The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

Robbing Peter to pay Paul isn’t growth — it’s chaos.

If you’re constantly sweating payroll, floating deposits, and juggling jobs just to cover expenses, you’re not building a business… you’re gambling with your future.

In this episode, Tom exposes the ugly truth behind why contractors stay broke while looking busy. He breaks down:

✅ What “robbing Peter to pay Paul” really looks like

✅ Why it’s not growth, it’s financial desperation

✅ The risks of low deposits and soft payment terms

✅ How to get control of your cash flow before it buries you

💥 Stop stealing from tomorrow to cover today. It’s time to fix your business.

👉 Listen now and start fighting for the respect and profit you deserve.

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☎️ Waiting until everything’s perfect before you pull the trigger? That’s why you’re stuck. Perfection is the setup that keeps most contractors broke.

👉 The turning point for hundreds of contractors was joining BATTLEGROUND. That’s where they finally stopped waiting for the “right time” and got the plan, the accountability, and the push to start running a real business — even if it was messy at first.

If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself, hiding from discomfort, and learning the hard way, book a free 15-minute Growth Call. We’ll show you how BATTLEGROUND can help you take imperfect action, clean up your chaos, and finally move forward.

→ Book your call here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call

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Business isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, screwing up, and learning fast. In this raw episode, Derek and Tim share a hilarious (and humbling) story about being “set up” at an event — and how that ties into the lessons every contractor needs to learn:

• Why perfection is the enemy of progress
• How to keep showing up when you feel embarrassed or unprepared
• Why the “who” is more important than the “how” in business
• Why you don’t need to be good at everything — just at what matters

If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t ready, polished, or “good enough,” this one’s for you.

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☎️ Waiting until everything’s perfect before you pull the trigger? That’s why you’re stuck. Perfection is the setup that keeps most contractors broke.

👉 The turning point for hundreds of contractors was joining BATTLEGROUND. That’s where they finally stopped waiting for the “right time” and got the plan, the accountability, and the push to start running a real business — even if it was messy at first.

If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself, hiding from discomfort, and learning the hard way, book a free 15-minute Growth Call. We’ll show you how BATTLEGROUND can help you take imperfect action, clean up your chaos, and finally move forward.

→ Book your call here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call

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Most contractors tiptoe around money, and it’s killing their profits. In this episode, Derek Johnson and Tim Cutroni rip the curtain back on why talking openly about money is the #1 skill you need if you want to stop financing your client’s projects.

They share raw stories about deposits, draws, and payment schedules, plus how to stop being afraid of giving real numbers to customers. You’ll hear:

• Why deposits and progress draws protect your business
• How to talk about price without losing authority
• Breaking the generational mindset that “money talk” is taboo
• How transparency in pricing actually shortens your sales cycle

👉 If you’re still afraid to bring up money with clients, this episode will punch you in the gut (in a good way).

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☎️ Sick of spinning your wheels and wondering where the money’s going?

If your business is already over $200K, you don’t need another “tip”, you need a plan.

Book a 15-minute Growth Call with our team and we’ll cut the bullsh*t, look at where you’re bleeding, and show you what’s possible when you take control.

→ Book your call here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call

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Today on the show, Tom sits down with Ben and Amy Wright — Nashville-based contractors who went from touring musicians making $40K a year to running a thriving construction company doing over $655,000 YTD.

They talk about:

The shift from “broke band mindset” to building real wealth

How The Contractor Fight helped them kill bad money habits

What it takes to run a business and a marriage without burning out

Why keeping your “pack light” matters if you want to grow

The role of faith, mindset, and community in scaling a contracting business

This is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it means to fight for your future as a contractor and a couple.

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☎️ Ben & Amy went from broke musicians making $40K a year… to contractors pulling over $655K and building a real future.

👉 Their turning point? Joining BATTLEGROUND. That’s where they got the plan, the accountability, and the kick in the ass they needed to stop living in survival mode and start running a business that actually works.

If you’re sick of grinding it out month after month with nothing to show for it, book a free 15-minute Growth Call. We’ll show you how BATTLEGROUND can help you kill the broke mindset and finally get ahead.

→ Book your call here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call

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The Lull is Real. Don’t Panic.

In this episode, Derek and Tim dive into the seasonal slowdown that every contractor faces. When the phones stop ringing as much and it feels like all you’re hearing is “no,” it’s easy to think you’re doing something wrong.

But here’s the truth: this is a normal cycle. Kids go back to school, families finish summer vacations, and homeowners hit pause on big projects. That doesn’t mean your business is broken. It means you’re in the lull.

We’ll break down:

• Why “no” isn’t always a bad thing
• How to recognize normal cycles vs. real sales issues
• The importance of pre-qualifying leads so you don’t waste time
• How to use slow periods to regroup, sharpen your skills, and spend time with family

Remember, this isn’t failure. It’s part of the fight. Stay the course, stick to your process, and the yeses will come.

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 – Intro

01:00 – Why “no” happens more this time of year

03:00 – Story of a DIY gone wrong pond project

06:30 – Viral videos and unqualified leads

07:30 – Taking more “nos” than “yeses”

09:30 – Why “the lull” is normal every year

10:40 – How to handle the cycle and push through

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☎️ Sick of spinning your wheels and wondering where the money’s going?

If your business is already over $200K, you don’t need another “tip”, you need a plan.

Book a 15-minute Growth Call with our team and we’ll cut the bullsh*t, look at where you’re bleeding, and show you what’s possible when you take control.

→ Book your call here: https://go.thecontractorfight.com/15min-free-call

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