The Contractor Files

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Take a deep dive into the construction and remodeling industry to discover keys to success and pitfalls to avoid. Gain insights from Trent’s 20 plus years owning and operating a residential remodeling company, learn tips and tricks from Ethan on how to run an organized and profitable enterprise, and discover it is possible to run a successful, stress-free construction business of your own.

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Episodes

How to handle your business money | Ep. 29

Welcome to episode 29, In this episode we talk about making money, wages and how to handle your business money. Watch on YouTube ! (thecontractorfiles) Looking for help with your construction business? Get on a 1-on-1 call with Trent and Ethan by requesting help here: https:/www.thecontractorfiles.com/get-help/ Join the estimating revolution by signing up for our kitchen and bathroom estimator here: https://www.myestimatingapp.com

Jun 03, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 29

Where should you get your construction materials? Ep. 28

Welcome to episode 28, In this episode we talk about where to buy materials for your construction jobs and what to do when you start out as a new business. Watch on YouTube ! (thecontractorfiles) Looking for help with your construction business? Get on a 1-on-1 call with Trent and Ethan by requesting help here: https:/www.thecontractorfiles.com/get-help/ Join the estimating revolution by signing up for our kitchen and bathroom estimator here: https://www.myestimatingapp.com If you want to show u...

May 29, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 28

What does the future of the construction industry look like? | Ep. 27

Welcome to episode 27, here we talk about today's economy and how to navigate situations in the construction industry! We also wanted to say a quick apology for the quality of this video. We were having some technical issues that we hope to have resolved for future podcasts! Watch on YouTube ! (thecontractorfiles) Looking for help with your construction business? Get on a 1-on-1 call with Trent and Ethan by requesting help here: https:/www.thecontractorfiles.com/get-help/ Join the estimating rev...

May 20, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 27

Top 5 Tricky Situations for Contractors | Ep. 26

Welcome to episode 26, Where we discuss tricky situations contractors may encounter! Watch on YouTube ! (thecontractorfiles) Looking for help with your construction business? Get on a 1-on-1 call with Trent and Ethan by requesting help here: https:/www.thecontractorfiles.com/get-help/ Join the estimating revolution by signing up for our kitchen and bathroom estimator here: https://www.myestimatingapp.com If you want to show us some love, be sure to share our podcast with your friends and family....

May 13, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 26

How to work hard and why everyone should | Ep. 25

Working hard is such a great virtue! Here's why!!!! Watch on youtube! (thecontractorfiles) Looking for help with your construction business? Get on a 1-on-1 call with Trent and Ethan by requesting help here: https://www.thecontractorfiles.com/get-help/ Join the estimating revolution by signing up for our kitchen and bathroom estimator here: https://www.myestimatingapp.com If you want to show us some love, be sure to share our podcast with your friends and family. We also love positive reviews!...

May 06, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 25

Good boss, bad boss and how to tell the difference |Ep. 24

Good bosses and bad bosses, how to tell what boss you are being or what boss you may have! Watch on youtube! (thecontractorfiles) Looking for help with your construction business? Get on a 1-on-1 call with Trent and Ethan by requesting help here: https://www.thecontractorfiles.com/get-help/ Join the estimating revolution by signing up for our kitchen and bathroom estimator here: https://www.myestimatingapp.com If you want to show us some love, be sure to share our podcast with your friends and f...

Apr 29, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 24

Jobs you should or shouldn’t take | Ep. 23

In this episode we discuss how to pick and choose jobs and how to know what ones you should and shouldn’t take. Watch on youtube! (thecontractorfiles) Looking for help with your construction business? Get on a 1-on-1 call with Trent and Ethan by requesting help here: https://www.thecontractorfiles.com/get-help/ Join the estimating revolution by signing up for our kitchen and bathroom estimator here: https://www.myestimatingapp.com If you want to show us some love, be sure to share our podcast wi...

Apr 22, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 23

Top 3 things I’d do if I was starting a construction business right now| Ep. 22

Listen as we discuss tips and tricks to achieve while starting your own construction business! Looking for help with your construction business? Get on a 1-on-1 call with Trent and Ethan by requesting help here: https://www.thecontractorfiles.com/get-help/ Join the estimating revolution by signing up for our kitchen and bathroom estimator here: https://www.myestimatingapp.com If you want to show us some love, be sure to share our podcast with your friends and family. We also love positive review...

Apr 15, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 22

How to get rich as an employee of a contractor |Ep. 21

Learn tips and tricks to getting rich as an employee not just an employer! Looking for help with your construction business? Get on a 1-on-1 call with Trent and Ethan by requesting help here: https://www.thecontractorfiles.com/get-help/ Join the estimating revolution by signing up for our kitchen and bathroom estimator here: https://www.myestimatingapp.com If you want to show us some love, be sure to share our podcast with your friends and family. We also love positive reviews!...

Apr 08, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21

Special Edition: Your comments! | Ep. 20

In this episode we discuss YOUR comments and answers questions you have left on previous episodes! Looking for help with your construction business? Get on a 1-on-1 call with Trent and Ethan by requesting help here: https://www.thecontractorfiles.com/get-help/ . Join the estimating revolution by signing up for our kitchen and bathroom estimator here: https://www.myestimatingapp.com . If you want to show us some love, be sure to share our podcast with your friends and family. We also love positiv...

Apr 01, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 20

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