Scaling a business sounds great on paper. In reality, it can get harder before it gets better. In this episode, Weston sits down with Jordan Daneker, co-owner of Evolve Design + Build, to talk about the side of growth most contractors don't expect. Jordan shares what it's really like scaling fast, why more revenue doesn't always mean more money, and how cash flow, confidence, and systems become critical as your team and overhead grow. We also get into the moment when the owner becomes the bottleneck and what it takes to get out of the way. If you've grown your business and thought, "This isn't what I thought it would feel like," this conversation will hit close to home.

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Most contractors don't lose money because they're bad at the work. They lose money because they don't actually know where it's going. In this episode, I sit down with Cody Adkins of Tri-State Outdoor Living to talk about what it looks like when you're winning jobs, staying busy, and still coming up short, especially when winter hits. Cody shares how square foot pricing left him negative on jobs, the pressure of going into winter with four kids, and what changed once he started breaking down labor, overhead, and profit instead of guessing. We also get into running lean crews, paying guys more to produce more, and why efficiency matters more than chasing bigger jobs. If you've ever thought, "We're slammed, so why does this still feel tight?" this one will hit close to home.

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Most contractors don't undercharge on purpose. They just don't see everything that's actually coming out of their business. In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Vanamerongen of Niagara Waterscapes to talk about the wake-up call that came when he realized his pricing didn't reflect reality. Thomas shares how starting out at $65 an hour quickly turned into $90, then $110, once all the hidden costs were laid out in black and white. We talk about pricing confidence, head trash, and imposter syndrome, and why letting the market tell you no is better than saying no for yourself. We also get into niching down and building recurring maintenance revenue. If pricing ever feels uncomfortable or you've caught yourself second guessing your numbers, this conversation will hit close to home.

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