The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

You’re out there busting your ass 80 hours a week, but your bank account hasn't moved in months. The truth is, you don’t have a work ethic problem - you have a third-grade math problem. In this episode, I’m breaking down the deadly confusion between markup and margin that’s causing you to leave six figures on the table every single year. Stop running a charity for your clients and start pricing like a CEO so you can finally build the life your family deserves.============================================================CRACK THE CODE TO $1M: Stop guessing and start winning. Get the free course here: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

You just lost a big job and you’re acting like your whole business is cooked. Knock it off.Some of the best money you’ll ever make is the job you don’t take.In this episode, Tim and Derek break down how a $50,000 “sure thing” blew up, and what to do when a client flips the script mid-job and tries to drag you down with it.===================================================Stop letting one bad bid wreck your week.Grab The Contractor’s Code to Finally Cracking $1M - it's free - and start running a business that doesn’t fall apart every time a deal dies.https://thecontractorfight.com/code===================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

Most contractors are just guessing and praying when they send a bid, and that’s why they’re broke. In this episode, Tom Reber breaks down the massive gap between "guessers" and the pros who actually stack cash. Learn the three non-negotiable pricing rules that allow you to charge premium prices, attract better clients, and finally stop stealing from your family. Stop racing to the bottom and start leading a business that actually serves your life.============================================================Grab The Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M free course.Click Here for Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

Most contractors are just reactive, waiting for the next fire to put out. You aren't running a business; you’ve got a stressful hobby that pays occasionally. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down how to stop being the "emergency contact" for every jobsite disaster. Learn why your lack of systems is stealing time from your family and how to fall back on your training when chaos hits.============================================================Want to crack $1M in 2026?You need systems and processes that eliminate the fear of the off-season and guarantee cash flow. Learn the Contractor's Code to dominate your market.GET THE COURSE. STOP PANICKING.Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M → https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

You think you’re paying a guy $25 an hour, but your bank account is paying for two people and the second one doesn't even work for you. Most contractors are stressed and underpaid because they price jobs based on wages instead of the true labor burden. In this episode, I’m stripping away the "fantasy math" and showing you how taxes, insurance, and unbillable time are choking your profit. It’s time to stop the bleeding, know your truth, and price with power.============================================================Grab The Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M free course.Click Here for Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

Most contractors treat their team like a revolving door because they refuse to build a foundation of safety and standards. Tim and Derek break down why your "shit show" operation is scaring off good talent and how an employee handbook is actually your best leadership weapon. If you're tired of being a "fog the mirror" recruiter, it’s time to stop making excuses and start building a culture that people will actually take a bullet for. Stop stealing from your family's future by running an unorganized mess.============================================================Want to crack $1M in 2026? You need systems and processes that eliminate the fear of the off-season and guarantee cash flow. Learn the Contractor's Code to dominate your market.GET THE COURSE. STOP PANICKING.Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M → https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

Most contractors don’t fail because they’re lazy. They fail because they quietly drift and tolerate chaos. In this episode, Tom breaks down the 5-step checklist to ensure 2026 isn't just a repeat of the stress and "should've been further along" bullshit of last year. From deciding your profit numbers to enforcing non-negotiable standards, it’s time to stop acting like a handyman and start leading like a pro. Don't wake up next December having the same conversation with yourself.============================================================Grab The Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M free course.Click Here for Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

You repeated the same year 19 times because you were afraid of your numbers. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down why "feeling" like you’re doing okay is a trap that keeps you stuck in a hobby instead of a business. Learn how tracking your daily operating expenses and job costing isn't just about math, it’s about the confidence to charge what you’re worth. Stop swinging the hammer like a handyman and start leading like a CEO. ============================================================You want to crack $1M? You need systems and processes that eliminate the fear of the off-season and guarantee cash flow. Learn the Contractor's Code to dominate your market.GET THE COURSE. STOP PANICKING.Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M → https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

Most contractors are low-key freaking out right now because they’ve got zero control over what’s coming next.In this episode, Tom breaks down how living in uncertainty is bleeding your business dry — and how real numbers give you your backbone back. You’ll learn the only three things you actually control in this game: your cash, your inputs, and your standards.Stop reacting to problems. Start leading your business like a professional.Survival mode is over. It’s time to run this thing like you mean it.============================================================Grab The Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M free course.Click Here for Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

You hit the million-dollar mark. You went viral on the internet. You think you’re a big deal now?Check your ego at the door. It’s lying to you.Revenue doesn't mean crap if you’re a toxic boss. If you treat your team and your clients like garbage, you aren't a pro. You’re a liability.On the show today, Tim and Derek are calling you out. They’re breaking down why "being a human" is your most tactical business tool.This is about building a crew that actually wants to help you win. Stop swinging the hammer like a handyman. Start leading like a man.Your bank account is a reflection of the value you bring. That includes how you treat your people.Listen up. Then go execute.============================================================You want to crack $1M? You need systems and processes that eliminate the fear of the off-season and guarantee cash flow. Learn the Contractor's Code to dominate your market.GET THE COURSE. STOP PANICKING.Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M → https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

You're wondering why you're not more profitable? It's not just a mindset problem; you're running the wrong damn plays. Tom sits down with Eric Fortenberry, CEO of JobTread, to lay out the contractor business playbook —starting with the non-negotiable step of defining a specific mission and vision. Then, they break down why delaying your first hire is costing you cash, how to build a team of A-players , and why obsessing over the client experience is your best marketing. You can't win the Super Bowl with a broken playbook.JobTread Connect: https://www.jobtread.com/connect============================================================Grab The Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M free course.Click Here for Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

You're looking at the schedule and there’s a gap. The crew is looking at you, wondering: What do we do now? Most contractors panic and start trading dollars for hours, clinging to the rat race. That stops here. Tim and Derek break down why an off-season isn't a crisis, but an opportunity to build a war chest and solidify trust with your team. If you're stressed about winter, you didn't charge enough, period. Learn to build that financial buffer so you can stop worrying, take care of your guys, and plan for total domination============================================================You want to crack $1M? You need systems and processes that eliminate the fear of the off-season and guarantee cash flow. Learn the Contractor's Code to dominate your market.GET THE COURSE. STOP PANICKING.Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M → https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

You don't have an income problem, you have an identity problem. Stop seeing yourself as a struggling tradesman and start acting like the million-dollar CEO you need to become. In this episode, Tom breaks down the hard truth: you don’t rise to your goals, you fall to your identity. He shows you how your current beliefs were formed, the three massive identity upgrades you need now (from laborer to CEO, order taker to Sales Pro, and survivor to Millionaire) , and the exact 3 steps to upgrade your contractor identity today so you can finally charge what you’re worth. You have to be the wealthy contractor before you ever become one.Stop letting your old story steal your money.============================================================Upgrade your identity now! Grab The Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M free course.Click Here for Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

Your bank account is a direct reflection of the value you’re bringing—but what if you have the money and still feel empty? This week, we tear down the lie that money solves your purpose problem. We dig into why contractors who chase the "end game" of wealth wind up struggling more than the guy fighting for his first profitable job. The struggle isn't a problem, it's the pilgrimage. You need to stop being a mess and focus on the purpose that's so damn selfish it actually lets you show up for your team and your family.============================================================OWN YOUR CRAP: STOP WORKING FOR FREE.That million-dollar dream is useless if your pricing sucks and your team is chaos. This isn't corporate theory. This is the blueprint for blue-collar contractors to charge what they’re worth and build a real business. Fight back.GET THE CODE (IT'S FREE): https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

What’s keeping your business from breaking the next revenue ceiling?It’s not your team, your leads, or even your systems — it’s clarity.In this raw and insightful episode, Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni talk about how laser focus can completely transform your business. Derek shares the story of how a simple walk turned into a $1M plan for his maintenance division — and how clarity around vision, delegation, and culture is the difference between stagnation and serious growth.Whether you’re a contractor stuck at $3M or still trying to hit your first million, this conversation will show you the roadmap.============================================================Our new mini-course The Contractor's Code to FINALLY Cracking $1M just launched! Click Here to get Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

You're clinging to the lie that your business has to slow down for the holidays. That's self-talk bullshit. While your competition is pulling back on ads, letting the team coast, and drinking eggnog, you're being handed the biggest opportunity of the year: Separation Season. Tom Reber breaks down the four pillars you must execute right now—Marketing, Systems, Recruiting, and Planning—to build an insurmountable lead going into 2026. If you spend December getting your house in order, you can handle the growth and dominate the new year.============================================================Stop playing small. Your corporate brother-in-law is sizing you up this week. Stop giving him the satisfaction. CBS is now open with 5 courses, 2 monthly live coaching sessions (a $15,380 value), and it's a f*cking STEAL for Black Friday. Level up and become a household name. Get in now: https://thecontractorfight.com/school/============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

When you stop doing the little things that built your business — the follow-ups, the calls, the care — you start losing trust.In this raw conversation, Tim and Derek break down why coasting kills both relationships and client retention. They talk about why every service visit is an audition for the next one, and why “dating your customers” is the secret to long-term success.If your repeat clients are fading and referrals are drying up, this episode will show you why.============================================================Our new mini-course The Contractor's Code to FINALLY Cracking $1M just launched! Click Here to get Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

The path to stacking cash and getting your life back is right here: https://thecontractorfight.com/codeYou're grinding your ass off and you're still stuck under a million bucks. Let me shoot you straight: it’s not your skill, it’s not the market—it’s a broken code you haven't fixed yet. In this short course, I’m giving you the five core lessons to fix your mindset, price for PROFIT, stop selling scared, and finally break through that $1M barrier. ============================================================Our new mini-course The Contractor's Code to FINALLY Cracking $1M just launched! Click Here to Reserve Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

You think your crew knows your standards? You’re dead wrong, and it’s costing you profit and headaches. Stop being a vague, nebulous leader who makes assumptions. Your team, your tribe, needs to understand the direction and the non-negotiable values that drive your business. Tim and Derek break down why you need to stop letting your employees guess what you stand for and how to build a culture that lasts longer than a project. You want a winning formula? It starts with leadership and clearly defined values. ============================================================Our new mini-course The Contractor's Code to FINALLY Cracking $1M just launched! Click Here to get Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

You don't have a marketing problem. You have an attention problem. Period. It's time to stop thinking your quality work is enough - the best contractor doesn't win, the best known one does. Joey Yak of Content 4 Contractors breaks down the mindset you need to dominate your local market with video, including his "Zone Method" (Personal, Experience, Expert) and the C4 strategy (Creativity, Consistency, Communication, Convenience). If you're tired of waiting on referrals, it's time to build a brand that makes you locally famous. https://content4contractors.com/This is your blueprint to building the creative department your business needs.============================================================Our new mini-course The Contractor's Code to FINALLY Cracking $1M just launched! Click Here to get Your FREE Access: https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify