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The Roofer Show350: How To Set Up The Ultimate KPI Dashboard For Your Roofing Business with Randal DeHart Are you looking to grow your construction business, but hate bookkeeping and accounting? Are you skeptical about hiring any accountant for fear of embezzlement or being ripped off? If so, tune into today’s podcast to get quick and easy tips on how to turn a people-dependent money pit, into a process-dependent cash cow with today’s guest, Randal DeHart. Listen to Randal and Dave discuss: The difference between construction accounting and regular accounting Differences between costs and expenses 5 key performance indicators and setting up a dashboard Why you should use QuickBooks Easy tips to do your own accounting Getting in t...2023-10-2043 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesHow High Profit Jobs Can Make Or Break Your Construction CompanyThis Podcast Is Episode Number 476, And It's About How High-Profit Jobs Can Make Or Break Your Construction Company Knowing which jobs have the highest probability of success and profit before getting involved moves your construction company from an unpredictable roller coaster to a peaceful merry-go-round. You have what appears to be a high-profit job, and now you think you have it made, and I hope you are right! The problem is that high-profit jobs can turn into low or no-profit jobs. In some cases, they can bankrupt your construction company because you bid on the project using whatever model you ar...2022-06-1708 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesProcesses To Increase Production And Reduce Injuries At The Job SiteThis Podcast Is Episode Number 468, And It's About Processes To Increase Production And Reduce Injuries At The Job Site Some construction business owners believe in maximizing production by driving everyone from the laborers to the project managers to work harder, longer, faster, hustle, and run. And if they are giving less than 110% to the company, they are not doing enough. One thing to consider: Don't let construction workers think too much; they may injure themselves. Apprentices and most Journeymen working on a construction job site are better off not thinking but simply following routines and p...2022-04-2209 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesDelight Your Online Prospects - Converting Visitors Into ClientsThis Podcast Is Episode Number 466, And It's About Delight Your Online Prospects - Converting Visitors Into Clients Businesses are increasingly moving online to expand their reach and provide the best possible experience to their customers. Being online, however, means more competition, so business owners must come up with ways to amp up their game to gain a more significant market share. You won't build a loyal client base if you can't earn your visitors' trust, so companies value social proof so highly. But proving your construction business's value online takes a unique skill set, one you can nurture by learning fr...2022-04-0809 minThe Roofer ShowHow To Create A Financial Dashboard For Your Business with Randal DeHartSome of the benefits to tracking your KPIs (key performance indicators) are that it allows you to see your leads and where they came from, and you'll know how many presentations and closes you’ve made. This will provide you with the information that enables you to strategically spend your marketing dollars wisely towards the right clients, thereby improving your close rate and getting more money for your jobs. This is what I’ve been working on with a couple of coaching clients lately, and this also happens to be the topic of today’s show from the arc...2022-02-1855 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesHow To Get Your Life Back In A Seven-Day-A-Week Construction BusinessThis Podcast Is Episode Number 445, And It's About How To Get Your Life Back In A Seven-Day-A-Week Construction Business Construction business owners already have a time-consuming and challenging job running their business. If their business is open five days a week, they usually need the weekend to catch up on paperwork, pay bills and manage any tasks they didn't get to during the week. For those with a seven-day-a-week business, there's even less time off. They often feel the need to be onsite whenever the company is open to deal with unanticipated issues, help the staff out, and ensure all ta...2021-11-1207 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesRebuilding Trust After A Negative Online ReviewThis Podcast Is Episode Number 423, And It's About Rebuilding Trust After A Negative Online Review Online reviews are an essential marketing tool for many small businesses, especially for service-based businesses like yours. They give potential customers and clients a chance to see how effective your goods or services are, how responsive you are to your clients, and what other people's experiences of your business have been. As a result, the vast majority of people check online reviews before making a purchasing decision. When reviews are great, that's a fantastic thing. But, unfortunately, it's when you get negative reviews that you h...2021-06-1107 minThe Roofer ShowHow To Create A Financial Dashboard For Your Business with Randal DeHartSome of the benefits to tracking your KPIs (key performance indicators) are that it allows you to see your leads and where they came from, and you'll know how many presentations and closes you’ve made. This will provide you with the information that enables you to strategically spend your marketing dollars wisely towards the right clients, thereby improving your close rate and getting more money for your jobs. This is what I’ve been working on with a couple of coaching clients lately, and this also happens to be the topic of today’s show from the arc...2021-04-1655 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesWhat Does Your Accounting System Say About Your Construction Business?This Podcast Is Episode Number 0388, And It's About What Does Your Accounting System Say About Your Construction Business? How many times a day do you hear from someone saying, “It’s Boring", or "I’m Bored.” It is a red flag that should light up your “Oh Crap” meter. Moreover, more important, whenever an employee says it. Because this usually means they are shortcutting the work versus the fact that you have so many right processes in place that the work is genuinely dull. Being bored is a factor in manufacturing jobs. I saw a special where a manufacturer described ho...2020-10-0909 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesHow Cash Flow Forecasts Help ContractorsThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0370, And It's About How Cash Flow Forecasts Help Contractors Managing cash flow is a vital part of running a successful construction business. Some contractors think managing cash flow means keeping track of how much money enters and leaves their business, but there's actually more that goes into it. [Starting Cash + Cash In - Cash Out] = Cash Flow Contractors and sub-contractors know there is more to profits than what is shown above, and most of you rely on your "gut feel" to see when the project has made a profit or not. Cash flow forecasting is an...2020-06-0506 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesWhy Your Construction Business Needs You To Say NoThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0354, And It's About Why Your Construction Business Needs You To Say No Being open to new possibilities is a positive trait shared by most construction company owners —but saying yes to all the people you meet and opportunities that come your way can get you into trouble. When we over-commit—especially when we take on projects that don't benefit our business—our stress can hit the roof. It's much hard to be productive when we're feeling burned out and resentful. One of the most impactful changes you can make in your construction business is to form one...2020-02-1408 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesConstruction Business Blueprint For Updating Plans And Setting GoalsThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0345, And It's About Construction Business Blueprint For Updating Plans And Setting Goals As another year winds down, it's a good time to reflect on your recent construction business successes – and consider what you'd like to achieve in the coming twelve to fifteen months. One tiny change in your process can help you grow your Construction Company. Entrepreneurs are typically highly creative and optimistic; as a result, they often have difficulty narrowing down their ideas from among all the exciting possibilities, whether it's an opportunity to expand to a new market or choosing a better time man...2019-12-1309 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesWhat Every Contractor Needs To Know About Payroll ProcessingThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0332, And It Will Be About What Every Contractor Needs To Know About Payroll Processing When it comes to paying employees, laws and the IRS, have made the payroll function a time-consuming nightmare for the small business owner. Small business owners spend an average of eight hours a month performing payroll functions. That's 12 full days a year that could be spent generating sales, prospecting new business opportunities, improving products or services, or servicing customers. Getting time cards input into QuickBooks and processing payroll can be a big hassle for your construction company. Employee advances and...2019-09-1305 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesBuild A Construction Accounting System That Works For Your CompanyThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0331, And It Will Be About Build A Construction Accounting System That Works Best For Your Company Construction is a tough business, and people failure is common. Most of our clients have either failed or come very close. It doesn't matter how many times you are knocked down; it only matters that you learn your lessons, get up, and go again. Some lessons we already took note of years ago, having owned and operated our construction company. By building a system and gaining insight from us, you can pick up from our mistakes which y...2019-09-0610 minThe Roofer ShowHow To Create A Financial Dashboard For Your Business with Randal DeHartAre you looking to grow your construction business, but hate bookkeeping and accounting? Are you skeptical about hiring any accountant for fear of embezzlement or being ripped off? If so, tune into today’s podcast to get quick and easy tips on how to turn a people-dependent money pit, into a process-dependent cash cow with today’s guest, Randal DeHart. Show Highlights: •The difference between construction accounting and regular accounting • Differences between costs and expenses • 5 key performance indicators and setting up a dashboard • Why you should use QuickBooks • Easy tips to do your own accounting • Getting in touch with people to help you set up yo...2019-07-1949 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesWhat Every Contractor Needs To Know About Profit And Growth CoachingThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0320, And It Will Be About What Every Contractor Needs To Know About Profit And Growth Coaching When my partner, Sharie DeHart and I, were running construction and plumbing service and repair businesses beginning in the early 1970s until 2000 we felt we did not need to pay anybody to tell us what to do because we knew exactly what to do. After several very painful and extremely costly mistakes, we found the adage "Experience Is The Best Teacher...And The Most Expensive" to be oh so true! We found ourselves, our family, employees, and suppliers were al...2019-06-2108 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesProfit Draining Invoice Errors Contractors Make Without Realizing ItThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0309, And It Will Be About Profit Draining Invoice Errors Contractors Make Without Realizing It Creating an invoice for the entire project seems like it is the simplest way to track payments and have the current balance. The harsh reality is that if all of the work is NOT done, accounts receivable is reflecting a balance due that is NOT REAL. Without proper tracking and matching of income and expenses, most construction companies never know if they made a profit until the job is over. However, due to your work’s nature, as co...2019-04-0506 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesWhy Trade Shows Are Important To Your Construction Business (Featuring Seattle Home Show Spring 2019)This Podcast Is Episode Number 0304, And It Will Be About Why Trade Shows Are Valuable To Your Construction Business (Featuring Seattle Home Show Spring 2019) Organizations and industries, no matter the career discipline, is fully invested in coordinating and taking part in conferences, summits, expos, and exhibits. Industry trade fairs are remarkably relevant to construction company owners because it leverages traditional marketing practices without being intrusive (because your target market comes to you), fosters real, solid relationships, and promotes camaraderie among your associations. Trade shows humanize your brand and company and add value to your business in general bec...2019-03-0107 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesConstruction Bookkeeping And Accounting - Expectation Vs RealityThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0303, And It Will Be About Construction Bookkeeping And Accounting - Expectation Vs Reality Construction Bookkeeping is something you need to understand first, then learn. Over the years, hundreds of people have told us how easy QuickBooks is to use and how hard QuickBooks For Contractors is to use, and that is so true. Here is what I see repeated many times among construction companies: You usually hire an “office admin with experience in QuickBooks," ask your spouse or significant other to do it for you, or you try your best and do it...2019-02-2207 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesThe Highlights Of Our 2018 And Some Helpful RemindersThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0295, And It Will Be About The Highlights Of Our 2018 And Some Helpful Reminders It’s been another great year for Fast Easy Accounting. For those of you who have been with us through all these years, we appreciate your support; without our contractor clients, subscribers, podcast listeners, blog readers, and guest bloggers, we wouldn’t get to where we are today. As we look back on our 2018, I hope your fondest memories will include the time you’ve spent with all the things you love and are passionate about. And because we love w...2018-12-2911 min
Contractor Success M.A.P.0290: Corey Philip Home Pro Success Marketing And Operations Tips For ContractorsThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0290, And It Will Be About Corey Phillips Home Pro Success Marketing And Operations Tips For Contractors Corey Philip Home Pro Success Podcast Interview Discussing Contractor Marketing & Operating Tips Corey Phillip of Home Pro Success is a regular guest on Contractor Success M.A.P. Podcast. In this episode he described a lot of tips contractors like you can put in action right now to generate more leads and put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction contracting company. These are some of the same tried and true principles and techniques Corey...2018-10-121h 13
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesCorey Philip Home Pro Success Contractor Marketing & Operating TipsThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0290, And It Will Be About Corey Phillips Home Pro Success Marketing And Operations Tips For Contractors Corey Philip Home Pro Success Podcast Interview Discussing Contractor Marketing & Operating Tips Corey Phillip of Home Pro Success is a regular guest on Contractor Success M.A.P. Podcast. In this episode he described a lot of tips contractors like you can put in action right now to generate more leads and put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction contracting company. These are some of the same tried and true principles...2018-10-121h 13
Contractor Success M.A.P.0284: Corey Philp Home Pro Success Contractor Marketing Valve Stem StrategyThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0284, And It Will Be About The Valve Stem Sales Strategy: Close More Sales Using Story & Trust, Without Sales Tactics Corey Phillip of Home Pro Success is a regular guest on Contractor Success M.A.P. Podcast. In this episode he described The Valve Stem Strategy that he and his team use to build their Gulf Coast Aluminum home services contracting company. In Conclusion: Helping Contractors around the world is one of the reasons we added the FastEasyAccountingStore.com Follow our blogs, listen to Contractor Success M.A.P. Podcast. We Appreciate Our Visitors, Listeners, and...2018-08-3151 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesEvery Contractor Should be Paperless - And Here’s WhyThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0283, And It Will Be About Every Contractor Should be Paperless - And Here’s Why Today's Podcast Is Based On A Guest Article Is From Anastasia Harold - Coolfront Affiliate Manager Running a contracting company has countless challenges. Most of your time and energy is usually focused on customer satisfaction, rightfully so. However, things such as billing, invoicing and paperwork are critical parts of owning a business but are often neglected or mismanaged. Paperless invoicing and billing solve a variety of these issues. Sometimes paperwork is lost altogether. A cloud-based paperless system stores all yo...2018-08-2409 minThe Roofer Show56: The Dashboard You Must Set Up To Run A Successful Business with Randal DeHartAre you looking to grow your construction business, but hate bookkeeping and accounting? Are you skeptical about hiring any accountant for fear of embezzlement or being ripped off? If so, tune into today’s podcast to get quick and easy tips on how to turn a people-dependent money pit, into a process-dependent cash cow with today’s guest, Randal DeHart. You don't want to miss this valuable episode! Listen and Randal and Dave discuss: The difference between construction accounting and regular accounting Differences between costs and expenses 5 key performance indicators and setting up a dashboard Why you shou...2018-04-2744 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesHigh Quality Lead Generation For Your Contracting CompanyThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0265, And It Will Be About Generating High Quality Lead Generation For Your Contracting Company ----------------------------------------------------------- Today's Podcast Is Based On A Guest Article Is From John Leutermann Founder Big Rock Online Marketing Are you a contractor looking to generate new business leads? You may have already invested in a quality website, but are still failing to see it generate the results you expected. Or maybe you have yet to delve into any marketing at all. In this Podcast Randal interviews John Leutermann, a digital marketing expert who specializes...2018-04-2039 min
Contractor Success M.A.P.0263: Learn Construction Accounting Basics From The Contractors Accountant, Randal DeHartThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0263, And It Will Be About 0263: Learn Construction Accounting Basics From The Contractors Accountant, Randal DeHart Are You A Handyman Contractor Struggling With Accounting? Would You Like Learn Construction Accounting Basics From The Contractors Accountant At A Fraction Of The Cost? Click Here To Sign Up Now! Use Coupon Code DEHART15 Valid Until 04-06-18 MASTER ACCOUNTING BASICS: CONTRACTOR EDITION Course runs from April 23, 2018, to June 1, 2018. Master Accounting Basics: Contractor Edition will teach you important accounting principles including the 3 “O’s” of the balance sheet, the 5 secrets to make your handyman business more successful, tips for how to...2018-04-0618 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesLearn Construction Accounting Basics From The Contractors Accountant, Randal DeHartThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0263, And It Will Be About 0263: Learn Construction Accounting Basics From The Contractors Accountant, Randal DeHart Are You A Handyman Contractor Struggling With Accounting? Would You Like Learn Construction Accounting Basics From The Contractors Accountant At A Fraction Of The Cost? Click Here To Sign Up Now! Use Coupon Code DEHART15 Valid Until 04-06-18 MASTER ACCOUNTING BASICS: CONTRACTOR EDITION Course runs from April 23, 2018, to June 1, 2018. Master Accounting Basics: Contractor Edition will teach you important accounting principles including the 3 “O’s” of the balance sheet, the 5 secrets to make your handyman busines...2018-04-0618 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesContractors Success Map Interview Tom Reber Of The Contractor Fight Part 2 Of 2This Podcast Is Episode Number 0251, And It Will Be About A Recent Interview With Tom Reber Of The Contractor Fight Part 2 Of 2 Today's Guest Article Is From Tom Reber Of The Contractor Fight Trying Something New Part 2 Of 2 Get A Picture The second approach I recommend is having them send you a picture. Newsflash: We live in a time where people expect us to use the available technology in our businesses to be more efficient and make thing more convenient. Sending a picture means the client doesn’t need to schedule another hour or more of...2018-01-1245 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesContractors Success Map Interview Tom Reber Of The Contractor Fight Part 1 Of 2This Podcast Is Episode Number 0250, And It Will Be About A Recent Interview With Tom Reber Of The Contractor Fight Part 1 Of 2 Today's Guest Article Is From Tom Reber Of The Contractor Fight Trying Something New Part 1 Of 2 When I first became a contractor many years ago I did what everyone else did when the phone rang: I ran out and gave an estimate. That’s what we do as contractors, right? This practice over the years has conditioned homeowners to expect every home improvement company they deal with to follow the same pattern: Call…set u...2018-01-0532 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting ServicesHiring A Construction Bookkeeper Is A Great InvestmentThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0237 And It Will Be About Hiring A Construction Bookkeeper Is A Great Investment As a construction business owner, you're likely concerned about every penny you spend. That's a good thing because you need to keep track of your income and expenses. It also means, however, that you might be less likely to hire people who can help your business. People like bookkeepers, who are great investments for any small business. So what does a construction bookkeeper do? Bookkeepers take care of the daily financial records for your business and make sure your books balance. They cr...2017-10-0604 min
The Contractor Fight with Tom ReberTCF113: Stop Making These Mistakes With Your Money: Randal DehartIn this week's episode, construction accountant Randal Dehart shares some of the most common mistakes contractors make in their own accounting and why you should never "lend" clients your own money for a project. Dehart has a ton of sound advice to share, including his five key performance indicators for contractors (or any business) and thoughts on when it's time to grow your company, hire assistants, and upgrade your tools. Hint: for the last one, the answer is immediately! Looking for expert advice to grow your contractor business? Sign up for TCF's Accelerate program and you'll be...2017-09-1545 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0224: Unique High Profit Contractors Need Value From Their Accounting SoftwareThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0224 And It Will Be About Unique High-Profit Contractors Need Value From Their Accounting Software Price Vs. Value A Cheap Price does not always give you the “biggest bang for the buck” as the saying goes (author unknown). One of the reasons that we all like unit pricing in the grocery store is that it helps us determine which is the best value when deciding between sizes and between the store brands. Take for example ice cream. There are several main types: Labeled as Non-Fat, Low Fat, Reduced Fat, Sugar-Free, Creamy, Deluxe, Premium. A qu...2017-07-0724 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0217: Untrained Construction Bookkeepers Are Too CostlyThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0217, And It Will Be About Untrained Bookkeepers Are Too Costly Construction Bookkeepers Without Training Is A Common Problem Many Construction Bookkeepers start out as Admin Assistants and get promoted to doing the Contractor's Bookkeeping in their free time. They were not hired to be a bookkeeper but as an office person who does a little data entry. This method not too bad if the employee stays a long time and grows with the company from owner working solo to gradually adding a few employees one at a time because as Randal says:2017-05-1935 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0214: Proven Contractor Bookkeeping Road MapThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0214 And It Will Be About Proven Contractor Bookkeeping Road Map We Make Contractor Bookkeeping Look Easy Because we do it every day, Monday through Friday and some holidays. This makes it over 300 days per year. With multiple clients, we are not new; it’s not new. The same goes in your field of Construction. You do many of the same things over and over again. The end result is so clean and tidy when the customer is watching you it looks like it was effortlessly done. That’s so simple “Why Couldn’t I Do That...2017-04-2833 min
The Construction Leading Edge PodcastMoney Is Made in the Office...Not the Field - Randal DeHartThis episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with serial construction entrepreneur Randal DeHart, who has started, built and sold multiple construction businesses in his career. Learn more about the Advanced Construction Leadership Community We cover topics including: Why it's not the workers' fault you're not making money. Why money is made in the office...not the field. How you can make money by buying new equipment. The "yellow fever" many contractors get every spring. Should you buy equipment or pay taxes? What's more important...reducing cost o...2017-04-041h 08The Construction Leading Edge PodcastMoney Is Made in the Office...Not the Field - Randal DeHartThis episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with serial construction entrepreneur Randal DeHart, who has started, built and sold multiple construction businesses in his career. Learn more about the Advanced Construction Leadership Community We cover topics including: Why it's not the workers' fault you're not making money. Why money is made in the office...not the field. How you can make money by buying new equipment. The "yellow fever" many contractors get every spring. Should you buy equipment or pay taxes? What's more important...reducing cost o...2017-04-041h 08The Roofer Show03: How To Create A Financial Dashboard For Your Business with Randal DeHartAre you looking to grow your construction business, but hate bookkeeping and accounting? Are you skeptical about hiring any accountant for fear of embezzlement or being ripped off? If so, tune into today’s podcast to get quick and easy tips on how to turn a people-dependent money pit, into a process-dependent cash cow with today’s guest, Randal DeHart. You don't want to miss this valuable episode! Listen and Randal and Dave discuss: The difference between construction accounting and regular accounting Differences between costs and expenses 5 key performance indicators and setting up a dashboard Why you shoul...2017-03-0649 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0204: Interview With Construct-Ed Co-Founder Jeremiah RizzoThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0204 And It Will Be About Answers To Questions That Keep Contractors Awake At Night Today's Guest On The Podcast Is From Jeremiah Rizzo Cofounder Of Construct-Ed Jeremiah was interviewed for the Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast and was very generous with his time and provided some extremely valuable insights for how you can find answers to specific pain points you have in running and growing a fun and profitable construction company. What is Construct-Ed? And why should you care? Construct-Ed is an online learning site where Pros in...2017-02-1746 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0199: Contractors Are Self Motivated To Be SuccessfulThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0199 And It Will Be About Contractors Are Self Motivated To Be Successful A person makes the decision to become a contractor. It’s easy. Now you are the boss; no one to tell you what to do, how to do it when to do it. Yes – It’s easy. It’s Morning, Are you ready? In Washington State being a contractor is fee-based. If you are not choosing one of the mechanical trades, there are usually no addition tests or licensing. Each state has different rules. Some states have a General C...2017-01-1320 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0192: Special Thank You To All Contractors This Thanksgiving HolidayThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0191 And It Will Be About Special Thank You To All Contractors This Thanksgiving Holiday The time flies between each of the holidays. It is a time to reflect on the years so far and catch up. The magical time of year begins with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas then finally New Year’s Eve. Halloween is a time to see Happy Children out trick or treating. Randal and I go to the local Mall, sit at the Food Court and watch babies, toddlers, and bigger kids enjoy the night of Trick or Trea...2016-11-2507 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0188: Top Marketing Tactics Every Contractor Should Be UtilizingThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0188 And It Will Be About The Top Marketing Tactics Every Contractor Should Be Utilizing If you are on our present blog post, you’ll find that today’s guest Hannah West of Home Improvement Leads.com offered a few essential pieces of advice for how to be more visible to potential customers, how to strengthen your brand, and how to garner more business. If you haven’t been to our site yet, it’s fasteasyaccounting dot com forward slash blog and the latest post is right on the top. She mentioned about Using So...2016-10-2806 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0183: The Truth Behind Our Live Chat With Construction ContractorsThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0183 And It Will Be About The Truth Behind Our Live Chat With Construction Contractors I have been working as a Webmaster at Fast Easy Accounting for over a year now and I can truthfully say, I enjoy my job. I have been exposed to researching and reading all about the construction industry and were given the right tools and resources to expand my skillset. You, our visitors coming from this trade, must be thinking what do I know about this profession considering I am a web developer (if you haven't li...2016-09-2304 min
Contractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0160: Nine Critically Important Steps To QuickBooks For Contractor ReportsThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0160 And It Will Be About Contractors Bookkeeping Service Nine Critical Steps
Construction Bookkeeping Is something you understand then you learn. Hundreds of contractors and regular bookkeepers have told us how easy QuickBooks is to use and yet they cannot understand why QuickBooks for Contractors is so hard to use and it is getting harder every year and I agree with them.
I Have Used QuickBooks For 25 Years and in the early years the DOS versions were very easy because it had a fraction of the features it has i...2016-05-2737 min
Contractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0154: Unique QuickBooks Features Contractors Need To SucceedThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0154 And It Will Be About Unique QuickBooks Features Contractors Need To Succeed
You're A Smart Contractor And You Know QuickBooks Has The AnswersYou Need To Operate And Grow Your Construction Company
Every time you or your bookkeeper opens the darn thing it sits there and does nothing. That's because QuickBooks is deaf and dumb! The people that developed QuickBooks are genius’s and I really mean it because the products they put out are top drawer!When you understand they designed it to be sold to...2016-05-2743 min
Contractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0149: Streamline Your Contracting Company With Our Free ChecklistThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0149 And It Will Be About Streamlining Your Contracting Company With Our Free Checklist
You are an intelligent Contractor which means you know how to operate your construction company and the biggest barrier to your success is getting your employees to do what you want them to do, when you want them to do it, and do it the way you know works best.
Contractors who are Process Dependent Vs. People Dependent always makes more money and enjoys more freedom and peace of mind over Construction Company owners who...2016-05-2723 min
Contractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0142: Bookkeeper Training In The Art And Science Of Construction AccountingThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0142 And It Will Be About Bookkeeper Training In The Art And Science Of Construction Accounting
Is Your Bookkeeper A Keeper? Do You Want To Keep Them For As Long As Possible? Do You Wish They Were Better At Construction Accounting?
50% of the problem is QuickBooks setup was done wrong and it causes you, the contractor, lots of pain and agony.
30% of the problem is knowing how transactions for your contracting company are different from regular bookkeeping.
20% of the problem is your Bookkeeper doesn't love solving puzzles and detective work...2016-05-2723 min
Contractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0138: Seven Unique Shocks Every Contractor ExperiencesThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0138 And It Will Be About Seven Unique Shocks Every Contractor Experiences
The foundation of this article came in part from an article by Michael E. Porter, Jay W. Lorsch and Nitin Nohria published in the Harvard Business Review.
I am a huge fan of Michael E. Porter because of his grasp and understanding of how business works and his ability to convert complex business strategies that anyone can easily understand.
During the time when we owned an operated construction contracting companies Michael E. Porter's five forces model...2016-05-2728 min
Contractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0114: Podcast Interview With Patrick Ingram Construction Marketing SpecialistThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0114 And Today We Have A Guest On The Show, Patrick Ingram, Construction Contractor Marketing Specialist
Patrick Ingram is an experienced contractor and a highly skilled marketing specialist who truly understands the challenges you face as a construction contractor in developing and executing a marketing plan for your construction company in this highly competitive environment.
The Following Is An Outline From Patrick Ingram's Guest Appearance On The Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast which you can listen to below. It is on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Pocket Casts and all p...2016-05-2737 min
Contractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0069: Contractors Success Map Be Do HaveThis podcast is episode number 0069 and it will be about Be-Do-Have
Occasionally I step out of my role as The Premier Construction Accountant and into another one of my many roles, that of a Project Manager.
In 2004 on a sunny day I sat in a room for several hours and worked very quietly while laboring over the Project Management Professional exam which was administered on behalf of the Project Management Institute. www.pmi.org
At the end of the exam, I was exhausted and relieved. I passed with a very high...2016-05-2708 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0162: Unique Challenges and Confessions of a Construction Contractor's FamilyThis
Podcast Is Episode Number 0162 And It Will Be About Unique
Challenges and Confessions of a Construction Contractor's
Family
Hi everyone! This is Norhalma from Fast Easy Accounting. You've
probably seen the videos I made and just heard my Podcast with
Randal. If you don't know me yet, you are probably thinking, "Well,
what does she know about construction accounting?" To tell you the
truth, I am neither an accountant nor a contractor. I am the
company's webmaster. I also build, maintain, and fix stuff - only
I'm in front of a computer dealing with our company's
website.
I...2016-04-2910 min
Contractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0020 Contractors Success M.A.P. Contractor Six Pack Marketing
Contractor Six Pack Marketing Can Make You Rich!
Because of all the money it can make you if you do it right...which means if you do it at all!
Contractor Six Pack Marketing is extremely powerful so be very careful with this one...several years ago in one of our construction companies we would send a crew to do a small two or three day project and they would wind up staying in the area for several months at a time.
What a scheduling nightmare! We had to hire more workers...2016-03-3007 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0017 Contractors Success M.A.P. Serving Contractors That Do Not Have QuickBooksYou Do Not Need To Own Or Operate QuickBooks To Outsource Your Construction Bookkeeping To Our U.S. Based Accounting Firm.
You can still enjoy our contractors bookkeeping services and have online access to your financial reports. We have the ability to lease it through our relationship with an Intuit approved cloud based server to allow 24/7 access to the desktop version of QuickBooks for Contractors so that you will always have the most current version along with automated daily backups and updates.
We process and prepare financial data to create accurate, timely and professional...2016-03-3004 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0016 Contractors Success M.A.P. Why Contractors Should Consider Hiring Us Over A BookkeeperInstead of one lonely Bookkeeper struggling to keep up with everything you can have a team of U.S. Based Professional Construction Accountants and Construction Bookkeepers and spend about the same as you are now
Several Of Our Best Contractor Clients Came From Bookkeepers Who Overcharged Them Because Their Construction Company Was Too Small!
Benefits From Outsourcing Their Contractors Bookkeeping Service to Us:
No bad hires!
No time and money wasted advertising for the job opening!
No screening applicants and conducting awkward interviews!
No having to write a detailed job description when...2016-03-3008 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0015 Contractors Success M.A.P. Four Types Of ContractorsI Have Been Privileged - To work with a variety of good people who own and operate construction businesses.
It All Started With Construction - This was the first thing that happened since the entire universe was formed by the Creator who built it all and authored the all-time number one best seller, Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. His Son Was A Carpenter - And many good people have chosen the wide wonderful world of construction as their career path.
Contractors Have Made Countless - Sacrifices and contributions to further the development, maintenance, and...2016-03-3013 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0014 Contractors Success M.A.P. The Best Time Tracking System For Construction Companies
Yes we do! Tsheets is a great program for tracking time to each construction jobs and specific tasks or Schedule of Values on each job. For example if you are remodeling a house and want to track the time spent on demolition, framing, finish and clean-up. We can customize your QuickBooks setup to do that and more! We are Certified ProAdvisors For TSheets.com and we specialize in construction contractors.
To learn more and get a 14 day free trial click on www.FastEasyAccounting.com/ts
Do you setup TSheets.com...2016-03-3011 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0013 Contractors Success M.A.P. Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Our Bookkeeping Services For Contractors Part 03
You Have Three Choices For Your Contractors Bookkeeping And Accounting Needs
#1 - Do it all yourself
#2 - Hire A Bookkeeper
#3 - Outsource It
Number One makes sense if you have 10,000+ hours of training and practice required to master Construction Accounting.
Number Two would make sense if it was not so risky and cost so much. I invite you download a Bookkeeper Hiring Guide which has some of the same checklists we use when hiring a new construction bookkeeper. And it would really help...2016-03-3007 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0012 Contractors Success M.A.P. Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Our Bookkeeping Services For Contractors Part 02
You Have Three Choices For Your Contractors Bookkeeping And Accounting Needs
#1 - Do it all yourself
#2 - Hire A Bookkeeper
#3 - Outsource It
Number One makes sense if you have 10,000+ hours of training and practice required to master Construction Accounting.
Number Two would make sense if it was not so risky and cost so much. I invite you download a Bookkeeper Hiring Guide which has some of the same checklists we use when hiring a new construction bookkeeper. And it would really help...2016-03-3024 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0011 Contractors Success M.A.P. Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Our Bookkeeping Services For Contractors Part 01You Have Three Choices For Your Contractors Bookkeeping And Accounting Needs
#1 - Do it all yourself
#2 - Hire A Bookkeeper
#3 - Outsource It
Number One makes sense if you have 10,000+ hours of training and practice required to master Construction Accounting.
Number Two would make sense if it was not so risky and cost so much. I invite you download a Bookkeeper Hiring Guide which has some of the same checklists we use when hiring a new construction bookkeeper. And it would really help if you knew about some...2016-03-3033 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0010 Is Your Construction Company Too Small For Us?Is Your Bookkeeping Service Overcharging Your Construction Company?
Several Of Our Best Contractor Clients Came From Bookkeepers
Who Overcharged Them Because Their Company Was Too Small
If this happened to you or someone you know call Sharie at 206-361-3950 and let's talk!
I understand exactly what the issue is and will share it with you. Most bookkeepers have no system. Bless their little hearts! They have good intentions but they never have and never will do the mental heavy lifting to develop a contractors bookkeeping system.2016-03-2918 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0009 Contractors Success M.A.P. Next Step
The First Phone Call
Your initial phone consultation is the starting point of our mutual relationship. We may receive an initial request for information by email, fax or in person however ongoing phone support is an important part of the process – it helps clarify things for both parties and can help put your mind at ease.
Need Help Now?
Call Sharie 206-361-3950
sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com
In the end - everybody gets to chat with Sharie at least once, twice, or even three times before making any...2016-03-2921 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0008 Contractors Success M.A.P. How We Help
How We Help
How Do We Help Contractors To Succeed? - What is the process? What can you expect? Should you contact us or should you wait until we contact you? However we contact each other, you can expect a friendly construction accountant who understands contactors and construction, someone who likes to talk on the phone and listen to you and wants to hear what you have to say. We have a passion and a calling to help construction contractors
First Let Me Say Thank You - For visiting listening to this podcast and...2016-03-2914 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0007 Contractors Success M.A.P. Who We HelpWe Are QuickBooks Experts In Construction Bookkeeping Services
We provide Contractors Bookkeeping Services for general contractors, residential contractors, commercial contractors, spec home builders, custom home builders, commercial tenant improvement contractors, other commercial contractors, remodelers, specialty contractors, trade contractors, exterior contractors, landscape contractors, handyman contractors, subcontractors, architects and other construction related companies and businesses.
We serve Over 100 Types Of Contractors so if your type of company is not listed please do not be concerned because if you are a contractor there is a good chance we can help you!
Need...2016-03-2916 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0006 Contractors Success M.A.P. Construction Definitions Serious And Funny P To ZThe Purpose Of This Podcast Is Threefold:
#1 Have Fun Learning What Construction Is All About
#2 Create A Common Language so that everyone can get more down in less time
#3 Bring You Into The Inner Circle
Beginning In The Mid 1960's While Working In My Parents Construction Company I have been steadily accumulating a variety of terms to describe the construction industry. Some of them are intended to be funny, some are serious and the rest are entertaining.
Please feel free to share them with your friends, relatives...2016-03-2924 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0003 Contractors Success M.A.P. Get The Most From Your No Charge ConsultationNo Charge One-Hour Consultation Everything you always wanted to know about QuickBooks but were afraid to ask*
*Because it might cost you a lot of money and you cannot afford it!
You have one of the best support groups for small construction firms right here! New contractor trying to decide if QuickBooks is right for you? Established contractor who knows QuickBooks can do a lot more for you? Do you employ 1 - 10 people including yourself? Are your yearly sales between $0 - $5 million? Picture yourself in conversation with one of the owners of Business Consulting...2016-03-2904 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0005 Contractors Success M.A.P. Construction Definitions Serious And Funny G To OThe Purpose Of This Podcast Is Threefold:
#1 Have Fun Learning What Construction Is All About
#2 Create A Common Language so that everyone can get more down in less time
#3 Bring You Into The Inner Circle
Beginning In The Mid 1960's While Working In My Parents Construction Company I have been steadily accumulating a variety of terms to describe the construction industry. Some of them are intended to be funny, some are serious and the rest are entertaining.
Please feel free to share them with your friends, relatives...2016-03-2918 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0004 Contractors Success M.A.P. Construction Definitions Serious And Funny A To FThe Purpose Of This Podcast Is Threefold:
#1 Have Fun Learning What Construction Is All About
#2 Create A Common Language so that everyone can get more down in less time
#3 Bring You Into The Inner Circle
Beginning In The Mid 1960's While Working In My Parents Construction Company I have been steadily accumulating a variety of terms to describe the construction industry. Some of them are intended to be funny, some are serious and the rest are entertaining.
Please feel free to share them with your friends, relatives...2016-03-2936 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0002 Contractors Success M.A.P. Mission StatementOur Mission Statement At Fast Easy Accounting
Our Primary Mission Is Providing The Men And Women - Who are participating in the greatest industry on earth, construction, with the financial and Job Costing Reports you need to operate and grow your construction contracting company.
You Dedicate Your Lives Too helping your customers and clients with one of the three primary needs everyone has; housing. Not only housing as a place to live but also the places we work, worship, shop and the roads, bridges, highways and utilities that make civilization possible.
...2016-03-2908 minContractors Success M.A.P. For Contractors All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii0001 Contractors Success M.A.P. IntroductionI Have Been Where You Are Now
As a new contractor I spent many a sleepless nights wondering how we were going to make payroll. Where would our next job come from? Would it be profitable or would something terrible happen to cause us to go bankrupt?
I was fortunate to have been raised in a construction family, worked in the trades, owned and operated construction businesses and I was trained in construction bookkeeping and accounting and continue acquiring more education, more training and updating my construction accounting skills.
Back office support...2016-03-2908 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0154: Unique QuickBooks Features Contractors Need To SucceedThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0154 And It Will Be About Unique QuickBooks Features Contractors Need To Succeed
You're A Smart Contractor And You Know QuickBooks Has The AnswersYou Need To Operate And Grow Your Construction Company
Every time you or your bookkeeper opens the darn thing it sits there and does nothing. That's because QuickBooks is deaf and dumb! The people that developed QuickBooks are genius’s and I really mean it because the products they put out are top drawer!When you understand they designed it to be sold to all industries, not just my favorite, co...2016-03-0443 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0149: Streamline Your Contracting Company With Our Free ChecklistThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0149 And It Will Be About Streamlining Your Contracting Company With Our Free Checklist
You are an intelligent Contractor which means you know how to operate your construction company and the biggest barrier to your success is getting your employees to do what you want them to do, when you want them to do it, and do it the way you know works best.
Contractors who are Process Dependent Vs. People Dependent always makes more money and enjoys more freedom and peace of mind over Construction Company owners who are in constant chaos...2016-01-2923 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0143: Your Contractor Champion Advocate At Fast Easy AccountingThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0143 And It Will Be About Your Contractor Champion At Fast Easy Accounting
Contractor Champions at Fast Easy Accounting are like concierges at a five star hotel. You get all the services at a fraction of the cost.
Your Contractor Champion is someone with a deep background and first-hand experience in construction; having owned or operated a construction company with employees. Someone who understands your specific construction company, the type of work it does and how to make the best use of our contractors bookkeeping services system for you.
This person...2015-12-1810 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0142: Bookkeeper Training In The Art And Science Of Construction AccountingThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0142 And It Will Be About Bookkeeper Training In The Art And Science Of Construction Accounting
Is Your Bookkeeper A Keeper? Do You Want To Keep Them For As Long As Possible? Do You Wish They Were Better At Construction Accounting?
50% of the problem is QuickBooks setup was done wrong and it causes you, the contractor, lots of pain and agony.
30% of the problem is knowing how transactions for your contracting company are different from regular bookkeeping.
20% of the problem is your Bookkeeper doesn't love solving puzzles and detective work; they are in the...2015-12-1123 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0121: Pressures of Life, Family Operating Your Unique Construction CompanyThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0121 And It Will Be About Pressures of Life, Family Operating Your Unique Construction Company
This Podcast Is From An Article Written By Sharie DeHart
Sharie is voice on the other end of the phone when you call us at 206-361-3950 Calls come from Construction Contractors, Wives, Mothers, Bookkeepers, Advisors and others all wanting to find someone to reassure them that they are not crazy and what they expect and what’s expected from them is not unreasonable.
On rare occasions there unreasonable expectations from all sides.
Sharie will chat ab...2015-07-3121 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0114: Podcast Interview With Patrick Ingram Construction Marketing SpecialistThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0114 And Today We Have A Guest On The Show, Patrick Ingram, Construction Contractor Marketing Specialist
Patrick Ingram is an experienced contractor and a highly skilled marketing specialist who truly understands the challenges you face as a construction contractor in developing and executing a marketing plan for your construction company in this highly competitive environment.
The Following Is An Outline From Patrick Ingram's Guest Appearance On The Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast which you can listen to below. It is on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Pocket Casts and all popular podcast directories.-----------------------------------------------------------------Editor’s N...2015-06-1237 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0109: The Truth About Owning A Construction CompanyThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0109 And It Will Be About The Truth Of Owning A Construction Company
Contractors Are Our Heroes! The rough and tumble world of construction company ownership is not for the weak or the timid. It is an arena where the price of admission is a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and long nights and lost sleep, with peaks of enthusiasm and depths of despair.
It can feel like riding a roller coaster operated by a mad man trying to convince you to get off, get out and go do something more relaxing like te...2015-05-0115 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0095: Contractors Success Map Bad Bookkeeping Causes Contractors To Distrust Good BookkeepersThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0095 And It Will About Bad Bookkeeping Causes Contractors To Distrust Good Bookkeepers
This podcast is being recorded in January 2015 and as of now; it is good to see construction moving again. It is based upon an article Sharie wrote and I, Randal will be reading it as she wrote it.
Sharie as many of you know is the co-founder of Business Consulting and Accounting and its subsidiary Fast Easy Accounting and we specialize in Contractors Bookkeeping Services, mentoring and back office support for construction contractors and related companies all across the USA...2015-01-2315 min
The Handyman Startup PodcastHS023 – Business And Accounting Advice From Construction Accountant Randal Dehart
Need help with your bookkeeping or accounting?
Good news! In this episode, I interview Randal DeHart, the leading expert in outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services for small construction companies across the USA.
And,Randal isn’t just an accountant, he’s also a former plumbing contractor with twenty years of experience. Not only does he understand handyman businesses from a accounting perspective, he understands it from the contractor’s perspective.
Randal’s been involved in the construction industry pretty much since he was born as his dad was a contractor. After going to schoo...2015-01-131h 04
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0089: Contractors Success Map Interview With Dan Perry HandymanStartupThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0089 Interview Of Dan Perry Founder Of HandymanStartup.com
The Following Is An Outline From Dan Perry's Guest Appearance On The Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast which you can listen to below. It is on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Pocket Casts and all popular podcast directories.
Dan Perry is the founder of HandymanStartup.com - a community dedicated to helping handymen, plumbers, electricians, and contractors understand business and marketing so they can get more customers, make more money, and enjoy their businesses. Connect with him at www.handymanstartup.com or on twitter @bigdhandyman. D...2014-12-1232 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0088: How Business Process Management Strategy Can Benefit Your Construction CompanyThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0088 And Will Be About How Business Process Management Strategy Can Benefit Your Construction Company
Developing A Comprehensive Strategy - For your construction, company can be about as much fun as wrestling a pig in the mud because:
It is a slippery and hard to get control over it
It will wear you out and frustrate you to no end
You will swear it is a complete waste of time
Your contractor buddies barely making a living will think you're crazy
In the end you will be thoroughly worn out, exhausted and mentally drained
2014-12-0511 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0085: Contractors Success Map Interview With Sean Kavanaugh Part TwoThis Podcast Is Episode Number 0085 Part Two Of Sean Kavanaugh's Interview On Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast
The Following Is An Outline From Sean Kavanaugh's Guest Appearance On The Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast. It is on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Pocket Casts and all popular podcast directories.
Editors Note: In case you missed Part One you can click on this link to listen to it. The text below is a recap of the entire interview.-----------------------------------------------------------------Hey Randal thanks so much for having me on the show. I really appreciate it.I guess before we dig...2014-11-141h 03
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0082: Contractors Success Map Business Round Table Where Contractors Learn How To Fail!This Podcast Is Episode Number 0083 And It Will Be About Business Round Table - Where Contractors Learn How To Fail!
Tonight And Every Night - Including daytimes and weekends, a lot of construction company owners will gather at the Business Round Table. It is the little Round Table at the local bar where the go to teach each other all kinds of ways to run their contracting company.
Unfortunately, for the attendees most of the discussion is based on hearsay, conjecture, stories from curbstone lawyers, half-witted bad bookkeepers, construction company owners on the edge of bankruptcy and...2014-10-2410 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0076: How Our QuickBooks Backup Saved A Contractor's Company
This Podcast Is Episode Number 0077 And It Will About How Outsourced Bookkeeping Saved A Remodel Contractor's Company
Over the years I have spoken to hundreds of contractors about backing up their QuickBooks
Some contractors have acted on the idea, and others, not so much. There are two kinds of contractors who use computers:
Those who have yet to experience fire, flood, theft, bad bookkeeper or hard drive crash
Those who have and are now passionate about spreading the word about backups
This particular contractor is one of the nicest, gentlest and friendliest people you will...2014-09-1211 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0069: Contractors Success Map Be Do HaveThis podcast is episode number 0069 and it will be about Be-Do-Have
Occasionally I step out of my role as The Premier Construction Accountant and into another one of my many roles, that of a Project Manager.
In 2004 on a sunny day I sat in a room for several hours and worked very quietly while laboring over the Project Management Professional exam which was administered on behalf of the Project Management Institute. www.pmi.org
At the end of the exam, I was exhausted and relieved. I passed with a very high score, which meant I...2014-08-1808 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0061: Contractors Success Map Interview With Sean Kavanaugh Part OneThis podcast is episode number 00061 and it will be about Sean Kavanaugh's Unique Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Insights
The Following Is An Outline From Sean Kavanaugh's Guest Appearance On The Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast which you can listen to below. It is on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and all popular podcast directories.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Hey Randal thanks so much for having me on the show. I really appreciate it.
I guess before we dig in I should probably give a bit of background on myself. My name is Sean Kavanaugh and I've been...2014-08-0114 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0063: Contractors Success Map About Owning A Construction CompanyThis podcast is episode number B001 which means it is a bonus episode and not in our regular Friday rotation.
It is about The Hard Truth Of Owning A Construction Company
Contractors Are Our Heroes! The rough and tumble world of construction company ownership is not for the weak or the timid. It is an arena where the price of admission is a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and long nights and lost sleep, with peaks of enthusiasm and depths of despair.
It can feel like riding a roller coaster operated by a mad man trying to...2014-07-2310 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0053: Contractors Success Map 21 Top Signs Of Embezzlement | Randal DeHart
Twenty One Signs Of Bookkeeper Embezzlement And Steps You Can Take To Help Avoid It!
A Google Search - Of Construction Bookkeeper Embezzlement will generate thousands of hits and most of it could have been avoided if the construction owner had known about and followed a few simple guidelines.#01 - Don't Hire A Bad Bookkeeper Click Here For More...#02 - Understand The Employee Theft 10-10-80 Rule - Discovered over many years of experience and first hand observation by auditors, accountants, fraud examiners, anyone involved in detecting employee theft.Ten Percent - Of all employees including bookkeepers...2014-06-1320 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0001: Intro To Contractors Success Map | Randal DeHartBack office support can make or break your construction company and that’s where we come in. We can do you the most good by bringing order to your chaotic contractors bookkeeping mess! Most of our clients come to us because they believed they needed someone to straighten up their contractors bookkeeping sevices system, help them get current or quarterly payroll tax filings, sales tax returns and a variety of other tax issues. That is only the tip of the iceberg!
The real value in working with us is not just getting you out of trouble now but...2014-06-0908 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0048: Enterprise ContractorThe Enterprise Level Contractor
These Construction Firms - Have 100+ employees and generate enormous revenues. Most of the owners and managers earn about the same as a well-run professional contractor.
We Choose Not To Serve - This particular market due to the additional stress and strain they put on their employees, suppliers, vendors and advisors. It takes a special kind of construction accountant to work with these folks.
A Lot Of Them Have A Shorter Lifespan - Than any of the other contractors due to the enormous stress the suffer trying to na...2014-05-2303 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0034: Contractor Bookkeeping Service Hiring Guide Part 4Hiring A Bookkeeping Service For Your Contracting Company Is Not Like Hiring A Construction Worker
Would it be a fair statement to say you know what to ask when hiring a construction worker for your contracting company?
If you need a Licensed Journeyman, you know what to ask for and you know what to expect.
If you need an apprentice, you know what to look for and what to expect. In most cases, you take over where their parents left off; however, that is a topic for another podcast.
The first...2014-05-2208 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0033: Contractor Bookkeeping Service Hiring Guide Part 3Hiring A Bookkeeping Service For Your Contracting Company Is Not Like Hiring A Construction Worker
Would it be a fair statement to say you know what to ask when hiring a construction worker for your contracting company?
If you need a Licensed Journeyman, you know what to ask for and you know what to expect.
If you need an apprentice, you know what to look for and what to expect. In most cases, you take over where their parents left off; however, that is a topic for another podcast.
The first...2014-05-2227 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0032: Contractor Bookkeeping Service Hiring Guide Part 2Hiring A Bookkeeping Service For Your Contracting Company Is Not Like Hiring A Construction Worker
Would it be a fair statement to say you know what to ask when hiring a construction worker for your contracting company?
If you need a Licensed Journeyman, you know what to ask for and you know what to expect.
If you need an apprentice, you know what to look for and what to expect. In most cases, you take over where their parents left off; however, that is a topic for another podcast.
The first...2014-05-2219 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0030: Contractor's Bookkeeper Hiring Guide Part 3Hiring A Bookkeeper For Your Contracting Company Is Nothing Like Hiring A Construction Worker
Would it be a fair statement to say you know what to ask when hiring a construction worker for your contracting company?
If you need a Licensed Journeyman, you know what to ask for and you know what to expect.
If you need an apprentice, you know what to look for and what to expect. In most cases, you take over where their parents left off; however, that is a topic for another podcast.
The first thing...2014-05-2211 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0029: Contractor's Bookkeeper Hiring Guide Part 2Hiring A Bookkeeper For Your Contracting Company Is Nothing Like Hiring A Construction Worker
Would it be a fair statement to say you know what to ask when hiring a construction worker for your contracting company?
If you need a Licensed Journeyman, you know what to ask for and you know what to expect.
If you need an apprentice, you know what to look for and what to expect. In most cases, you take over where their parents left off; however, that is a topic for another podcast.
The first thing...2014-05-2218 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0028: Contractor's Bookkeeper Hiring Guide Part 1Hiring A Bookkeeper For Your Contracting Company Is Nothing Like Hiring A Construction Worker
Would it be a fair statement to say you know what to ask when hiring a construction worker for your contracting company?
If you need a Licensed Journeyman, you know what to ask for and you know what to expect.
If you need an apprentice, you know what to look for and what to expect. In most cases, you take over where their parents left off; however, that is a topic for another podcast.
The first thing...2014-05-2217 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0007: Contractors Who We HelpContractors Who We Help
Owning and operating a construction company is a challenge. Knowing when and whom you can trust to ask for advice is tricky. We do not have all of the answers and we cannot help you "Get Rich Quick".We have several decades of combined experience and expertise in owning and operating successful construction companies just like yours and providing worthwhile guidance to a number of contractors just like you.Our primary specialty is Construction Accounting and using the reports provided to unlock the potential of your particular construction company...2014-05-2016 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0006: Construction Definitions P-ZThere Are Four Reasons I'm Sharing These Construction Definitions With You
#1 Break down the barriers of communication
#2 Create a common language of understanding
#3 Bring you, the listener, into the inner circle
#4 Add a bit of humor to your dayBeginning In The Mid 1960's While Working In My Parents Construction Company I have been steadily accumulating a variety of terms to describe the construction industry. Some of them are intended to be funny, some are serious and the rest are entertaining. Please feel free to share them with your...2014-05-2024 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0004: Construction Definitions A-FThere Are Four Reasons I'm Sharing These Construction Definitions With You
#1 Break down the barriers of communication
#2 Create a common language of understanding
#3 Bring you, the listener, into the inner circle
#4 Add a bit of humor to your dayBeginning In The Mid 1960's While Working In My Parents Construction Company I have been steadily accumulating a variety of terms to describe the construction industry. Some of them are intended to be funny, some are serious and the rest are entertaining. Please feel free to share them with your...2014-05-2037 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0003: Get The Most From Your One Hour No Charge ConsultationEverything You Always Wanted To Know About Outsourced Contractors Accounting But Were Afraid To Ask Because You Believed It Costs A Lot Of Money And You Cannot Afford It!
We are the small construction company owner's #1 Fan!
You have the best support groups for small construction firms right here!
New contractor trying to decide if QuickBooks is right for you?
Established contractor who knows QuickBooks can do a lot more for you?
Do you employ 1 - 10 people including yourself?
Are your yearly sales between $0 - $10 million?
Picture you...2014-05-2004 min
Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services0002: Mission Statement Fast Easy AccountingOur Primary Mission Is The Men And Women - Who are participating in the greatest industry on earth, the construction industry. You dedicate your lives to helping your customers and clients with one of the three primary needs everyone has; housing. Not only housing as a place to live but also the places we work, worship, shop and the roads, bridges, highways and utilities that make civilization possible.
We Are Your Advocate helping you achieve your definition of success. You deserve to be wealthy because you add value to other people's lives.
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