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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
215 episodes
The Profit Paradox: Why Growing Your Construction Business Can Hurt Your Bottom Line
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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21:59
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Contractor Cash Flow: How to Stop the Feast or Famine Cycle
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Episode 214
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26:12
Bigger Projects, More Savings: How to Strengthen Your Bonding Relationships
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Episode 213
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22:58
How to Turn the New Tariffs Into Opportunities: A Contractor's Guide
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Episode 212
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19:41
It's Time to Break Your Equipment Addiction
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Episode 211
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23:45
How to Build Your Construction Accounting Dream Team
Do your financial reports leave you with more questions than answers? Are you constantly wondering where your cash went, even when the work keeps coming in? Feel like you're flying blind? Contractors face some of the most complex financia...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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31:13
From Instinct to Strategy: Transform Your Company with the Business Model Canvas
Struggling to make your construction business consistently profitable? In this episode, Wade and Stephen introduce the Business Model Canvas, a strategic tool that can redefine how you manage and grow your construction company. Disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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24:11
The ROI of Construction Tech: Is It Worth the Investment?
In this episode of the Contractor Success Forum, Wade and Stephen dive into the rapidly evolving area of construction technology and its impact on the bottom line. From drones and robots to augmented reality and wearable tech, the h...
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Episode 208
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25:37
Unlocking Contractor Success with Mastermind Groups Featuring Karyn Greenstreet
Feeling isolated as a contractor? Discover how mastermind groups can transform your business. Join Wade and expert Karyn Greenstreet as they dive deep into the benefits, structure, and success stories of mastermind groups on the latest episode ...
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Episode 207
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33:39
Are tech missteps costing your construction company millions?
In construction, failing to use the right technology can result in massive financial losses. Wade and Stephen delve into real-world examples where contractors lost big due to outdated project tracking, skipping BIM, and neglecting equipment mai...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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20:49
How one contractor's cash flow wake-up call changed everything
Most contractors believe that working harder and landing bigger jobs will solve their cash flow issues. But is that mindset holding them back? In this episode of the Contractor Success Forum, Wade and Stephen discuss the financial struggles of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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23:30
The Future of Construction: How Tech is Changing the Industry
Join Wade and Stephen as they explore how technology is revolutionizing the construction industry. Discover how innovations like BIM, drones, and automation are reducing costs, improving project management, and increasing profitabil...
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Episode 204
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24:39
Working Capital Strategies That ACTUALLY Work
You ever feel like your projects are running smoothly, but your cash flow isn't? Join Wade and Stephen as they dive into the critical importance of working capital in the construction business. Discover how adequate working capital acts as the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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24:02
How to gain a competitive edge using AI assistants
Imagine starting your day with AI already optimizing your schedule and handling complex tasks. Join Wade and Stephen as they dive into how AI assistants are transforming the construction industry.Discover the competitive edge gained by ...
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Episode 202
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26:43
Real Strategies to Maximize Workforce Potential
Do you wish your people could do more for you? Discover how to get the most out of your workforce on the Contractor Success Forum with hosts Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown. This episode dives into leveraging individual strengths i...
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Episode 201
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24:21
Mastering Construction: Financial Health Check
We've reached 200 episodes of the Contractor Success Forum! Join Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown as they reflect on their journey, discuss the value of contractor education, and unveil a special 85-question quiz designed to help construction c...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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21:03
Maximizing Profit Margins through Client Collaboration in Construction
This week, Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown discuss the critical role of client collaboration in construction projects. The episode explores strategies for effective collaboration, from pre-project planning to managing supply chain challenges, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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25:47
Productivity hacks for contractors to work smarter, not harder in 2025
Do you feel overwhelmed by the daily grind of managing your construction business? In our first podcast of 2025, Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown share essential productivity hacks tailored for contractors. Learn how to leverage too...
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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28:37
A Year of Contractor Success: Your 5 Favorite Episodes From 2024
Join Wade and Stephen as they share the 5 most popular episodes from 2024 that helped contractors boost profits and improve cash flow. From smart job costing to unconventional tax strategies that work, these proven tips helped hundreds of contr...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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22:07
Bonding Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them – Real Case Studies
Getting bonded as a contractor can feel like navigating a maze. Join Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown of McDaniel Whitley Bonding and Insurance in part three of our series on contractor bonding. This episode dives into real-life case studies to...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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16:29
How to Build a Disaster-Proof Business [Learn from Waffle House]
FEMA uses Waffle House as their disaster gauge - here's why construction companies should copy their playbook. Learn how this 24/7 restaurant chain's disaster planning and logistics can help your construction business stay running when crisis h...
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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15:51
How to STOP Struggling with Cash Flow and Keep More of What You Earn [Profit First for Commercial Construction]
Struggling with cash flow in your construction biz? Learn how Profit First for Commercial Construction can help you keep more of what you earn! Get a sneak peek of the teachings in Wade Carpenter’s new book. 📘Tune in now to discover a sy...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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17:44
[Ask a Bond Agent] Avoid These Bonding Pitfalls
Struggling to get bonded? 🤔 In this episode, we tackle real-life case studies to help you navigate the construction bonding process. Wade and Stephen share expert insights on overcoming common pitfalls.Listen now and level up yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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22:08
How to Scale Your Construction Company (WITHOUT more work!)
Want to scale your construction company without burning out? Learn proven systems to grow beyond the one-person operation, from managing cash flow to building repeatable processes that let your business run smoothly without you. Watch for pract...
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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19:12
[CASE STUDIES] Bond Approval Secrets Revealed
Let's talk real life construction bonding scenarios. From startups to high-growth companies, learn what bond underwriters actually look for and how to improve your chances of getting approved. Expert bond agent Stephen Brown breaks down practic...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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21:20
