What does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams. In this session I discuss the second step – knowing your overhead cost per hour and net profit per hour. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What does it take to have a financially fit business? Over the next seven weeks I’ll give you a step by step process. Your business is a tool to use to increase profitability, build wealth, and live the life of your dreams. In this session I discuss the first step – knowing how you really generate revenue and why tracking billable hours is critical to your success. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Lessons learned from Allan Ferguson – who has years of experience – in Australia and in the US helping contractors increase revenues and profits. He was the first contractor to introduce flat rate into Australia…where time and material billing was the status quo. Discover his ideas to increase your revenue and profits. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Enjoy my Thanksgiving stories and wishes for you. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Is your wife doing your books? If so, is she trained on bookkeeping? Probably not a good idea if she isn’t. I’ve seen husbands and wives fight over the books and in some sad cases, get divorced because of the insistence that the wife keep the books without knowing what she is really doing. What’s the solution? Sometimes an outsider who understands rapidly growing companies. Katina Peters, my guest on this podcast, is one of the people who could help you. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

In this session I give you easy to implement ideas and processes to make the holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable for everyone. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

A genie waved her magic wand and gave you all the money you desire for marketing...with the only caveat that it has to produce results. Where would you spend the money? How would you know that it produced results? Join, Marcia Barnes, author of the Book Here we Grow, to get your answer. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

You’re going to think I’m crazy talking about taxes and it’s October. However, preparation is the best way to pay the least amount of legal, legitimate tax without getting into gray areas. My guest,Barbara Weltman, wrote the book on legitimate tax strategies and she shares some with you on this podcast…so you can be prepared for this season and the changes coming in 2024. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

You’re going to think I’m crazy talking about taxes and it’s October. However, preparation is the best way to pay the least amount of legal, legitimate tax without getting into gray areas. My guest,Barbara Weltman, wrote the book on legitimate tax strategies and she shares some with you on this podcast…so you can be prepared for this season and the changes coming in 2024. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Water heater training.  Critical for proper installation, maintenance and service. I had the opportunity to do a financial bootcamp training at the AO Smith training facility outside Nashville Tennessee and I was blown away by their training capabilities for hands on training and classroom training.  I asked members of the AO Smith training team to join me on Contractor Cents and explain how they help you be more effective and efficient…which improves your bottom line. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What if all of your field service challenges were eliminated?  How would that change your customer’s experience with your company? My guest, Michael Israel, Head of Field Service Evangelism at Zuper, gives you some of the tools to eliminate those challenges.   Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Getting the phone to ring is critical to generating revenue. And I mean phone calls from your current customers and potential customers. What are the latest online trends and what platforms should you use to drive phone calls? Join John Victoria, founder of Polianna, who also wrote the book, 5 Secrets None of Your Competitors Know that will win you more customers. You can download it free from his website, polianna.net. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How does contracting differ “Down Under?” Join John Skinner, who hosts the popular Australian podcast – Crusting it in Construction.” John gives you some of the things Australian companies have done to increase profits, grow wealth, and get/retain employees. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How does the person answering the telephone affect your company’s revenues? A lot! If that person sounds like “death warmed over” when she answers the phone, you’ll experience many hang ups people not booking calls with your company. Join Todd Daganaar, CEO of Hometown Hero Appliance Repair, who grew his business from 10 to over 50 employees, now in three locations, with the help of Power Selling Pros (and he will tell you that he was one of the worst on the phone when they began). Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Happy Labor Day! In this podcast I give you the reason why our labor force is perishable and four easy to implement procedures that will help increase your labor productivity. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What is a growth strategy that really works? We hear all the time about someone using some fad that worked to grow his business. You wonder, “will that work for me and should I try it?” Stop guessing! Join John Lenker a marketing and growth strategist, who discusses easy to implement ideas that can help you strategically you’re your business. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Hiring provokes many discussions – “I can’t find anyone” or “ I hired someone and that person lasted less than a week” or many other scenarios where employees don’t stay. In this two part series Ryan Englin, founder of Core Matters, explains how the apple really describes your business culture, how to hire the ones you won’t want to fire, and great questions to ask during interviews. And, go to www.corematters.com to download his book and get that list of questions. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Hiring provokes many discussions – “I can’t find anyone” or “ I hired someone and that person lasted less than a week” or many other scenarios where employees don’t stay. In this two part series Ryan Englin, founder of Core Matters, explains how the apple really describes your business culture, how to hire the ones you won’t want to fire, and great questions to ask during interviews. And, go to www.corematters.com to download his book and get that list of questions. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Get the basics of pricing, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, software, and more through the PHCC Boot Camp program and at the association’s national meeting, CONNECT. Heidi Salati, National Director of Education and Training, and Monica Roach, Executive Director of PHCC Association of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernadino Counties tell you how to take advantage of these programs, both in person and on-line, that can propel your business to the next level. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

We live in buildings – our homes, our offices, our factories, our plants. Making sure we stay comfortable in them can sometime be challenging – plumbing issues, humidity issues, heat loss and heat gain issues…you know the issues. What if you could really solve these issues for your customers? They’d be customers for life…and most will be less price sensitive. Join Neil Freidberg, Building Science Manager at LP Building Solutions, will help you with these building science issues. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Do your commercial customers hold you hostage?  What do I mean?  When you send out an invoice with net 30 terms, they ignore the terms and pay you when they want to – sometimes 60 days or later. Join Lara Hodgson, founder and CEO of Now Accounts, who gives you the tool to avoid this situation and get paid quickly. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

You’re going to think that I’m crazy. Why? Because this podcast is about training…yes, it’s the busy season. However, you should be thinking of training even when it’s busy! No, you don’t have to, nor should you, send a field employee to a two day class when the opportunity to maximize billable hours is now. However, start thinking about what you CAN and should do from a training perspective…so that you are ready for fall and beyond. Ken Midgett and Dan Clapper show you how 10 minutes a day can help decrease mistakes and callbacks. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What should you ask before hiring a digital marketing company to help you build your business? What should you look for? What are the things you should avoid? The warning signs that the company you choose might “hijack” your website? And maybe most important, what time frame and results should you really expect when you hire a firm? Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Webb Group, has made it her mission to educate contractors on what they should ask before they hire a firm. Discover what she has to say. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Happy July 4 th in the United States and Happy July 1 st in Canada. Do you really have freedom? Find out in this podcast. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

World Refrigeration Day celebrates the people and technologies responsible for creating and maintaining the world we live in, a world dependent upon temperature-controlled environments. The event is supported globally by industry, professional groups, scientific and engineering associations, as well as by governments and individuals. A. O. Smith’s Josh Greene, Vice President, Government and Industry Affairs, discusses how their new product, the Voltex® ALhybrid electric residential heat pump water heater (HPWH) is designed for you the contractor to help consumers save money and protect the environment. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

We all know that we need social media in our businesses today. What if you could set and forget it…and have it run automatically for you. It’s now possible with Social Jazz. Paul Baccaro, Founder and CEO of Social Jazz, discusses this new software and how it might fit into your business. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How many times do you avoid conversations because it will be a difficult conversation? Do you dread them? Do you hate conversations with team members who have “screwed up” and you have to have one of those “3 strikes and you’re out” talks? How about a customer with a problem? Scott Harvey gives you tools you can use to have those painful, difficult conversations. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Do you want a financially fit business? Discover how you can analyze your financial statements, increase profitability, and build wealth in less than 10 minutes a month. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

You won a bid. You receive the contract and you sign it thinking you can’t negotiate the terms of the agreement. Actually you can and should negotiate contracts. Cian Brennan, founder of Quantum Contract Solutions, gives you tips to negotiate and things to watch out for before you sign any contract. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Money. It’s a hot topic with many people. Some think it is evil. Some think it is good. The reality is that money is energy flow. What is the conversation about money in your head? Join Hugh Massie, founder of Money Energy Pioneer and DNA Behavior, gives you strategies to make good money decisions based on your beliefs and get unstuck moneywise.   Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What if you had an automatic follow up sequence to close jobs and do referral marketing? One of my clients increased their closing rate by more than 50% doing this automatically. Kirk King (no relationship to me), the creator of Contractor Halo, will tell you about how Contractor Halo produced these results for one of my clients and other contractors. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

In this second podcast Tom explains the critical three step sales process and what happens if you accelerate or skip any step of the process. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Closing sales in busy times is not an automatic “slam dunk”. Tom Piscitelli debunks this myth in this two part selling in busy times series. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Will we be in a recession soon? The media seems to think so. I discuss seven things to help you thrive in uncertain economic times. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What does wealth mean to you? What does being a wealthy contractor mean to you? Are you one? Brian Kaskavalciyan gives you the tools and insights to achieve greater success, wealth, and freedom. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Summer is coming soon. What type of training is productive in the summer? How can you use video evidence to quickly help technicians diagnose and solve problems? How about customer questions? My guest, Aaron Salow, CEO of XOi Technologies gives you the answers to these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Every heard of the Home Comfort Book? I hadn’t until Nate Adams stopped by the Women in HVACR booth at AHR. Nate graciously gave me a copy of the book, This is something you might use in your business. Nate explains the details behind the Home Comfort Book. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

There is one very easy, simple thing to do to help prevent mistakes and theft. I give you what it is, and how to implement it during this short Contractor Cents. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

“I don’t make financial mistakes.” This was said to me by a contractor who felt he never made mistakes. We all do. We’re human. I give you five procedures to minimize financial mistakes in this podcast. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How would you like to turn more leads into better customers? Imagine if you could increase your call booking rate by 10%. What would that do for your bottom line? Massami Middleton, Chief Marketing office for Call Rail discusses how to get better customers and a better bottom line. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Getting the right media coverage can help potential customers find you and give your existing customers another reason to do business with your company. Heather Ripley, CEO of Ripley PR, discusses how to get earned media coverage and how to leverage it. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How would you like to be unstoppable in business and life? Join Jonathan Page, an attorney in an entrepreneur’s body, as he gives you the tools, a framework, and mind-shifts to be unstoppable. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

It’s February. A traditionally slower time of the year for many contractors. I give you five things you can do to make the slower season less slow Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How do you focus profitability on website design and website conversion rates? What does your website need to look like? Where do your potential customers go when they land on your website? These questions and more are answered by my guest Katlyn Slocum. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What are you grateful for How do you express gratitude – even in situations which, initially feel horrible – you have to fire your oldest employee, a close relative passes away, a customer who has been with your company more than 10 years suddenly leaves…or something else. Lisa Ryan gives you the keys to easily and quickly expressing gratitude to your employees and your loved ones. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

You all know that maintenance plans are critical to the long term success of your company. David Lopez, CPA gives you the Rule of 78 as it applies to growing your maintenance base. This is something that mot of us don’t think about. Yet, implementing it will help you generate and expand your maintenance base. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How do you create loyal customers who think of your company every time they need plumbing, hvac, electrical, or another service in their home or office? And, how do you turn an unhappy customer into a satisfied customer who will refer your company?  Join Zac Garside of Power Selling Pros as he answers these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

There are many companies who provide extended HVACR and Plumbing parts and labor warranty products.  How do you choose the right company for you?  What should you ask before you “sign on the dotted line?”  Join Gus Vassilopolous, Digital Marketing Manager of Trinity Warranty, one of the largest warranty providers, as he answers these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147