The Top Contractor Podcast

On this episode of The Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink are joined by guest Ryan Austin to explore the power of faith, intentionality, and servant leadership. They discuss the impact of positivity and intentionality in daily actions, and share strategies for maintaining focus and spiritual growth amidst distractions. Bill Reiman also shares his personal journey of aligning actions with faith, leading to personal and organizational transformation. Tune in to learn how authenticity, humility, and genuine care can create a positive work culture and build supportive environments where everyone feels valued and can grow.

On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the importance of company culture in the construction industry. They emphasize the need for defining core values, setting clear expectations, and having a good leader who sets high standards. They also highlight the significance of employee engagement, safety, and success. They also talk about creating a family-like atmosphere through monthly lunches and yearly events, and stress the importance of accountability, open communication, and team bonding.

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On this episode of The Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill and Nate dive into the world of conflict resolution strategies in construction. They stress the importance of addressing miscommunication head-on and share personal examples of how they handled such situations. From explaining the issue to the client to taking proactive steps to fix the problem, they highlight the need for trust and finding solutions. The hosts also discuss the role of leaders in conflict resolution, offering strategies like planning conversations, matching tones, and using 'conflict stacking.' Tune in to learn more about effective communication and collaboration in the construction industry.

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On this episode of The Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill and Nate discuss the importance of establishing and maintaining core values within a construction company. They emphasize the need for leaders to define personal and meaningful core values and involve the entire company in establishing them. The hosts provide examples of their own core values, such as going the extra mile and always learning. They also highlight the importance of linking disciplinary conversations and actions back to the core values.

On this episode of The Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill & Nate recap their experience at the Top Contractor School retreat in Naples, Florida. They discuss the importance of accountability, community, and personal excellence in achieving success. The speakers at the event emphasized the role of leadership, setting standards, and inspiring employees. They also highlight the value of having a clear vision and the impact of self-care and seeking guidance.

On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink are coming to you live from the Top Contractor School Inner Circle Retreat in Naples, FL.

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On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the importance of communication and taking initiative in business, the importance of having the right systems in place to support growth, and the challenges of construction. They also mention the upcoming Top Contractor School Inner Circle Retreat in Naples, FL where the podcast will share a stage with Ed Mylett.

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On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss Christmas traditions, time management, and how to show appreciation for employees during the holidays. They talk about how to plan a company holiday party, such as considering the type of employees, delegating any potential issues, providing food, and creating a family-style atmosphere. They also share their own holiday traditions, such as decorating their houses with lights, attending Christmas parades, and hosting family and friends.

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On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the importance of taking a measured approach to the construction industry. They emphasize the need to assess what it takes to scale a company, running a business by the numbers, and playing the long game when it comes to building a home. Additionally, they talk about the importance of proper planning and communication when it comes to construction projects.

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On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink are joined by guest Daniel Wright, the owner of Pro Line. Daniel shares his story of how he started Pro Line as a side gig and how it has since become a full-time job. They discuss the importance of thinking bigger, building relationships, using social media, and having systems and processes in order to scale a business. Additionally, they talk about the need to have a strong support network in order to learn how to be a dad or husband.

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On this episode of the TCS Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink are joined by Keith Callaway Jr. Keith shares his journey of hitting a low point in his life and how he overcame it, as well as his experience of becoming a father to his adopted son, Judah. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and dedication in business, and encourages listeners to connect with him on social media. https://www.topcontractorschool.com/

On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the importance of work-life balance in the construction industry. They provide advice on how to manage stress and craziness of life, as well as tactics for vetting leads. They also discuss the importance of having the right people in place to allow for more time to spend with family, and the need to prioritize health in order to be able to work and provide for the family. Finally, they emphasize the need to put in the hard work and long hours necessary to achieve success.

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In this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discussed hard lessons learned in the construction industry, also known as "dumb tax". They shared their own experiences of making mistakes and how they overcame them, as well as offering practical advice to listeners.

"The most important thing is to avoid emotional decision making. You have to assess customers, drop the ego, and be a problem solver in order to be successful in business."

The guys also talk about how it's important to choose the right customers, anticipate potential issues, be realistic when taking on projects, and set clear expectations for employees.

"Communication and honesty are key in business," he said. "It's important to get ahead of situations." 

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In this episode, our regular co-host, Bill Reiman, is joined by special guest co-host, Tre Tipton while Nate Swink is out sick. These guys dive into the the power of community and why breaking bread with the best of them is always so important for not only our industry but every industry.

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On this episode of the TCS Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss their processes for sales and how to best handle leads. Learn how to build relationships with clients, provide value-driven services, over-communicate, and over-service clients. Plus, discover how to use cold calling, Google Ads, Google reviews, and YouTube videos to reach homeowners. www.topcontractorschool.com

The Importance of Systems and Processes for Business Growth

In this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discussed the importance of having systems and processes in place in order to scale a business. They suggested assessing the situation and asking clients and employees for feedback in order to get an honest assessment of the company's performance. "It's important to create systems and processes that are organized and efficient in order to make the business run more smoothly," "We suggest using software solutions such as CoConstruct, BuilderTrend, ProCure, Basecamp, and Landscape Management Network." Swink added, "It's better to focus on growing the business and driving sales than to spend too much time perfecting the software." The hosts also discussed the importance of maintaining and keeping employees happy, as well as the various software solutions available to help with this. They suggested using technology to improve communication and access to information for customers, such as using software to track financials, selections, and pictures of the house. They also reiterated the importance of training and implementation when rolling out new systems. Finally, they suggested reiterating key points to the team and reminded listeners to like, share, comment, subscribe, and review the podcast. Having systems and processes in place is essential for business growth. It's important to assess the situation and ask for feedback from clients and employees in order to get an honest assessment of the company's performance. It's also important to create systems and processes that are organized and efficient in order to make the business run more smoothly. Utilizing software solutions such as CoConstruct, BuilderTrend, ProCure, Basecamp, and Landscape Management Network can help with this. It's also important to maintain and keep employees happy, as well as use technology to improve communication and access to information for customers. Finally, it's important to reiterate key points to the team and remind listeners to like, share, comment, subscribe, and review the podcast.

On this episode of the podcast, Bill and Nate interview Brian Beckner, a successful entrepreneur with a unique background in the construction industry. Brian shares his story of how he pivoted from the medical industry to the asphalt painting business and how he used his skills to grow the business. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with clients, providing value engineering solutions, and using marketing strategies to stand out from the competition.

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On this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, Bill and Nate are joined by Nick and Anthony Abruze, two brothers who have taken over their father's business. The brothers discuss how their father has instilled in them the values of hard work, honesty, and selflessness, and how their relationship with him has grown over the years. They also talk about how they have maintained the quality of their work while becoming more professional and efficient, and their goal of retiring their parents.

Hiring Tips from the Top Contractor Podcast In this episode of the Top Contractor Podcast, hosts Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the importance of taking personal accountability for hiring struggles, and tips on how to attract potential employees.

The Key to Avoiding Legal Issues for Contractors

On this episode of Top Contracted Podcast, Bill Reiman and Nate Swink discuss the importance of OSHA compliance for contractors, the proposed rule by OSHA to allow third parties to participate in workplace walk around inspections, and the switch to electric construction equipment.

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