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Contractor Cents

Ruth King
Financial Statements
Financial Management
Contractors
Artificial Intelligence
Contracting Business
Financially Fit Business
Profitability
Billable Hours
HVAC Industry
Entrepreneurship
Contracting Industry
Achieving Growth and Prosperity
Construction Industry
Marketing Strategies
Cash Flow Management
Contracting
Employee Motivation
Productivity
Digital Marketing
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Discover ideas, tactics, news, and information that matters to your contracting business and you. Increase productivity, profitability, customer and employee satisfaction.

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How do you find skilled labor? What if you found a source where you

experienced a 90% success rate in finding that labor? What if you had a

profiling template to help choose the right people for the right jobs?

What would all of this do for your b... more

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Thinking about selling your business in the future? There is an emotional

roller coaster associated with the sales process and what happens after the

sale. Matt Michel and Brandon Jacob, two long time industry experts, just

published "The Business... more

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Just because you have a schedule doesn’t mean that you have profitability

and predictability. You might have built a detailed project schedule yet

still experience margin erosion, resource conflicts, cash-flow surprises, and

reactive decision-maki... more

What if you could convert more leads, calls, and estimates into booked jobs

automatically? My guest today, Ryan Fenn, CEO of Chiirp, promises that AI

can help you do this. Chiirp prides itself on being and I quote “The most bad

ass AI lead convers... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Jacob
Co-author of The Business Exit Rollercoaster
The Business Exit Rollercoaster (co-author)
Episode: Contractor Cents - Episode 427 - The Hidden Emotional Cost of Selling a Business
Ryan Fenn
CEO of Chiirp
Chiirp
Episode: Contractor Cents - Episode 425 - More Leads. More Jobs. Less Effort
Michael Zalle
CEO of Yellow Bird, insurance risk and risk management SaaS platform
Yellow Bird
Episode: Contractor Cents - Episode 422 - Worker’s Comp Claims
Greg Holladay
Representative of Bradford White
Bradford White
Episode: Contractor Cents - Episode 421 - What If You Don’t Train Them… and They Stay?
Brad Felix
Vice President of AI for Contractor Commerce
Contractor Commerce
Episode: Contractor Cents - Episode 419 - Turn Your Website Into a 24/7 Sales Machine
Timothy Wingate Jr.
Author of Built Blueprints of Success; CPA specializing in contracting companies
G Plus F (or related firm)
Episode: Contractor Cents - Episode 417 - The Blueprint Every Contractor Should Follow
Furman Haynes
Partner at Work Hero
Work Hero
Episode: Contractor Cents - Episode 416 - Grow Bigger Without Spending Bigger
Miles Fawcett
Founder of Field Hub
Field Hub
Episode: Contractor Cents - Episode 415 - Stop Wasting Time on the Wrong Software
Angela Chanowsky
Creator of Your Unique Genius
Your Unique Genius / Unique Genius workbook
Episode: Contractor Cents - Episode 414 - Get Out of the Weeds and Into Your Genius

Host

Ruth King
Host of Contractor Cents, focused on helping contracting businesses run more profitably through finance, operations, and strategy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Best of the best

    Ruth understands the contracting business financials like no other! Give a listen and learn the correct way to price your goods and services in our fast pace economy. KJM

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hard-wrkn-teacher
    United States3 years ago
  • Great content!

    I have listening to you for years and I share so many of the ideas that come out of your podcast. I’ll even pull my car over and rewind your show and take down some notes. I’m a Territory Manager for a large distributor in Chicago. My customers love your ideas because I share your podcast with them as well. Thanks! Bob Weber

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob Weber
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it!

    It’s definitely worth your time if you are trying to stay informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariann!!
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show! Host does great interviewing guests and going beyond just surface stuff to get to practical tips! Highly recommend!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Hero3339
    5 years ago
  • Contractor Cents

    Really enjoyed the program with Ruth and her quest James Albert. James talked very confidently about how to maneuver through a lot of business and relationship challenges. By being direct and exhibiting consistent professional follow-up is so important. I will definitely reach out to James to find out how he can help me in the future in this area where is clearly an expert. Thanks again.

    Bob

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SportsLover44
    United States5 years ago

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Feedback highlights Ruth's deep understanding of contracting finances and operations.
Listeners praise practical, actionable insights for running service businesses.
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Contractor Cents - Episode 426 - Why Projects Go Sideways Even With a Great Schedule
Q: So let's talk a little bit about the financial side of doing this. How do we prevent, or can we even prevent, some of the things from screwing up our gross margins because of things happening?
The key is moving from reactive firefighting to a planning mindset by understanding that margins are sensitive to resource allocation, material delays and contingencies. Build a governance structure with cross-functional involvement, use historical data to plan for risks, and maintain visibility to prevent late payments and cascading cash-flow issues.
Contractor Cents - Episode 425 - More Leads. More Jobs. Less Effort
Q: Explain blue versus green message for iMessage and why it matters for trust and response rates.
The guest explains that blue iMessages (via iPhone's messaging ecosystem) signal authenticity and human connection, increasing trust and response rates compared to green SMS messages which can feel more like broadcast spam; this distinction impacts engagement and conversions.
Contractor Cents - Episode 425 - More Leads. More Jobs. Less Effort
Q: Did I get that right, Ryan?
Ryan confirms that Chiirp is about automated follow-up across text, email, voicemail, and now AI, with a focus on converting existing leads at a higher rate rather than simply generating more leads.
Contractor Cents - Episode 422 - Worker’s Comp Claims
Q: So what are the things that you look at that can motivate employees to do the right thing, so to speak?
The guest stresses prioritizing proactive safety culture, ongoing training, and visible accountability over one-off compliance, with emphasis on reinforcing practices regularly and using third-party safety support to scale coverage.
Contractor Cents - Episode 420 - Reward Loyalty Without Giving Away Equity
Q: What's a phantom stock plan and why is it valuable for a contracting business?
A phantom stock plan is a contract that gives employees a right to a future cash bonus tied to the company's equity value, rewarding them for growing the business and preparing for an eventual sale without granting actual ownership or control, making it a powerful retention and alignment tool.

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A pulse on running service-based trades businesses with a strong emphasis on practical operations, financial discipline, and growth levers. Episodes frequently explore cash flow optimization, planning and scheduling discipline, back-office efficiency, and adopting technology (AI, field-service software, online storefronts) to scale profitability. Noteworthy angles include emotional aspects of leadership and exits, owner mindset, and hands-on frameworks for improving profitability, training, and customer experience. The format tends to pair hosts with practitioners and industry experts to translate complex topics into actionable steps for owners and managers in contracting-adjacent fields.

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1. Brandon Jacob
2. Ryan Fenn
3. Michael Zalle
4. Greg Holladay
5. Brad Felix
6. Timothy Wingate Jr.
7. Furman Haynes
8. Miles Fawcett

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