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The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber


The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

TCF1127: The True Cost of Avoiding Hard Conversations on the Job

Thu, 21 May 2026

You walk onto a job that’s already sold, the deposit is in the bank, and your crew hits an unpredicted roadblock. Something was missed in the initial walkthrough. Do you eat the cost and call it "the price of doing business," or do you face the discomfort and write a change order?

In this episode, Tim and Derek break down the internal friction contractors face when asking for more money. They talk about how avoiding a 10-minute awkward conversation can lead to a thousand tiny financial cuts by the end of the project. You’ll learn how to implement ongoing job costing, how daily team communication protects your margins, and how to spot honest project enhancements that give clients a better result while saving your bottom line.

Stop leaving your profit on the table because you’d rather deal with the discomfort of losing money than the discomfort of speaking up.

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TCF1126: The $28K Job from Hell

Mon, 18 May 2026

You aren't going to get rich off a $28,000 sale if it costs you $45,000 to do the work. In this episode, I’m ripping the band-aid off my most expensive mistake from my first year in business to show you how to stop being "just over broke." I’ll walk you through the three massive errors, ignoring red flags, losing control of the process, and copying "going rates" that destroy your bank account. Learn the exact pricing formula and screening process we use to protect our margins and our sanity.

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For over a decade, contractors have asked us the same question. Do you have a sales-only training program? The answer was always no. Until now.

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TCF1125: The Art of Handling a Pissed Off Customer

Thu, 14 May 2026

Stop being a punching bag for clients who don't respect your time or your team. In this episode, Derek and Tim break down a real-world blow-up with a customer who thought yelling would get him a free pass on the rules. You’ll learn how to match energy without losing your cool, why paperwork is your best weapon in a fight, and why "the customer is always right" is a lie that’s killing your profit.

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For over a decade, contractors have asked us the same question. Do you have a sales-only training program? The answer was always no. Until now.

https://thecontractorfight.com/command

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TCF1124: Command the Gate or Stay Broke

Mon, 11 May 2026

You’re out there busting your ass 60 hours a week, but your bank account is a joke because you’re selling at margins that wouldn't keep a lightbulb on. Most contractors close 30% of their leads; you need to be hitting 80% plus, or you’re just a glorified volunteer. In this episode, I’m breaking down the three moments where you’re losing control—the gate, the meeting, and the silence—and announcing the only "sales gym" built specifically for the trades.

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For over a decade, contractors have asked us the same question. Do you have a sales-only training program? The answer was always no. Until now.

https://thecontractorfight.com/command

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TCF1123: Discipline: More Than Just Clean Shingles

Thu, 07 May 2026

You wouldn't let a truck engine run without oil, so why are you doing it to your body? If you’re foggy, sluggish, and neglecting your health, you aren't playing at the level your family and your business deserve. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down why physical discipline is the ultimate indicator of how you run your crew and your bank account. Stop making excuses and start checking the health box so you can dominate your market.

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Most contractors lose control in the sales conversation, whether they are chasing more leads or sitting on a full pipeline.

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