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Contractor Success Forum
Tips and advice to run a successful construction business from two long-term industry professionals: Wade Carpenter, a construction CPA, and Stephen Brown, a construction bond agent. Each host has unique, but complementary views and advice from each of their 30+ years in the contracting industry. Their goal is to promote healthy, thought-provoking discussions and tips for running a better, more profitable, and successful company. Subscribe for new insights and discussion every week. Visit ContractorSuccessForum.com to view all episodes and find out more.
Episodes
223 episodes
Is Federal Contracting Right for You? Takeaways from the Fed Con Convention
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Season 1
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Episode 223
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19:03
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From Debt to Profit: A Success Story for Contractors
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Season 1
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Episode 222
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21:03
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Spotting Trouble Early: The Contractor's Risk Management Scale
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Season 1
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Episode 221
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21:09
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Dispelling Profit Myths: A Contractor's Guide
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Episode 220
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26:48
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How to Protect Your Construction Company From Costly Design Mistakes
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Episode 219
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24:27
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Contractor Cash Flow Revolution: The Launch of Profit First for Commercial Construction
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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35:48
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Do Niches Bring Riches? Strategic Insights for Contractors
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Episode 217
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22:55
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Are you the one holding back your construction company?
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Episode 216
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25:14
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The Profit Paradox: Why Growing Your Construction Business Can Hurt Your Bottom Line
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Episode 215
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21:59
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Contractor Cash Flow: How to Stop the Feast or Famine Cycle
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Episode 214
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26:12
Bigger Projects, More Savings: How to Strengthen Your Bonding Relationships
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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22:58
How to Turn the New Tariffs Into Opportunities: A Contractor's Guide
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Episode 212
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19:41
It's Time to Break Your Equipment Addiction
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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23:45
How to Build Your Construction Accounting Dream Team
Do your financial reports leave you with more questions than answers? Are you constantly wondering where your cash went, even when the work keeps coming in? Feel like you're flying blind? Contractors face some of the most complex financia...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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31:13
From Instinct to Strategy: Transform Your Company with the Business Model Canvas
Struggling to make your construction business consistently profitable? In this episode, Wade and Stephen introduce the Business Model Canvas, a strategic tool that can redefine how you manage and grow your construction company. Disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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24:11
The ROI of Construction Tech: Is It Worth the Investment?
In this episode of the Contractor Success Forum, Wade and Stephen dive into the rapidly evolving area of construction technology and its impact on the bottom line. From drones and robots to augmented reality and wearable tech, the h...
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Episode 208
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25:37
Unlocking Contractor Success with Mastermind Groups Featuring Karyn Greenstreet
Feeling isolated as a contractor? Discover how mastermind groups can transform your business. Join Wade and expert Karyn Greenstreet as they dive deep into the benefits, structure, and success stories of mastermind groups on the latest episode ...
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Episode 207
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33:39
Are tech missteps costing your construction company millions?
In construction, failing to use the right technology can result in massive financial losses. Wade and Stephen delve into real-world examples where contractors lost big due to outdated project tracking, skipping BIM, and neglecting equipment mai...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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20:49
How one contractor's cash flow wake-up call changed everything
Most contractors believe that working harder and landing bigger jobs will solve their cash flow issues. But is that mindset holding them back? In this episode of the Contractor Success Forum, Wade and Stephen discuss the financial struggles of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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23:30
The Future of Construction: How Tech is Changing the Industry
Join Wade and Stephen as they explore how technology is revolutionizing the construction industry. Discover how innovations like BIM, drones, and automation are reducing costs, improving project management, and increasing profitabil...
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Season 1
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Episode 204
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24:39
Working Capital Strategies That ACTUALLY Work
You ever feel like your projects are running smoothly, but your cash flow isn't? Join Wade and Stephen as they dive into the critical importance of working capital in the construction business. Discover how adequate working capital acts as the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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24:02
How to gain a competitive edge using AI assistants
Imagine starting your day with AI already optimizing your schedule and handling complex tasks. Join Wade and Stephen as they dive into how AI assistants are transforming the construction industry.Discover the competitive edge gained by ...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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26:43
Real Strategies to Maximize Workforce Potential
Do you wish your people could do more for you? Discover how to get the most out of your workforce on the Contractor Success Forum with hosts Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown. This episode dives into leveraging individual strengths i...
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Episode 201
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24:21
Mastering Construction: Financial Health Check
We've reached 200 episodes of the Contractor Success Forum! Join Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown as they reflect on their journey, discuss the value of contractor education, and unveil a special 85-question quiz designed to help construction c...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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21:03
Maximizing Profit Margins through Client Collaboration in Construction
This week, Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown discuss the critical role of client collaboration in construction projects. The episode explores strategies for effective collaboration, from pre-project planning to managing supply chain challenges, ...
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Episode 199
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