Every challenge is an opportunity. The greater the challenge, the greater the opportunity … if you can see it and capitalize on it. When many makeup brands were suffering from retailers being closed or having less foot traffic during coronavirus lockdowns, Isaac Duostar, CEO of luxury cosmetic brand Doucce, saw the opportunity for e-commerce cosmetic… Read more »
Construction contract financing for subcontractors solves one of the biggest challenges subcontractors face when they are awarded a new project—financing the upfront costs associated with the work. Materials, equipment, bonding premiums, supplies, and of course labor are all expense types typically incurred before you, the subcontractor, ever invoices your general contractor, let alone sees a… Read more »
Andrew Ammons is the founder and president of ACR Roofing, an incredibly successful commercial roofing company located in Texas. Andrew shared a secret with us during this episode: He isn’t super passionate about roofing. What he IS crazy passionate about is building processes that work and building up people to perform at their best and… Read more »
Cash flow management is a critical component in the success of any business, and it is especially critical in industries like construction where a lot of cash or credit is needed, start-up costs are high, profit margins are thin, and getting paid can be a real hassle. The complex cash flow ecosystems that construction and… Read more »
The construction industry has the 2nd highest rate of suicide in the U.S. Globally, the numbers aren’t much better. Construction is a tough job when it comes to mental health, for a lot of reasons: time spent away from family, seasonal wage fluctuations, physical injuries, substance abuse, and a “suck it up” culture that can… Read more »
Delta Construction Partners is the largest and most specialized construction recruiting agency. They focus on finding, hiring, and onboarding superintendents, project managers, estimators, designers, and engineers. More than finding a resume that matches a role, Bob and his team built Delta Construction Partners to do something different: to hire the “difference maker” for your organization…. Read more »
Cash flow management is particularly critical for small and mid-size businesses, as these companies often have less free cash flow to help them cover unexpected costs, delays, work shortages, or their growth. Before we talk about good cash flow management and share a few tips to improve cash flow at your business, let’s back up… Read more »
While many Americans learned to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, most manufacturing jobs simply could not be done anywhere except on the factory floor. That meant closing their doors until safe protocols for re-opening could be established. Luckily, the shift towards re-opening has spurred an increase in hiring demand. Manufacturing is not only bringing… Read more »
We talk about merchant cash advances a lot. Our clients do too, because so many of them have been burned by these not-quite-a-loan financial products. Taking out a merchant cash advance when your cash flow is pinched can be the “help” that ultimately bankrupts your business. That’s not an exaggeration; there are plenty of MCA… Read more »
If there is one word Camell Williams wants you to get out of this episode, it is DISCIPLINE. Camell is the CEO & Founder of Prime Electrical Services, a commercial electrical contractor located in Apopka, Florida. He sat down with Scott to share his journey from student to contractor to business owner, and why he… Read more »