• Contractor Cents - Episode 381 - So You Want to Sell Your Business… Now What?
    Jul 7 2025

    So you think you want to sell your business? And no, the likelihood of you deciding to sell and actually closing on the sale in a month is unrealistic. What should you prepare for? What should you expect? When should you begin? Join Ruth Mannschrek, who was shocked by the entire sales process, who gives you the answers to these questions and more…so you don’t have the same misconceptions and make the mistakes she did.

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    Ruth King

    Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    19 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 380 - Happy Fourth Of July!
    Jun 30 2025

    July 1st is Canadian independence day…so those of you in Canada, Happy July 1st . For those of us in the United States, a few days later we will celebrate our independence day, July 4th . My wishes for happy independence days.

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    Ruth King

    Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    6 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 379 - Your Website Is Losing Sales, Here’s How to Fix It
    Jun 23 2025

    Consumers are shopping online more than ever. According to data by SellersCommerce, there are 2.71 billion online shoppers globally as of 2024. What technology do we need to attract more online shoppers? How can we provide quotes, or should we provide quotes online? What else should we be doing? Join Josh Koplin, the co-founder of EDEN, a company that helps HVAC businesses by onboarding an Instant Quote tool for potential customers, will answer these questions and more. And, give you reasons why you should have pricing on your website.

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    Ruth King

    Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    19 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 378 - You’re Losing Jobs You Should Be Winning – Here’s How to Fix That
    Jun 16 2025

    What if you had an automatic follow up sequence to close jobs and do referral marketing? One of my clients has increased their closing rate by more than 50% doing this automatically. How? my guest, Kirk King, the creator of Contractor Halo, will tell you how he did it for one of my clients and other contractors. And no, we are not related…we only share a last name.

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    Ruth King

    Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    18 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 377 - Training Uncopiable Sales Talent with Kay Miller
    Jun 10 2025

    What does it take to be a super salesperson? One who is laser focused on your company’s moose –So, you ask, “what’s a moose?” And, how do you train the super sales person…or does the super salesperson even need training? Join Kay Miller and me. Kay, will explain who your sales peoples’ moose are…and how to make them uncopiable and highly effective salespeople.

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    Ruth King

    Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    19 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 376 - Financing Home Repairs: What to Know Before You Sign
    Jun 2 2025

    Financing. Whether it is a water heater, a generator, or a new HVAC system, financing is a way of life now. With the average homeowner having less than $5,000 in savings, according to a US banking study, when a major repair happens, the only option is financing. So, how do you choose a financing company? What should you look for? What should you avoid? My guest Erica Leonor, is the Director of Business Development for Goodleap. She will answer these questions and more.

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    Ruth King

    Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    16 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 375 - Think You Know Your Business Assets? Think Again.
    May 26 2025

    Do You Know What Your Business Assets Are? Before you say, “that’s a stupid question, of course I know what they are.” They might NOT be what you think they are. Find out the true meaning of business assets as they relate to our industry. Aaron Salow, CEO of XOi, and Ryan Martineau, co-founder and CEO of Specifix, tell you what your true assets are and why.

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    Ruth King

    Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    18 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 374 - Contractor Stories
    May 19 2025

    You’ll recognize yourself in some of Matt Michel’s contractor stories. Matt has worked with contractors for years and is the founder of Service Nation which operates the Service Roundtable, Service Nation Alliance, and more. Matt gives you the “story behind the stories” in this book that every contractor should read.

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    Ruth King

    Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    18 mins