TCF756: Why Now is the Best Time to Build Your Contractor Business with Isaac Barlow

Tom’s guest today is Isaac Barlow. Isaac is the founder of the contractor business software busybusy, which helps contractors get their business systems and processes in order. Isaac talks about why now is the best time to build your contracting business and share strategies for becoming profitable, achieving the freedom you’ve always wanted, and so much more.   Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [01:35] - Isaac’s background [03:48] - Being successful as a contractor [05:34] - Handling uncertain times in business [10:07] - What it means to know your numbers [15:04] - Mental lessons for dealing with current events [18:39] - Why now is the best time to build your contractor business [22:25] - Leadership during challenging times [27:46] - Strategies for improving your trades business [30:00] - Profit% that is right under your nose [34:21] - Strategies for finding hidden revenue and increasing margins [37:07] - Profit killers of the contracting industry [39:57] - Busybusy software for contractors [46:11] - Isaac’s message for contractors Resources: ==Busybusy: https://busybusy.com/  💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/  💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap  == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground  == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook  == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/  == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber  Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig  == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review!  Apple Podcasts   Spotify