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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
231 episodes
Profit Killers: 10 Ways Waste is Hurting Your Bottom Line
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Season 1
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Episode 231
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15:55
How AI Could Transform Construction Forever (Pros and Cons Inside)
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Season 1
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Episode 230
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33:05
How to Manage Materials & Supplies Risks and Protect Your Profit
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Season 1
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Episode 229
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10 Guaranteed Ways to Go BROKE as a Contractor in 2025 (Don't Do This!)
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Season 1
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Episode 228
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16:56
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How Surety Companies Really Analyze Your Construction Financials
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Episode 227
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27:12
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Where the Money’s Going: Top Construction Growth Sectors for 2025
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Episode 226
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19:58
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Revolutionizing Construction: How AI is Transforming Job Sites
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Season 1
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Episode 225
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27:23
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Building Profits: Protect Your Construction Rights with SunRay's Ariela Wagner
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Episode 224
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29:45
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Is Federal Contracting Right for You? Takeaways from the Fed Con Convention
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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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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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How to Protect Your Construction Company From Costly Design Mistakes
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Episode 219
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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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Do Niches Bring Riches? Strategic Insights for Contractors
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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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