ADVICE FOR NEW CONTRACTORS: 5 Tips for Contractors Just Starting Out

Just starting out as a contractor? Today Tom shares advice for new contractors - Here are 5 tips to get you started the right way!

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Tom Reber is an entrepreneur, business coach, podcaster, leader of The Contractor Fight, creator of Contractor Fight TV and HGTV host. Tom's content has helped hundreds of thousands of home improvement contractors improve their lives and businesses.

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[heathmurphy]

Aim small miss small absolutely! Narrow your business down to one or two things, be THE BEST at that one thing and you’ll always have business. It’s also easier to streamline all your processes and requires less tools and far less runaround. I’ve finally got to a point that I won’t entertain anything outside my expertise because I know there’s plenty of work in my niche.

[FriendTrue]

* In construction, find to meet the customer's demand.
* Take the oxygen like rolling some money in business.
* Aim small miss small, focus and aim both.
* Generate leads through marketing and content.
* Implements things on time but be patience for results.

[williammasters]

I hate to disagree about the marketing but your work speaks for itself if the work is on point the word of mouth will keep u busier then u want. This is 2021, things have picked up but if u do great work more will come

[droidm]

“ this isnt just a 100 yrs sprint guys. This is a MARATHON” nice one 👍🏼

[Slingbladess]

Make sure you have experience in your trade and do great work and word of mouth will travel fast

[HANDSFORHIRE-dfry]

TThank you to everyone for all the excellent advice. I was a union ironworker for Local #48 for over twenty years, and when work was slow, I filled in the gaps with various jobs, mostly in construction and moving. Now, at 53, I feel I should have started something long ago. I believe in networking, quality work, and being a problem solver, as the gentleman suggested. In fact, one of my mottos will be, "We have no problems, only solutions." I'm in Oklahoma City, just starting out. If you have any more advice, please feel free to drop me a line. I'll start with small construction, clean-up, and moving jobs. I like to do business with people who value good business. - Shawn

[LordYanSpeaks]

Started a year ago. Straight to the point advices. Practical tips for a practical field.

[livemusic]

What about concrete guys they do sidewalks, drives, parking lots, to just do one thing limits you and have lot of free time. I do only interior relating to trim, doors, built in;s, interior painting or stain abused trim. My mainstream is trim. between projects will install interior, exterior or storm door, .
i get asked do you do roofs? no
Do I build sunrooms?
No
Do I build houses?
After that one my tag line is I don't build houses I finish them

[gavinhalacy]

It's good to know I'm on the right track. Tho patience will definitely be something I focus on.

[Syodon]

I'm young and want to be a contractor. I want to hear a little about how you started . everything starts with a plan, I want to know the steps you took to execute that plan . really insightful and nice video thanks you

[tonygoodwinjr]

But where do i go when i first start off to find jobs? The internet (Where)? Contractor businesses? Ask someone else?

[ESG]

I am 29 years old and just got my general B number. Finding good workers is my hardest thing

[zackh]

Nice work, those fore arms are quite impressive. Well done, ty.

[ctmoney]

Owning my crap !!! I have that problem, I try to do the whole remodel instead of specializing in one thing!!!

[ironbear]

I'm a new plumber contractor. I'm a medical gas installer but also do new construction

[takeoffready]

I am estimating in the public works sector because I feel like small contractors have more support there than in the residential sector. What do you think?

[echtigren]

Halfway through the video listening to Tom, I noticed the Spartan War helmet, then immediately looked down at the picture on the desk and was like "Damnit" lol

[Mrcool]

Dude I am having a hell of a time finding a Logo designer. you said in one of your podcast...that I listen to everyday! You said to find a professional logo designer. I have ideas and shit about the logo but I want to start getting my brand out asap. I need a good logo to have people remember! been eating all your info on the daily so keep kicking ass my man

[crbradbury]

Holycrap! This hits so close to home. I have had challenges on these exact items(in this exact order 🤯). I mean really..EXACTLY THESE PROBLEMS over the last 2 years. Thanks you for the summary and spark/ ignition for my big pivot 💯💯

[I-TILE]

I agree with you on focusing on one area Or a specific trade