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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
262 episodes
4 Ways to Grow Your Construction Company (That Actually Work!)
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 262
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24:21
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The True Cost of 'Writing It Off': Avoid a Construction Cash Flow Spiral!
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 261
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28:27
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The Write-Off Trap: How Misguided Tax Advice Can Ruin Contractors
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 260
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24:18
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Contractor Insurance Secrets: How to Cut Costs in 2026
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 259
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27:17
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Why Your Bids Miss the Mark: Markup vs. Margin Secrets
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 258
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19:49
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The Data Center Boom: Contractor Secrets to Navigating New Risks & Rewards
🔗 LINKSEmail Stephen to get his Data Center Job Risk ChecklistVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of th...
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Season 1
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Episode 257
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23:38
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From Confusion to Clarity: Unlocking the Power of WIP Reports
🔗 LINKSGet the free guide: The Contractor’s Guide to Work in Progress ReportsEmail Stephen to get his WIP schedule
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Episode 256
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32:38
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Why Bigger Isn't Always Better: The Truth About Job Margins
🔗 LINKSGet the free guide: How to Improve the Profitability of Your Construction CompanyVisit...
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Season 1
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Episode 255
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Contractor Wake-Up Call: What's Draining Your Revenue?
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT ...
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Season 1
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Episode 254
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25:31
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The Secret to Contractor Success: The Simple Math That Boosts Your Bottom Line
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT ...
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Season 1
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Episode 253
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24:57
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Simple Math, Huge Results: What's Your Profit Improvement Potential?
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 252
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22:01
Backlog Doesn't Equal Growth: What Contractors Get Wrong About Risk Management
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get ...
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Season 1
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Episode 251
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19:26
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Why Most Construction M&A Deals Fail: Avoid These Common Pitfalls
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!
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Season 1
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Episode 250
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20:38
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The Surprising Secret to Scaling Your Construction Business
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 249
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18:56
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From Stuck to Scaling: Which 10 Founder Habits Are Killing Your Profits?
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 248
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20:12
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From Grit to Growth: How to Scale Your Construction Biz Without the Chaos
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!
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Season 1
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Episode 247
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13:32
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The Secret to Winning More Construction Work in 2026
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 246
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21:07
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Why Your Construction Business Isn't Making Money: Avoid These Pitfalls!
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 245
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21:49
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Survive the Slow Season: Winter Cash Flow Tips for Contractors
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!
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Season 1
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Episode 244
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18:22
AI Can't Fix Chaos: Cut Through the Noise with These Tips
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 243
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17:02
Private Equity's Secret Playbook: Building & Buying Construction Firms
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 242
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22:51
When Bids Go Bad: Contractor Horror Stories
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 241
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23:43
Avoid These Tax Traps! Year-End Planning Guide for Construction Contractors
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!
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Season 1
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Episode 240
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