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EPISODE · Sep 20, 2025 · 13 MIN

TCF1059: How to Screw Up, Get Better, and Keep Fighting

from The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

Business isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, screwing up, and learning fast. In this raw episode, Derek and Tim share a hilarious (and humbling) story about being “set up” at an event — and how that ties into the lessons every contractor needs to learn:Why perfection is the enemy of progressHow to keep showing up when you feel embarrassed or unpreparedWhy the “who” is more important than the “how” in businessWhy you don’t need to be good at everything — just at what mattersIf you’ve ever felt like you weren’t ready, polished, or “good enough,” this one’s for you.=================================================☎️ Waiting until everything’s perfect before you pull the trigger? That’s why you’re stuck. Perfection is the setup that keeps most contractors broke.👉 The turning point for hundreds of contractors was joining BATTLEGROUND. That’s where they finally stopped waiting for the “right time” and got the plan, the accountability, and the push to start running a real business — even if it was messy at first.If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself, hiding from discomfort, and learning the hard way, book a free 15-minute Growth Call. We’ll show you how BATTLEGROUND can help you take imperfect action, clean up your chaos, and finally move forward.→ Book your call here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call==================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify

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