman has the proven methodologies for hiring that perfect salesperson. He is the author of the Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring, Training, and Managing a Sales Team. Jonathan gives you a few things to do today!

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet

What if you could hire and manage the perfect salesperson?
Ok, you might call that person a comfort consultant or some other title.
What would the perfect salesperson do for your bottom line?
Jonathan Whistman has the proven methodologies for hiring that perfect
salesperson. He is the author of the Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring,
Training, and Managing a Sales Team. Jonathan gives you a few things to do
today!

https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1182 346 full Contractor Cents - Episode 343 - Fall Is Upon Us Contractor Cents - Episode 343 - Fall Is Upon Us https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-343-fall-is-upon-us/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-343-fall-is-upon-us/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:28:14 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/7e474eca-694b-37e6-9388-64e740650cff Fall is upon us. In some areas of the country fall is the start of the busy season. In other areas, fall slows down dramatically. Whether you are busy or slow, here are 5 easy to implement steps to have the best fall ever.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Fall is upon us. In some areas of the country fall is the start of the busy
season. In other areas, fall slows down dramatically. Whether you are busy
or slow, here are 5 easy to implement steps to have the best fall ever.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 906 345 full Contractor Cents - Episode 342 - 6 Top Dumb Financial Mistakes Contractor Cents - Episode 342 - 6 Top Dumb Financial Mistakes https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-342-6-top-dumb-financial-mistakes/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-342-6-top-dumb-financial-mistakes/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:29:41 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/33fb256d-2705-3e42-bdaa-6f292a2b02b2 Contractors sometimes do dumb financial things – I know you who are listening never do dumb financial things – you’ve learned from this podcast. With that said, I asked Denise W Grove, a CPA who works with companies on the financial segment of their business, to talk about her six top dumb mistakes.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Contractors sometimes do dumb financial things – I know you who are
listening never do dumb financial things – you’ve learned from this podcast.
With that said, I asked Denise W Grove, a CPA who works with companies on
the financial segment of their business, to talk about her six top dumb
mistakes.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1256 344 full Contractor Cents - Episode 341 - The $12,000 Tax Loophole Contractor Cents - Episode 341 - The $12,000 Tax Loophole https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-341-the-12000-tax-loophole/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-341-the-12000-tax-loophole/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:56:28 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/f42d7b79-1d68-3e68-b3bd-e630648be5cb This may sound insane..we’re going to talk about taxes and it’s October. Why plan so soon? If you start on December 1 st its too late…so let’s get prepared. My guest, Eric Broughton is co-owner with his wife Melissa, of BusyBee advisors. Eric gives you the answers to these questions and more: - The $12,000 Tax Loophole - Why the Tax System is Rigged & What You Can Do About It - 5 Essential Questions You Should Be Asking Your Tax Preparer

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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 may sound insane..we’re going to talk about taxes and it’s October.
Why plan so soon? If you start on December 1 st its too late…so let’s get
prepared. My guest, Eric Broughton is co-owner with his wife Melissa, of
BusyBee advisors. Eric gives you the answers to these questions and more:
- The $12,000 Tax Loophole
- Why the Tax System is Rigged & What You Can Do About It
- 5 Essential Questions You Should Be Asking Your Tax Preparer

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1184 343 full Contractor Cents - Episode 340 - Women in HVAC Contractor Cents - Episode 340 - Women in HVAC https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-340-women-in-hvac/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-340-women-in-hvac/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:44:31 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/f5331f30-c15c-374e-a563-883d2762cdbe We all know there is a labor shortage in our industry. However, most of us are ignoring 50% of the population who could have a successful career – women. Amy O’Grady is the Executive Director of Women in hVACR and will talk about some of the progress we’ve made getting women into our industry. She’ll also talk about the upcoming annual conference October 21- 23, 2024 in Dallas, Texas (men are invited too)!

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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 all know there is a labor shortage in our industry. However, most of us
are ignoring 50% of the population who could have a successful career –
women. Amy O’Grady is the Executive Director of Women in hVACR and will
talk about some of the progress we’ve made getting women into our
industry. She’ll also talk about the upcoming annual conference October 21-
23, 2024 in Dallas, Texas (men are invited too)!

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1096 342 full Contractor Cents - Episode 339 - AO Smith Boosts Customer Profitability for 150 Years Contractor Cents - Episode 339 - AO Smith Boosts Customer Profitability for 150 Years https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-339-ao-smith-boosts-customer-profitability-for-150-years/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-339-ao-smith-boosts-customer-profitability-for-150-years/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2024 01:52:23 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/25a7db52-e7c5-3405-b885-98b43621b49c AO Smith is celebrating their 150th year anniversary. I asked David Chisolm, the Vice President of Marketing and Customer experience to talk about how AO Smith has helped their customers be more profitable for the past 150 years.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> AO Smith is celebrating their 150th year anniversary. I asked David Chisolm,
the Vice President of Marketing and Customer experience to talk about how
AO Smith has helped their customers be more profitable for the past 150
years.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1152 341 full Contractor Cents - Episode 338 - How To Reduce Your Taxes Legally Contractor Cents - Episode 338 - How To Reduce Your Taxes Legally https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-338-how-to-reduce-your-taxes-legally/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-338-how-to-reduce-your-taxes-legally/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2024 02:36:01 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/f399f0d7-0dbf-384d-80e7-008a9ffb0dc7 Almost everyone I know complains about paying taxes. The reality is that the tax code is set up to give taxpayers ways they can reduce their tax bill. Yet, many CPA’s and others are too afraid to take advantage of what is written into law. What can you do about it? My guests, Scott and Chris Miller, have been working with business owners helping them reduce their taxes legally without gray areas in the tax law. They will give you some questions to ask your advisors as well as some areas you might want to take advantage of.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Almost everyone I know complains about paying taxes. The reality is that
the tax code is set up to give taxpayers ways they can reduce their tax bill.
Yet, many CPA’s and others are too afraid to take advantage of what is
written into law.
What can you do about it? My guests, Scott and Chris Miller, have been
working with business owners helping them reduce their taxes legally
without gray areas in the tax law. They will give you some questions to ask
your advisors as well as some areas you might want to take advantage of.

Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 995 340 full Contractor Cents - Episode 337 - Hiring That Perfect Salesperson Contractor Cents - Episode 337 - Hiring That Perfect Salesperson https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-336-hiring-that-perfect-salesperson/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-336-hiring-that-perfect-salesperson/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:03:58 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/ecdbe273-1a29-305e-87a9-b9050e5b7316 What if you could hire and manage the perfect salesperson? Ok, you might call that person a comfort consultant or some other title. What would the perfect salesperson do for your bottom line? Jonathan Whistman has the proven methodologies for hiring that perfect salesperson. He is the author of the Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring, Training, and Managing a Sales Team. Jonathan gives you a few things to do today!

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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 could hire and manage the perfect salesperson?
Ok, you might call that person a comfort consultant or some other title.
What would the perfect salesperson do for your bottom line?
Jonathan Whistman has the proven methodologies for hiring that perfect
salesperson. He is the author of the Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring,
Training, and Managing a Sales Team. Jonathan gives you a few things to do
today!

Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet

https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1212 339 full Contractor Cents - Episode 336 - HR Tool Kit for Smaller Businesses Contractor Cents - Episode 336 - HR Tool Kit for Smaller Businesses https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-336-hr-tool-kit-for-smaller-businesses/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-336-hr-tool-kit-for-smaller-businesses/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:52:54 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/00bd64a5-cdc4-3774-800e-d79de1185025 In honor of Labor Day, I asked Suzi Lemen to give you some of the new rules and regulations as they apply to your employees. Suzi lives, eats, and breathes employee rules, regulations, and the alphabet soup that is FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act). Her company, Dynamic Corporation solutions, has an HR Tool Kit for smaller businesses – and it complies with the rules of the state you reside and/or work in. Suzi updates you on the newest, most frustrating rules so that you stay in compliance and out of an orange jumpsuit.

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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 honor of Labor Day, I asked Suzi Lemen to give you some of the new
rules and regulations as they apply to your employees. Suzi lives, eats, and
breathes employee rules, regulations, and the alphabet soup that is FLSA
(Fair Labor Standards Act). Her company, Dynamic Corporation solutions,
has an HR Tool Kit for smaller businesses – and it complies with the rules of
the state you reside and/or work in.
Suzi updates you on the newest, most frustrating rules so that you stay in
compliance and out of an orange jumpsuit.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1115 338 full Contractor Cents - Episode 335 - What NOT To Do When Growing & Selling A Company Contractor Cents - Episode 335 - What NOT To Do When Growing & Selling A Company https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-335-what-not-to-do-when-growing-selling-a-company/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-335-what-not-to-do-when-growing-selling-a-company/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:26:42 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/a72e0eb7-e0b3-357a-82d6-64d02f2a53f6 My grandfather and father ingrained in me – learn from the mistakes of others so avoid stress, cash issues, and other horrors with your business. Today, Chris Lee shares what NOT to do when growing and selling a company. He has been through the wringer…and he has volunteered to tell you his story – lessons learned and what to do when growing and selling a company. Pay attention and learn from his mistakes!

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> My grandfather and father ingrained in me – learn from the mistakes of
others so avoid stress, cash issues, and other horrors with your business.
Today, Chris Lee shares what NOT to do when growing and selling a
company. He has been through the wringer…and he has volunteered to tell
you his story – lessons learned and what to do when growing and selling a
company. Pay attention and learn from his mistakes!

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1131 337 full Contractor Cents - Episode 334 - How Do You Become Uncopyable? Contractor Cents - Episode 334 - How Do You Become Uncopyable? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-334-how-do-you-become-uncopyable/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-334-how-do-you-become-uncopyable/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:20:18 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/849649d0-30d3-3001-8096-9b4d9330ce7d How do you become uncopyable? My guest, Steve Miller and his smokin hot wife Kay, according to Steve, have become synonymous with the brand uncopyable…and the color orange. Steve and Kay just released a new book, Uncopyable YOU: Create a Personal Brand That Gets People to Know You, Like You, Trust You, and REMEMBER You! Steve tells you how being uncopyable can help you generate more sales.

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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 become uncopyable? My guest, Steve Miller and his smokin hot
wife Kay, according to Steve, have become synonymous with the brand
uncopyable…and the color orange.
Steve and Kay just released a new book, Uncopyable YOU: Create a Personal
Brand That Gets People to Know You, Like You, Trust You, and REMEMBER
You!
Steve tells you how being uncopyable can help you generate more sales.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1257 336 full Contractor Cents - Episode 333 - You Don’t Have to Personally Guarantee Loans Contractor Cents - Episode 333 - You Don’t Have to Personally Guarantee Loans https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-333-you-don-t-have-to-personally-guarantee-loans/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-333-you-don-t-have-to-personally-guarantee-loans/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:11:52 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/898bfbb0-3718-3037-8456-dc97a35fd965 Most contractors and small business owners use bank financing. A requirement is almost always a personal guarantee of the loans. There is a financing method where you don’t have to personally guarantee the loans. Brian Trask tells you how. To book an appointment with Brian go to jgalt.io/btrask

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Most contractors and small business owners use bank financing. A
requirement is almost always a personal guarantee of the loans. There is a
financing method where you don’t have to personally guarantee the loans.
Brian Trask tells you how. To book an appointment with Brian go to
jgalt.io/btrask

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1035 335 full Contractor Cents - Episode 332 - Lead Generation with Daniel Bezden Contractor Cents - Episode 332 - Lead Generation with Daniel Bezden https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-332-lead-generation-with-daniel-bezden/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-332-lead-generation-with-daniel-bezden/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:22:29 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/4189a225-2bdb-3452-b263-7a3ab6c0c172 Lead generation numbers are trending down – both for Big Box In-Store generated leads and traditional advertising methods. And, today’s millenials and Gen Z shop differently than other generations. So, how do you attract and get today’s millenials and Gen Zers to pay attention. Daniel Bezden gives you the answers to these questions and more.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Lead generation numbers are trending down – both for Big Box In-Store
generated leads and traditional advertising methods.
And, today’s millenials and Gen Z shop differently than other generations.
So, how do you attract and get today’s millenials and Gen Zers to pay
attention. Daniel Bezden gives you the answers to these questions and
more.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1130 334 full Contractor Cents - Episode 331 - How Can Your Business be Found on Google? Contractor Cents - Episode 331 - How Can Your Business be Found on Google? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-331-how-can-your-business-be-found-on-google/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-331-how-can-your-business-be-found-on-google/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:11:30 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/9af89eee-3b85-3453-8b22-2d622be5f9f1 How can your business be found on Google? You need to master the Google Map Pack. My guest, Brittany Murphy explains what it is, the four critical elements to be found in the map pack…and two diet pills you can take to achieve this.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> How can your business be found on Google?
You need to master the Google Map Pack. My guest, Brittany Murphy
explains what it is, the four critical elements to be found in the map
pack…and two diet pills you can take to achieve this.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1142 333 full Contractor Cents - Episode 330 - Dumb Summer Mistakes Contractor Cents - Episode 330 - Dumb Summer Mistakes https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-330-dumb-summer-mistakes/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-330-dumb-summer-mistakes/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:36:30 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/ca8c1f25-c3b1-3893-b344-ed0ac976424d In this second summer podcast, I discuss the six dumbest “when it’s busy” mistakes that I’ve seen so that you can avoid them.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> In this second summer podcast, I discuss the six dumbest “when it’s busy”
mistakes that I’ve seen so that you can avoid them.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 857 332 full Contractor Cents - Episode 329 - Summer Cash Issues Contractor Cents - Episode 329 - Summer Cash Issues https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-329-summer-cash-issues/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-329-summer-cash-issues/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:58:55 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/7921de1c-d42b-3dd0-af1c-113c96727753 It’s hot! Don’t get complacent because cash flow is plentiful. I discuss five easy to forget actions you must take to protect your cash this summer.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> It’s hot! Don’t get complacent because cash flow is plentiful. I discuss five easy to
forget actions you must take to protect your cash this summer.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 943 331 full Contractor Cents - Episode 328 - Ruth July 4 th greeting Contractor Cents - Episode 328 - Ruth July 4 th greeting https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-328-ruth-july-4-th-greeting/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-328-ruth-july-4-th-greeting/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:45:13 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/fed32546-46fc-3a74-b36c-18093b890904 My best wishes for a happy and prosperous July 4 th – and planning for the summer

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> My best wishes for a happy and prosperous July 4 th – and planning for the summer

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 751 330 full Contractor Cents - Episode 327 - How To Keep Revenue Stable In Slower Months Contractor Cents - Episode 327 - How To Keep Revenue Stable In Slower Months https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-327-how-to-keep-revenue-stable-in-slower-months/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-327-how-to-keep-revenue-stable-in-slower-months/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:46:26 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/7a176fa9-5069-3687-bea7-c95152155e35 If you want to increase air flow by as much as 30%, increase revenues, and have a product that can be sold in slower seasons, join Dave McIntosh as he explains how Duct Saddles can help you achieve these results.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> If you want to increase air flow by as much as 30%, increase revenues, and have a
product that can be sold in slower seasons, join Dave McIntosh as he explains
how Duct Saddles can help you achieve these results.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 796 329 full Contractor Cents - Episode 326 - How Do You Define Success? Contractor Cents - Episode 326 - How Do You Define Success? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-326-how-do-you-define-success/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-326-how-do-you-define-success/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:36:33 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/3216adac-4f09-3e2e-8c14-471ffe3a89ce How do you define success? This is a deep and often ignored question. Join Ed Zarecki, coach and host of the popular podcast, Elevate your Business, as he answers this question and much more.

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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 define success?
This is a deep and often ignored question. Join Ed Zarecki, coach and host of the
popular podcast, Elevate your Business, as he answers this question and much
more.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1064 328 full Contractor Cents - Episode 325 - What Should Your Business Be Spending On Software? Contractor Cents - Episode 325 - What Should Your Business Be Spending On Software? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-325-what-should-your-business-be-spending-on-software/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-325-what-should-your-business-be-spending-on-software/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:27:47 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/e6fdd682-26a9-34d7-b8f4-b61b44bf80fc What should your business be spending on software? Are you spending too much? Too little? More important, what should you expect the software to do? And most important, will it help you operate your business more profitably? My guest, Weston Zimmerman, Co-founder and CEO of SynkedUp answers these questions and more.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What should your business be spending on software? Are you spending too
much? Too little? More important, what should you expect the software to do?
And most important, will it help you operate your business more profitably? My
guest, Weston Zimmerman, Co-founder and CEO of SynkedUp answers these
questions and more.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1146 327 full Contractor Cents - Episode 324 - Just Add A Zero Contractor Cents - Episode 324 - Just Add A Zero https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-324-just-add-a-zero/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-324-just-add-a-zero/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:12:04 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/bd39149d-ccfb-3a85-ba84-5f9423fed36f What happen if you “Just added a Zero” to your revenues? Or better yet, added that “Zero” to your profits. Before you say “That’s impossible”, think about ways it could be done…and more important, what impact it would have on your business. Chad Jenkins is famous for helping business owners “just add a zero”… and you can check out his book of the same name.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What happen if you “Just added a Zero” to your revenues? Or better yet,
added that “Zero” to your profits. Before you say “That’s impossible”, think
about ways it could be done…and more important, what impact it would
have on your business. Chad Jenkins is famous for helping business owners
“just add a zero”… and you can check out his book of the same name.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 898 326 full Contractor Cents - Episode 323 - 91% Of People In Construction Feel Overwhelmed Contractor Cents - Episode 323 - 91% Of People In Construction Feel Overwhelmed https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-323-91-of-people-in-construction-feel-overwhelmed/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-323-91-of-people-in-construction-feel-overwhelmed/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 02:06:48 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/e0a95e77-6d5d-3461-98ed-9db44fc20529 Are you one of the estimated 91% of all people in the construction industry who feel overwhelmed? Obviously you’re not alone. My guest, Michael Pink, CEO of Smart PM, will give you some suggestions to decrease your feelings of overwhelm and increase your productivity.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Are you one of the estimated 91% of all people in the construction industry
who feel overwhelmed? Obviously you’re not alone. My guest, Michael Pink,
CEO of Smart PM, will give you some suggestions to decrease your feelings
of overwhelm and increase your productivity.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1079 325 full Contractor Cents - Episode 322 - How Much Time Do You Waste On The WRONG Prospects? Contractor Cents - Episode 322 - How Much Time Do You Waste On The WRONG Prospects? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-322-how-much-time-do-you-waste-on-the-wrong-prospects/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-322-how-much-time-do-you-waste-on-the-wrong-prospects/#comments Mon, 20 May 2024 04:57:45 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/e5cc41ae-46c1-3b4e-8362-28779c76adbe How much time do you waste on the WRONG prospects? What if you could get the right prospects most of the time rather than get frustrated with someone who couldn’t buy? Join Tom Reber, who has helped contractors generate hundreds of millions of dollars. Tom will give you some of the essential skills to identify and attract the right prospects, eliminate wasted time, and maximize your sales efforts.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> How much time do you waste on the WRONG prospects?
What if you could get the right prospects most of the time rather than get
frustrated with someone who couldn’t buy?
Join Tom Reber, who has helped contractors generate hundreds of millions of
dollars. Tom will give you some of the essential skills to identify and attract
the right prospects, eliminate wasted time, and maximize your sales efforts.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1298 324 full Contractor Cents - Episode 321 - Financing Do’s & Don’ts Contractor Cents - Episode 321 - Financing Do’s & Don’ts https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-321-financing-do-s-don-ts/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-321-financing-do-s-don-ts/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 05:12:53 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/aa7b8961-6d9d-3bd1-8c05-99d838bed527 Fact: According to Fed survey, the average homeowner has less than $5,000 in savings. How can this homeowner afford a new HVAC system, a new water heater, or any home repair? The answer: Financing. Joel Cannon, SVP for Consumer Home Improvement Lending Sales and Marketing for Enerbank, a Regions Company gives you some financing do’s and don’ts. The goal is to increase your sales with easy to use financing.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Fact: According to Fed survey, the average homeowner has less than
$5,000 in savings. How can this homeowner afford a new HVAC system, a
new water heater, or any home repair?
The answer: Financing. Joel Cannon, SVP for Consumer Home Improvement
Lending Sales and Marketing for Enerbank, a Regions Company gives you
some financing do’s and don’ts. The goal is to increase your sales with easy
to use financing.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1139 323 full Contractor Cents - Episode 320 - “If I Want It Done Right, I Have To Do It Myself” Contractor Cents - Episode 320 - “If I Want It Done Right, I Have To Do It Myself” https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-320-if-i-want-it-done-right-i-have-to-do-it-myself/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-320-if-i-want-it-done-right-i-have-to-do-it-myself/#comments Mon, 06 May 2024 03:30:39 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/68d8828a-3e39-3311-9478-cc1b835bd031 “If I want it done right, I have to do it myself.” If you believe, or worse, live this statement be prepared for frustration and slow, if any, growth in revenue or profitability. What’s the answer? Sometimes the answer is outsourcing. Nolan Bradbury discusses why outsourcing is important when it is done right. It can help you scale to the next level.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> “If I want it done right, I have to do it myself.”
If you believe, or worse, live this statement be prepared for frustration and
slow, if any, growth in revenue or profitability.
What’s the answer? Sometimes the answer is outsourcing. Nolan Bradbury
discusses why outsourcing is important when it is done right. It can help
you scale to the next level.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1139 322 full Contractor Cents - Episode 319 - Les O’Hara – Part 2 Contractor Cents - Episode 319 - Les O’Hara – Part 2 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-319-les-o-hara-%e2%80%93-part-2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-319-les-o-hara-%e2%80%93-part-2/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 01:09:56 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/cc4f4a4f-2ba4-35a0-96a7-9e537f23b8cd What does it take for your business to experience great success? In this second part of this two part series, Less O’Hara gives you the twelve steps to great business success. Les has implemented these steps in his own businesses – helping them grow from a $600,000 venture into a thriving $6 million enterprise.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What does it take for your business to experience great success? In this
second part of this two part series, Less O’Hara gives you the twelve steps to
great business success.
Les has implemented these steps in his own businesses – helping them grow
from a $600,000 venture into a thriving $6 million enterprise.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 956 321 full Contractor Cents - Episode 318 - Les O’Hara – Part 1 Contractor Cents - Episode 318 - Les O’Hara – Part 1 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-318-les-o-hara-%e2%80%93-part-1/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-318-les-o-hara-%e2%80%93-part-1/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:09:17 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/efc06520-d02b-35ad-ba44-93d8f0ffa95b What does it take for your business to experience great success? In this two part series Less O’Hara gives you the twelve steps to great business success. Les has implemented these steps in his own businesses – helping them grow from a $600,000 venture into a thriving $6 million enterprise.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> What does it take for your business to experience great success? In this two
part series Less O’Hara gives you the twelve steps to great business success.
Les has implemented these steps in his own businesses – helping them grow
from a $600,000 venture into a thriving $6 million enterprise.

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Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1082 320 full Contractor Cents - Episode 317 - Recruitment & Retention Contractor Cents - Episode 317 - Recruitment & Retention https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-317-recruitment-retention/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-317-recruitment-retention/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2024 01:03:39 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/86f9e65f-d5c1-30d7-b3ae-af1b44596349 Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Recruitment and retention…how do you find and keep great employees?
Indeed doesn’t work well for most. And, many owners complain that there
are no good people to be found…at least no good people. Yet, many of my
clients have waiting lists of potential employees who want to work at those
companies.
Matt Dibara, founder of Contractor Consultants has revolutionized the
recruitment and retention processes. He answers these questions and more.

Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1134 319 full Contractor Cents - Episode 316 - 3 Things Your Employees Are Using Your Fuel Cards For Contractor Cents - Episode 316 - 3 Things Your Employees Are Using Your Fuel Cards For https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-316-3-things-your-employees-are-using-your-fuel-cards-for/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-316-3-things-your-employees-are-using-your-fuel-cards-for/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2024 01:50:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/618ad498-1385-3cb5-888c-fbf404c8fdbb Do you really know what your employees are doing with YOUR money? What they are spending it on? How can you achieve freedom with expense control? How can you trust your employees with your credit cards? Daniel Simon gives you the answer to these questions. He also explains the three things your employees are using your fuel cards for…that aren’t fuel.

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Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Do you really know what your employees are doing with YOUR money?
What they are spending it on?
How can you achieve freedom with expense control?
How can you trust your employees with your credit cards?
Daniel Simon gives you the answer to these questions. He also explains the
three things your employees are using your fuel cards for…that aren’t fuel.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1230 318 full Contractor Cents - Episode 315 - 3 Strategies To Close More Sales Contractor Cents - Episode 315 - 3 Strategies To Close More Sales https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-315-3-strategies-to-close-more-sales/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-315-3-strategies-to-close-more-sales/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2024 03:14:54 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/17b3a195-4806-3097-b86f-f735ddca71f7 What if you could increase your closing rat at the kitchen table? Whether you are a technician, a comfort consultant, or an owner, these three, easy to implement, strategies will help you close more sales. Drew Cameron, a long time industry veteran descries how to do it.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet

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 could increase your closing rat at the kitchen table? Whether
you are a technician, a comfort consultant, or an owner, these three, easy to
implement, strategies will help you close more sales. Drew Cameron, a long
time industry veteran descries how to do it.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1117 317 full Contractor Cents - Episode 314 - “Owner’s Attitude" Contractor Cents - Episode 314 - “Owner’s Attitude" https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-314-owner-s-attitude/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-314-owner-s-attitude/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/c4711a39-e05d-3a53-ae85-78d66a1f4822 How do you get employees to get an “owner’s attitude” rather than a “we just work here and collect a paycheck” mentality? And, what does giving back really mean and how does it affect operations? Jonathan Orpin discusses the answers to these questions and more.

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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 get employees to get an “owner’s attitude” rather than a “we
just work here and collect a paycheck” mentality? And, what does giving
back really mean and how does it affect operations? Jonathan Orpin
discusses the answers to these questions and more.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1075 316 full Contractor Cents - Episode 313 - Difference Between a Tax Credit & a Tax Deduction Contractor Cents - Episode 313 - Difference Between a Tax Credit & a Tax Deduction https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-313-difference-between-a-tax-credit-a-tax-deduction/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-313-difference-between-a-tax-credit-a-tax-deduction/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/bf5a1638-da2a-363d-bd5c-41e3074ede43 Do you know the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction? Randy Crabtree, CPA has helped thousands of business owners take advantage of tax credits and incentives, many of which have been around for years, yet most CPA’s and others don’t know about them. Randy will give you three which apply to our industry.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Do you know the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction?
Randy Crabtree, CPA has helped thousands of business owners take
advantage of tax credits and incentives, many of which have been around for
years, yet most CPA’s and others don’t know about them. Randy will give
you three which apply to our industry.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1072 315 full Contractor Cents - Episode 312 - Appreciation Marketing Contractor Cents - Episode 312 - Appreciation Marketing https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-312-appreciation-marketing/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-312-appreciation-marketing/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/85a4727e-2cc1-335b-b4f2-fc416758b5f2 Ever heard of Appreciation Marketing? I hadn’t either until I ran across the book by Tommy Watt and Curtis Lewsey. I liked it so much that I gave all of my clients a copy of the book. Curtis discusses how gratitude is probably the best way to market.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ever heard of Appreciation Marketing? I hadn’t either until I ran across the book
by Tommy Watt and Curtis Lewsey. I liked it so much that I gave all of my clients a
copy of the book.
Curtis discusses how gratitude is probably the best way to market.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1238 314 full Contractor Cents - Episode 311 - Worker’s comp. We must have it - Part 2 Contractor Cents - Episode 311 - Worker’s comp. We must have it - Part 2 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-311-worker-s-comp-we-must-have-it-part-2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-311-worker-s-comp-we-must-have-it-part-2/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:57:15 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/16afce05-4f8b-37c4-811b-7484edffa6b3 Worker’s Comp audits are probably some of the most frustrating audits. How do you classify workers properly so you only get charged the proper amount? What do you do to prepare? Kevin Ring is the Lead Worker’s Compensation analyst at the Institute of WorkComp Professions. He’ll give you tips on how to classify your workers correctly and survive an audit.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Worker’s Comp audits are probably some of the most frustrating audits.
How do you classify workers properly so you only get charged the proper
amount? What do you do to prepare? Kevin Ring is the Lead Worker’s
Compensation analyst at the Institute of WorkComp Professions. He’ll give
you tips on how to classify your workers correctly and survive an audit.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1215 313 full Contractor Cents - Episode 310 - Worker’s comp. We must have it. It’s expensive Contractor Cents - Episode 310 - Worker’s comp. We must have it. It’s expensive https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-310-worker-s-comp-we-must-have-it-it-s-expensive/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-310-worker-s-comp-we-must-have-it-it-s-expensive/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 03:32:43 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/97bd76d3-d36a-323b-a33e-5161f582b2f1 Worker’s comp. We must have it. It’s expensive. Getting hurt on the job is MORE expensive. How do you classify workers properly? How do you have an effective worker’s compensation program? In this first of two parts, Kevin Ring answers these questions and more.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Worker’s comp. We must have it. It’s expensive. Getting hurt on the job is
MORE expensive. How do you classify workers properly? How do you have an
effective worker’s compensation program? In this first of two parts, Kevin Ring
answers these questions and more.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1143 312 full Contractor Cents - Episode 309 - Bookkeeping Tips Contractor Cents - Episode 309 - Bookkeeping Tips https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-309-bookkeeping-tips/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-309-bookkeeping-tips/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2024 02:20:14 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/6a137e1a-d521-3bea-a61a-efd8759b1e08 Bookkeeping. Profit and Loss statements. Balance sheets. Just hearing these words may make you cringe. None of us, with perhaps the exception of my guest today, Robyn Hass, started our businesses to love and analyze our financial statements. However, knowing what they mean and acting on the trends is critical to staying in business. Robyn gives you tips on how to do just that.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Bookkeeping. Profit and Loss statements. Balance sheets. Just hearing these
words may make you cringe. None of us, with perhaps the exception of my guest
today, Robyn Hass, started our businesses to love and analyze our financial
statements. However, knowing what they mean and acting on the trends is
critical to staying in business. Robyn gives you tips on how to do just that.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1080 311 full Contractor Cents - Episode 308 - How Do You Build a Sustainable Business? Contractor Cents - Episode 308 - How Do You Build a Sustainable Business? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-308-how-do-you-build-a-sustainable-business/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-308-how-do-you-build-a-sustainable-business/#comments Mon, 12 Feb 2024 02:33:18 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/d6a99f20-c995-37f4-a0be-0c936ba42831 How do you build a sustainable business? Join Monique Allen, who grew up in the HVAC world…and created a thriving, growing business…not in HVAC but in the landscape industry. You’ll discover these two industries have the same issues. Monique discusses how she has seamlessly combined the worlds of landscaping and business and why sustainability is the key to success.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

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 build a sustainable business? Join Monique Allen, who grew up in
the HVAC world…and created a thriving, growing business…not in HVAC but in the
landscape industry. You’ll discover these two industries have the same issues.
Monique discusses how she has seamlessly combined the worlds of landscaping
and business and why sustainability is the key to success.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1186 310 full Contractor Cents - Episode 307 - Cash Flow Do's and Don'ts Contractor Cents - Episode 307 - Cash Flow Do's and Don'ts https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-307-cash-flow-dos-and-donts/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-307-cash-flow-dos-and-donts/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:36:27 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/c8f1a9b8-3e71-38e2-bfb8-86eb0963f3c9 What are cash flow do’s and don’ts? What does it take to maximize cash flow? Timothy Wingate, Jr., CPA works with contractors on a day to day basis to help them maximize their cash flow. He’ll give you five easy ways to do this.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

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 are cash flow do’s and don’ts? What does it take to maximize cash flow?
Timothy Wingate, Jr., CPA works with contractors on a day to day basis to help
them maximize their cash flow. He’ll give you five easy ways to do this.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1122 309 full Contractor Cents - Episode 306 - Keeping Life Long Customers Contractor Cents - Episode 306 - Keeping Life Long Customers https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-306-keeping-life-long-customers/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-306-keeping-life-long-customers/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/0f29bf65-3f17-39ee-b0bb-465593293724 Life long customers – that is one of the keys to building profit and wealth. You might recognize my guest today, Ron Nussbaum who recently changed the company name from NutNest to Builder Coms. He’ll tell you why during our conversation – and yes, it has to do with keeping life long customers.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Life long customers – that is one of the keys to building profit and wealth. You
might recognize my guest today, Ron Nussbaum who recently changed the
company name from NutNest to Builder Coms. He’ll tell you why during our
conversation – and yes, it has to do with keeping life long customers.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1066 308 full Contractor Cents - Episode 305 - How To Close More Sales Contractor Cents - Episode 305 - How To Close More Sales https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-305-how-to-close-more-sales/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-305-how-to-close-more-sales/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/df942816-ce54-33aa-9a9b-a2578362c225 What if you could increase your sales closing ratio by 5%, 10% or more? What would that do to your bottom line? Join Phillip Ferrara as he explains software that can help you price better and Bruce Gammon who teaches you how to close more sales.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

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 could increase your sales closing ratio by 5%, 10% or more?
What would that do to your bottom line? Join Phillip Ferrara as he explains
software that can help you price better and Bruce Gammon who teaches you
how to close more sales.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1126 307 full Contractor Cents - Episode 304 - Reviews To Keep You On Track Contractor Cents - Episode 304 - Reviews To Keep You On Track https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-304-reviews-to-keep-you-on-track/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-304-reviews-to-keep-you-on-track/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/5fff29f4-2136-35be-976c-83442bcd3e66 What does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams. In this session I discuss the seventh and final step – Daily, weekly, and monthly reviews to keep you on track.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

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 does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll
give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase
profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams.
In this session I discuss the seventh and final step – Daily, weekly, and monthly
reviews to keep you on track.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1062 306 full Contractor Cents - Episode 303 - Budgeting Contractor Cents - Episode 303 - Budgeting https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-303-budgeting/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-303-budgeting/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/78197749-20bf-3300-a2b2-675a33611459 What does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams. In this session I discuss the sixth step – budgeting.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

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 does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll
give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase
profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams.
In this session I discuss the sixth step – budgeting.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 904 305 full Contractor Cents - Episode 302 - Knowing Your Key Performance Indicators Contractor Cents - Episode 302 - Knowing Your Key Performance Indicators https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-302-knowing-your-key-performance-indicators/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-302-knowing-your-key-performance-indicators/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:06:22 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/7cf1e095-2d17-3623-95ad-e861ae92b6ff What does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams. In this session I discuss the fifth– knowing your key performance indicators and making changes based on the results.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

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 does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll
give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase
profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams.
In this session I discuss the fifth– knowing your key performance indicators and
making changes based on the results.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 927 304 full Contractor Cents - Episode 301 - Having a Growing, Thriving Maintenance Program Contractor Cents - Episode 301 - Having a Growing, Thriving Maintenance Program https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-301-having-a-growing-thriving-maintenance-program/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-301-having-a-growing-thriving-maintenance-program/#comments Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:07:51 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/764d4953-3f06-311c-8510-3d9670310a5c What does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams. In this session I discuss the fourth step – having a growing, thriving maintenance program – I’ll cover both residential and commercial maintenance in this podcast.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

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 does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll
give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase
profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams.
In this session I discuss the fourth step – having a growing, thriving maintenance
program – I’ll cover both residential and commercial maintenance in this podcast.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1041 303 full Contractor Cents - Episode 300 - Proper Pricing Contractor Cents - Episode 300 - Proper Pricing https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-300-proper-pricing/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-300-proper-pricing/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/2bbdbdb4-b31e-3de7-918d-4c2fb6a52755 Today is our 300 th podcast. Be sure to listen in to get free thank you gifts from me. What does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams. In this session I discuss the third step – proper pricing.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Today is our 300 th podcast. Be sure to listen in to get free thank you gifts from
me.
What does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll
give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase
profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams.
In this session I discuss the third step – proper pricing.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 964 302 full Contractor Cents - Episode 299 - Knowing Your Overhead Cost per Hour Contractor Cents - Episode 299 - Knowing Your Overhead Cost per Hour https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-299-knowing-your-overhead-cost-per-hour/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-299-knowing-your-overhead-cost-per-hour/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:17:14 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/d5bf670f-cf7d-3917-b5bd-7013e82f8737 What does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams. In this session I discuss the second step – knowing your overhead cost per hour and net profit per hour.

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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 does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll
give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase
profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams.
In this session I discuss the second step – knowing your overhead cost per hour
and net profit per hour.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1002 301 full Contractor Cents - Episode 298 - What Does It Take To Have A Financially Fit Business? Contractor Cents - Episode 298 - What Does It Take To Have A Financially Fit Business? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-298-what-does-it-take-to-have-a-financially-fit-business/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-298-what-does-it-take-to-have-a-financially-fit-business/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:52:51 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/5fe83a03-8a0d-3786-a29b-068a5eda7e9b What does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams. In this session I discuss the first step – knowing how you really generate revenue and why tracking billable hours is critical to your success.

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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 does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll
give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase
profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams.
In this session I discuss the first step – knowing how you really generate revenue
and why tracking billable hours is critical to your success.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1069 300 full Contractor Cents - Episode 297 - Lessons Learned Contractor Cents - Episode 297 - Lessons Learned https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-297-lessons-learned/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-297-lessons-learned/#comments Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:17:08 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/c8617875-6a00-36ed-bdcc-ddf62bae5c84 Lessons learned from Allan Ferguson – who has years of experience – in Australia and in the US helping contractors increase revenues and profits. He was the first contractor to introduce flat rate into Australia…where time and material billing was the status quo. Discover his ideas to increase your revenue and profits.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Lessons learned from Allan Ferguson – who has years of experience – in Australia
and in the US helping contractors increase revenues and profits.
He was the first contractor to introduce flat rate into Australia…where time and
material billing was the status quo.
Discover his ideas to increase your revenue and profits.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1154 299 full Contractor Cents - Episode 296 - Happy Thanksgiving! Contractor Cents - Episode 296 - Happy Thanksgiving! https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-296-happy-thanksgiving/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-296-happy-thanksgiving/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/b1cbcf67-fd24-3adf-a422-d58e86ed8005 Enjoy my Thanksgiving stories and wishes for you.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Enjoy my Thanksgiving stories and wishes for you.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 298 298 full Contractor Cents - Episode 295 - Is Your Wife Doing Your Books? Contractor Cents - Episode 295 - Is Your Wife Doing Your Books? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-295-is-your-wife-doing-your-books/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-295-is-your-wife-doing-your-books/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:06:59 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/c87ae70a-d37e-36b2-9c76-8b1f1b251be2 Is your wife doing your books? If so, is she trained on bookkeeping? Probably not a good idea if she isn’t. I’ve seen husbands and wives fight over the books and in some sad cases, get divorced because of the insistence that the wife keep the books without knowing what she is really doing. What’s the solution? Sometimes an outsider who understands rapidly growing companies. Katina Peters, my guest on this podcast, is one of the people who could help you.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Is your wife doing your books? If so, is she trained on bookkeeping? Probably not
a good idea if she isn’t. I’ve seen husbands and wives fight over the books and in
some sad cases, get divorced because of the insistence that the wife keep the
books without knowing what she is really doing.
What’s the solution? Sometimes an outsider who understands rapidly growing
companies. Katina Peters, my guest on this podcast, is one of the people who
could help you.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1160 297 full Contractor Cents - Episode 294 - Planning For The Holidays Contractor Cents - Episode 294 - Planning For The Holidays https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-294-planning-for-the-holidays/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-294-planning-for-the-holidays/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:39:36 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/0957ca13-423c-3f8b-99e1-9a4b61278e1b In this session I give you easy to implement ideas and processes to make the holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable for everyone.

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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 session I give you easy to implement ideas and processes to make the
holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable for everyone.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 965 296 full Contractor Cents - Episode 293 - What If You Had an Unlimited Marketing Budget? Contractor Cents - Episode 293 - What If You Had an Unlimited Marketing Budget? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-293-what-if-you-had-an-unlimited-marketing-budget/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-293-what-if-you-had-an-unlimited-marketing-budget/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:59:24 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/03647433-c627-377d-8a2c-18a7f9e6220b A genie waved her magic wand and gave you all the money you desire for marketing...with the only caveat that it has to produce results. Where would you spend the money? How would you know that it produced results? Join, Marcia Barnes, author of the Book Here we Grow, to get your answer.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> A genie waved her magic wand and gave you all the money you desire for
marketing...with the only caveat that it has to produce results. Where would you
spend the money? How would you know that it produced results?
Join, Marcia Barnes, author of the Book Here we Grow, to get your answer.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1099 295 full Contractor Cents - Episode 292 - Get Ready for Tax Season & Changes Coming for 2024 Contractor Cents - Episode 292 - Get Ready for Tax Season & Changes Coming for 2024 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-292-get-ready-for-tax-season-changes-coming-for-2024/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-292-get-ready-for-tax-season-changes-coming-for-2024/#comments Mon, 23 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/24b37739-d851-37e6-a14c-f0ee638c25ce You’re going to think I’m crazy talking about taxes and it’s October. However, preparation is the best way to pay the least amount of legal, legitimate tax without getting into gray areas. My guest,Barbara Weltman, wrote the book on legitimate tax strategies and she shares some with you on this podcast…so you can be prepared for this season and the changes coming in 2024.

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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’re going to think I’m crazy talking about taxes and it’s October. However,
preparation is the best way to pay the least amount of legal, legitimate tax
without getting into gray areas.
My guest,Barbara Weltman, wrote the book on legitimate tax strategies and she
shares some with you on this podcast…so you can be prepared for this season and
the changes coming in 2024.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 897 294 full Contractor Cents - Episode 291 - Get Ready for Tax Season & Changes Coming for 2024 Contractor Cents - Episode 291 - Get Ready for Tax Season & Changes Coming for 2024 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-291-get-ready-for-tax-season-changes-coming-for-2024/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-291-get-ready-for-tax-season-changes-coming-for-2024/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:15:14 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/52043ce2-e281-34fc-b011-429afac0ce57 You’re going to think I’m crazy talking about taxes and it’s October. However, preparation is the best way to pay the least amount of legal, legitimate tax without getting into gray areas. My guest,Barbara Weltman, wrote the book on legitimate tax strategies and she shares some with you on this podcast…so you can be prepared for this season and the changes coming in 2024.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

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’re going to think I’m crazy talking about taxes and it’s October. However,
preparation is the best way to pay the least amount of legal, legitimate tax
without getting into gray areas.
My guest,Barbara Weltman, wrote the book on legitimate tax strategies and she
shares some with you on this podcast…so you can be prepared for this season and
the changes coming in 2024.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1312 293 full Contractor Cents - Episode 290 - Water Heater Training Contractor Cents - Episode 290 - Water Heater Training https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-290-water-heater-training/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-290-water-heater-training/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2023 02:32:36 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/4b67cd46-3459-34e6-a08e-b188fdedd464 Water heater training.  Critical for proper installation, maintenance and service. I had the opportunity to do a financial bootcamp training at the AO Smith training facility outside Nashville Tennessee and I was blown away by their training capabilities for hands on training and classroom training.  I asked members of the AO Smith training team to join me on Contractor Cents and explain how they help you be more effective and efficient…which improves your bottom line.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Water heater training.  Critical for proper installation, maintenance and service.
I had the opportunity to do a financial bootcamp training at the AO Smith training facility outside Nashville Tennessee and I was blown away by their training capabilities for hands on training and classroom training. 
I asked members of the AO Smith training team to join me on Contractor Cents and explain how they help you be more effective and efficient…which improves your bottom line.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 931 292 full Contractor Cents - Episode 289 - How to Solve Your Biggest Field Service Challenges Contractor Cents - Episode 289 - How to Solve Your Biggest Field Service Challenges https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-289-how-to-solve-your-biggest-field-service-challenges/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-289-how-to-solve-your-biggest-field-service-challenges/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:42:23 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/bfd3d263-b867-397c-849d-449a80470634 What if all of your field service challenges were eliminated?  How would that change your customer’s experience with your company?

My guest, Michael Israel, Head of Field Service Evangelism at Zuper, gives you some of the tools to eliminate those challenges.  

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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 all of your field service challenges were eliminated?  How would that change your customer’s experience with your company?

My guest, Michael Israel, Head of Field Service Evangelism at Zuper, gives you some of the tools to eliminate those challenges.  

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1065 291 full Contractor Cents - Episode 288 - John Victoria Contractor Cents - Episode 288 - John Victoria https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-288-john-victoria/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-288-john-victoria/#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:06:04 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/d71245eb-cd90-3c82-be14-33454ffae1f7 Getting the phone to ring is critical to generating revenue. And I mean phone calls from your current customers and potential customers. What are the latest online trends and what platforms should you use to drive phone calls? Join John Victoria, founder of Polianna, who also wrote the book, 5 Secrets None of Your Competitors Know that will win you more customers. You can download it free from his website, polianna.net.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Getting the phone to ring is critical to generating revenue. And I mean
phone calls from your current customers and potential customers. What are
the latest online trends and what platforms should you use to drive phone
calls?
Join John Victoria, founder of Polianna, who also wrote the book, 5 Secrets
None of Your Competitors Know that will win you more customers. You can
download it free from his website, polianna.net.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1082 290 full Contractor Cents - Episode 287 - Jordan Skinner Contractor Cents - Episode 287 - Jordan Skinner https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-287-jordan-skinner/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-287-jordan-skinner/#comments Mon, 18 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/5c371ab6-6488-3587-a982-2344f6a1d7a8 How does contracting differ “Down Under?” Join John Skinner, who hosts the popular Australian podcast – Crusting it in Construction.” John gives you some of the things Australian companies have done to increase profits, grow wealth, and get/retain employees.

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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 does contracting differ “Down Under?” Join John Skinner, who hosts the
popular Australian podcast – Crusting it in Construction.” John gives you
some of the things Australian companies have done to increase profits, grow
wealth, and get/retain employees.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1168 289 full Contractor Cents - Episode 286 - Power Selling Pros Contractor Cents - Episode 286 - Power Selling Pros https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-286-power-selling-pros/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-286-power-selling-pros/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 02:47:12 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/4d0f4c5d-3136-337d-802b-e2ccee641b64 How does the person answering the telephone affect your company’s revenues? A lot! If that person sounds like “death warmed over” when she answers the phone, you’ll experience many hang ups people not booking calls with your company. Join Todd Daganaar, CEO of Hometown Hero Appliance Repair, who grew his business from 10 to over 50 employees, now in three locations, with the help of Power Selling Pros (and he will tell you that he was one of the worst on the phone when they began).

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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 does the person answering the telephone affect your company’s
revenues?
A lot! If that person sounds like “death warmed over” when she answers the
phone, you’ll experience many hang ups people not booking calls with your
company.
Join Todd Daganaar, CEO of Hometown Hero Appliance Repair, who grew his
business from 10 to over 50 employees, now in three locations, with the help
of Power Selling Pros (and he will tell you that he was one of the worst on
the phone when they began).

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1370 288 full Contractor Cents - Episode 285 - Happy Labor Day! Contractor Cents - Episode 285 - Happy Labor Day! https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-285-happy-labor-day/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-285-happy-labor-day/#comments Mon, 04 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/f08fd436-cca8-31c7-b72e-3a77abc85320 Happy Labor Day! In this podcast I give you the reason why our labor force is perishable and four easy to implement procedures that will help increase your labor productivity.

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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 Labor Day! In this podcast I give you the reason why our labor force
is perishable and four easy to implement procedures that will help increase
your labor productivity.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 925 287 full Contractor Cents - Episode 284 - What is a Growth Strategy That Really Works? Contractor Cents - Episode 284 - What is a Growth Strategy That Really Works? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-284-what-is-a-growth-strategy-that-really-works/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-284-what-is-a-growth-strategy-that-really-works/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/6e1eeaf1-014f-3c6b-9bc3-a9d51102172e What is a growth strategy that really works? We hear all the time about someone using some fad that worked to grow his business. You wonder, “will that work for me and should I try it?” Stop guessing! Join John Lenker a marketing and growth strategist, who discusses easy to implement ideas that can help you strategically you’re your business.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

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 a growth strategy that really works? We hear all the time about
someone using some fad that worked to grow his business. You wonder,
“will that work for me and should I try it?”
Stop guessing! Join John Lenker a marketing and growth strategist, who
discusses easy to implement ideas that can help you strategically you’re
your business.

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/

Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1035 286 full Contractor Cents - Episode 283 - Ryan Englin – Part 2 Contractor Cents - Episode 283 - Ryan Englin – Part 2 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-283-ryan-englin-%e2%80%93-part2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-283-ryan-englin-%e2%80%93-part2/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2023 01:35:46 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/fcd0a2ae-50b6-3a6b-b48c-2019deb8d728 Hiring provokes many discussions – “I can’t find anyone” or “ I hired someone and that person lasted less than a week” or many other scenarios where employees don’t stay.

In this two part series Ryan Englin, founder of Core Matters, explains how the apple really describes your business culture, how to hire the ones you won’t want to fire, and great questions to ask during interviews. And, go to www.corematters.com to download his book and get that list of questions.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Hiring provokes many discussions – “I can’t find anyone” or “ I hired
someone and that person lasted less than a week” or many other scenarios
where employees don’t stay.

In this two part series Ryan Englin, founder of Core Matters, explains how
the apple really describes your business culture, how to hire the ones you
won’t want to fire, and great questions to ask during interviews. And, go to
www.corematters.com to download his book and get that list of questions.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1250 285 full Contractor Cents - Episode 282 - Ryan Englin – Part 1 Contractor Cents - Episode 282 - Ryan Englin – Part 1 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-282-ryan-englin-%e2%80%93-part-1/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-282-ryan-englin-%e2%80%93-part-1/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2023 02:53:25 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/3df0f6a0-e171-3070-83e7-2e92afd3c711 Hiring provokes many discussions – “I can’t find anyone” or “ I hired someone and that person lasted less than a week” or many other scenarios where employees don’t stay. In this two part series Ryan Englin, founder of Core Matters, explains how the apple really describes your business culture, how to hire the ones you won’t want to fire, and great questions to ask during interviews. And, go to www.corematters.com to download his book and get that list of questions.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Hiring provokes many discussions – “I can’t find anyone” or “ I hired
someone and that person lasted less than a week” or many other scenarios
where employees don’t stay.
In this two part series Ryan Englin, founder of Core Matters, explains how
the apple really describes your business culture, how to hire the ones you
won’t want to fire, and great questions to ask during interviews. And, go to
www.corematters.com to download his book and get that list of questions.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1128 284 full Contractor Cents - Episode 281 - PHCC Financial Boot Camp and CONNECT Contractor Cents - Episode 281 - PHCC Financial Boot Camp and CONNECT https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-281-phcc-financial-boot-camp-and-connect/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-281-phcc-financial-boot-camp-and-connect/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2023 02:52:03 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/654fdfd5-f523-33cd-afb1-a4d2dc1a5a89 Get the basics of pricing, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, software, and more through the PHCC Boot Camp program and at the association’s national meeting, CONNECT. Heidi Salati, National Director of Education and Training, and Monica Roach, Executive Director of PHCC Association of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernadino Counties tell you how to take advantage of these programs, both in person and on-line, that can propel your business to the next level.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Get the basics of pricing, profit and loss statements, balance sheets,
software, and more through the PHCC Boot Camp program and at the
association’s national meeting, CONNECT.
Heidi Salati, National Director of Education and Training, and Monica Roach,
Executive Director of PHCC Association of Orange, Riverside, and San
Bernadino Counties tell you how to take advantage of these programs, both
in person and on-line, that can propel your business to the next level.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1055 283 full Contractor Cents - Episode 280 - Neil Freidberg Contractor Cents - Episode 280 - Neil Freidberg https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-280-neil-freidberg/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-280-neil-freidberg/#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2023 01:14:59 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/4a776cb8-f6af-3cc0-b8bd-42044a05b855 We live in buildings – our homes, our offices, our factories, our plants. Making sure we stay comfortable in them can sometime be challenging – plumbing issues, humidity issues, heat loss and heat gain issues…you know the issues. What if you could really solve these issues for your customers? They’d be customers for life…and most will be less price sensitive. Join Neil Freidberg, Building Science Manager at LP Building Solutions, will help you with these building science issues.

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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 live in buildings – our homes, our offices, our factories, our plants.
Making sure we stay comfortable in them can sometime be challenging –
plumbing issues, humidity issues, heat loss and heat gain issues…you know
the issues.
What if you could really solve these issues for your customers? They’d be
customers for life…and most will be less price sensitive.
Join Neil Freidberg, Building Science Manager at LP Building Solutions, will
help you with these building science issues.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1021 282 full Contractor Cents - Episode 279 - Do Your Commercial Customers Hold You Hostage? Contractor Cents - Episode 279 - Do Your Commercial Customers Hold You Hostage? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-279-do-your-commercial-customers-hold-you-hostage/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-279-do-your-commercial-customers-hold-you-hostage/#comments Mon, 24 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/92264d5f-ef53-3d0b-8527-eb8c4a65d681 Do your commercial customers hold you hostage?  What do I mean?  When you send out an invoice with net 30 terms, they ignore the terms and pay you when they want to – sometimes 60 days or later.

Join Lara Hodgson, founder and CEO of Now Accounts, who gives you the tool to avoid this situation and get paid quickly.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Do your commercial customers hold you hostage?  What do I mean?  When you send out an invoice with net 30 terms, they ignore the terms and pay you when they want to – sometimes 60 days or later.

Join Lara Hodgson, founder and CEO of Now Accounts, who gives you the tool to avoid this situation and get paid quickly.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1154 281 full Contractor Cents - Episode 278 - Training in the Summer? Contractor Cents - Episode 278 - Training in the Summer? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-278-training-in-the-summer/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-278-training-in-the-summer/#comments Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:10:57 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/27d78281-65a7-32d8-9b65-4a93dce9b156 You’re going to think that I’m crazy. Why? Because this podcast is about training…yes, it’s the busy season. However, you should be thinking of training even when it’s busy! No, you don’t have to, nor should you, send a field employee to a two day class when the opportunity to maximize billable hours is now. However, start thinking about what you CAN and should do from a training perspective…so that you are ready for fall and beyond. Ken Midgett and Dan Clapper show you how 10 minutes a day can help decrease mistakes and callbacks.

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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’re going to think that I’m crazy. Why? Because this podcast is about
training…yes, it’s the busy season. However, you should be thinking of
training even when it’s busy! No, you don’t have to, nor should you, send a
field employee to a two day class when the opportunity to maximize billable
hours is now. However, start thinking about what you CAN and should do from a training perspective…so that you are ready for fall and beyond.
Ken Midgett and Dan Clapper show you how 10 minutes a day can help
decrease mistakes and callbacks.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1181 280 full Contractor Cents - Episode 277 - Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Digital Marketing Company Contractor Cents - Episode 277 - Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Digital Marketing Company https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-277-questions-to-ask-before-hiring-a-digital-marketing-company/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-277-questions-to-ask-before-hiring-a-digital-marketing-company/#comments Mon, 10 Jul 2023 03:20:47 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/5aee1d20-2fbd-3dd4-8512-aa6f443b4b2f What should you ask before hiring a digital marketing company to help you build your business? What should you look for? What are the things you should avoid? The warning signs that the company you choose might “hijack” your website? And maybe most important, what time frame and results should you really expect when you hire a firm? Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Webb Group, has made it her mission to educate contractors on what they should ask before they hire a firm. Discover what she has to say.

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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 should you ask before hiring a digital marketing company to help you
build your business? What should you look for? What are the things you
should avoid? The warning signs that the company you choose might
“hijack” your website? And maybe most important, what time frame and results should you really expect when you hire a firm? Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Webb Group, has made it her mission to educate contractors on what they should ask before they hire a firm. Discover what she has to say.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1204 279 full Contractor Cents - Episode 276 - Happy July 4 th Contractor Cents - Episode 276 - Happy July 4 th https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-276-happy-july-4-th/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-276-happy-july-4-th/#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/2e1007d0-275c-35d4-a5fc-dbff742c0f64 Happy July 4 th in the United States and Happy July 1 st in Canada. Do you really have freedom? Find out in this podcast.

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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 July 4 th in the United States and Happy July 1 st in Canada. Do you really
have freedom? Find out in this podcast.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 294 278 full Contractor Cents - Episode 275 - World Refrigeration Day Contractor Cents - Episode 275 - World Refrigeration Day https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-275-world-refrigeration-day/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-275-world-refrigeration-day/#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:19:19 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/66bd4986-50fd-33a9-b8c4-8fb5c14c45f6 World Refrigeration Day celebrates the people and technologies responsible for creating and maintaining the world we live in, a world dependent upon temperature-controlled environments. The event is supported globally by industry, professional groups, scientific and engineering associations, as well as by governments and individuals. A. O. Smith’s Josh Greene, Vice President, Government and Industry Affairs, discusses how their new product, the Voltex® ALhybrid electric residential heat pump water heater (HPWH) is designed for you the contractor to help consumers save money and protect the environment.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> World Refrigeration Day celebrates the people and technologies responsible
for creating and maintaining the world we live in, a world dependent upon
temperature-controlled environments. The event is supported globally by
industry, professional groups, scientific and engineering associations, as well
as by governments and individuals. A. O. Smith’s Josh Greene, Vice President, Government and Industry Affairs,
discusses how their new product, the Voltex® ALhybrid electric residential
heat pump water heater (HPWH) is designed for you the contractor to help
consumers save money and protect the environment.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1197 277 full Contractor Cents - Episode 274 - Social Jazz Contractor Cents - Episode 274 - Social Jazz https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-274-social-jazz/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-274-social-jazz/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/a23ae523-4106-395d-bcee-5a051e9e1017 We all know that we need social media in our businesses today. What if you could set and forget it…and have it run automatically for you. It’s now possible with Social Jazz. Paul Baccaro, Founder and CEO of Social Jazz, discusses this new software and how it might fit into your business.

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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 all know that we need social media in our businesses today. What if you
could set and forget it…and have it run automatically for you. It’s now possible
with Social Jazz. Paul Baccaro, Founder and CEO of Social Jazz, discusses this new software and how it might fit into your business.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1060 276 full Contractor Cents - Episode 273 - Silence Kills Contractor Cents - Episode 273 - Silence Kills https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-273-silence-kills/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-273-silence-kills/#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:10:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/ec0f77bd-cd05-3d1b-9620-744b8af35fea How many times do you avoid conversations because it will be a difficult conversation? Do you dread them? Do you hate conversations with team members who have “screwed up” and you have to have one of those “3 strikes and you’re out” talks? How about a customer with a problem? Scott Harvey gives you tools you can use to have those painful, difficult conversations.

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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 many times do you avoid conversations because it will be a difficult
conversation? Do you dread them? Do you hate conversations with team
members who have “screwed up” and you have to have one of those “3 strikes
and you’re out” talks? How about a customer with a problem?
Scott Harvey gives you tools you can use to have those painful, difficult
conversations.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1146 275 full Contractor Cents - Episode 272 - Financially Fit Business Contractor Cents - Episode 272 - Financially Fit Business https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-272-financially-fit-business/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-272-financially-fit-business/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:21:10 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/b542e4ca-6c7f-3d7d-a07c-d4682fdc6249 Do you want a financially fit business? Discover how you can analyze your financial statements, increase profitability, and build wealth in less than 10 minutes a month.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Do you want a financially fit business? Discover how you can analyze your
financial statements, increase profitability, and build wealth in less than 10
minutes a month.

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Ruth King

Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 465 274 full Contractor Cents - Episode 271 - You Can & Should Negotiate Contracts Contractor Cents - Episode 271 - You Can & Should Negotiate Contracts https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-271-you-can-should-negotiate-contracts/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-271-you-can-should-negotiate-contracts/#comments Mon, 29 May 2023 04:00:45 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/ff430c51-ecfb-305b-9f0c-7685cfa20448 You won a bid. You receive the contract and you sign it thinking you can’t negotiate the terms of the agreement. Actually you can and should negotiate contracts. Cian Brennan, founder of Quantum Contract Solutions, gives you tips to negotiate and things to watch out for before you sign any contract.

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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 won a bid. You receive the contract and you sign it thinking you can’t negotiate the terms of the agreement. Actually you can and should negotiate contracts. Cian Brennan, founder of Quantum Contract Solutions, gives you tips to negotiate and things to watch out for before you sign any contract.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1179 273 full Contractor Cents - Episode 270 - Money Is Energy Flow Contractor Cents - Episode 270 - Money Is Energy Flow https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-270-money-is-energy-flow/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-270-money-is-energy-flow/#comments Mon, 22 May 2023 03:32:30 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/2272f824-c49f-37c7-9dac-0497c3524943 Money. It’s a hot topic with many people. Some think it is evil. Some think it is good. The reality is that money is energy flow. What is the conversation about money in your head? Join Hugh Massie, founder of Money Energy Pioneer and DNA Behavior, gives you strategies to make good money decisions based on your beliefs and get unstuck moneywise.

 

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Money. It’s a hot topic with many people. Some think it is evil. Some think it is good. The reality is that money is energy flow. What is the conversation about money in your head? Join Hugh Massie, founder of Money Energy Pioneer and DNA Behavior, gives you strategies to make good money decisions based on your beliefs and get unstuck moneywise.

 

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1138 272 full Contractor Cents - Episode 269 - Contractor Halo Contractor Cents - Episode 269 - Contractor Halo https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-269-contractor-halo/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-269-contractor-halo/#comments Mon, 15 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/85fbdfd1-5193-3813-b7d2-410aefb9895d What if you had an automatic follow up sequence to close jobs and do referral marketing? One of my clients increased their closing rate by more than 50% doing this automatically. Kirk King (no relationship to me), the creator of Contractor Halo, will tell you about how Contractor Halo produced these results for one of my clients and other contractors.

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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 an automatic follow up sequence to close jobs and do referral marketing? One of my clients increased their closing rate by more than 50% doing this automatically. Kirk King (no relationship to me), the creator of Contractor Halo, will tell you about how Contractor Halo produced these results for one of my clients and other contractors.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1079 271 full Contractor Cents - Episode 268- Tom Piscitelli – Part2 Contractor Cents - Episode 268- Tom Piscitelli – Part2 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-268-tom-piscitelli-%e2%80%93-part2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-268-tom-piscitelli-%e2%80%93-part2/#comments Mon, 08 May 2023 01:26:31 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/ec6c75db-d4a7-3b95-8d6d-d13e9c83fe47 In this second podcast Tom explains the critical three step sales process and what happens if you accelerate or skip any step of the process.

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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 second podcast Tom explains the critical three step sales process and what happens if you
accelerate or skip any step of the process.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1145 270 full Contractor Cents - Episode 267 - Tom Piscitelli – Part 1 Contractor Cents - Episode 267 - Tom Piscitelli – Part 1 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-267-tom-piscitelli-%e2%80%93-part-1/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-267-tom-piscitelli-%e2%80%93-part-1/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 04:22:31 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/b1625e06-a89b-3b60-a80e-cc8e9f184743 Closing sales in busy times is not an automatic “slam dunk”. Tom Piscitelli debunks this myth in this two part selling in busy times series.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Closing sales in busy times is not an automatic “slam dunk”. Tom Piscitelli debunks this myth in this two part selling in busy times series.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1060 269 full Contractor Cents - Episode 266 - Is a Recession Coming? Contractor Cents - Episode 266 - Is a Recession Coming? https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-266-is-a-recession-coming/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-266-is-a-recession-coming/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/e9665ed7-7217-344f-8994-26ce49d21a6b Will we be in a recession soon? The media seems to think so. I discuss seven things to help you thrive in uncertain economic times.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Will we be in a recession soon? The media seems to think so. I discuss seven things to help you thrive in uncertain economic times.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1088 268 full Contractor Cents - Episode 265 - Success, Wealth, and Freedom Contractor Cents - Episode 265 - Success, Wealth, and Freedom https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-265-success-wealth-and-freedom/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-265-success-wealth-and-freedom/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:12:50 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/2ccea037-24eb-3ce4-bf9f-a25c89d8d51d What does wealth mean to you? What does being a wealthy contractor mean to you? Are you one? Brian Kaskavalciyan gives you the tools and insights to achieve greater success, wealth, and freedom.

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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 does wealth mean to you? What does being a wealthy contractor mean to you? Are you one? Brian Kaskavalciyan gives you the tools and insights to achieve greater success, wealth, and freedom.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1211 267 full Contractor Cents - Episode 264 - Summer Is Coming Soon Contractor Cents - Episode 264 - Summer Is Coming Soon https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-264-summer-is-coming-soon/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-264-summer-is-coming-soon/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2023 03:25:12 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/c1d95957-9c03-32ad-90a1-06a1e675685f Summer is coming soon. What type of training is productive in the summer? How can you use video evidence to quickly help technicians diagnose and solve problems? How about customer questions? My guest, Aaron Salow, CEO of XOi Technologies gives you the answers to these questions and more.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Summer is coming soon. What type of training is productive in the summer? How can you use video evidence to quickly help technicians diagnose and solve problems? How about customer questions? My guest, Aaron Salow, CEO of XOi Technologies gives you the answers to these questions and more.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1082 266 full Contractor Cents - Episode 263 - Home Comfort Book Contractor Cents - Episode 263 - Home Comfort Book https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-263-home-comfort-book/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-263-home-comfort-book/#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2023 02:32:01 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/213e2997-c6b0-32c2-a20c-b31043b485dd Every heard of the Home Comfort Book? I hadn’t until Nate Adams stopped by the Women in HVACR booth at AHR. Nate graciously gave me a copy of the book, This is something you might use in your business. Nate explains the details behind the Home Comfort Book.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Every heard of the Home Comfort Book? I hadn’t until Nate Adams stopped
by the Women in HVACR booth at AHR. Nate graciously gave me a copy of
the book, This is something you might use in your business. Nate explains
the details behind the Home Comfort Book.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1227 265 full Contractor Cents - Episode 262 - Prevent Mistakes And Theft Contractor Cents - Episode 262 - Prevent Mistakes And Theft https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-262-prevent-mistakes-and-theft/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-262-prevent-mistakes-and-theft/#comments Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/2c5f0e1f-c1db-3e0b-844f-a4d712b46021 There is one very easy, simple thing to do to help prevent mistakes and theft. I give you what it is, and how to implement it during this short Contractor Cents.

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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 is one very easy, simple thing to do to help prevent mistakes and
theft. I give you what it is, and how to implement it during this short
Contractor Cents.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 681 264 full Contractor Cents - Episode 261 - “I don’t make financial mistakes.” Contractor Cents - Episode 261 - “I don’t make financial mistakes.” https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-261-i-don-t-make-financial-mistakes/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-261-i-don-t-make-financial-mistakes/#comments Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/3765a7a9-d04b-3942-b770-6625cfbf029a “I don’t make financial mistakes.” This was said to me by a contractor who felt he never made mistakes. We all do. We’re human. I give you five procedures to minimize financial mistakes in this podcast.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> “I don’t make financial mistakes.” This was said to me by a contractor who
felt he never made mistakes.
We all do. We’re human. I give you five procedures to minimize financial
mistakes in this podcast.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1069 263 full Contractor Cents - Episode 260 - Call Booking Contractor Cents - Episode 260 - Call Booking https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-260-call-booking/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-260-call-booking/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/be7dbd60-376a-33c6-8c18-864457d10652 How would you like to turn more leads into better customers? Imagine if you could increase your call booking rate by 10%. What would that do for your bottom line? Massami Middleton, Chief Marketing office for Call Rail discusses how to get better customers and a better bottom line.

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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 would you like to turn more leads into better customers? Imagine if
you could increase your call booking rate by 10%. What would that do for
your bottom line? Massami Middleton, Chief Marketing office for Call Rail
discusses how to get better customers and a better bottom line.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1095 262 full Contractor Cents - Episode 259 - Earned Media Is Important Contractor Cents - Episode 259 - Earned Media Is Important https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-259-social-media-is-imposrtant/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-259-social-media-is-imposrtant/#comments Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/ce82a4ae-f2b4-386f-891a-d0f92dc9e0f9 Getting the right media coverage can help potential customers find you and give your existing customers another reason to do business with your company. Heather Ripley, CEO of Ripley PR, discusses how to get earned media coverage and how to leverage it.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Getting the right media coverage can help potential customers find you and give your existing customers another reason to do business with your company. Heather Ripley, CEO of Ripley PR, discusses how to get earned media coverage and how to leverage it.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1112 261 full Contractor Cents - Episode 258 - How To Be Unstoppable Contractor Cents - Episode 258 - How To Be Unstoppable https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-258-how-to-be-unstoppable/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-258-how-to-be-unstoppable/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/729fc0e0-25a2-37c9-b24e-f6294e0254f6 How would you like to be unstoppable in business and life? Join Jonathan Page, an attorney in an entrepreneur’s body, as he gives you the tools, a framework, and mind-shifts to be unstoppable.

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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 would you like to be unstoppable in business and life? Join Jonathan Page, an attorney in an entrepreneur’s body, as he gives you the tools, a framework, and mind-shifts to be unstoppable.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1196 260 full Contractor Cents - Episode 257 - 5 Things You Can Do During A Slow Februrary Contractor Cents - Episode 257 - 5 Things You Can Do During A Slow Februrary https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-257-5-thibgsyou-can-do-during-a-slow-februrary/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-257-5-thibgsyou-can-do-during-a-slow-februrary/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/75821ad5-57ea-3c48-b2ca-7e66e086f3a8 It’s February. A traditionally slower time of the year for many contractors. I give you five things you can do to make the slower season less slow

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> It’s February. A traditionally slower time of the year for many contractors. I give you five things you can do to make the slower season less slow

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1098 259 full Contractor Cents - Episode 256 - Website Design Contractor Cents - Episode 256 - Website Design https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-256-website-design/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-256-website-design/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/adccfde1-0923-3c92-a36a-482cd47f6bb9 How do you focus profitability on website design and website conversion rates? What does your website need to look like? Where do your potential customers go when they land on your website? These questions and more are answered by my guest Katlyn Slocum.

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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 focus profitability on website design and website conversion rates?
What does your website need to look like? Where do your potential customers
go when they land on your website? These questions and more are answered by
my guest Katlyn Slocum.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1078 258 full Contractor Cents - Episode 255 - Expressing Gratitude Contractor Cents - Episode 255 - Expressing Gratitude https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-255-expressing-gratitude/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-255-expressing-gratitude/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 02:42:55 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/79bf5889-3410-3e78-b97b-e8b3ad47c763 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.

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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 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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1143 257 full Contractor Cents - Episode 254 - The Rule of 78 Contractor Cents - Episode 254 - The Rule of 78 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-254-the-rule-of-78/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-254-the-rule-of-78/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/73e91e04-18d9-30b9-a67a-dc655386df91 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1061 256 full Contractor Cents - Episode 253 - How Do You Create Loyal Customers Contractor Cents - Episode 253 - How Do You Create Loyal Customers https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-253-how-do-you-create-loyal-customers/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-253-how-do-you-create-loyal-customers/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/d7d0a998-fdf7-32c9-85cf-fe49e7f08e94 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1149 255 full Contractor Cents - Episode 252 - Sign on the Dotted Line Contractor Cents - Episode 252 - Sign on the Dotted Line https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-252-sign-on-the-dotted-line/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-252-sign-on-the-dotted-line/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/e4edd40d-73ad-3033-8127-d739ebcf7ccb 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1251 254 full Contractor Cents - Episode 251 - Decreasing Seasonality Contractor Cents - Episode 251 - Decreasing Seasonality https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-251-decreasing-seasonality/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-251-decreasing-seasonality/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/466bd245-3651-3821-890f-47e07381e545 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1074 253 full Contractor Cents - Episode 250 - The Most Important Thing To Do In 2023 Contractor Cents - Episode 250 - The Most Important Thing To Do In 2023 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-250-the-most-important-thing-to-do-in-2023/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-250-the-most-important-thing-to-do-in-2023/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2023 04:46:05 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/ffecaf1b-9e25-3ecc-aa7f-16a1c92e4c57 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1051 252 full Contractor Cents - Episode 249 - Budgeting – Part 2 Contractor Cents - Episode 249 - Budgeting – Part 2 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-248-budgeting-%e2%80%93-part-2/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-248-budgeting-%e2%80%93-part-2/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/1923d428-d9a0-322e-ae9a-2556d767cab5 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1093 251 full Contractor Cents - Episode 248 - Budgeting – Part 1 Contractor Cents - Episode 248 - Budgeting – Part 1 https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-248-budgeting-%e2%80%93-part-1/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-248-budgeting-%e2%80%93-part-1/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2022 03:41:30 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/1cbd4686-5011-3ad1-b569-85386abd7fc7 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1025 250 full Contractor Cents - Episode 247 - JobTread Contractor Cents - Episode 247 - JobTread https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-247-jobtread/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-247-jobtread/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/f1f6d911-9a5c-360b-bc34-e59b154b25af 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1111 249 full Contractor Cents - Episode 246 - Strategic Growth Contractor Cents - Episode 246 - Strategic Growth https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-246-strategic-growth/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-246-strategic-growth/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/3d7c0cad-ee32-30d2-864a-7645399b7d25 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1146 248 full Contractor Cents - Episode 245 - Mental Practice Management Contractor Cents - Episode 245 - Mental Practice Management https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-245-mental-practice-management/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-245-mental-practice-management/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/95bf2226-24d5-3b80-9f8b-e58707e02e15 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1265 247 full Contractor Cents - Episode 244 - Thanksgiving Message Contractor Cents - Episode 244 - Thanksgiving Message https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-244-thanksgiving-message/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-244-thanksgiving-message/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/ffc4add1-6e76-3bec-8729-29e9af87ce82 Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for listening to contractor Cents. I hope that I’ve helped you increase sales, profits, and achieve your business goals.

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helped you increase sales, profits, and achieve your business goals.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 316 246 full Contractor Cents - Episode 243 - Performance Driven Giving Contractor Cents - Episode 243 - Performance Driven Giving https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-243-performance-driven-giving/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-243-performance-driven-giving/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:27:04 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/0d947449-bd56-353f-8153-063fc80440ff 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1120 245 full Contractor Cents - Episode 242 - Weathering The Storm Contractor Cents - Episode 242 - Weathering The Storm https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-242-weathering-the-storm/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-242-weathering-the-storm/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:35:56 -0500 contractorcents.podbean.com/6a9604ab-a196-359c-9f8f-4ce2ea7de00a 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1118 244 full Contractor Cents - Episode 241 - From Recruiting to Retention Contractor Cents - Episode 241 - From Recruiting to Retention https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-241-from-recruiting-to-retention/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-241-from-recruiting-to-retention/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:17:39 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/4f1de6e1-4d8d-3058-b093-0bad356decbe 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1084 243 full Contractor Cents - Episode 240 - Customer Service Contractor Cents - Episode 240 - Customer Service https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-240-customer-service/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-240-customer-service/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:49:28 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/13c893d3-5a4a-3947-bcab-600432ab48b7 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.

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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.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1105 242 full Contractor Cents - Episode 239 - Not Your Normal Recycling Contractor Cents - Episode 239 - Not Your Normal Recycling https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-239-not-your-normal-recycling/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-239-not-your-normal-recycling/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/5bdabf0a-ddec-3e0b-a9a7-0dbb995c48c9 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Ruth King false No 1077 241 full Contractor Cents - Episode 238 - When the Law Meets Technology Contractor Cents - Episode 238 - When the Law Meets Technology https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-238-when-the-law-meets-technology/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-238-when-the-law-meets-technology/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/cda3f1dd-f483-32f3-9005-f6b6442f22fe 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Ruth King false No 1087 240 full Contractor Cents - Episode 237 - How to Eliminate the Shortage of Men in Our Industry Contractor Cents - Episode 237 - How to Eliminate the Shortage of Men in Our Industry https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-237/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-237/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:43:32 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/391a6fb6-8770-3da4-9838-36ddc7e249d8 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Ruth King false No 1128 239 full Contractor Cents - Episode 236 - Turbocharge your Financials Contractor Cents - Episode 236 - Turbocharge your Financials https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-236-turbocharge-your-financials/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-236-turbocharge-your-financials/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:17:22 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/581a3228-a628-3f75-851d-5ed90354f9a4 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Ruth King false No 1080 238 full Contractor Cents - Episode 235 - Nailing Communications Contractor Cents - Episode 235 - Nailing Communications https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-235-nailing-communications/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-235-nailing-communications/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:31:33 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/f147fc60-4b3f-38aa-9122-7ec0d5ee45f4 You say, “We want to communicate with our customers more often. But, what does that really mean?” Join Ron Nussbaum, as he gives you the answers on effective communications with your customers. Ron is the co-founder of NutNest, a company that helps contractors reimagine each customer interaction. By doing this and really communicating with your customers, you can create life long customers that build your company’s profitability and wealth.

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]]> You say, “We want to communicate with our customers more often. But, what
does that really mean?”
Join Ron Nussbaum, as he gives you the answers on effective communications
with your customers. Ron is the co-founder of NutNest, a company that helps
contractors reimagine each customer interaction. By doing this and really
communicating with your customers, you can create life long customers that build
your company’s profitability and wealth.

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]]> Ruth King false No 999 237 full Contractor Cents - Episode 234 - How to help your techs diagnose, speak with your customer, and close more sales Contractor Cents - Episode 234 - How to help your techs diagnose, speak with your customer, and close more sales https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-234-how-to-help-your-techs-diagnose-speak-with-your-customer-and-close-more-sales/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-234-how-to-help-your-techs-diagnose-speak-with-your-customer-and-close-more-sales/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:52:50 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/e1ea633f-cc32-3edd-b4bc-a4770ea037ee What if you had software that used the latest technology to help your technicians diagnose, speak with the customer, and close more replacement sales? Yes, many of the software packages give lip service saying they can do this. I found one that actually can. It’s called Fyxify, the brainchild of Darren Dixon, a former contractor who grew a multi 10 million dollar business and got sick of not finding the technology he needed to help his technicians diagnose and help educate his customers. Find out more in my conversation with Darren.

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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 software that used the latest technology to help your technicians
diagnose, speak with the customer, and close more replacement sales?
Yes, many of the software packages give lip service saying they can do this. I
found one that actually can. It’s called Fyxify, the brainchild of Darren Dixon, a
former contractor who grew a multi 10 million dollar business and got sick of not
finding the technology he needed to help his technicians diagnose and help
educate his customers. Find out more in my conversation with Darren.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147   ]]> Ruth King false No 1180 236 full Contractor Cents - Episode 233 - 5 Ways to Build Your Company Culture Contractor Cents - Episode 233 - 5 Ways to Build Your Company Culture https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-233-5-ways-to-build-your-company-culture/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-233-5-ways-to-build-your-company-culture/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:41:44 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/bc9f9046-6122-3aaf-bdf9-a7a21a3d75cb Happy Labor Day! Over the past 35 plus years I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly as it relates to employees and culture. The great companies with great cultures attract people to work at their companies like flies are attracted to honey. And, they get to be picky about who they choose. I give you 5 ways to build a company culture that people want to join and stay at…for life.

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the ugly as it relates to employees and culture. The great companies with great
cultures attract people to work at their companies like flies are attracted to
honey. And, they get to be picky about who they choose.
I give you 5 ways to build a company culture that people want to join and stay
at…for life.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1135 235 full Contractor Cents - Episode 232 - How increase your closing rate by 10% or More Contractor Cents - Episode 232 - How increase your closing rate by 10% or More https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-232-how-increase-your-closing-rate-by-10-or-more/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-232-how-increase-your-closing-rate-by-10-or-more/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:58:41 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/e18da774-e5fc-3f91-8a6f-2312cb2495bb What if you could increase your closing ratio from 20% to 35% or even 35% to 45%. It is possible using a tool that I find many contractors don’t believe in – financing. I have seen how financing has helped salespeople and business owners increase their closing ratio and increase their average sale. Financing is a no brainer. But why do so many contractors think their customers don’t want it? Patrick Ruhland discusses the answer to this question and more.

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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 could increase your closing ratio from 20% to 35% or even 35% to
45%. It is possible using a tool that I find many contractors don’t believe in –
financing. I have seen how financing has helped salespeople and business owners
increase their closing ratio and increase their average sale.
Financing is a no brainer. But why do so many contractors think their customers
don’t want it? Patrick Ruhland discusses the answer to this question and more.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1089 234 full Contractor Cents - Episode 231 - Steps to Profitable Growth Contractor Cents - Episode 231 - Steps to Profitable Growth https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-231-steps-to-profitable-growth/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-231-steps-to-profitable-growth/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2022 03:32:46 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/8bcf3838-4c91-3a54-b37f-f6a818c173b3 How do you profitably grow and scale a business? What does it take to do it right? Ben Juncker has grown a contracting business to a profitable 8 figures. He will give you ideas and strategies that he used and you can use too.

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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 profitably grow and scale a business? What does it take to do it
right? Ben Juncker has grown a contracting business to a profitable 8 figures. He
will give you ideas and strategies that he used and you can use too.

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Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147 ]]> Ruth King false No 1050 233 full Contractor Cents - Episode 230 - Using Google Guaranteed to Generate Leads Contractor Cents - Episode 230 - Using Google Guaranteed to Generate Leads https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-230-using-google-guaranteed-to-generate-leads/ https://contractorcents.podbean.com/e/contractor-cents-episode-230-using-google-guaranteed-to-generate-leads/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2022 04:30:00 -0400 contractorcents.podbean.com/cac90875-1b3c-3136-88e3-88dc95393522 What if you could generate leads without using a marketing agency? That’s right, do it yourself and not take up all of your time to generate those leads. One of the ways to do this is through Google Guaranteed. Join Lior Vaknin as he gives you the steps and pitfalls on being part of Google Guaranteed.

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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 could generate leads without using a marketing agency? That’s right,
do it yourself and not take up all of your time to generate those leads. One of the
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