Episodes - Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors

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2025.05.05 /50:43

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EP217: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: Dennis Procopio's Approach to Coaching Men

For people who come from tough backgrounds, education can be a strong motivator that leads to personal growth and new opportunities. One person whose life experiences clearly show this idea is life coach Dennis …

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2025.04.28 /48:36

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EP216: Overcoming Perfectionism: A Contractor's Guide to Better Business

When it comes to business, especially in the construction field, trying to be perfect can sometimes cut both ways. While having high standards is important, always trying to be perfect can stop growth, make …

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2025.04.21 /26:09

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EP215: Transforming Your Customer Journey: Simple Steps for Big Impact

People have long thought that the quality of the product is the most important thing for getting and keeping customers in a competitive business world, especially in construction. But the idea that the customer …

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2025.04.14 /52:30

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EP214: Rebranding Your Business: A Journey with Chris Blauch of Blue Mountain Bathrooms

Maintaining a distinct and focused brand identity is crucial in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. One interesting case study that shows how rebranding can improve a company's focus and competence is the podcast with …

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2025.04.07 /47:25

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EP213: Building a Strong Team: HR Strategies for Contractors with Traci Austin

Building trust and encouraging open communication within a company requires building strong relationships with employees. When workers feel like they are valued and respected, they are more likely to talk about their problems in …

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2025.03.31 /45:56

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EP212: From Debt to Financial Freedom: Practical Advice with Connor Tyson

The impulse to raise one's standard of life might result in unstable financial circumstances as people start to see the results of their labors translated into higher income. The idea of delaying gratification becomes …

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2025.03.24 /51:46

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EP211: How Contractors Can Sell More and Scale Faster – Chad Lefevre Explains

Many builders have trouble with sales, not because they aren't good at what they do, but because they can't explain their value well. Missed sales chances are caused by worrying about prices, not following …

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2025.03.17 /46:59

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EP210: How to Build a Profitable Contracting Business – Lessons from Anthony Amunategi

The bidding process presents a hidden issue for the building sector, sapping millions of dollars in income lost without anyone realizing. When contractors bid on jobs, they put in a lot of time, effort, …

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2025.03.10 /55:23

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EP209: Design, Build, and Thrive: Lessons from Nikita Petrov on Running a Successful Construction Company

The idea of competition is frequently highlighted as a key motivator for success in today's fast-paced business world. On the other hand, Nikita Petrov's experience provides strong evidence for a different viewpoint: trust creates …

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2025.03.03 /47:40

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EP208: From Control to Collaboration: Shifting Leadership Mindsets with Chris Dyer

Effective leadership goes beyond conventional ideas of authority in the fast-paced business world. It involves offering teams the freedom to make choices that will lead to success. Chris Dyer outlines a transformative leadership style …

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2025.02.24 /47:03

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EP207: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market: Rich’s Guide to Identity-Based Marketing

Standing out can feel like an uphill fight in today's competitive corporate environment. But what if there was a way to differentiate your company—not by emphasizing features, but by sharpening its character?In this episode, …

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2025.02.17 /48:42

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EP206: From Hustler to Leader: Scaling Your Home Service Business with Phil Risher

In entrepreneurship, especially in-home services, the path generally begins with hustling. Entrepreneurs are passionate and determined to put their all into their firms. But this initial phase of hard work might hinder long-term progress, …

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