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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
256 episodes
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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Season 1
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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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23:33
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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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23:57
The Ultimate Tech Stack 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 239
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22:26
How Job Site Culture Can Build or Break Your 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 238
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22:53
From Failed Hires to Profit Gains: The Contractor's Guide to HR ROI
🔗 LINKSLearn more about People Processes and connect with RhamyVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show...
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Season 1
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Episode 237
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29:01
Don't Crash Your Construction Business: Use FP&A to Navigate
🔗 LINKSJoin the group coaching program and Master Construction Cash Flow with Profit FirstVisit the episode page at for mor...
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Season 1
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Episode 236
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20:52
Mastering Change Orders: Profit Boost or Project Killer?
🔗 LINKSJoin the group coaching program and Master Construction Cash Flow with Profit FirstVisit the episode page at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 235
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19:06
Why Your Construction Software Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)
🔗 LINKSJoin the group coaching program and Master Construction Cash Flow with Profit FirstVisit the episode page at fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 234
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