Stop stressing out about your contracting business and take back control. The Contractor Fight is bringing respect and dignity back to the trades one contractor at a time. Discover how to market, sell, and consistently produce your projects at a profit with industry expert and powerful motivator Tom Reber. Stop stealing from your family. Earn what you're worth. Build a business that serves you.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 10:13
https://bit.ly/BuildABusinessWorthHaving_tob Successful, Miserable, Trapped You got the trucks, the crew, and the revenue number you used to dream about. From the outside, it…
Sep 21, 2026 · 8:03
https://bit.ly/BuildABusinessWorthHaving_rbo Why More Revenue Won't Fix Your Burnout You’re doing $1 million, maybe $2 million a year. You’ve got a crew. Your trucks are wrapped.…
Sep 17, 2026 · 53:12
See if you've built a business worth having: https://bit.ly/BuildABusinessWorthHaving_itf1 Most contractors build a business that depends on them being there every day. Taylor…
Sep 14, 2026 · 8:49
https://thecontractorfight.com/leak Why The Best Salespeople Disqualify More Than They Sell The best salespeople don’t try to close everyone. They identify the wrong prospects…
Sep 7, 2026 · 9:58
www.thecontractorfight.com/leak Stop Trying to Build Rapport Your prospects don’t need another contractor pretending to care about their dog, boat or favorite football team. They…
Sep 3, 2026 · 35:11
Have you built a business worth having: https://bit.ly/BuildABusinessWorthHaving_itf1 Most contractors believe the only way to build a successful business is to work 80 hours a…
Aug 31, 2026 · 15:30
How Contractors Leak $183,000 in Profit Every Year Most contractors think they need more leads. They don’t. They need to stop wasting the opportunities already coming into the…
Aug 24, 2026 · 10:22
Take the Sales Leak Scorecard Here Episode Description "What's the going rate for a project like this?" Wrong question. In this episode, Tom breaks down why pricing off the going…
Aug 17, 2026 · 6:45
Get Your Sales Leak Score: https://thecontractorfight.com/leak You just found out that "small" discount is costing you way more than 10%. In this episode, Tom breaks down the…
Aug 10, 2026 · 13:28
Book a call with the team: https://thecontractorfight.com/battleground Grab Tom's book FREE: https://thecontractorfight.com/book/ Your business is making more money than ever,…
Aug 3, 2026 · 8:36
Check out The Fight: www.thecontractorfight.com Is Your Contracting Business Actually Worth Having? Most contractors are chasing more revenue, more trucks, more employees, and…
Jul 27, 2026 · 16:48
Business training for Contractors: https://thecontractorfight.com/battleground Contractors hear it every day: “Your price is too high.” But most of the time, price isn’t actually…
Jul 23, 2026 · 27:22
Sales training for Contractors: https://thecontractorfight.com/command Grab Tom's book FREE: https://thecontractorfight.com/book/ Running a business with your spouse, kids,…
Jul 20, 2026 · 8:11
Sales training for Contractors: https://thecontractorfight.com/command Grab Tom's book FREE: https://thecontractorfight.com/book/ Before the customer ever asks for a discount,…
Jul 13, 2026 · 20:44
The First Fight is Always with Yourself Ready to grow your life & business? http://bit.ly/4fbjCgo Most contractors think the fight is with the economy. Cheap competitors. Bad…
Jul 9, 2026 · 26:08
Your business was supposed to give you freedom. So why does it feel like you're working more than ever? Too many contractors build themselves into the center of everything. Every…
Jul 6, 2026 · 8:18
The Command: https://thecontractorfight.com/command "I need to think about it." If you're hearing that over and over on your sales calls, here's the truth: it's probably not the…
Jul 2, 2026 · 11:57
Become More: https://www..thecontractorfight.com/battleground Most contractors think their biggest leadership problem is finding good people. They're wrong. The real problem is…
Jun 29, 2026 · 4:32
Check out THE COMMAND: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/command "We're getting a few more bids." Every contractor has heard it. Most immediately assume the homeowner is shopping…
Jun 25, 2026 · 14:23
Do This When You’re Frustrated With Your Team When business gets hard, morale gets weird, and your team starts slipping, it’s real easy to let your frustration lead the room.…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:04:49
Join us in Colorado: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/forge Contractors don’t just get screwed by bad marketing agencies. They get screwed because they hand over money, stop…
Jun 18, 2026 · 25:55
Check out BATTLEGROUND: https://thecontractorfight.com/battleground Tim and Derek get into the real numbers behind running a profitable contracting business, why most owners have…
Jun 15, 2026 · 7:36
Checkout The Command: https://thecontractorfight.com/command Contractor sales training for handling price objections. If you've ever heard "you're too expensive," this video…
Jun 11, 2026 · 30:29
Contractor Sales Has Changed. Have You? The way homeowners buy today is different than it was just a few years ago. They're researching more. Comparing more options. Taking…
Jun 8, 2026 · 5:24
Watch This: https://youtu.be/C8Me5SpjcPY?si=CSMLN4e7FNfSvXMC Everyone is talking about how AI is going to replace jobs. Lawyers are worried. Writers are worried. Marketers are…
Jun 4, 2026 · 16:48
WATCH THIS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/C8Me5SpjcPY?si=pgar2FOCHlNI5E2a When Tim's employee Zach sent him a picture of his leg at midnight, he knew something was wrong. Two broken…
Jun 3, 2026 · 8:59
WATCH THIS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/C8Me5SpjcPY?si=pgar2FOCHlNI5E2a Most contractors think they need more leads. They're wrong. Because bad leads create bad clients. Bad clients…
May 28, 2026 · 31:55
Stop trying to fix your sales process when your head isn't straight. In this episode, Tim and Derek pull back the curtain on NashVegas 2026 and look at what actually happens when…
May 25, 2026 · 7:43
You spend hours tracking down leads, burning fuel in your truck, and writing detailed proposals for homeowners who were never going to buy from you at full margin. It’s a classic…
May 21, 2026 · 12:25
You walk onto a job that’s already sold, the deposit is in the bank, and your crew hits an unpredicted roadblock. Something was missed in the initial walkthrough. Do you eat the…
May 18, 2026 · 15:02
You aren't going to get rich off a $28,000 sale if it costs you $45,000 to do the work. In this episode, I’m ripping the band-aid off my most expensive mistake from my first year…
May 14, 2026 · 24:30
Stop being a punching bag for clients who don't respect your time or your team. In this episode, Derek and Tim break down a real-world blow-up with a customer who thought yelling…
May 11, 2026 · 17:23
You’re out there busting your ass 60 hours a week, but your bank account is a joke because you’re selling at margins that wouldn't keep a lightbulb on. Most contractors close 30%…
May 7, 2026 · 11:50
You wouldn't let a truck engine run without oil, so why are you doing it to your body? If you’re foggy, sluggish, and neglecting your health, you aren't playing at the level your…
May 4, 2026 · 10:49
Most of you guys start your business because you’re good at the trade, but you’re absolute trash at the business side. You quit your job, paint a few houses for family, and then…
Apr 30, 2026 · 21:06
Stop acting like a handyman and start leading like a pro. In this episode, Derek shares a nightmare story where an irrigation guy literally took a razor knife to a brand-new…
Apr 27, 2026 · 25:07
You’re stealing time and money from your family because you’re still selling like it’s 1995. Stop chasing every tire-kicker with a pulse and start commanding your calendar. In…
Apr 23, 2026 · 27:56
You’re frustrated because your team isn’t following instructions, but the truth is, you haven’t given them a map. In this episode, Derek and Uncle Tim tear down the "Groundhog…
Apr 20, 2026 · 8:41
Stop being the silent partner in a business that’s consuming your life. Most contractors aren't actually making money; they're just moving it from one hand to the other while the…
Apr 16, 2026 · 16:39
You aren't a contractor; you’re a professional problem solver, but you can't solve a problem you don't understand. Most of you lose jobs because you talk too much and listen too…
Apr 13, 2026 · 17:17
Stop lying to yourself that your "good intentions" are going to pay the mortgage. In this episode, I’m calling out the guys who know exactly what they need to do, (raise prices,…
Apr 9, 2026 · 20:33
Stop acting like a typical contractor and start acting like a world-class brand. In this episode, Tim shares how a trip on a Virgin Voyages cruise completely shifted his…
Apr 6, 2026 · 9:54
Stop being a slave to your cell phone and your "pain-in-the-ass" customers. If you don't draw a line in the sand right now, your busy season isn't going to make you rich, it’s…
Apr 2, 2026 · 17:59
Stop booking every "whimsical" spring lead that breathes on your phone. Most contractors are terrified that if they don't say yes to everything, the work will dry up. That’s a…
Mar 30, 2026 · 9:36
Stop flushing ad money down the toilet while ignoring the goldmine sitting right in front of you. Your Google Business Profile isn't junk mail; it’s a digital job sign planted…
Mar 26, 2026 · 23:35
Most contractors think they’re in the business of building things, but they’re actually in the business of managing fear. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down the "Shin-Fu"…
Mar 23, 2026 · 7:41
You’re living on a crazy cycle: you get slow, you panic-market, you get busy, and then you quit doing the very things that brought in the work. That’s not a leads problem; it’s a…
Mar 19, 2026 · 25:41
Stop beating your chest about how much money you "did" last year. If you’re running a $10M company but only pocketing $45k, you don't have a business—you have a high-stress hobby…
Mar 16, 2026 · 12:00
If you’re walking into a sales appointment and the homeowner is still wondering if you’re a hack, you’ve already lost the job. Most contractors think they win the job in the…
Mar 12, 2026 · 23:31
If you stop marketing the second you get busy, you're setting yourself up for a massive crash in six months. In this episode, Derek and Tim break down why "showing your work" is…
Mar 9, 2026 · 10:26
You don’t have a leads problem, you have a local authority problem. Most contractors are burning cash on generic SEO while their neighbors don't even know they exist. In this…
Mar 5, 2026 · 23:22
Stop letting entitled clients push you around like a handyman with no options. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down why you’re losing control of your business and your life…
Mar 2, 2026 · 6:42
If you’re waiting until the weather warms up to start pushing your marketing, you’ve already lost the season. Most contractors spend their lives reacting to the phone not ringing…
Feb 26, 2026 · 27:37
Most contractors are terrified of their own prices. They choke when it’s time to drop the number because they’re projecting their own cheap-ass buying habits onto the client. In…
Feb 23, 2026 · 14:54
Stop being an available tradesman hoping someone picks you and start acting like a professional business owner. If you’re still running all over town giving away your time and…
Feb 19, 2026 · 10:57
Have you been a victim of the "we’re getting three quotes" line. If a homeowner tells you they need to shop around, it’s because you haven't shown them why you’re the only…
Feb 16, 2026 · 10:57
Stop staring at your phone waiting for a text that’s never coming. You think you got ghosted because the homeowner was flaky, but the truth is you chose comfort over clarity. In…
Feb 12, 2026 · 17:54
Many contractors are losing jobs because they make it too damn hard to buy from them. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down the "Concierge Service" model. A strategy that…
Feb 9, 2026 · 10:02
Stop acting like a handyman and start selling like a pro. When a prospect says "you're too expensive," most contractors panic and start discounting their own worth. In this…
Feb 5, 2026 · 15:57
You’re keeping people on your crew who are poisoning the well. In this episode, Derek and Tim break down why "talent" isn't enough if the fit is wrong, using a legendary story…
Feb 2, 2026 · 7:21
Stop leaking authority and start taking command of your sales calls. Most contractors are losing jobs not because their price is too high, but because they sell like a technician…
Jan 29, 2026 · 30:41
Most contractors are just "busy being busy" while their bank accounts leak cash like a broken pipe. In this episode, Tim and Derek tear down the fear of "Business Math" and show…
Jan 26, 2026 · 21:40
Your bank account is the most honest employee you have. It never lies, and it doesn't give out participation trophies. If you’re stressed about money, it’s not bad luck; it’s a…
Jan 22, 2026 · 48:45
Grab "The Contractor's Code to Finally Cracking $1M": https://thecontractorfight.com/code Stop being a pussy and start looking at your numbers. Steve Shinholser joins Derek and…
Jan 19, 2026 · 11:37
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…
Jan 15, 2026 · 13:18
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,…
Jan 12, 2026 · 8:50
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…
Jan 8, 2026 · 24:40
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…
Jan 5, 2026 · 6:54
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…
Jan 3, 2026 · 28:07
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…
Dec 29, 2025 · 11:39
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…
Dec 27, 2025 · 21:22
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…
Dec 22, 2025 · 7:22
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…
Dec 20, 2025 · 16:38
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…
Dec 15, 2025 · 46:10
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…
Dec 13, 2025 · 9:47
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…
Dec 8, 2025 · 24:09
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…
Dec 6, 2025 · 16:30
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…
Nov 29, 2025 · 24:04
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,…
Nov 27, 2025 · 12:32
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,…
Nov 22, 2025 · 11:07
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…
Nov 20, 2025 · 5:07
The path to stacking cash and getting your life back is right here: https://thecontractorfight.com/code You're grinding your ass off and you're still stuck under a million bucks.…
Nov 15, 2025 · 21:10
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…
Nov 13, 2025 · 7:33
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…
Nov 8, 2025 · 18:25
You're talking about scaling but all you've got is chaos—and you’re afraid to admit it. Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni get real on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): the secret…
Nov 6, 2025 · 7:33
You’re busting your ass every day, but your bank account doesn’t show it. Here’s the hard truth: you don’t need more jobs to make more money. You need discipline. You need to…
Nov 1, 2025 · 16:07
☎️ Book a free 15-minute Growth Call and see how BATTLEGROUND helps you finally move forward. → Book here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call You thought your…
Oct 30, 2025 · 7:53
Book your free 15-minute Growth Call → https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call You don’t have a leads problem. You have a you problem.…
Oct 25, 2025 · 16:09
Who’s really making the buying decision? Spoiler: it’s not always the one you think. In this episode of The Contractor Fight Sales Podcast , Tim and Derek break down the critical…
Oct 23, 2025 · 46:14
Book a free 15-minute Growth Call here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call When the government shuts down and projects freeze, how do you keep your business alive?…
Oct 18, 2025 · 32:54
Let's grow your business → Book here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Contractors, listen up: consultations are where you win or lose the job. In this episode,…
Oct 16, 2025 · 1:08:12
Ready for more leads and sales this year? -> https://www.noexcusesmedia.com/ Tom sits down with Joshua T Osborne, his partner at No Excuses Media, for a conversation that hits…
Oct 9, 2025 · 5:51
Most contractors panic when the market slows — they pull back on spending, stop marketing, and start hoping for the best. That’s not how you grow. In this episode, Tom breaks…
Oct 4, 2025 · 30:54
Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call In this episode of The Contractor Fight, Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni dive into the uncomfortable but…
Oct 2, 2025 · 47:56
Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Today Tom sits down with Adam McChesney of Builders of Authority — a guy who knows how to get…
Sep 27, 2025 · 10:26
Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Most contractors don’t fail because of lack of skill — they fail because they can’t stay consistent.…
Sep 25, 2025 · 8:28
Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Robbing Peter to pay Paul isn’t growth — it’s chaos. If you’re constantly sweating payroll, floating…
Sep 20, 2025 · 13:43
Business isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, screwing up, and learning fast. In this raw episode, Derek and Tim share a hilarious (and humbling) story about being…
Sep 13, 2025 · 19:27
Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Most contractors tiptoe around money, and it’s killing their profits. In this episode, Derek Johnson…
Sep 11, 2025 · 38:57
Let's Grow Your Business: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call Today on the show, Tom sits down with Ben and Amy Wright — Nashville-based contractors who went from…
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