The ProfitDig Radio Show
Episodes
189 episodes
Getting Started in the Excavation Biz: Trouble Finding Workers & Equipment
Luke Fielder is a new excavation company owner currently running a three-man crew. In this second part of our interview with Luke, he talks about some of the jobs he is working on, the problems with trying to find more employees, and the diffic...
How Are Construction Bonds Beneficial For Contractors?
A construction bond protects your clients if problems develop with your work. The types of bond include bid, performance, payment, maintenance and supply bonds, among others. In this video, Jeff Spencer explains the difference of biddin...
Internet Marketing Strategies for Contractors (Part 2)
In this episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show that is all about marketing, the guys talk about how to identify the right marketing company for your construction business. Jerry talks about the three major segments of digital marketing that constr...
Digital Marketing Strategies for Construction Contractors (Part 1)
Part 1 of 2 videos in which the ProfitDig guys sit around their conference table and talk about Internet marketing strategies for construction contractors.Chris Work explains what you should look for when searching for a person or compa...
How To Handle A Job Takeover in Construction?
A takeover occurs when one company makes a successful bid to assume control of or acquire another. Jeff Spencer, Chris Work, and Luke Fielder, talks about the process of job takeover in construction.ProfitDig - easy job bidding and cost...
The Easiest Way To Do Takeoffs for Construction Contractors
The ProfitDig guys explains everything about takeoff and what are the best ways to do a takeoff. Luke Fielder and Jeff Spencer shares their experiences in using transparency sheets to do a takeoff. Subscribe, share the link, and get som...
Everything Contractors Need to Know About As-built Drawings
This episode of the ProfitDig Construction Show is all about as-built drawings. If you are in the construction industry, it is critical that you understand this topic. As-built drawings reflect how the project is actually built versus h...
What Does Addendum Mean in Construction?
Jeff Spencer, Chris Work, and Luke Fielder discuss the purpose of addendums in a construction contract, especially during the bidding process. Jeff also gives advice on what contractors should do when addendums affects their scope of work. ...
When Is a Construction Project Really Over? The Process of Finalizing a Job.
Jeff Spencer explains the process of finalizing a job, what information needs to be conveyed to the client, when your insurance on the job starts and more. He also explains that just finishing a job on time and on budget should not be a reason ...
Invest In Yourself! Strategies for Managing Your Construction Company's Cashflow More Successfully
Starting out, you are likely going to require bank financing to start your construction business. Whatever money are you spending on a loan payment, pay it off and then continue to make those payments into your own escrow account. That will giv...
Construction Billing and Cashflow Management Strategies So You Don't Get Wiped Out
Construction expert Jeff Spencer describes a strategy for managing your billing and cashflow that insures that at the end of the project all the bills are paid and you still have profit left over. He also talks about the great danger of...
Technology Adoption in the Construction Industry - Cost Tracking Is a Game Changer for Contractors
Continuing their discussion of some POSITIVE things happening in the construction industry, based on a recent article from ForConstructionPros.com, the ProfitDig crew talks about the increasing adoption of technology in the industry, especially...
AIA Contracts: What Are They? Are They Worth the Money?
A discussion of AIA (American Institution of Architects) contracts, which are standardized contracts that contractors can purchase. They can be expensive, so are they worth it? Will they make your life easier?From ProfitDig - easy, low ...
How Much Do Construction Job Bidding Applications Cost? Better Have a Seat When You See These Prices
The ProfitDig guys talk about what some construction job bidding applications cost while looking at the websites for some of the products. Jeff talks about his experience with the fees charged for certain required services.Accurate job ...
The Savior of the Construction Industry: Kids Going Back to Trade School!
The ProfitDig guys talk about a trend that started after the pandemic - young people choosing to go to trade schools rather than college! This is exactly what the construction industry needs at this point in time.From ProfitDig - we mak...
Getting Started in Excavation - Interview with New Company Owner Luke Fielder
Luke Fielder is a brand new excavation contractor who talks about the struggles he has encountered starting his business, and strategies for short-cutting the process if you have limited funds. Part 1. Look for Part 2 coming soon!Brough...
Manage Your Construction Company Money Like a Boss
In this information-packed half-hour+, highly experienced construction project manager, Jeff Spencer, gives a ton of strategies about managing your company's finances, whether you are a brand new subcontractor or an experienced pro trying...
Going Out On Your Own - a Conversation with a Brand New Company Owner
In this episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show, we have a half-hour+ conversation with Mr. Luke Fielder, a contractor who just recently struck out on his own. Learn about how Luke started his business, the difficulties he has had, how he is promot...
How to Make Maximum Use of Your Construction Crews
In this episode of the ProfitDig Construction Show, Jeff Spencer explains some strategies for making maximum use of crews when you have multiple crews at one or more jobs.You don't want to have crews of men standing around with nothing ...
Dealing with Record Breaking Wages and Labor Shortages in the Construction Industry
The ProfitDig guys discuss the problems finding good employees in the construction industry. The universe of qualified construction workers has stayed basically the same while demand has exploded, driving wages to record levels. Jeff Spencer ex...
Trouble with Trucks. Trouble with China. Trouble with the EPA.
In this episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show,:The extended time it is taking to get trucks in from dealers. Likewise getting new tires for trucks.Is China intentionally holding back delivery of microchips t make a st...
Interesting Facts. Can Robots Lay Pipe? Contracting at a Prison. Protecting Your Tools on the Jobsite.
In this episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show, the guys discuss various fascinating topics related to the construction industry, such as:Tricks thieves use to try and steal tools on the jobsite, and how to keep your stuff safe.
How Jobsite Access and Traffic Control can Kill Your Profits
Jeff Spencer, Jerry Work and Chris Work discuss how not understanding you jobsite access and any required traffic control can ruin your profits on a construction job. Your employer or general contractor may not explain all of those details....
Super Success Strategies for Subcontractors - ProfitDig Radio Show Episode16
Seasoned project manager / estimator Jeff Spencer has seen and done it all in the construction field. In this episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show, Jeff talks about when is the best time to strike out on your own as a subcontractor, how a new su...
Job Bidding in Times of High Demand and Low Supply: ProfitDig Radio Show Episode 15
Jeff Spencer and Chris Work talk about construction job bidding in these difficult times. The construction industry in Middle Tennessee, where ProfitDig is located, is booming. However, a lack of workers and rapidly rising materials costs are p...
