Construction business accounting isn't just about spreadsheets—it's about survival. In this episode, Wade Carpenter joins me to break down real-world ways contractors can take control of their cash flow and stop bleeding money on every job, especially from things like “zombie rentals”. Wade shares stories from the field, including a contractor who discovered his paycheck was getting eaten alive by bad math and worse systems. It’s time to stop working harder and earning less.
You’ll Learn…
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Why zombie rentals are sneaky profit killers you might be ignoring
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The one thing your chart of accounts must show to be useful for real decisions
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How construction business accounting helps you bid smarter and protect profit
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What Job X is and why it matters more than traditional job costing
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The difference between markup and margin (and why most contractors get it wrong)
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How to use correct construction business accounting to take home a real paycheck
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