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This episode of PTB is a masterclass in the dance of construction team-building. The foundation of a monumental structure? It's not just the raw materials—it's the human spirit and energy of the crew crafting it. Today, we're joined by Suman Cherry, the maestro of team dynamics, as she imparts wisdom on molding a crew that's aligned, skilled, and passionately united. What’s unfolding? Crew Chronicles The heartbeats of team dynamics. Unpack the unique roles from novices to seasoned pros. Gauge the ripple effect of a united crew on project success. Grasp the vitality of continuous growth and skill enhancement. Star Strategics: Each crew has its strengths. But how do we let them shine without overshadowing others? Techniques to navigate the brilliance of top talents. Striking harmony between recognizing skill and fostering team spirit. Strategies to stoke the flames of motivation and deter burnout. Hiring Harmony: The orchestra of recruitment has more to it than meets the eye. Suman enlightens us on: Understanding a resume. The aligned trio of strategy, lived experience, and intuitive hiring. Assessing the long-haul impact of every recruitment decision. Envisioning teams with tomorrow's challenges in mind. Crew Craft of Tomorrow: With the ever-shifting sands of construction, readiness is key. Pivoting with emerging trends and breakthroughs. Priming your team for the morrows of construction. Balancing adaptability without lowering core skills. Steering through innovations without losing balanced. Hiring Hacks with Suman Cherry: Leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Facebook as buckets of talent. Marrying a seamless team fit. Making every fresh face feel important to the crew's flow. Also, don't miss out on our shoutout to the Contractor Strategy Group on Facebook – your next stop for raw, real, and resourceful discussions. Make sure to drop your thoughts, and remember to smash that subscribe button! BOOK A CALL WITH US

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, we invite digital maestro, Katlyn Slocum, to help you dig your way out of the tech mud and elevate your construction business to the next level. Katlyn, known for her knack for blending construction knowledge with her web designing talent, lays out essential thoughts on: The Power of a Professional Website: Your website is not just a glossy digital brochure, it's your virtual business card and a testament to your reliability and professionalism. Katlyn shares the secrets to designing an impressive and effective online presence that does more than just look good. Attracting the Ideal Clients: Not all clients are created equal and Katlyn’s here with her proven strategies to help you reel in the right kind. Learn how to filter through prospects to land those who contribute positively to your business growth. Balancing Social Media and Owned Digital Assets: While social media can be a powerful tool, Katlyn elaborates on the risks of over-reliance on it and the importance of owning your digital real estate. Hear why having a diversified digital presence can make all the difference. Pricing Your Services Right: Struggling with an overwhelming workload? Katlyn unveils the counter-intuitive solution – increasing your rates. Find out why properly valuing your expertise can revolutionize your business and allow you to focus on quality over quantity. In this episode, we're equipping you with the same determination and tenacity you bring to your construction projects, but this time, for the digital landscape. It's time to raise the scaffolding on your online presence and start building. Tune in now!

Struggling with turning your home renovation passion into a profitable business? Our latest PTB Podcast episode is here to guide you through. We're joined by Al Keith, a successful entrepreneur who has made significant strides in the Contractor Strategy Group community. Al’s journey wasn't always linear. He started as a senior fundraising professional in the charity sector but then took the leap into home renovations, showing us that it's possible to change paths and follow your passion. But Al's interests don't stop at home renovations. He's also a motorcycle enthusiast, relishing not only in riding them but in rebuilding them. He even co-authored a book about the history of Canadian-built Canam motorcycles, truly displaying his versatile interests. In our enlightening chat, Al shows key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey: Making the Shift to Home Renovation: Al kicked off his home renovation career building decks. However, he quickly recognized the limitations of seasonal work in Winnipeg, Canada, and adapted his business to be viable year-round, culminating in the creation of bespoke kitchen designs. Spotting Market Opportunities: Al identified a need in the market for high-quality, consistent kitchen designs and stepped up to fill that gap. His comprehensive solutions, from design to execution, set him apart: 'We wanted to not only build the product; we wanted to buy and sell the product as well.' Quality as a Key to Profitability: For Al, maintaining high quality and exceeding customer expectations form the core of his business. Regardless of the inevitable challenges, Al sticks by this principle, leading to profitability and success: 'We're kicking ass moving forward and making money. It's good.' And we don't stop there; our conversation explores even more of Al's business wisdom, touching on the importance of personal responsibility, truly understanding your customers, and identifying triggers for business growth. We discuss strategic hiring, the importance of data-driven decisions, prioritizing profit over revenue, and the role of positive thinking in business success. Tune in to this episode for an inspirational journey and practical tips to turn your home renovation business into a profitable endeavor. If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to subscribe!

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino gives advice on how to respond when a competitor is talking negatively about your company. The secret is to stay positive and be polite.