PowerHouse Fence Show

100% Ai!! This entire episode—script, video, and voice—was generated by artificial intelligence.Dan isn’t speaking in this episode. Instead, his A.I. avatar walks through ten practical ways A.I. can help fence companies right now, from basic tools anyone can start using to advanced systems that transform operations, estimating, communication, and leadership.Whether you’re a one-person shop or a multi-million-dollar commercial fence contractor, artificial intelligence can help you work faster, reduce mistakes, improve customer communication, train your team, read plans more effectively, and build consistency across your business.****Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/.../Wish.../Make-A-WishMid-South...****PARTNERS:Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.comThornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/aboutFenceNews: https://fencenews.comEZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks about how you should be scared of getting into the commercial fence space. You are right to be afraid of what might happen to you. There are countless scenarios that can create massive turmoil or even cost you your business. Don’t run from it… embrace the fear, learn, grow and overcome it. Arm yourself with knowledge, network and people to handle the task. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

Dan quit fencin' to go fishin'. This is a replay.This week, we continue to talk about the importance of reviewing all the plans, specs and addenda as well as picking up all the little details. We will talk about how this can drastically affect the success or failure of a project.PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

No--Zach is not back! We are replaying an earlier episode of Powerhouse Fence!This week we talk about the importance of reviewing all the plans, specs and addenda as well as picking up all the little details. We will talk about how this can drastically affect the success or failure of a project.****Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/.../Wish.../Make-A-WishMid-South...****PARTNERS:Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.comThornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/aboutFenceNews: https://fencenews.comEZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

Dan shares how gripping everything too tight nearly broke him — and how building systems and trusting his team set him free. This episode dives into the fear of letting go, the power of delegation, and why real leadership means making yourself less essential. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com _______________________________________

This week, Dan discusses a couple of key shifts in his mindset that have evolved over 20 years of experience in the fence industry. Times have changed, and our mindset has to change with it. Don’t get stuck in your old ways. Keep moving forward! **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan is going to lay out a step-by-step guide for you to follow to get into bidding and installing General Contractor commercial fence. What do you need to do before you ever bid a job? How can you find jobs to bid? Follow along for a few ideas of things you may not have thought of. Drop a comment or call in to ask any questions you might have. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

On this episode of the Powerhouse Fence Show, Dan Turbeville sits down with estimator Perry Parker on his final day at Memphis Fence. Coming from the metal roofing world, Perry shares his perspective on stepping into the fence industry and the pros and cons he’s discovered along the way.

This week Dan is going to lay out a step-by-step guide for you to follow to get into bidding and installing General Contractor commercial fence. What do you need to do before you ever bid a job? How can you find jobs to bid? Follow along for a few ideas of things you may not have thought of. Drop a comment or call in to ask any questions you might have. **** GoFundMe for Josh’s Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-joshua-cumbies-memory-support-his-family **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks about tracking cost on projects. What is the downside? What can go wrong? What do you stand to gain? Are you tracking cost… Start Now!! **** GoFundMe for Josh’s Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-joshua-cumbies-memory-support-his-family **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks about getting into the world of Bidding jobs to General Contractors. What do you need to have? Where do you start? Where can you find jobs to bid? What do you submit when you bid a job? Call in or drop your questions in the comments!!PARTNERS:Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.comThornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/aboutFenceNews: https://fencenews.comEZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks about managing real life jobs. The prep work that goes into a job before ever starting, the obstacles that come along the way and completing the job on time. We will hear stories of real-life jobs and real hurdles that were in the way. Do you have what it takes to manage jobs when everything is chaos? **** GoFundMe for Josh’s Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-joshua-cumbies-memory-support-his-family **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks about mistakes that bleed the profits from a job and from your business. Dan will share stories of mistakes we have made and what could have been done to prevent them. What processes can you put in place to avoid these mistakes? What mistakes have you avoided recently? **** GoFundMe for Josh’s Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-joshua-cumbies-memory-support-his-family **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks about the importance of having systems in place to help lay the foundation for the processes people work on every day. Dan tells the story of how this topic showed up recently and what his reaction was. Do you have systems in place or do you operate in chaos every day? **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan tells a few stories and gives some examples of times we have said no to customers. Dan will talk about the things that led to saying no, how he did it and what happened. If you are dealing with a customer you don’t want to work for, this is an episode for you. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks all about managing a project. He will cover topics like ordering and storing materials, scheduling installation, communicating with customers and handling problems that come along the way. He will talk about the importance of staying on top of all the little things so your margins don’t disappear. Drop a comment or call in with any questions. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan goes over the cash flow cycle when selling jobs to general contractors. How long does it take to get paid for material and installation? What can you do to shorten that time? Will general contractors pay deposits? **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan goes over the beginning stages of what happens when you sell a job to a general contractor. What will happen next? What are red flags to look out for? What are some tips and tricks to make the process a bit easier? Tune in this week as Dan shares some experience. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan talks about the importance of presentation, branding and professionalism. What lessons can we learn from history about the importance of presentation? What lessons can we learn today? How do you present yourself? What does it matter anyway? **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com

This week Dan dives into the art of bidding fence projects. This will take a few past episodes and tie it all together into a price we are going to submit. He will answer questions like what you need to know, what you should be thinking about, what questions do you ask, when do you submit it, when do you follow up? Dan will share his methods for the process. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about FenceNews: https://fencenews.com EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com