EP257: Profit is not a dirty word

Profit isn’t just a number on a spreadsheet. It’s what keeps your business alive. Everything feels rushed, tense, and reactive without it. When profit is missing, even good businesses end up in survival mode, constantly scrambling just to keep up.In this episode, Brad talks about:The importance of profit in business and why it’s often misunderstood.Common misconceptions about making money and the mindset of contractors.How financial stress impacts decision-making and business operations.The significance of knowing your numbers and pricing your services correctly.Practical takeaways for improving profitability, including raising prices and only taking profitable work.Introduction of a quiz to assess your business's financial health and identify profit leaks.Mentioned:Take the profit quiz at hammerandgrind.com/profitquiz, or text #QUIZ to 812-405-4610 to get the link.Link to Resources:This episode is sponsored by NEXT Insurance — the smart, simple insurance designed for contractors and small business owners.Protect your business with fast, affordable coverage you can set up in minutes.Learn more at NEXTinsurance.com/hammerGrab Brad's tell-all book: The Contractor Profit Blueprinthttps://thecontractorprofitblueprint.comHelp us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.