The difference between a struggling and thriving construction business isn't volume - it's controlling the four profit levers most building business owners never touch.
While most chase revenue, top builders and contractors maintain 25% margins by mastering these hidden profit zones
Tune in as we expose why revenue pursuit without profit focus keeps builders trapped on the hamster wheel.
You'll discover exactly how top-performing construction companies maintain 20-25% profit margins while staying booked 6-12 months in advance with quality projects.
Discover:
✅ How one Sydney builder grew from $1.5M to $8.5M in just two years using these exact strategies
✅ Why most builders confuse markup with margin, instantly reducing profits by 3-4% on every job
✅ The simple daily accountability systems that improved one builder's project profits by 27% without complex software
✅ How properly handling variations can increase your gross margin from 21% to 27% on high-end projects
Key moments:
00:03:50 Profit over revenue
00:05:00 Pricing for profit
00:07:20 Markup versus margin
00:09:50 Track labor hours
00:11:40 Visibility creates accountability
00:12:10 Variations bring profit
00:15:20 Control your progress
00:17:20 Beyond price competition
00:18:50 Free profit tool
Check out this episode to stop pricing to win work and start pricing for profit.
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