TCF832: Contractor Business Math: What is Overhead?

It is important to understand your overhead if you want success in your business. Pricing jobs correctly, setting sales and lead generation goals, or hitting profit targets become impossible when you do not know your real overheads. In this quick episode, Tom breaks down what overhead really means for your contracting business.    Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [00:48] - What is overhead [02:26] - Fixed expenses [03:08] - Variable expenses [03:49] - Understanding overhead is important for financial success [04:48] - 50% GP – fastest way to make more money Resources: 💰 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