The ProfitDig Radio Show
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189 episodes
Finding Subcontractors
The guys talk about all subcontractors. If you are bidding on work that you do not self-perform, you will require subcontractors. A good subcontractor is hard to find, especially in a hot market. Having a well-established relationship with a su...
How to Get the Right Power to Your Shop
“Dirty” power can cause expensive damage to the equipment in your shop. ProfitDig’s Jeff Givens, a former electrical engineer, explains what to do if you are not getting clean power to your shop.From ProfitDig - easy job bidding and cos...
Don't Get Burned by Safety Requirements - Job Bidding Advice for Construction Contractors
In years past, safety requirements were not so strictly enforced, but these days, OSHA is strict about enforcing those rules, and most companies take pride in keeping their employees safe. That is good news for employees, but from a job bidding...
Trench Boxes, Chains and Slings - What You Need to Understand About Essential Jobsite Safety
The ProfitDig guys talk about trench boxes, chains and slings - essential safety equipment used on a jobsite to prevent injury from collapsing trenches. Chains and sligns are used to lift heavy items. Most trench boxes weigh 8 - 12 thousand pou...
When to Use Different Types of Pipe in Underground Utility Construction
ProfitDig After Dark... not really! But it is Chris and Jeff talking about pipes! As Jeff explains, come municipalities require certain brands or types of pipes for specific applications. If you are engaged in underground utility work, it is cr...
How to Hire a Good Foreman for Your Construction Business
Highly experienced construction Project Manager, Jeff Spencer, talks about how to hire a foreman to help your company grow. As Jeff explains, it is hard to find workers in general, so finding a foreman is even more difficult. Jeff gives his tip...
Crazy Home Inspection Stories
Professional home inspector Wally Rankin of Trout Creek Inspections shares some of the weirder things he has seen and experienced while performing home inspections.Another fine video from your friends at ProfitDig - EASY job bidding and...
How a Home Inspector Protects Himself from Liability
Wally Rankin of Trout Creek Inspections explains how there are limitations in every home which can make it difficult to examine everything. Every home inspector has a legal agreement detailing these limitations. It's extremely important to docu...
Why You Need a Home Inspector - a Discussion with Professional Home Inspector Wally Rankin
The ProfitDig guys talk with home inspector, Wally Rankin, about why you need a home inspector when purchasing a home. Most legitimate real estate agents want accurate home inspections and will advise their clients with regard to inspections.
How Home Inspectors Deal with Codes
In the latest ProfitDig video, we continue our conversation with professional home inspector, Wally Rankin, of Trout Creek Home Inspections. We ask Wally how building codes affect the home inspection process. Home inspectors do not inspect to...
How to Hire a Home Inspector, with Special Guest, Home Inspector Wally Rankin
Special guest, Wally Rankin from Trout Creek Inspections, joins the ProfitDig crew to talk about what to look for when hiring a home inspector. Wally runs a successful business and knows exactly what makes a good inspector.Among the adv...
Talking About Silt Fences and Erosion Control on Construction Jobsites
Today's ProfitDig video is all about silt fences and erosion control! Silt is runoff from a job site. Natural erosion control is best for slowing silt down, but silt fences are erosion matting attached to posts that is used to control runoff. T...
Tips for Bidding Underground Utilities from a Seasoned Construction Project Manager
The ProfitDig guys talk about bidding underground utility jobs - something Jeff Spencer knows a LOT about! When looking at a specific project, the specifications limit what you can and can't do on a project. Ease of accessibilty is a huge conce...
How Do You Gain Knowledge On Local Codes When Starting A New Job in Construction?
Starting a new construction job and unsure of the local codes? Codes apply to the location (city and/or county) of the job. You may have to take a drive to a local courthouse for an application or at times you may get lucky and have the o...
What to Look for When Buying Equipment For Your Construction Business
The ProfitDig guys talk about what to look for when buying construction equipment. Your equipment is a MAJOR expense, so you want to make sure you buy the equipment that is going to work best for your business and provide you years of service.<...
Cut and Fill: A Construction Man Explains What It Is and How You Can Use It to Increase Profits
The ProfitDig guys talk about "cut and fill," a concept that anyone engaged in construction needs to understand. It is a simple concept, but one that is essential for preparing a level construction site. It can also allow you to increase profit...
Interviewing Construction Job Candidates, with Company Owner Luke Fielder
The ProfitDig guys talk to contractor, Luke Fielder, about the process of interviewing job candidates. All three of these guys have experience hiring and firing, so they have a strong understanding of how to find and hire the best candidates fo...
Payment Schedules in Construction (with Luke Fielder)
Payment schedules are crucial for monitoring cash flow as you purchase materials and supplies and pay independent contractors and subcontractors throughout the course of a project.In this video, Jeff Spencer, a construction expert, give...
How to Promote Your Construction Business in Your Market Area with Google Business Profile
Chris and Jerry talk about how to set up an account with Google and add a Google Business Profile for your business, which GREATLY improves your chances of appearing highly in Google local search results related to your line of work. To improve...
Contractor Luke Fielder Gives Feedback On A Job Bidding Software
Using job bidding software can be beneficial for a new construction company owner. It can help streamline the bidding process and provide a more professional and accurate bid proposal. In this video, Luke Fielder, owner of TriStar Land ...
Increasing Crew Sizes in Construction Business
In the construction industry, the efficient management of your crew is crucial for delivering projects on time, within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality. At some point in your business, you need to know when you need to hire m...
How to Raise Labor Rates in Construction Industry
All employers make sure that their employees are well-compensated. So in this video, the guys talk about the things to consider when raising labor rates. From ProfitDig - easy job bidding for
How to Use Online Display Advertising to Promote Your Construction Business
Chris Work, who is highly experienced in the world of Internet marketing, talks about using display advertisements to cheaply promote your construction company in your target markets. He also talks about the requirement to upgrade Google Analyt...
Physical Penetration Testing: It Ain't As Fun As It Sounds, Keep Your Construction Company Data Safe
Jeff Givens discusses "physical penetraction testing," which is the process of penetrating the security of a company in a real world sense - in other words, not just security from a computer standpoint, but literally engaging in real world, wal...
(PART 2) 7 Easy Ways to Destroy Your Construction Business and Ruin Your Reputation
The guys continue their conversation on how to absolutely destroy your construction business and ruin your reputation. This is based on a recent actual event that took place in which a young contractor just starting out made NUMEROUS mistakes. ...
