Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors

In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, we welcome David Jenyns, founder and CEO at SYSTEMology.com, author of Systemology and The Systems Champion. David has helped countless business owners build scalable systems that free them from key-person dependency and allow their businesses to grow sustainably. Our guest shares why the systems champion is often the unsung hero in business growth, what qualities make someone a great fit for the role, and the most common mistakes companies make when assigning it. David also provides practical strategies for leaders to support their systems champion, avoid hidden bottlenecks, and ensure processes become repeatable and transferable across the entire organization. Whether you’re just beginning to systemize your business or are scaling rapidly and looking for sustainable ways to grow, this episode is packed with insights to help you free up time, reduce risk, and unlock the next level of performance. 🎥 Video: https://youtu.be/pjZ8TftTamk 📖 Transcript: https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/from-chaos-to-clarity-how-systems-champions-drive-growth

In this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, we sit down with Juan Vasquez, founder of Illusions Painting and board member of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA). Juan shares his inspiring journey from immigrant painter to industry leader, highlighting how his bicultural background and commitment to education are helping to elevate the Hispanic contractor community. Juan opens up about the challenges he faced launching his business, the lessons he learned from PCA, and how he’s now using that experience to mentor others through outreach initiatives and leadership roles. He discusses the value of business education, the power of collaboration, and the growing need for resources tailored to Spanish-speaking professionals. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or a seasoned contractor looking to scale, this episode is packed with insights on leadership, growth, and giving back to your community.

In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, we explore the essential strategies that help contractors grow their businesses with Mike Gore Hickman. Our guest shares his journey from running a successful painting company to building a business that helps contractors streamline their operations, improve their sales processes, and generate consistent leads. He discusses the importance of building strong business fundamentals before diving into marketing, and how understanding the difference between sales and marketing is crucial for long-term success. Whether you're new to the trade or looking to scale, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for growing your business effectively.

In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, we're thrilled to welcome Luke Hansen, the founder of CompanyCam, joins us to discuss the intersection of technology and team communication, focusing on the role of AI in simplifying workflows for contractors. Luke shares insights on the exciting AI developments happening at CompanyCam, including how voice interaction and visual documentation are reshaping how field teams operate. We explore the challenges of tech integration, the future of AR and smart glasses, and how technology can save time, reduce errors, and ultimately drive business growth. Tune in for a fun, thought-provoking conversation on the future of tech in the construction industry, with plenty of laughs and ideas to take away!

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Daniel Honan of Bookkeeping For Painters about being prepared for the taxman, managing overhead, pricing, pricing, pricing and finally profitability. Learn how not to get surprised by the taxman and rock solid advice on Pricing for profits. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ccosJ0zhazo

Joel Shank of Fit To Champion joins us to talk about how maintaining one's physical health is every bit as essential to business success as profit planning and personnel management! Joel works through the top five steps to maintain your health so that, after a long a successful career, you have plenty of time and energy left to enjoy what you built. Register Here for Joel's Session