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5 Simple Ways a Tradesman Makes the Mental Change to Become a Scaling Business Owner

Yvonne Root

Aug 22, 20172 min read

5 Simple Ways a Tradesman Makes the Mental Change to Become a Scaling Business Owner

Before we get to the 5 simple ways to work through the mental change let’s look at an example of how mental changes or growth require...

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Getting Your Construction Company Ready for Company

Yvonne Root

Aug 15, 20172 min read

Getting Your Construction Company Ready for Company

You know the story. Company’s coming – we need to get this place straightened up! Truth is, when guests are on their way, getting the...

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Owning then Scaling a Construction Contracting or Service Business

Yvonne Root

Aug 8, 20172 min read

Owning then Scaling a Construction Contracting or Service Business

In the beginning you had to: Figure out the legal, financial, and operational aspects of your business Understand how to communicate and...

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10 Qualities Needed for Scaling Your Construction Contracting or Service Business

Yvonne Root

Jul 18, 20176 min read

10 Qualities Needed for Scaling Your Construction Contracting or Service Business

10 Qualities Needed for Scaling Your Construction Contracting or Service Business part 1 Being an entrepreneur in the construction field...

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Build standardized processes – Prepare now for the future

Yvonne Root

Jul 5, 20173 min read

Build standardized processes – Prepare now for the future

This is the fifth in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction...

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Build a broad management skillset – Work on your business, not in it

Yvonne Root

Jun 27, 20172 min read

Build a broad management skillset – Work on your business, not in it

This is part four in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction...

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Build A Bigger Business – Think big; act bold

Yvonne Root

Jun 13, 20172 min read

Build A Bigger Business – Think big; act bold

This is part two in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction...

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Build Collaborations – Find and establish key relationships and networks

Yvonne Root

May 30, 20172 min read

Build Collaborations – Find and establish key relationships and networks

This is part one in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction...

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5 (not so easy) Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business

Yvonne Root

May 24, 20173 min read

5 (not so easy) Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business

This is the introduction to a 5-part series of articles presenting a primer concerning the basic steps you’ll want to take to scale your...

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Job Close Out – Make it snazzy for you and your employees

Yvonne Root

Apr 7, 20173 min read

Job Close Out – Make it snazzy for you and your employees

This is the third in a three-part series of articles. You can find part one here and part two here. A great Job Close Out system without...

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Job Close Out – Map a superior customer journey

Yvonne Root

Apr 3, 20173 min read

Job Close Out – Map a superior customer journey

This is the second in a three-part series about using a Job Close Out system to enhance your construction contracting business. If you...

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Yvonne Root

Mar 28, 20172 min read

Job Close Out – Why it is important

What difference does it make? Whether your job lasts a few hours, a few months, or a few years there is still always a Job Close Out to...

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Scale Your Construction Contracting Business

Yvonne Root

Mar 16, 20173 min read

Scale Your Construction Contracting Business

Escalating your business to the next level So, you’re ready to scale your construction contracting business. It is time to move to a new...

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3 Takes on “Eating the Frog” for Construction Contractors

Yvonne Root

Mar 2, 20174 min read

3 Takes on “Eating the Frog” for Construction Contractors

You’ve probably heard the expression, “Eat the frog,” meaning get the most awful task of your day done first thing in the morning and...

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The Nuts and Bolts of Organizing Your Truck, Van, or Supply Trailer

Yvonne Root

Feb 27, 20173 min read

The Nuts and Bolts of Organizing Your Truck, Van, or Supply Trailer

Construction Contractor, have you found your tools are always yelling at you because the wife and kids take up way too much room? Here...

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10 Personal Tools Every Construction Contractor Needs

Yvonne Root

Feb 20, 20173 min read

10 Personal Tools Every Construction Contractor Needs

I’ve discovered Construction Contractors and Subcontractors are among the most adept and proficient folks around. They wear such a...

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Store Smart, Hunt Less: The Best Ways to Organize Your Construction Contractor Shop

Yvonne Root

Feb 8, 20174 min read

Store Smart, Hunt Less: The Best Ways to Organize Your Construction Contractor Shop

When you or your workers waste time looking for material, tools, or equipment, dollars are flying out the door If you’re organized, even...

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