PowerHouse Fence Show

Starting From Scratch: What I'd Do on Day 1

In this episode, we are going to play out a scenario. If I sold Memphis Fence, moved to a new city, and had to start completely over with nothing but experience and $150,000 in the bank, what would I do first? This episode is not about theory. It is a step-by-step rebuild plan from the perspective of someone who already understands the commercial fence business, relationships, estimating, operations, and cash flow. The money matters. $150,000 is enough to start, but it is not enough to be stupid. Every decision has to protect runway until the company can generate consistent cash.

No Goals, Just Direction

In this episode, Dan talks through a question he’s been sitting on for weeks. What do you actually want your life and work to look like in the next 5 to 10 years? Not surface-level answers but real answers. He gets into why he’s never connected with traditional goal setting, what actually matters instead, and the uncomfortable truth that most of us already know what we need to do, we just don’t do it. No fluff. Just a hard look at direction, discipline, and the actions it takes to get where you say you want to go. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/.../Wish.../Make-A-WishMid-South [https://secure2.wish.org/.../Wish.../Make-A-WishMid-South]... [https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS2w4SmJTMThVNnB6THZSZnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4mLJnxdVAxjf9X1TT7YZUbqAmpdiaqxk_xtVJSX2Wr0JV6iiZ7354J-fLVzw_aem_Tpat_MsHmN55WvvmsR378Q] **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com [https://fenceconsultinggroup.com] Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about [https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about] FenceNews: https://fencenews.com [https://fencenews.com] EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com [https://ezgmfg.com] mySalesman: https://mysalesman.com [https://mysalesman.com] **** EFP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CdjxbcxGQ/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CdjxbcxGQ/]

Come Bid a Job With Me

In this episode, Dan walks through how he actually bids a commercial job—from the first look to submitting a number. This isn’t theory. This is the real thought process behind deciding whether a job is worth bidding, what to look for in plans and specs, where most people miss critical details, and how small mistakes in the bid turn into big losses in the field. If you’ve ever wondered why some jobs look good on paper but lose money in reality, this episode breaks it down step by step. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/.../Wish.../Make-A-WishMid-South [https://secure2.wish.org/.../Wish.../Make-A-WishMid-South]... [https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwNVJERFU5d3hnVXhqbnMwWHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7LRpjt_OKsAHoEQySep5sXyGJUJVoTQYLBdt5qR-dzCQw8eRDvSC13Nmg_Iw_aem_Ah7SKFDlWa_X72f4_xHQ5w] **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com [https://fenceconsultinggroup.com] Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about [https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about] FenceNews: https://fencenews.com [https://fencenews.com] EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com [https://ezgmfg.com] mySalesman: https://mysalesman.com [https://mysalesman.com] **** EFP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CdjxbcxGQ/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CdjxbcxGQ/]

Stop Talking or Start Going

Too many people talk about what they’re going to do… and never take a single step. They like the idea of success, but they never actually move. In this episode, we break down what it really takes to separate yourself from average: * Why doing the minimum will keep you exactly where you are * What “doing more than expected” actually looks like in real business * How your self-talk is holding you back more than anything else * The excuses that are quietly killing your progress * Why most people don’t fail because they can’t… they fail because they never start This isn’t for everyone. But if you’re serious about getting better—this one will hit. At the end of the day, it comes down to one question: Are you going to keep talking… or are you finally going to get to work? **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 [https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676] **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com [https://fenceconsultinggroup.com] Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about [https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about] FenceNews: https://fencenews.com [https://fencenews.com] EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com [https://ezgmfg.com] mySalesman: https://mysalesman.com [https://mysalesman.com] **** EFP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CdjxbcxGQ/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CdjxbcxGQ/]

Financial Info You Need To Know – Part 2 (Balance Sheets)

S4 EP6: Financial Info You Need To Know – Part 2 (Balance Sheets) In this episode of the Powerhouse Fence Show, we continue our breakdown of the financial information every business owner should understand. Last episode we covered the basics — revenue, cost of goods sold, margins, expenses, and how to read a Profit & Loss statement. In this episode we move to the other critical financial document many contractors overlook: the Balance Sheet. We break down assets, liabilities, equity, working capital, and key financial ratios in simple terms and explain why a company can show profit but still run out of cash. If you run a business and don’t understand your financial statements, you’re operating blind. This episode will help you better understand the true financial health of your company. Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&f… [https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&f…] PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com [https://fenceconsultinggroup.com] Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about [https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about] FenceNews: https://fencenews.com [https://fencenews.com] EZG Manufacturing: https://ezgmfg.com [https://ezgmfg.com] mySalesman: https://mysalesman.com [https://mysalesman.com] **** EFP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CdjxbcxGQ/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CdjxbcxGQ/]