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The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

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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24:40

TCF1089: The Danger of the "Do-It-All" Mindset

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2026/01/08

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

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06:54

TCF1088: Labor Burden: The Number That’s Bleeding You...

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2026/01/05

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

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28:07

TCF1087: Stop Leading Without a Handbook

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2026/01/03

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

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11:39

TCF1086: The Wasted Years (The High Cost of...

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/12/29

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

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21:22

TCF1085: Gift Yourself a Business, Not a Hobby

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/12/27

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

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07:22

TCF1084: Calm Leadership Beats Frantic Hustle

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/12/22

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 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

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16:38

TCF1083: Be Kind or Go Broke

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/12/20

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

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46:10

TCF1082: Your Financial Playbook is Broken with Eric...

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/12/15

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

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09:47

TCF1081: The War Chest That Saves Your Team

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/12/13

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

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24:09

TCF1080: Your Lack of Discipline is Killing Your...

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/12/08

You don't have an income problem, you have anidentity problem.Stop seeing yourself as a struggling tradesman and start acting like themillion-dollar CEOyou need to become.In this episode, Tom breaks down the hard truth: you don’t rise to your goals, youfall to your identity.He shows you how your current beliefs were formed, the three massive identity upgrades you need now (from laborer toCEO, order taker toSales Pro, and survivor toMillionaire), and the exact3 stepsto upgrade your contractor

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16:30

TCF1079: When You Have Everything, You Have Nothing

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/12/06

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

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24:04

TCF1078: Why Smart Contractors Still Fail at Scale

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/11/29

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

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12:32

TCF1077: This Is Separation Season. Not Vacation

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/11/27

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

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11:07

TCF1076: Date Your Clients or Lose Them

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/11/22

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

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05:07

TCF1075: I'm GIVING You the Code to Crack $1 Million

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/11/20

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

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21:10

TCF1074: Your Crew Doesn't Know What You Stand For...

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/11/15

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

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07:33

Stop Being Your Town's Best Kept Secret with Joey Yak

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/11/13

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

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18:25

TCF1072: You Can't Scale Without This

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/11/08

Book a free 15-minute Growth Call here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-callYou'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 weapon that makes your company sellable and non-owner-dependent. They break down why just talking about draws and deposits is costing you cash, and how to start building your "flight plan" when you're in the heat of battle. Stop making

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07:33

TCF1071: The Truth: You’re 20% Too Cheap (Raise...

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/11/06

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 take control of your numbers.Stop playing contractor charity work. Know your gross profit. Cut the fat. Eliminate the waste that’s bleeding your business dry.Your bank account is a scoreboard. It tells the truth about how much value you’re actually bringing. So quit hacking away like a handyman and start operating like a damn

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16:07

TCF1070: The Real Cost of Poor Communication

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber ·

2025/11/01

☎️ Book a free 15-minute Growth Call and see how BATTLEGROUND helps you finally move forward. → Book here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-callYou thought your communication was bulletproof, but your customers are walking away because of it. If 90% of medical lawsuits are from bad communication, what’s it costing your contracting business?. Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni expose the massive blind spot that kills client retention and forces you to spend more on marketing. Learn why your

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