Contractor Cuts
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Episodes
186 episodes
The Sales Process That Wins Contractors More Jobs (Part 1)
Most contractors lose jobs before they ever walk on site — and they don't even realize it.In part 1 of this two-part series, Clark and James break down the front half of the sales process: from the first call to the desk estimate review....
How to Close Out a Job and Turn It Into Your Next One
Most contractors breathe a sigh of relief when a job wraps up and move on. The ones who are actually growing? They treat the finish line like a launch pad.In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and James break down exactly how to clos...
What Most Contractors Skip in Pre-Construction (And What It Costs Them)
The pre-construction phase doesn't feel urgent — and that's exactly why it wrecks so many jobs.In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and James break down the most important things contractors miss before a job starts, and why skippin...
What to Do When Your Contracting Business Goes Underwater
Every contractor hits a season where the wheels come off.Maybe you're so slammed you haven't returned a call in three days. Maybe the bids are going out and nothing's coming back. Either way — you're underwater, and the old habits are cr...
Breaking Down the Hidden Ceiling Killing Contractor Growth
In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and Grant break down the three hidden ceilings that stop contractors from growing — and exactly how to break through each one.Whether you're:still swinging a hammer...
Contractor OS Part 6: The Hiring Playbook
In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and James break down Step 6 of The Contractor Operating System: The Hiring Playbook.This is the full HR process for contractors — from defining the role, to finding the right person...
The Contractor OS Step 5: Financial Maturity
In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and James break down Step 5 of The Contractor Operating System: Financial Maturity.They walk through the three stages contractors go through with money: crawl, walk, and...
The Contractor OS Step 4: 10 Marketing Faucets That Generate Leads
In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and Emory break down Step 4 of The Contractor Operating System: Marketing and Client Acquisition.They walk through the 10 marketing faucets contractors can turn on to create ...
The Contractor Operating System Step 3 (Part 4): Preparing Your Company for a New Hire
In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and James break down the final four core processes in Step 3 of The Contractor Operating System — the systems you need to build before you hire.If you’re getting close to bri...
Calendar Management for Contractors: Own Your Time, Grow Your Company
In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and James break down why calendar management is one of the most important habits a contractor can build if they want to grow beyond chaos and constant firefighting.This isn’t about having ...
The Contractor Operating System Step 3 (Part 3): Delivering a 5-Star Client Experience on Every Job
In this part of Step 3 in The Contractor Operating System, we shift from crew quality to jobsite execution and client experience — because great work alone isn’t enough.Most contractors don’t lose money because of bad craftsmanshi...
The Contractor Operating System Step 3 (Part 2): Increasing Product Quality Through Subcontractor Onboarding & Management
In the second episode of Step 3 in The Contractor Operating System, we break down how product quality starts long before the final walkthrough.It begins with the people delivering the work.This episode dives into:
Questions from the Listeners (Q&A): Discussing Everything from Cash Flow Problems to Dealing With Hostile Clients
In this Listener Q&A episode of Contractor Cuts, we tackle real questions submitted by contractors.From paying outstanding invoices with new job deposits… to firing a sub who threatens a lien… to handling hostile homeowners mi...
Defining from Intake to Invoice - The 10 Step Project Management Process
We lay out the 10-step project management process that creates a consistent client experience from intake to follow-up. We show how to document roles, refine estimates, use the Client Engagement Agreement, and run pre-construction to kill surpr...
The Contractor Operating System Step 3 (Part 1): Every Core Process Needed to Grow Your Company
We outline level one and level two of core process documentation, focusing on a 10-step project flow, weekly management, financial management, and product quality. The aim is to scale beyond owner-only decisions, improve cash flow, and deliver ...
The Contractor Operating System Step 1 & 2: Vision, Structure, & Job Roles
Most contractors already have an operating system — it’s just undocumented, unduplicatable, and holding them back. We break down the first two steps of our operating system: write a usable vision and build a structure that supports hiring, trai...
How to Grow Your Company in 2026: Introducing The PS360 Contractor Operating System
We lay out the PS360 contractor operating system and use our retreat as a case study to show how to shift from chaos to clarity. The focus is direction over speed: build vision, roles, processes, and metrics before pouring gas on marketing or h...
How to Start 2026 the Right Way: Annual Growth Retreat Preview
We break down how to sell the real product clients want—project management, communication, and trust—and map a practical plan for 2026 with sales, process, marketing, hiring, and personal goals. We also share how our retreat builds systems, pee...
From First-Time Attendee to Doubling Revenue: What One Retreat Did for His Business
Fred Mancuso walked away from a successful career as a Chef and built FM Contracting in Chicago, IL. This interview is about how he moved from using a paint brush as a side job to running a real general contracting business with systems, subs, ...
Real Life Client Situations - Answered!
We walk through real contractor dilemmas and show how to stop scope creep, protect profit, and keep clients happy without losing control. From Pinterest-driven changes to midnight texts, we share scripts, policies, and tools that set clear rule...
The Hardest Step In Growing A Contracting Company
We break down the toughest leap for contractors: moving from swinging a hammer to running projects with foresight, systems, and steady cash flow. We share a practical plan for calendars, crews, invoicing, and client updates that lowers stress a...
How A South African GC Restarted In The U.S. And Cut Years Off The Learning Curve
We sit down with Grant Doubell to unpack how a South African contractor rebuilt in Georgia, blending commercial planning with residential service to cut years off the learning curve. We get honest about “coffee stains,” preconstruction discipli...
Holiday Prep For Contractors
We share a simple plan to keep projects moving while you take real time off for the holidays. From mapping jobs to setting firm boundaries with crews and clients, we focus on clear expectations that protect schedule, margin, and your sanity.
How to Handle Clients that Don't Want to Pay You
We break down a practical playbook for handling clients who refuse to pay, from front-end contracts that set expectations to exit strategies that protect cash and reputation. Clear steps, calm scripts, and legal anchors help you finish fast or ...