Contractor Cuts
Join the ProStruct360 team on the Contractor Cuts podcast as we delve into the ins and outs of building and sustaining a thriving contracting business. Gain valuable insights and actionable tips from our experts who have successfully grown their own contracting company from the ground up.
Our show is dedicated to helping contractors like you unlock the secrets to increased profitability, efficient organization, and seamless processes within your company. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our episodes cover key topics essential for your business growth and long-term success.
Make the most of your time between job sites by tuning in to our podcast and learn firsthand how to navigate the challenges of the contracting industry. Get ready to transform your business with valuable information that can potentially change the trajectory of your success.
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Episodes
169 episodes
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...
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34:12
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, ...
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39:47
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...
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39:32
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...
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47:18
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...
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43:55
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.
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11:03
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 ...
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25:43
When the Dream Becomes a Grind
We unpack how a contracting career slips from dream to grind and lay out the systems, boundaries, and mindset shifts that restore time, profit, and peace. We share mistakes, hard-won lessons, and practical steps you can apply this week....
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57:39
Part 2 - Pay Yourself Right: Buckets, Pay Types, and Staying Profitable with Profit First
We lay out a simple, construction-specific system for paying yourself with discipline using a three-account waterfall, then dive into owner pay, distributions, and the rules that keep taxes protected and jobs funding themselves. We share red fl...
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58:27
Part 1 - Pay Yourself Right: From Chaos Draws to a Real Owner’s Salary
We break down how contractors can stop mixing wages with profit, set a real project manager salary, and build cash reserves that make growth possible. A simple example shows how to allocate profit to taxes, owner distributions, and retained ear...
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41:31
How Much Money Do I Need to Start a Construction Company?
Starting a contracting company doesn't require a huge nest egg—smart cash flow management and the right systems are more important than having six figures in the bank.• Commercial contracting requires significant cash reserves due to 30...
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How to Survive a Contracting Company (as a Spouse)
Clark and Esther dive into the challenges of running a contracting business while trying to keep faith, family, and work in balance—and why protecting your marriage is just as important as growing your company.• How ignoring your spouse’...
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51:40
The Contractor’s Family Balance: Don’t Lose What You’re Building For
Clark and James explore how building a contracting business affects your family relationships and what you can do to protect the people who matter most.• The dangerous moving goalposts of promising "once I reach this milestone, then I'l...
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46:40
Firing Subcontractors Off a Jobsite: How to Save Your Reputation and Protect Yourself Legally
Clark Turner explores the delicate process of separating from subcontractors, completing a three-part series on subcontractor management with practical advice on how to handle difficult termination scenarios.• Creating exit strategies f...
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Surviving the First Job: Managing New Crews
We continue our series on vendor management by focusing on how to effectively manage crews from their first job through establishing a long-term relationship.• Horror stories about bad crews illustrate what can go wrong without proper m...
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41:11
Mastering Subcontractor Onboarding
Successful contracting businesses need strong partnerships with subcontractors and vendors, which starts with a proper onboarding process designed to create long-term, profitable relationships for everyone involved.• Two main categories...
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27:07
Beyond the Basics: 10 Critical Estimate Items Contractors Forget
Clark Turner reveals the top 10 critical items contractors forget to include in their estimates, resulting in lost profits and awkward change order conversations. He shares practical strategies for building comprehensive estimates that protect ...
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19:03
Estimating for Profit: Pricing Projects the Right Way
Clark and James tackle the challenges of estimating for profit in the contracting business, exploring strategies to price jobs appropriately while competing with lowballers and maintaining healthy margins.• Detailed estimates showcase e...
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58:14
The Difference Between Busy and Booked: Planning Your Pipeline
Proper projection planning is the key difference between struggling contractors and those who build consistently profitable businesses. We share how planning out your work calendar for the coming months transforms both client satisfaction and p...
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40:22
The Art of Pricing: Tailoring Your Strategy to Different Lead Sources
Strategic pricing based on lead sources and client types can dramatically improve your contracting business's profitability and success rate. We explore how to tailor your approach and pricing for homeowners, investors, and agent referrals to w...
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16:58
The Art of Saying No in Contracting
Contractors often accept every job that comes their way, leading to poor customer experiences and damaged reputations. We explore strategies for wisely selecting projects and communicating effectively with clients to protect your business.<...
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28:24
Why Your Contracting Business Needs a Work Order System | Coaching Cuts
We deliver essential insights on implementing a work order system that creates financial accountability and sets clear expectations between contractors and subcontractors. This system eliminates the costly "expectation gap" that occurs when cli...
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15:06
Staying Motivated and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the lonely world of Contracting
Clark and James tackle the pervasive feelings of isolation and imposter syndrome that plague many contracting business owners, offering practical advice for breaking free from these destructive patterns.• Text messages and emails from s...
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