Stop Quoting for Free - The Paid Proposal Strategy with Marti Amos

From 0 to 1,400 Content Clicks: Bathrooms of Charleston Social Media Case Study

FROM 0 TO 1,400+ CLICKS IN 5 MONTHS Social media case study: Bathrooms of Charleston competing against cheap one-day bath companies in commoditized market. THE PROBLEM:→ 92 posts = 0 link clicks→ Posting demolition and construction photos→ Selling pain instead of outcome→ Busy but not productive THE SOLUTION:✓ Lifestyle videos (completed luxury bathrooms)✓ AI talking head videos (4x higher save rate)✓ Local hooks (specific neighborhood callouts)✓ Listicle-style content✓ $100/month boosting budget ($3.33/day) THE RESULTS BY MONTH: 1. 48K reach + 150 clicks (switched to dream-selling) 2. 565 clicks (local hooks + AI videos) 3. 300+ clicks (testimonials + micro-targeting) 4. Stable clicks (wellness positioning) 5. 1,400+ total (authority content) PLATFORM INSIGHTS: * Reels = 82% of total reach * Facebook = trust platform * Instagram = aspiration platform * Hyperlocal = 60% reach increase * Architecture photos = 400% better engagement WHAT TO POST:→ Textures and finishes (sensory hooks)→ Local anchoring (name specific neighborhoods)→ Educational checklists (expert positioning)→ Video testimonials or Google review overlays WHAT TO AVOID:✗ Construction progress photos alone✗ Job site clutter in frame✗ Phone flash (harsh shadows)✗ 0.5x lens (warped/cheap look) KEY LESSON: Stop selling dust, start selling dreams.

Scaling Beyond the Project: Moving from Contractor to Business Owner with Danny Kerr

CONTRACTOR COACHING SYSTEMS THAT SCALE Danny Kerr from Breakthrough Academy shares proven systems that helped 2,000+ construction companies grow successfully. THE SHIFT YOU MUST MAKE:→ Solo contractor = manage projects→ Growing company = manage PEOPLE→ Completely different skillset required GSR: GOAL SETTING & REVIEW✓ 30-minute weekly accountability meeting✓ Three components: numbers, strategy, emotions✓ Friday: PMs submit numbers✓ Monday: Owner conducts GSR✓ Keeps everyone aligned on annual goals DIAGNOSE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS: * Skill problem → needs training, SOPs, coaching time * Commitment problem → needs conflict resolution, alignment talk * Two different approaches most builders miss BONUS STRUCTURE THAT ALIGNS INCENTIVES: 1. PM produces $1M at 20% = $200K gross profit 2. Pay $80K base salary 3. Anything over $200K → PM gets 10% of overage 4. Unlimited earning potential 5. Your goals = their goals 2008 RECESSION STRATEGY:→ Dropped only 3% when market crashed→ Understood the math: leads → quotes → jobs→ Conversion rates fell? Doubled marketing activity→ Could pull levers up or down FADING FOLLOW-UP PROCESS:Days → Weeks → Months → Quarterly forever * 15% annual revenue from 5-year lead nurturing * Never stop unless "definitely no" or work done * Bigger project = longer sales cycle THE PROGRAM:✓ Month-to-month (no locked contracts)✓ 6-week Blueprint training✓ Implementation with coaches + peer groups✓ Stay 2 years or 8 years - your choice btacademy.com | Contractor Revolution Podcast

Stop Quoting for Free - The Paid Proposal Strategy with Marti Amos

Paid Estimates for Contractors with Marti Amos Marti reveals paid estimates for contractors strategy: charge $500-$5K upfront instead of free quoting. PAID ESTIMATES RESULTS: Leon (Melbourne): 7 out of 7 deals signed Started $1,500 → raised $3K Hayden (Wellington): 7 months no work 60 days → $4.1M landed Paid for every estimate WHAT TO CHARGE: $500-$5K action plans $8-25K feasibility studies GOLDEN RATIO: 20% gross margin (minimum) 8-12% overhead + salary (ideal 10%) 10% net profit (owner) Example: $5M × 20% = $1M - $500K overhead = $500K profit Impact: 17% → 21% = $200K extra REVERSE ENGINEER: Want $500K net profit? →Calculate jobs needed →Figure margin required →Determine leads needed →Set marketing budget MARKETING WHILE BOOKED: Mistake: Stop when full Better:→Keep marketing→5 leads come in→Choose ideal client→Price at 21%→Win it→Raise floor to 21-22% "He who has options has power" BUYER PSYCHOLOGY: You: 8 months out Competitor: starts next week They want YOU FIVE CONCERNS: - Budget - Timeliness - Communication - Trust - Quality Show to prospects: - Case studies - Team members - Video testimonials - Systems proof BIGGEST CHALLENGES: #1 Numbers (understand them) #2 Pricing (reverse engineer with paid estimates) #3 Marketing (not just word of mouth) COACHING PILLARS: 1. Plug-and-play content 2. 41 coaches (monthly one-on-one) 3. Specialist coaches (members who graduated) TRACK RECORD: 3,200 builders 22 years 700 active members theprofessionalbuilder.com [https://theprofessionalbuilder.com/] #paidestimatesforcontractors #professionalbuilder #buildercoaching

No More Tax Surprises: Proactive Planning for Growing Firms

Construction Accounting: Clean Books with Erin Andrews Erin reveals how construction accounting transforms messy books into confident decisions. GREAT AUNT BERTHA PROBLEM:→ Builders short-cut on bookkeeping→ Friend's mom does it→ Doesn't know construction accounting Results:- Overpay/underpay tax- Can't get loans- Can't project cash flow- Don't know overhead DIAGNOSTIC:- Current books review- Prior year tax returns- Process examination- Takes several hours JOBTREAD INTEGRATION:Common issues:- Duplications- Cost codes don't match- Revenue counted 2-3x- Fix integration first- Then see real margins TARGET MARGINS:Remodelers: 40-50% grossAverage: 25-35%Home builders: 30-35%Net profit: 10-15% (w/ owner salary) Cost of goods:Labor, PM costs, warranty MARKETING BUDGET:Builders: 1-2%Remodelers: 2-3%$1M remodeler: ~3%$5M remodeler: ~1.5-2% MONTHLY SERVICE:- Books up to date- Reconciliation- Monthly reports- Payroll- Workers comp audit- Tax planning CONSTANTLY WATCHING:Sign huge contract?Reevaluate tax situationNo surprisesERIN'S ADVICE:- No TikTok tax advice- AI isn't ready yet- Get accounting togetherLEVEL ACCOUNTING:- 19 years business- 5-6 years contractors- 34 states served levelaccountingfirm.com [https://levelaccountingfirm.com/] Erin Andrews on Linkedin [linkedin.com/in/erinhandrews]#constructionaccounting #taxplanning #jobcosting

Realtor to Remodeler - Featuring Brandon Williams from Bigfoot Contracting

Realtor Referrals: $600K+ Pipeline with Brandon Williams Brandon reveals how to build a realtor referral pipeline generating $600K-$800K annually while spending under $500/year. THE NUMBERS: Revenue: $1.2M (2025) From Realtors: $600-800K (50%) Marketing: <$500/year One agent: $400K alone THREE STRATEGIES: #1 Walk & Talk ($150) 1-hour home inspection without report Identify issues before formal inspection Buyers estimate 5x higher → eliminate fear Leads to: $5-10K repairs #2 ATAC Reviews 30 min = ballpark pricing Foot in door + become resource #3 Post-Closing Remodels Whole bath: $12-15K Basement: $110-140K Pre-purchase consult: $150 SNOWBALL: $250K remodel + $50K changes = $300K → Sister remodel → Daughter windows → Endless referrals HOW TO START: * Visit real estate offices * Weekly meetings need experts * Bring donuts * Get 10-15 minutes * Impress ONE agent * Snowball begins Jason: 1-2 meetings/week LOYALTY RULE: Make them look good = business for life Mess up = blacklisted Their reputation is #1 asset They want "a guy" CE CLASSES: * Realtors need education hours * Teach common issues * Realistic pricing * Example: Water heater drain pan = $800 (not $50) TIER SYSTEM: * A tier: regular contact * B tier: every 60 days * C tier: every 90 days TRAINING: InterNACHI (nachi.org) Reduces surprises Fewer change orders RESULTS: $500/year marketing $800K/year returns 1,600X ROI No $3K/month ads Just relationships ⁠bigfoot-contracting.com⁠ [https://bigfoot-contracting.com/] Atlanta, GA #realtorreferrals #remodelingbusiness #atlantaremodeling