Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors

Everyone glamorizes business ownership until reality punches you in the face. Starting a construction company feels exciting at first. You’re optimistic, energized, and dreaming big. But then come the sleepless nights, last-minute call-outs, cash flow stress, broken tools, ungrateful clients and suddenly, it’s not so p

It's not always best to do more. In fact, trying to provide every possible service could be stopping your building company from growing. What if the real growth comes from narrowing your focus? This conversation explores the unexpected power of niching down and how simplifying your services can lead to faster estimates

It can save you time, money, and your image as a constructor if you know how to use subcontractors. No matter if you're a general builder or a specialist like an electrician or carpenter, you will need to hire outside help at some point. But before you hand over part of your project, there are critical things you must

Are you a contractor who is excellent at the work but hates running your own business? You aren't the only one with unstable clients, low-paying jobs, or cash flow issues. There are really only five big issues that keep most workers from moving forward. If you don't fix them, they'll slowly shut down your business. In

For people who come from tough backgrounds, education can be a strong motivator that leads to personal growth and new opportunities. One person whose life experiences clearly show this idea is life coach Dennis Procopio, who talks a lot about how education has changed his life. In this episode, Brad and Dennis talk abo

When it comes to business, especially in the construction field, trying to be perfect can sometimes cut both ways. While having high standards is important, always trying to be perfect can stop growth, make it hard to keep employees, and make the workplace unstable. In this episode, Brad talks about: Definition and cau