EPISODE 220: A business is all about its people, and if you’re struggling to build a winning team for yours, then this is the episode for you!

In it, I sit down with my friend and fellow home improvement business owner, Brian Gottlieb.

Brian is here to discuss his latest book, Beyond the Hammer, which he’s been working on for the last two years.

Brian’s book offers actionable leadership tips for everyone in the home improvement and home services industry.

Listen in as Brian and I discuss how to build strong aligned teams, the beauty of mentorship, and his big reveal of the five foundational pillars of leadership.

We’ll also be speaking on how to go from being a struggling contractor to a successful business owner (and leader), why “a shepherd should smell like the sheep”, and why Brian and I both love using parables when writing.

Are you ready to find out how to build a winning team that will transform your business?

Then make sure to tune in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Why Brian wrote Beyond the Hammer (02:41)

Why mentorship is satisfying (to mentors) (11:09)

Belief is transferable (14:16)

What shapes a business’ culture? (17:28)

Let’s talk about the book (26:29)

How leaders model their business as a training organization (30:04)

Why managers need a checklist (34:46)

The secret to growing a big business (42:02)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Get Brian’s book, Beyond the Hammer: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Hammer-Approach-Leadership-Performance/dp/B0D53GL23L

⚡ Save your seats for Accelerate LIVE! 2025: https://www.AccelerateEvent.com/

⚡ Learn more about The Wealthy Contractor Success Society: https://www.TheWealthyContractor.com/SuccessSociety

⚡ Brian’s book, The 7 Secrets To Becoming A Wealthy Contractor, is now available. Visit https://www.TheWealthyContractor.com/ for a free copy (just pay shipping).

⚡ Follow us on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWealthyContractor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWealthyContractor/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheWealthyContractor/

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EPISODE 219: Have you ever wondered if something is holding you back as a business owner or leader? You’re doing everything right (or so you think) but something is missing, and you’re not sure what it is.

Well, spoiler alert: It’s your mindset.

So many successful leaders have learned that to succeed in business (and not just in the home improvement industry), knowing your craft isn’t enough; you also need to cultivate the right mindset.

And we’re all about to get schooled on this by this week’s guest on the podcast, the amazing Patrick Readyhough.

Patrick is a roofing and exterior contractor, and in this episode, he’ll be sharing just how much a change in his mindset transformed his business (and HOW).

He and I will be discussing how he’s implemented the strategies in my book “The 7 Secrets to Becoming a Wealthy Contractor” and how that’s helped him grow his business, the benefits of a consistent morning routine, and how his role in the business has changed over time.

We will also be touching on the incredible powers of delegation, why achieving success requires willingness to take massive action, and how “the gap and the “gain” is a battle most entrepreneurs have to fight.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Well then, what are you waiting for?

Run, don’t walk, and listen to the episode now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The 7 Secrets book (03:46)

How can you achieve your dream life? (07:41)

Don’t let outside forces affect you! (11:28)

Building a great business starts with… (17:13)

You must think of yourself as a business builder, not owner (22:58)

How to measure your success (29:18)

Why EOS is a game-changer (36:14)

Confidence is everything (41:16)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Learn more about The Wealthy Contractor Success Society: https://www.TheWealthyContractor.com/SuccessSociety

⚡ Brian’s book, The 7 Secrets To Becoming A Wealthy Contractor, is now available. Visit https://www.TheWealthyContractor.com/ for a free copy (just pay shipping).

⚡ Follow us on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWealthyContractor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWealthyContractor/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheWealthyContractor/

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EPISODE 218: What does it take to grow a small “family business” into a large, multi-state operation?

Many would maybe say luck, but as I’ve said in the last episode, there is no such thing as luck in business; as entrepreneurs, we must rely on hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of strong processes.

And no one knows this better than this week’s guest on the podcast, the brilliant Vince Nardo.

Vince is the president of Reborn Cabinets, which has now evolved to become Reborn Home Solutions.

In this episode, Vince will be discussing how he and his family transformed their small cabinet refacing business in California (first started in 1983) to a successful enterprise with over 700 employees and an expanded product lineup.

He’ll also be touching on the importance of having standardized systems and processes in your business (and when to start doing that), why marketing and sales are everything, how the company’s business strategy shifted during and after the pandemic, why you have to make sure you’re not a quote “family business”, and much more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Reborn Cabinets’ backstory (01:13)

Why you need marketing and sales knowledge (05:53)

Always work on your business (11:52)

Lead generation after the pandemic (16:43)

The effect of COVID on the business (25:37)

Why we love mastermind groups (30:31)

Your business doesn’t define your family (34:44)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Register for The Profit Workshop 2024: https://www.TheWealthyContractor.com/Profit

⚡ Learn more about The Wealthy Contractor Success Society: https://www.TheWealthyContractor.com/SuccessSociety

⚡ Brian’s book, The 7 Secrets To Becoming A Wealthy Contractor, is now available. Visit https://www.TheWealthyContractor.com/ for a free copy (just pay shipping).

⚡ Follow us on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWealthyContractor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWealthyContractor/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheWealthyContractor/

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The Wealthy Contractor is a podcast for home improvement professionals who want to grow their business, work less, and make more money. Follow us for more!