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ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Ready to stop being the bottleneck in your own business? In this final episode of our scaling series, Wade and Stephen reveal the 6-step blueprint to transform from owner-operator to CEO.

Learn how to build your second layer of leadership, stabilize cash flow with Profit First, and delegate decisions without losing control. Stop working IN your business and start working ON it.

⌚️ Key moments in this episode:

• 00:00 Introduction to Financial Blind Spots
• 13:03 Common Misconceptions in Financial Management
• 13:08 Challenges in Tracking Work in Progress (WIP)
• 13:11 Distinguishing Job Expenses from Overhead Expenses
• 13:16 The Profit First Approach
• 13:18 Fear of Growth Due to Cash Risks
• 13:23 The Pitfalls of Cash Flow Management

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Wade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.com
Stephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com

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ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Feeling like your construction company is stuck in second gear? You might be the problem.

Wade and Stephen reveal the top 10 ways construction founders accidentally strangle their own businesses. From decision hoarding to hero syndrome, discover which founder habits are killing your growth and profitability.

This isn't about working harder—it's about working smarter and finally scaling your business beyond your personal capacity.

⌚️ Key moments in this episode:

• 00:00 Introduction to Financial Blind Spots
• 13:03 Common Misconceptions in Financial Management
• 13:08 Challenges in Tracking Work in Progress (WIP)
• 13:11 Distinguishing Job Expenses from Overhead Expenses
• 13:16 The Profit First Approach
• 13:18 Fear of Growth Due to Cash Risks
• 13:23 The Pitfalls of Cash Flow Management

Join the Profit First for Construction community!

Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.

Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CarpenterCPAs

FIND US ONLINE
Wade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.com
Stephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com

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ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Every construction contractor hits the same wall—they become the bottleneck. You can build a $2M business on grit, but you can't scale to $10M on caffeine and chaos.

Wade and Stephen kick off a three-part series exploring how to scale your construction company by getting out of your own way.

Discover the growth stages that trip up contractors and why your business isn't outgrowing the market—it's outgrowing you.

⌚️ Key moments in this episode:

• 00:00 Introduction: The Bottleneck in Construction Businesses
• 00:30 The Chaos of Winning Big Jobs
• 01:46 Setting Goals and Realizing Bottlenecks
• 03:16 The Founder’s Dilemma: Control vs. Growth
• 04:43 The Importance of Delegation
• 08:35 Recognizing and Overcoming Scaling Problems
• 12:39 Conclusion: Identifying the Real Problem

Join the Profit First for Construction community!

Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.

Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CarpenterCPAs

FIND US ONLINE
Wade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.com
Stephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com