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Building Margin For Construction

Building Margin For Construction

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Running a construction business shouldn’t mean working nonstop, chasing cash, or carrying it all on your shoulders. Building Margin is for owners who are ready to think bigger and start making smarter moves with their numbers, strategy, and team.

Hosted by Steve Coughran of Coltivar, this show delivers straight talk on the stuff that actually drives margin: pricing right, controlling costs, forecasting with confidence, and building a business that doesn’t depend on you for everything. No fluff. No filler. Just real strategies to help you earn more and lead better.


Building Margin: Strategies for Contractors Who Want to Think Bigger and Earn More

© 2025 Business Strategy Podcast. Coltivar Group, LLC
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  • 121: Profit Is Lying to You (Why Cash Flow Tells the Real Story)
    Jul 10 2025

    The Cash Flow Blueprint every contractor wishes they had sooner: coltivar.com/cashflow

    Your profit looks great. So why does your bank account feel like it’s bleeding?

    In this episode, Steve breaks down the hidden financial gap that’s quietly wrecking good businesses. If you’ve ever wondered how you can show a healthy margin on paper but still struggle to make payroll or invest in growth, you’re not imagining it. This is the hard truth most owners miss.


    Disclaimer:
    The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.

    This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information.


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    11 m
  • 120: Why Your Job Costing Is Always Off (and How to Fix It)
    Jun 26 2025

    The Cash Flow Blueprint every contractor wishes they had sooner: coltivar.com/cashflow

    Watch the estimating series now: youtube.com/@building-margin

    Tired of guessing where the money went after every job? In this episode of Building Margin, learn why most contractors’ job costing reports are always off and how to fix it. You'll learn how poor labor tracking, unassigned costs, and broken feedback loops between estimating and accounting distort your numbers. Discover how to align your estimating and job costing systems to finally get accurate margins, bid with confidence, and stop losing money in the dark.

    Perfect for construction business owners, estimators, and project managers who want real financial clarity on every job.

    Book your free strategy call: coltivar.com/schedule-your-call


    Disclaimer:
    The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.

    This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information.

    www.coltivar.com

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    9 m
  • 119: Your Financial Blind Spots Are Killing Your Business
    Jun 23 2025

    The Cash Flow Blueprint every contractor wishes they had sooner: coltivar.com/cashflow

    See where you stand in our industry benchmarks: coltivar.com/benchmarks

    Most contractors think they’re making money until the bank account says otherwise.

    In this episode, Steve breaks down the dangerous gap between revenue, profit, and actual cash flow. He reveals the three costly mistakes killing contractor businesses: gut-based decision-making, flawed estimating, and confusing deposits for real revenue. You’ll also learn how to use financial dashboards, track the right KPIs, and finally understand what your numbers are really telling you.

    Book your free strategy call: coltivar.com/schedule-your-call


    Disclaimer:
    The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.

    This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information.

    www.coltivar.com

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    13 m
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