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Welcome to The Better Contractor Podcast, where host and CEO Brent Oberlink invites you to join him in exploring the modern challenges facing contractors today.
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Leaving His Six Figure Career To Start His Dream Company (opens the original)
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Tommy took the traditional path to college and built a six-figure career in pharmacy—but along the way, he realized his real passion was building THE Landscaping Company, a high-end, full-service landscaping business that has already grown to nine employees. Now, he's preparing to leave pharmacy behind and go all-in on taking his company to the next level. Tommy and Brent dive into what it takes to make that jump, covering sales, marketing, business growth, leadership, and the lessons Brent has
How to Delegate and Maximize Your Time as an Entrepreneur (opens the original)
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In episode 88 of The Better Contractor podcast, Alex, the host, asks entrepreneur Brent Oberlink how business owners can successfully delegate tasks to step back from daily operations while scaling their company. Drawing from personal experience with Lanracorp, Brent shares how outsourcing accounting and appointing a general foreman early on freed up valuable time to focus on the company's big-picture vision. The episode emphasizes that effective delegation requires high hiring standards, docume
Contractor Q&A From an Eight Figure Business Owner (opens the original)
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Hiring the right people can grow your business, while the wrong hire can cost you time, money, and momentum. In this episode of The Better Contractor Podcast, Brent answers questions from our Facebook community about hiring, interviewing, determining pay, and knowing when it's time to let an employee go. Whether you're building your first crew or leading an established company, you'll walk away with practical advice you can apply immediately. Thanks to Forestry Rentals for sponsoring this episod
The Hardest Decisions Every Contractor Has to Make (opens the original)
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What should you do when you're booked months in advance but customers keep calling? Are you experienced enough to start charging for your work? Should you lower your price to keep a longtime customer? In Episode 86 of The Better Contractor Podcast, Brent and Alex answer three real questions submitted by members of The Better Contractor Facebook group. They discuss when contractors should hire more employees, rent or purchase additional equipment, raise their prices, turn down unprofitable work,
What Actually Motivates Your Employees (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Better Contractor Podcast, host Brent is joined by Mike Whalen of the Beyond the Belt podcast and DBS Remodel to discuss the critical challenges of attracting, training, and retaining high-quality workers in the trades. Drawing from over 25 years of experience, Mike provides a boots-on-the-ground perspective on transitioning from a business owner to a project manager and leadership team member.
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