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...
The Art of War for Contractors: Win Without Burnout, Chaos, or Price Wars
Contractor Bitesize books
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5 months ago
The Art of War for Contractors: Win Without Burnout, Chaos, or Price Wars
In this episode of Builder’s Book Brief, we translate Sun Tzu’s Art of War—written 2,500 years ago—into a modern battle plan for construction business owners doing $500K–$5M a year. If your company constantly feels like a warzone of client drama, crew chaos, and fires that only you can put out, this episode delivers three battlefield-tested ideas that will change how you lead: How to know yourself and your “enemy” to avoid jobs that drain your margin and your energyWhy the smartest contractor...
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...
