The Cash Flow Contractor

By: Khalil Benalioulhaj & Martin Holland
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  • If you’re like most contractors we know, then you started your business because you’re passionate about and great at your craft. You also wanted to be your own boss. Owning a business has a lot of advantages, but also a lot of challenges. We started this podcast to talk about things that matter to you as an owner, like business fundamentals, sales processes, marketing, leadership, and much more. Armed with knowledge, you’ll be able to reach your goals, whether that’s growth, getting your shop to run without you, or anything in between.
    © 2024 Khalil Benalioulhaj & Martin Holland
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Episodes
  • 235 - Real Planning for Growth: What It Actually Takes to Grow Your Construction Business with Mike Andes

    235 - Real Planning for Growth: What It Actually Takes to Grow Your Construction Business with Mike Andes
    Dec 19 2024
    Here’s a powerful episode on how to drive real growth in your construction business! Returning guest, Mike Andes, shares key insights on profitability, scaling, systematizing and more. A must-listen for business owners!Time Stamps01:59 - Welcome Back, Mike!02:17 - August Lawn Care Growth and Expansion 03:52 - Introducing Copilot CRM09:44 - Understanding the P4P Software (Pay-4-Performance)12:59 - More on the Copilot CRM13:50 - Challenges of Running a Software Company17:02 - Scaling and Systematizing Your Business23:20 - The Dangers of Growth27:01 - Utilizing Copilot for Business Growth33:57 - Defining the General Manager Roles38:34 - Hiring an Assistant43:39 - Systematizing Business Operations50:29 - Navigating Price Increases53:13 - Addressing Seasonality in Home Services58:06 - The Importance of Recurring Revenue01:05:49 - Episode OutroSnippets from the Episode"Going from 1 million to 10 million, that's a difficult challenge. It's a different skill set required than going from zero to a million." -Mike Andes"Software will be the unlock for the next 10 to 15 years before robotics starts to really impact our industry." -Mike Andes"I believe that every business and how big it should be is a math problem." -Mike Andes"The definition of a system is essentially, I have the same outcome." -Mike Andes24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive AssistantResourcesCFC Episode 112 - Mowing, Marketing, & Managing Franchises with Mike AndesCheck out OpenPhoneBuild a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliNeed Help with podcast production? We recommend DemandcastMore from Mike AndesMike Andes’ websiteMike Andes on LinkedInCopilot CRMMore from Martin Hollandtheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorSubscribe to our YouTube channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X(formerly Twitter)Visit our websiteEmail The Cashflow Contractor
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 234 - Implementing Ai & Creating a Function Chart

    234 - Implementing Ai & Creating a Function Chart
    Dec 13 2024

    Is your construction business running like a well-oiled machine? Learn about business function charts and how to streamline operations and maximize efficiency with the use of Ai!


    Time Stamps

    • 01:54 - Martin's 50th Reunion Story
    • 06:32 - Experimenting with AI Tools
    • 18:43 - AI's Impact on Jobs
    • 25:15 - Getting Started with AI
    • 25:59 - Automating Business Processes with AI
    • 31:18 - Creating Knowledge Bases with ChatGPT
    • 31:41 - Automating Email Responses
    • 35:53 - Leveraging AI for Task Delegation
    • 37:54 - Hiring & SOPs
    • 42:47 - Building Effective Function Charts
    • 50:30 - Maximizing Business Efficiency with Function Charts
    • 54:58 - Evaluating Employee Performance
    • 58:11 - Making Tough Decisions on Staffing
    • 01:00:04 - Eliminating Redundancies
    • 01:01:37 - Episode Outro


    Snippets from the Episode

    • "AI is not going to eliminate jobs. It's not taking anybody's job, especially in construction for that matter. But, the person who's gonna take your job is the person who uses Ai." -Khalil
    • "If you had a function chart, and you had bullet points for each function, you would be in the top 3 percent of all businesses in the world for organization." - Martin


    24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant


    Resources

    • Check out OpenPhone
    • Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits
    • Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali
    • Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast


    More from Martin Holland

    • theprofitproblem.com
    • annealbc.com
    • Email Martin
    • Meet With Martin
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram


    More from Khalil

    • benali.com
    • Email Khalil
    • Meet With Khalil
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    More from The Cashflow Contractor

    • Subscribe to our YouTube channel
    • Follow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X(formerly Twitter)
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 233 - Reclaim Your Time: Why You Need an Owner’s Assistant in Construction

    233 - Reclaim Your Time: Why You Need an Owner’s Assistant in Construction
    Dec 6 2024

    Are you a construction business owner juggling countless tasks and feeling stretched thin? Do you wish you had more time to focus on growth? Find out how a versatile Owner's Assistant can lighten your load, optimize your workflow, and take your business to the next level!


    Time Stamps

    • 02:42 - Episode Intro
    • 03:49 - The Importance of Delegation
    • 06:09 - What is an Owner's Assistant?
    • 18:12 - Challenges and Solutions in Hiring Assistants
    • 21:55 - Real-Life Examples of Owner's Assistants
    • 26:38 - How to Find an Owner's Assistant
    • 29:27 - Leveraging Global Talent
    • 39:35 - Onboarding & Training an Owner's Assistant
    • 44:54 - 24 Things You Need to Effectively Hire an Assistant


    Snippets from the Episode

    • "The best business owners out there are using delegation, and they're using it very effectively.” - Khalil Benalioulhaj
    • “It's lonely as an owner because you feel like you're the only person that cares as much as you do about the area of responsibilities that you have. And it should be that way. You are the owner, you have all of the upside. But you also have all the risk and that risk weighs on you.” - Khalil Benalioulhaj
    • “I think there’s very little excuse for not having an owner's assistant. Once you begin to realize how much time you spend inappropriately doing things somebody else could do.” - Martin Holland


    24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant


    Resources

    • Check out OpenPhone
    • Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits
    • Need Marketing Help? We Recommend Benali
    • Need Help with podcast production? We recommend Demandcast


    More from Martin Holland

    • theprofitproblem.com
    • annealbc.com
    • Email Martin
    • Meet With Martin
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram


    More from Khalil

    • benali.com
    • Email Khalil
    • Meet With Khalil
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram


    More from The Cashflow Contractor

    • Subscribe to our YouTube channel
    • Follow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X(formerly Twitter)
    • Visit our website
    • Email The Cashflow Contractor
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    49 mins

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