04/17/2015 | By Scott Siegal
Do you want to make more money? Of course you do. Or else you wouldn’t be reading this post. You say you’re doing okay for yourself but you’ve always wondered what’s holding you back from that bigger paycheck.
Contractors love anything money or profitability related. You didn’t become a contractor just to play with cool tools. You got into the industry to make money, but you find yourself asking the same question over and over: “How can I make more money?”
The Common Scenario
Let me paint you a picture of a common scenario I see all too often.
You’re a contractor that specializes in roofs. You’re licensed, bonded, and insured. You’ve put a good chunk of change into marketing yourself.
You land your first job — yay! You hire a couple of employees now that you’re “busy.” You do great work and use the best products.
After a few months go by, you look at your books and realize, you’re just scraping by. But how? You seem busy all the time and are getting leads, so why aren’t you making more money?
Here’s Where We Come In
Good ideas increase profitability. We’re here to help generate those ideas. At your side, we will teach you the ins and outs of a successful contracting business. As a member of CCN, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with other contractors and hear what makes them successful.
We aren’t selfish with our secrets, so you’ll have the tools to succeed in your own business. Want to stand out from your competition? We provide our members with a highly converting appointment confirmation letter.
So, are you ready to make more money? Let’s knock it out of the park, together!
Download our free guide, “Ideas to Increase Profitability” and get the industry secrets you’ve been missing out on! You won’t be disappointed and soon you’ll be increasing your profitability, too!
Building The Best,
Scott
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