The Construction Business Blueprint #004 - Profit First Pricing for CBOs

Want to price construction jobs with profit built in, not crossed fingers? n this video I walk through a simple, proven process contractors can use to quote accurately, protect cash flow, and grow margins without racing to the bottom.What you’ll learnScope clarity: gather drawings/specs, timelines & client expectations so profit doesn’t leak before you start.Contracts & risk: spot payment terms, retentions, LDs, back-to-back clause, and when to walk away.Overheads first: calculate your overhead % and add it before your markup (why “cost + 20%” fails).Market-current costs: get 3 quotes for labour & materials and price worst-case, not wishful.Cash flow protection: deposits, payment schedules, notices, how to stay liquid and sane.Winning proposals: include what’s in/out, photos, and talk clients through your quote live.Profit-first mindset: don’t chase every job, win the right jobs at the right margins.If this helped—and you want templates, overhead calculators, or a pricing checklist comment “PRICING” and I’ll send you the resources. Subscribe for more on construction business systems, estimating, cash flow, and leadership.COMMENT below: your biggest takeaways and what you want me to create next!