The Cash Flow Contractor
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If you’re like most contractors we know, then you started your business because you’re passionate about and great at your craft. You also wanted to be your own boss. Owning a business has a lot of advantages, but also a lot of challenges. We started this podcast to talk about things that matter to you as an owner, like business fundamentals, sales processes, marketing, leadership, and much more. Armed with knowledge, you’ll be able to reach your goals, whether that’s growth, getting your shop to run without you, or anything in between.
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Think your 40% profit margin is solid? Think again. Martin and Khalil expose the hidden costs that eat into your profits—and show you how to stop the bleed. Time Stamps * 00:56 - Martin's Client's Issue * 02:14 - Understanding Variable Expenses * 03:30 - Allocating Costs and Overhead * 05:27 - Realizing the Impact on Profit Margins * 18:08 - Employee Compensation and Tariffs * 18:44 - Bulk Purchases and Inventory Challenges * 22:33 - Understanding Burdening in Business * 33:46 - Practical Steps to Improve Bidding Accuracy Snippets from the Episode * “You bid everything just fine, but then you look at your books and you're not making any money. Something’s off—and the good news is, it can be fixed.” - Martin Holland * “If you’re bidding for 40% and you’re not seeing that in your gross profit margin, you’ve got to find the difference. That is management.” - Martin Holland * “Nothing’s worse than thinking you’re going to get something and coming in 7% lower. That’s more than just a rounding error—that’s a business risk.” - Khalil Benalioulhaj * “You could be winning bids while losing money. When you fix your pricing, you gain margin on every future job without chasing more sales.” - Khalil Benalioulhaj Resources * CFC 249 [http://bit.ly/44GiQ5O] - The $600,000 Accounting Error That Almost Destroyed My Business with Cory Parks * The Break-Even System [https://www.amazon.com/Break-Even-System-Tucker-S/dp/B000O2PWTS] by Spencer Tucker * 24 Things [https://offer.growth-kits.com/24-things-construction-business-owners-assistant] Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant * Schedule [https://www.growth-kits.com/schedule-a-call] a 15-Minute Roadblock Call * Check out OpenPhone [https://www.openphone.com/?utm_source=partnerstack&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=khalilbenalioulhaj3893&utm_content=standard_affiliate&pscd=get.openphone.com&ps_partner_key=a2hhbGlsYmVuYWxpb3VsaGFqMzg5Mw&ps_xid=VFecpSCp6yqIj0&gsxid=VFecpSCp6yqIj0&gspk=a2hhbGlsYmVuYWxpb3VsaGFqMzg5Mw] * Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits [https://www.growth-kits.com/] * Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali [https://bit.ly/benaliconstructyoursuccess] * Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast [https://www.demandcast.co/] More from Martin Holland * theprofitproblem.com [https://bit.ly/The-Profit-Problem] * annealbc.com [https://bit.ly/Anneal-Business-Coaching] * Email Martin [martin@anealbc.com] * Meet With Martin [https://bit.ly/Meet-With-Martin] * LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/Martin-Holland-LinkedIn] * Facebook [https://bit.ly/Martin-Holland-Facebook] * Instagram [https://bit.ly/Anneal-Business-Coaching-Instagram] More from Khalil * benali.com [https://bit.ly/benaliconstructyoursuccess] * Email Khalil [khalil@benalimarketing.com] * Meet With Khalil [https://bit.ly/meet-khalil] * LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/Khalil-Benalioulhaj-LinkedIn] * Facebook [https://bit.ly/benali-facebook] * Instagram [https://bit.ly/benali-instagram] More from The Cash Flow Contractor * Subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@cashflowpod] * Subscribe to our Newsletter [https://www.thecashflowcontractor.com/subscribe] * Follow On Social: LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorlinkedin], Facebook [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorfacebook], Instagram, [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorinstagram]X(formerly Twitter) [https://twitter.com/Cashflowpod] * Visit our website [http://thecashflowcontractor.com] * Email [info@thecashflowcontractor.com] The Cashflow Contractor
Tired of billing mistakes and missing parts? Khalil and Martin break down how HVAC businesses can use AI tools to map out smoother workflows, track materials, and get paid properly. Time Stamps * 00:52 - Episode Intro * 01:28 - Using AI for Process Mapping * 01:57 - Visualizing Processes for Better Understanding * 02:35 - Inventory Control Issues * 04:01 - Building an AI Prompt for HVAC * 05:07 - Creating a Mermaid Flowchart * 11:30 - Detailed HVAC Workflow Breakdown * 27:03 - Episode Outro Snippets from the Episode * “People think of this as prompt engineering. I like to think of it as context engineering—you’re creating the context for the AI to understand how to help you.” - Khalil Benalioulhaj * “We bought 150 items and 120 of them were billed to a job… what the hell happened to the other 30?” - Martin Holland * “Just in a few minutes, we’ve asked the AI to help us design a flowchart and training manual—it’s like vibe-processing your business.” - Khalil Benalioulhaj Resources * Claude AI [https://claude.ai] * ChatGPT [https://chat.openai.com] * ServiceTitan [https://www.servicetitan.com] * Mermaid [https://mermaid.js.org/] * 24 Things [https://offer.growth-kits.com/24-things-construction-business-owners-assistant] Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant * Schedule [https://www.growth-kits.com/schedule-a-call] a 15-Minute Roadblock Call * Check out OpenPhone [https://www.openphone.com/?utm_source=partnerstack&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=khalilbenalioulhaj3893&utm_content=standard_affiliate&pscd=get.openphone.com&ps_partner_key=a2hhbGlsYmVuYWxpb3VsaGFqMzg5Mw&ps_xid=VFecpSCp6yqIj0&gsxid=VFecpSCp6yqIj0&gspk=a2hhbGlsYmVuYWxpb3VsaGFqMzg5Mw] * Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits [https://www.growth-kits.com/] * Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali [https://bit.ly/benaliconstructyoursuccess] * Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast [https://www.demandcast.co/] More from Martin Holland * theprofitproblem.com [https://bit.ly/The-Profit-Problem] * annealbc.com [https://bit.ly/Anneal-Business-Coaching] * Email Martin [martin@anealbc.com] * Meet With Martin [https://bit.ly/Meet-With-Martin] * LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/Martin-Holland-LinkedIn] * Facebook [https://bit.ly/Martin-Holland-Facebook] * Instagram [https://bit.ly/Anneal-Business-Coaching-Instagram] More from Khalil * benali.com [https://bit.ly/benaliconstructyoursuccess] * Email Khalil [khalil@benalimarketing.com] * Meet With Khalil [https://bit.ly/meet-khalil] * LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/Khalil-Benalioulhaj-LinkedIn] * Facebook [https://bit.ly/benali-facebook] * Instagram [https://bit.ly/benali-instagram] More from The Cash Flow Contractor * Subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@cashflowpod] * Subscribe to our Newsletter [https://www.thecashflowcontractor.com/subscribe] * Follow On Social: LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorlinkedin], Facebook [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorfacebook], Instagram, [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorinstagram]X(formerly Twitter) [https://twitter.com/Cashflowpod] * Visit our website [http://thecashflowcontractor.com] * Email [info@thecashflowcontractor.com] The Cashflow Contractor
What do sudden tariff hikes, partner misalignment, and outsourcing blunders have in common? They're all real-life challenges small business owners are navigating today. In this episode, Khalil and Martin unpack stories of business strain, the value of owning your mistakes, and why clear expectations are essential for long-term success, especially in partnerships. Time Stamps * 00:44 - The Struggles of Small Business Owners * 03:10 - Handling Client Mistakes and Maintaining Reputation * 08:16 - The Importance of Fair Compensation for Business Owners * 13:15 - Challenges in Business Partnerships * 17:41 - Navigating Unclear Expectations in Partnerships * 18:05 - Strategies for Partnership Agreements * 25:34 - The Role of AI in Business Operations * 28:03 - Leveraging AI and Assistants for Business Efficiency Snippets from the Episode * "You’re seeing us at our worst—and I want you to know we’ll make this right. From here on out, you’ll get our absolute best." – Khalil Benalioulhaj * "If you behave properly, you don’t necessarily lose the customer. It may be your chance to prove you're good to your word." – Martin Holland * "It’s not okay to not make money in your business. You take all the risk, and everyone else gets paid first." – Martin Holland * "If you're not talking constantly with your partner, it won’t work. Just like a marriage, communication is everything." – Khalil Benalioulhaj Resources * CFC Episode 258 - How to Win in Construction with AI * 24 Things [https://offer.growth-kits.com/24-things-construction-business-owners-assistant] Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant * Schedule [https://www.growth-kits.com/schedule-a-call] a 15-Minute Roadblock Call * Check out OpenPhone [https://www.openphone.com/?utm_source=partnerstack&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=khalilbenalioulhaj3893&utm_content=standard_affiliate&pscd=get.openphone.com&ps_partner_key=a2hhbGlsYmVuYWxpb3VsaGFqMzg5Mw&ps_xid=VFecpSCp6yqIj0&gsxid=VFecpSCp6yqIj0&gspk=a2hhbGlsYmVuYWxpb3VsaGFqMzg5Mw] * Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits [https://www.growth-kits.com/] * Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali [https://bit.ly/benaliconstructyoursuccess] * Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast [https://www.demandcast.co/] More from Martin Holland * theprofitproblem.com [https://bit.ly/The-Profit-Problem] * annealbc.com [https://bit.ly/Anneal-Business-Coaching] * Email Martin [martin@anealbc.com] * Meet With Martin [https://bit.ly/Meet-With-Martin] * LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/Martin-Holland-LinkedIn] * Facebook [https://bit.ly/Martin-Holland-Facebook] * Instagram [https://bit.ly/Anneal-Business-Coaching-Instagram] More from Khalil * benali.com [https://bit.ly/benaliconstructyoursuccess] * Email Khalil [khalil@benalimarketing.com] * Meet With Khalil [https://bit.ly/meet-khalil] * LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/Khalil-Benalioulhaj-LinkedIn] * Facebook [https://bit.ly/benali-facebook] * Instagram [https://bit.ly/benali-instagram] More from The Cash Flow Contractor * Subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@cashflowpod] * Subscribe to our Newsletter [https://www.thecashflowcontractor.com/subscribe] * Follow On Social: LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorlinkedin], Facebook [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorfacebook], Instagram, [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorinstagram]X(formerly Twitter) [https://twitter.com/Cashflowpod] * Visit our website [http://thecashflowcontractor.com] * Email [info@thecashflowcontractor.com] The Cashflow Contractor
Summer is here, and we're diving into exciting vacation plans, family events, growing teams, and new business growth strategies! Time Stamps * 00:37 - Episode Intro * 02:15 - Summer Plans and Family Events * 03:55 - Executive Assistant and Business Growth * 08:24 - Leveraging AI in Business * 13:29 - Demandast Plans * 13:52 - Martin's Business Goals * 15:31 - Cash Flow Contractor Community Snippets from the Episode * “I'm looking forward to the middle summer having full stream, regular marketing going on.” -Martin * “ I'm coming up with a growth kit that is around leveraging AI in your business because a lot of people don’t know where to start.”-Khalil Resources * 24 Things [https://offer.growth-kits.com/24-things-construction-business-owners-assistant] Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant * Schedule [https://www.growth-kits.com/schedule-a-call] a 15-Minute Roadblock Call * Check out OpenPhone [https://www.openphone.com/?utm_source=partnerstack&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=khalilbenalioulhaj3893&utm_content=standard_affiliate&pscd=get.openphone.com&ps_partner_key=a2hhbGlsYmVuYWxpb3VsaGFqMzg5Mw&ps_xid=VFecpSCp6yqIj0&gsxid=VFecpSCp6yqIj0&gspk=a2hhbGlsYmVuYWxpb3VsaGFqMzg5Mw] * Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits [https://www.growth-kits.com/] * Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali [https://bit.ly/benaliconstructyoursuccess] * Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast [https://www.demandcast.co/] More from Martin Holland * theprofitproblem.com [https://bit.ly/The-Profit-Problem] * annealbc.com [https://bit.ly/Anneal-Business-Coaching] * Email Martin [martin@anealbc.com] * Meet With Martin [https://bit.ly/Meet-With-Martin] * LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/Martin-Holland-LinkedIn] * Facebook [https://bit.ly/Martin-Holland-Facebook] * Instagram [https://bit.ly/Anneal-Business-Coaching-Instagram] More from Khalil * benali.com [https://bit.ly/benaliconstructyoursuccess] * Email Khalil [khalil@benalimarketing.com] * Meet With Khalil [https://bit.ly/meet-khalil] * LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/Khalil-Benalioulhaj-LinkedIn] * Facebook [https://bit.ly/benali-facebook] * Instagram [https://bit.ly/benali-instagram] More from The Cash Flow Contractor * Subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@cashflowpod] * Subscribe to our Newsletter [https://www.thecashflowcontractor.com/subscribe] * Follow On Social: LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorlinkedin], Facebook [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorfacebook], Instagram, [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorinstagram]X(formerly Twitter) [https://twitter.com/Cashflowpod] * Visit our website [http://thecashflowcontractor.com] * Email [info@thecashflowcontractor.com] The Cashflow Contractor
Struggling with self-imposed limits? Listen in as Brady Neal shares his story of breaking through self-imposed ceilings to achieve success in business and life. Time Stamps * 00:56 - Episode & Guest Intro * 01:25 - The Importance of Mindset * 03:46 - Brady's Entrepreneurial Journey * 06:10 - Defining Uncapped and Personal Growth * 23:21 - Why Directed Focus Matters * 24:30 - Turning Dreams into Aligned Actions * 24:59 - The Importance of Margin and Capacity * 26:03 - Narrowing Focus and Defining End Results * 27:55 - Vision and Adaptability in Business * 31:35 - Cognitive Framing and Overcoming Challenges * 39:47 - Behavioral Rhythms and Morning Routines * 42:02 - Episode Recap * 43:25 - Self-Definition and Overcoming Labels * 45:18 - Imposter Syndrome and Business Ownership * 46:43 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways Snippets from the Episode * ”The frame that you put around your pain is going to determine if it becomes bitterness or if it becomes a breakthrough.” - Brady Neal * “Don't let circumstances be the author of who we're telling ourselves we are. Reclaim the pen. Write it yourself.” - Brady Neal * “People think their condition is somebody else's fault, they start making excuses, denials. The absolute first thing is you have to say, it's up to me.” -Martin Holland * “If we don't get your mindset right. It's gonna be really hard to, to uncap your faith and your family and everything else that comes with that.” - Brady Neal Resources * CFC 153 - Stay One Step Ahead with Jon Matzner [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DzpZcZAj9gn0Y7DQnjGG7?si=ZeHCVV88SgexmgE89jwwmQ] * CFC 192 - AI for Contractors: How Can You Actually Use AI in Your Business? [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rzGg0SVPCBVKtHj98SspR?si=IgA1nnQAQ7i1KH6sF2LMdg] * Lazy Leverage Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/763FBQuzXqTqJ3mb837WbW?si=e9c618b8166d478a] * 24 Things [https://offer.growth-kits.com/24-things-construction-business-owners-assistant] Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant * Schedule [https://www.growth-kits.com/schedule-a-call] a 15-Minute Roadblock Call * Check out OpenPhone [https://www.openphone.com/?utm_source=partnerstack&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=khalilbenalioulhaj3893&utm_content=standard_affiliate&pscd=get.openphone.com&ps_partner_key=a2hhbGlsYmVuYWxpb3VsaGFqMzg5Mw&ps_xid=VFecpSCp6yqIj0&gsxid=VFecpSCp6yqIj0&gspk=a2hhbGlsYmVuYWxpb3VsaGFqMzg5Mw] * Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits [https://www.growth-kits.com/] * Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali [https://bit.ly/benaliconstructyoursuccess] * Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast [https://www.demandcast.co/] More from Brady Neal * SUBSCRIBE [https://www.livinguncapped.com/] to Living Uncapped Newsletter * Connect with Brady Neal on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithbrady/] * Check out Shuterra [https://www.shuterra.com/] * Check out Covva Insurance [https://www.covvainsurance.com/] * Checkout Corrosource [https://www.corrosource.com/] More from Martin Holland * theprofitproblem.com [https://bit.ly/The-Profit-Problem] * annealbc.com [https://bit.ly/Anneal-Business-Coaching] * Email Martin [martin@anealbc.com] * Meet With Martin [https://bit.ly/Meet-With-Martin] * LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/Martin-Holland-LinkedIn] * Facebook [https://bit.ly/Martin-Holland-Facebook] * Instagram [https://bit.ly/Anneal-Business-Coaching-Instagram] More from Khalil * benali.com [https://bit.ly/benaliconstructyoursuccess] * Email Khalil [khalil@benalimarketing.com] * Meet With Khalil [https://bit.ly/meet-khalil] * LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/Khalil-Benalioulhaj-LinkedIn] * Facebook [https://bit.ly/benali-facebook] * Instagram [https://bit.ly/benali-instagram] More from The Cash Flow Contractor * Subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@cashflowpod] * Subscribe to our Newsletter [https://www.thecashflowcontractor.com/subscribe] * Follow On Social: LinkedIn [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorlinkedin], Facebook [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorfacebook], Instagram, [https://bit.ly/thecashflowcontractorinstagram]X(formerly Twitter) [https://twitter.com/Cashflowpod] * Visit our website [http://thecashflowcontractor.com] * Email [info@thecashflowcontractor.com] The Cashflow Contractor
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