You don’t lose jobs because of price. You lose them because people don’t trust you — yet. In this episode, we walk through one high-stakes project that pushed everything to the edge: a cold client, a flat crew, a blown deadline... and the turning point that saved it. Along the way, we unpack Dale Carnegie’s timeless lessons — not as theory, but as on-site tools that build trust, leadership, and real influence. If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying your whole business on your back… this one...
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You don’t lose jobs because of price. You lose them because people don’t trust you — yet. In this episode, we walk through one high-stakes project that pushed everything to the edge: a cold client, a flat crew, a blown deadline... and the turning point that saved it. Along the way, we unpack Dale Carnegie’s timeless lessons — not as theory, but as on-site tools that build trust, leadership, and real influence. If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying your whole business on your back… this one...
“Self-Help” for Builders: Timeless Lessons on Grit, Growth, and Building a Life That Lasts
Contractor Bitesize books
7 minutes
5 months ago
“Self-Help” for Builders: Timeless Lessons on Grit, Growth, and Building a Life That Lasts
In this episode of Builder’s Book Brief, we break down Self-Help by Samuel Smiles (1859)—the original personal development book that inspired generations of craftsmen, entrepreneurs, and self-made leaders. If you’re a contractor doing $500K–$5M/year, stuck between running crews and building a real company, this episode delivers three timeless lessons that still hit hard today: Why character, not talent, builds long-term trust and pricing powerHow to treat business ownership like a trade—pract...
Contractor Bitesize books
You don’t lose jobs because of price. You lose them because people don’t trust you — yet. In this episode, we walk through one high-stakes project that pushed everything to the edge: a cold client, a flat crew, a blown deadline... and the turning point that saved it. Along the way, we unpack Dale Carnegie’s timeless lessons — not as theory, but as on-site tools that build trust, leadership, and real influence. If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying your whole business on your back… this one...
