In this episode we explore the inspiring story of Thomas Porter and how he started and grew his business, Porter Barnwood.
Porter Barnwood now occupies a few acres in downtown Phoenix and they have such an amazing and incredible story!
In this episode you will you hear not only about Thomas Porter and his awesome story, but also some great contractor tips, such as:
- Save up and be sure you have sales coming in so you can grow your business.
- Don’t hire in haste even if you are too busy and need the help.
- Do your due diligence and ask the right questions when interviewing someone.
- Everything that happens will come back to you, because you are the leader. So be prepared for that.
- Listen to your wife.
- Find someone you trust and respect in this industry. Disect who they are and why. Understand why they do what they do.
- Get a mentor and get advice.
- And so much more!!
Here is a list of some of the excellent books Thomas referenced in this episode:
- Entreleadership
- Disney You
- Creating Magic
- Gallup Polls On Hiring
Thomas Porter talked about a few different ways they are using tech in their business. Here’s a couple
- Insightly is a great CRM. It works like a project management tool
- Google Calendar is awesome for keeping track of projects. Put it up on a large screen out in the shop and color code your projects.
- Ring Central is a handy little way to keep your business calls separate from your personal calls. Also, it makes it easy for you to record your phone calls for future reference.
Also on today’s show is a Protractor Tip by Brad Leavitt from http://www.aftconstruction.com Where talks all about the importance of Engagement on Social Media.
This is a show you certainly don’t want to miss!
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