The Profit Builder Unscripted

How Much of a Raise Is Too Much?

Let us know what you think? Send me a note! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368295/fan_mail/new] Raises are harder than they look. With rising costs, inflation, and a shortage of good people, many contractors feel pressured to simply pay more when an employee asks for a raise. But that’s not always the best move—for you or your team. In this episode, I share a real client story and a different way to think about pay increases—one that turns a raise conversation into an opportunity to build ownership, contribution, and stronger results. This isn’t about saying yes or no to more money. It’s about creating a win-win where your team grows and your business gets more value in return. Resources: * Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“ [https://www.theprofitbleed.com/get] * Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.” [https://www.thecontractorscollective.com/] * Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.” [https://www.buildyourdreamteam.org/information] * Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” [https://contractorshiringblueprint.com/contractors-hiring-blueprint25823727] course. Connect with Vicki on social media: * YouTube: Vicki Suiter [https://www.youtube.com/user/vickisuiter] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders [https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders] If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-profit-builder-unscripted/id1750797223].

Best Of: Construction Team Accountability

Let us know what you think? Send me a note! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368295/fan_mail/new] Have you ever delegated something, only to discover a problem after the work was done? It happens more often than most contractors want to admit. Delegation should take pressure off the owner or manager. But without a clear way to see progress along the way, leaders usually end up doing one of two things: checking constantly or hoping everything is on track. Neither works very well. In this episode, I break down why delegation fails and how a simple accountability system helps leaders stay informed without hovering over every detail. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why delegation without visibility leads to problems * How a simple accountability system helps prevent last-minute surprises * How to define clear outcomes so everyone is on the same page Result: better follow-through and fewer surprises. Simple takeaway: Delegation works best when leaders can see progress before the finish line. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/9IbTsCLuZkc [https://youtu.be/9IbTsCLuZkc] Resources: * Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“ [https://www.theprofitbleed.com/get] * Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.” [https://www.thecontractorscollective.com/] * Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.” [https://www.buildyourdreamteam.org/information] * Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” [https://contractorshiringblueprint.com/contractors-hiring-blueprint25823727] course. Connect with Vicki on social media: * YouTube: Vicki Suiter [https://www.youtube.com/user/vickisuiter] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders [https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders] If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-profit-builder-unscripted/id1750797223].

Best Of: Empowering Employees to Take Ownership

Let us know what you think? Send me a note! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368295/fan_mail/new] In a recent conversation with a contractor, they shared this frustration with me: “I just wish my team would take more ownership.” When we looked closer, every decision was still routing back through him. That’s the trap. When leaders hold too much control, employees default to waiting for direction. In this episode, we talk about the shift that helps teams move from “helpers” to real contributors. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why holding control is the cause of people not taking ownership * How to delegate in a way that people take ownership * Why treating employees like helpers limits accountability * How to shift those things so your employees take more ownership Simple takeaway: Ownership grows when leaders stop carrying every decision. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/o9PbIHyI0R0?si=zbxq_fHvB2a_6-Pp [https://youtu.be/o9PbIHyI0R0?si=zbxq_fHvB2a_6-Pp] Resources: * Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“ [https://www.theprofitbleed.com/get] * Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.” [https://www.thecontractorscollective.com/] * Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.” [https://www.buildyourdreamteam.org/information] * Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” [https://contractorshiringblueprint.com/contractors-hiring-blueprint25823727] course. Connect with Vicki on social media: * YouTube: Vicki Suiter [https://www.youtube.com/user/vickisuiter] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders [https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders] If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-profit-builder-unscripted/id1750797223].

Best of: Result vs. Task - Your Key to Freedom

Let us know what you think? Send me a note! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368295/fan_mail/new] If your tired of people not following through then make sure to listen to this episode! In this episode, I break down how to shift from managing people to managing outcomes - and how to get consistent follow through! In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why task-driven leadership creates lack of follow through * The difference between tasks and results * The key to getting consistent results from your employees Simple takeaway: Define the result. Then manage to it. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/gxskJUJY9KQ [https://youtu.be/gxskJUJY9KQ] Resources: * Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“ [https://www.theprofitbleed.com/get] * Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.” [https://www.thecontractorscollective.com/] * Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.” [https://www.buildyourdreamteam.org/information] * Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” [https://contractorshiringblueprint.com/contractors-hiring-blueprint25823727] course. Connect with Vicki on social media: * YouTube: Vicki Suiter [https://www.youtube.com/user/vickisuiter] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders [https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders] If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-profit-builder-unscripted/id1750797223].

Best Of: Why micromanaging happens

Let us know what you think? Send me a note! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368295/fan_mail/new] Most micromanagement doesn’t start with control. It starts with unclear goals. In this episode, I break down why leaders jump into tactics too quickly — and how revisiting the intention changes the conversation, AND, the results! In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why unclear goals can lead to having to micromanage others * How shift the conversation to create creates ownership * The power of asking instead of directing - I give you specific simple way to do this * How clarity on outcomes dramatically improves results Simple takeaway: Before solving the problem, clarify the goal - I’ll show you how. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/l2HpBiANpN0 [https://youtu.be/l2HpBiANpN0] Resources: * Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“ [https://www.theprofitbleed.com/get] * Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.” [https://www.thecontractorscollective.com/] * Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.” [https://www.buildyourdreamteam.org/information] * Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” [https://contractorshiringblueprint.com/contractors-hiring-blueprint25823727] course. Connect with Vicki on social media: * YouTube: Vicki Suiter [https://www.youtube.com/user/vickisuiter] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders [https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders] If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-profit-builder-unscripted/id1750797223].