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Would you bond your own company? Lessons from a Lemonade Stand

Break down the financial fundamentals bonding companies and banks use to evaluate your construction business.

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Build it, Bill it, Book it, Bank it: Essential Year-End Tips for Contractors

Learn how to identify unprofitable work, streamline your billing, get your books current, and give your cash a job using Profit First.

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The Dashboard Every Contractor Needs

Here’s what gives contractors, project managers, and bookkeepers real-time financial visibility from one place.

Can You Trust Your Financial Statements? What to Watch For

Do your financial statements tell the real story of your business? In this episode, Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown break down the red flags that construction CPAs and bond underwriters spot immediately — from under-billings and WIP errors to inflated receivables and round-number gross profits. Learn how one contractor went from a $3M loss to…

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Fix the Information Flow in Your Construction Business

Capturing the right information at the right moment can eliminate the chaos and give you real-time visibility into your jobs and cash flow.

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How Contractors Go Broke: The Cash Flow Trap

Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown break down the real cost of financing your construction jobs before you get paid.

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Stop Wasting Time! 5 AI Hacks for Smart Contractors

AI doesn’t replace skill, it multiplies it. This week, Wade and Stephen share five practical places contractors can use AI immediately.

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He Grew 492% By Treating Recovery Like a Profit Strategy | Special Guest John Briggs

CPA and author John Briggs grew his firm 492% after replacing hustle culture with a science-backed recovery framework.

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The Truth About Funds Administration

How funds administration works, why sureties require it, and how it can help you get bonded, manage cash flow, and scale your business.

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