Nate interviews Shawn Van Dyke, a business coach for contractors. Shawn is the founder of Built to Build which helps general contractors implement business strategies and systems, making sure the business side of the company runs smoothly.
0:00 New EC instagram account
1:24 Introducing Shawn
4:10 Shawns background
9:40 College education recommended?
12:14 Contractor limitations
15:40 Finding middle ground
17:00 Having difficult conversations
26:54 "I don't care about the money"
29:50 Subs wanting to own business in the future
33:26 Business resources
37:30 Is being a contractor a good business
43:35 No easy money
47:03 Hiring and employee productivity
53:30 Services Shawn offers
Find Shawn:
Instagram: @Shawn Van Dyke @profitfirstcontractor
Profit First for Contractors book https://amzn.to/3klOPPr
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