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Contractor Success Forum
Tips and advice to run a successful construction business from two long-term industry professionals: Wade Carpenter, a construction CPA, and Stephen Brown, a construction bond agent. Each host has unique, but complementary views and advice from each of their 30+ years in the contracting industry. Their goal is to promote healthy, thought-provoking discussions and tips for running a better, more profitable, and successful company. Subscribe for new insights and discussion every week. Visit ContractorSuccessForum.com to view all episodes and find out more.
Episodes
261 episodes
The True Cost of 'Writing It Off': Avoid a Construction Cash Flow Spiral!
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 261
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28:27
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The Write-Off Trap: How Misguided Tax Advice Can Ruin Contractors
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 260
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24:18
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Contractor Insurance Secrets: How to Cut Costs in 2026
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 259
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27:17
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Why Your Bids Miss the Mark: Markup vs. Margin Secrets
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 258
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19:49
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The Data Center Boom: Contractor Secrets to Navigating New Risks & Rewards
🔗 LINKSEmail Stephen to get his Data Center Job Risk ChecklistVisit the episode page for more details and a transcript of th...
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Season 1
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Episode 257
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23:38
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From Confusion to Clarity: Unlocking the Power of WIP Reports
🔗 LINKSGet the free guide: The Contractor’s Guide to Work in Progress ReportsEmail Stephen to get his WIP schedule
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Season 1
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Episode 256
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32:38
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Why Bigger Isn't Always Better: The Truth About Job Margins
🔗 LINKSGet the free guide: How to Improve the Profitability of Your Construction CompanyVisit...
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Season 1
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Episode 255
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23:33
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Contractor Wake-Up Call: What's Draining Your Revenue?
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT ...
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Season 1
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Episode 254
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25:31
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The Secret to Contractor Success: The Simple Math That Boosts Your Bottom Line
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT ...
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Season 1
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Episode 253
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24:57
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Simple Math, Huge Results: What's Your Profit Improvement Potential?
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 252
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22:01
Backlog Doesn't Equal Growth: What Contractors Get Wrong About Risk Management
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get ...
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Season 1
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Episode 251
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19:26
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Why Most Construction M&A Deals Fail: Avoid These Common Pitfalls
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!
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Season 1
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Episode 250
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20:38
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The Surprising Secret to Scaling Your Construction Business
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 249
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18:56
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From Stuck to Scaling: Which 10 Founder Habits Are Killing Your Profits?
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 248
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20:12
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From Grit to Growth: How to Scale Your Construction Biz Without the Chaos
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!
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Season 1
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Episode 247
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13:32
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The Secret to Winning More Construction Work in 2026
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 246
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21:07
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Why Your Construction Business Isn't Making Money: Avoid These Pitfalls!
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 245
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21:49
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Survive the Slow Season: Winter Cash Flow Tips for Contractors
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!
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Season 1
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Episode 244
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18:22
AI Can't Fix Chaos: Cut Through the Noise with These Tips
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 243
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17:02
Private Equity's Secret Playbook: Building & Buying Construction Firms
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 242
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22:51
When Bids Go Bad: Contractor Horror Stories
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!...
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Season 1
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Episode 241
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23:43
Avoid These Tax Traps! Year-End Planning Guide for Construction Contractors
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!
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Season 1
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Episode 240
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23:57
The Ultimate Tech Stack for Construction Contractors
🔗 LINKSVisit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show.Get Profit First for Commercial Construction--OUT NOW!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 239
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