# contracting (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover contracting. Page: Feed: --- ## [How to Use an 8(a) Partner to Build Past Performance and Win Prime Contracts](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/how-to-use-an-8a-partner-to-build-past-performance-and-win-prime-contracts) _2026-08-22 · Govcon Giants_ The 8(a) program lets a small business team with an 8(a) prime, subcontract on its contracts, and build the past performance needed to win its own prime awards later. Eric Coffie walks through the exact teaming approach he used starting in 2019, from doing the business development for an 8(a) partner to negotiating $18 million in sole source contracts as a prime in 2025. What you'll learn in this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/10-6__Clip_1__2025_Action_Plan_and_Govcon_Accelerator_-_Eric_Coffie_061025_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [The Sources Sought Response That Legally Narrows Federal Competition (Step-by-Step)](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-sources-sought-response-that-legally-narrows-federal-competition-step-by-step) _2026-08-21 · Govcon Giants_ A sources sought response is a small business's chance to recommend specific past-performance and PWS requirements that the government can place directly into the solicitation, legally narrowing who can compete. Eric Coffie walks through how to shape those recommendations, from citing a five-year VA janitorial contract to requiring three years of prime performance on a 50,000 square foot facility,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/18-12_Clip_1__Whisper_in_the_Governments_Ear_Legally_with_Ryan_Atencio_121825_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [From Marine Sharpshooter to Landing a Government Contract With Zero Experience](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/david-rambhajan) _2026-08-20 · Govcon Giants_ Landing a job you have no experience for feels impossible, but David Rambhajan did it with zero degree, zero experience, and no MBA, and in this episode he breaks down the exact "sharpshooter strategy" that got him hired. If you are starting from scratch with no past performance or connections, this is the mindset and step-by-step approach that turns a flat rejection into an opportunity nobody… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/18-9_Clip_1__Sharpshooter_Strategy_Building_a_Foundation_for_Success_-_David_Rambhajan_091825_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [#491 Marketing Your Job to Sell the Next One (RISE Summit '26)](https://contractormarketingtips.libsyn.com/491-marketing-your-job-to-sell-the-next-one-rise-summit-26) _2026-08-19 · Contractor Growth Network_ Your next project is probably within a mile of the one you're finishing right now. In this live session, Logan Shinholser breaks down how to systematically market the neighborhood you're already working in. It starts with a story about his neighbor Bo — a basement remodel, a nerdy Gantt chart, a Friday pizza party, and four of that contractor's yard signs appearing within a half mile over the next… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/contractormarketingtips/1_Mile_Presentation_Live.mp3?dest-id=819083) ## [338: 20-Year GovCon Lawyer: Why Your $10 Billion IDIQ Is Worth Nothing | Isaias "Cy" Alba](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/338-20-year-govcon-lawyer-why-your-10-billion-idiq-is-worth-nothing-isaias-cy-alba) _2026-08-19 · Govcon Giants_ Selling a government contracting business triggers a 180-day eligibility rule that can void a set-aside bid if the buyer is not eligible on the day of award, wiping out the time and cost of the proposal. Isaias "Cy" Alba, a partner at the law firm PilieroMazza with 20 years in government contracting M&A, walks through the specific rules that quietly strip value from a small business before a sale,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/Isaias__Cy__Alba__IV_1.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Meet the your new checkout engine for contractors](https://repairaione.substack.com/p/meet-the-your-new-checkout-engine) _2026-08-18 · Jim Kolchin · Repair AI substack_ Customers have always seen the same checkout page. Not anymore. ## [Bid Federal Contracts You Can't Win, on Purpose (Here's Why)](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/bid-federal-contracts-you-cant-win-on-purpose-heres-why) _2026-08-18 · Govcon Giants_ Army Corps of Engineers roofing and construction contracts are often written against Unified Facilities Criteria that date back decades, and the person who defines whether the job is complete is the same person who releases your payment. West Edwards breaks down the questions a contractor should ask before bidding a federal job, how to get the scope and success criteria signed off in writing, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/11-7__Clip_1__Be_Patient_Protect_Yourself_FHC_Training_-_West_Edwards_071125_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Your Team Is Already Using AI. Now What?](https://soundcloud.com/user-71699633/your-team-is-already-using-ai) _2026-08-17 · BSCAI_ In this episode of Contracting Conversations, we explore the evolving role of AI in contract cleaning with Ceris Burns, founder of CBAi and a longtime marketing and communications professional serving the cleaning and facilities management sectors. Ceris shares her journey from AI skeptic to advocate and offers a grounded perspective on how business owners can find practical value, especially when… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2383363224-user-71699633-your-team-is-already-using-ai.mp3) ## [Ep 433: The Loyalty Trap: When a Long-Time Employee Can't Scale With You](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-433-the-loyalty-trap-when-a-long-time-employee-cant-scale-with-you) _2026-08-17 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ What do you do with the employee who was perfect for the company you used to run? In this episode, I get into what I call the loyalty trap, the thing that catches a lot of owners between $5M and $10M. The business grew, the skill the job needs grew, and the person you hired on day one stayed right where they were. Most owners read that as an employee problem. It is usually a company problem. I… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0940bcbf-e06f-40ef-9848-7bee88e9ddd0.mp3) ## [The 8(a) Program Is the Easy Button for Your First Federal Contract in 2026](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-8a-program-is-the-easy-button-for-your-first-federal-contract-in-2026) _2026-08-17 · Govcon Giants_ The number of new small businesses winning federal contracts each year has fallen from 58,000 to roughly 12,000, even as total small business awards doubled to 183 billion dollars, which means larger awards are going to far fewer firms. Eric Coffie breaks down why the 8(a) program is the fastest on-ramp into that thinning field in 2026, how one contractor turned a quiet six-year build into a 57… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/30-12__Clip_1__Teaming_Hacks_Borrow_8a_Power_-_Eric_Coffie_123025_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1cVdXq02dVBq) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [The GSA Schedule Partnership That Builds Your Past Performance (Full Guide)](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-gsa-schedule-partnership-that-builds-your-past-performance-full-guide) _2026-08-16 · Govcon Giants_ The GSA Multiple Award Schedule is a 20-year contract vehicle, and a business with no past performance can still get on it by subcontracting first to build a track record as a prime. Colin Nchako breaks down how to sub under an established schedule holder, convert that experience into your own prime awards, and then add new SIN numbers later through a modification instead of at the onset. What… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/11-9_Clip_2__GSA_MAS_Schedule_QA_-_Colin_Nchako_091125_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [The 8(a) Joint Venture Move That Builds Your Company on Someone Else's Bonding | David Rambhajan](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-8a-joint-venture-move-that-builds-your-company-on-someone-elses-bonding-david-rambhajan) _2026-08-15 · Govcon Giants_ Two small businesses can form an 8(a) joint venture to pursue federal contracts neither could win alone, splitting accounting, bonding, and delivery responsibilities under the program rules. David Rambhajan, a contractor who grew through joint ventures and mentor-protege agreements before selling his company, walks through how he used partnering to gain past performance, limit his bonding… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/11-9__Clip_3__Joint_Ventures_Partnering__Teaming_-_David_Rambhajan_091125_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [6 Things First-Time Contractors Forget to Put in a Federal Construction](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/6-things-first-time-contractors-forget-to-put-in-a-federal-construction) _2026-08-14 · Govcon Giants_ Federal construction bids are won or lost in the estimate, where a single omitted line item like roof tubing can cost a quarter of a million dollars on a $19 million project. Eric Coffie breaks down the estimating checklist that captures the full scope of work, why every subcontractor bid must be signed and turnkey to hold up in court, and how one missing clause let a sub cover five items when the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/19-5_Clip_1__From_Small_to_Large_Scaling_using_SBA_-_Eric_Coffie_051926_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [315. Why Your Roofing Leads Are Bad (It's Not What You Think)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/315--Why-Your-Roofing-Leads-Are-Bad-Its-Not-What-You-Think-e3nbtfi) _2026-08-13 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://www.contractordynamics.com/yt-page/?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=8.13.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=8.13.26 If your marketing agency keeps promising leads but… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/124171186/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F429775781-44100-2-b36f2cd037cfd.mp3) ## [The Requirement Trick That Wins a Federal Contract Before It Posts](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-requirement-trick-that-wins-a-federal-contract-before-it-posts) _2026-08-13 · Govcon Giants_ Federal buyers control only one part of a contract, the requirement, and most program staff have never been trained to write a performance work statement, so the document that decides the winner is often written before a solicitation ever posts. Ryan breaks down how a small vendor shapes that requirement through market research and a sources sought response, so the eventual bid is scoped so… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/7-11__Clip_3_Capture_500K_Deals_Before_the_RFP_Drops__Ryan_110725_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [The Next Contracting Frontier is Home Theater (And Let's Meet At CEDIA!)](https://repairaione.substack.com/p/the-next-contracting-frontier-is) _2026-08-12 · Repair AI substack_ Hello! I’ll be heading to CEDIA at the beginning of September, and I’d love to meet with you if you’re in town. ## [337: Former GSA Acquisitions Chief: We Knew What Agencies Would Buy Before Anyone Bid | Tracy Marcinowski](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/337-former-gsa-acquisitions-chief-we-knew-what-agencies-would-buy-before-anyone-bid-tracy-marcinowski) _2026-08-12 · Govcon Giants_ Federal agencies signal upcoming contract dollars through the president's budget months before a solicitation ever posts, and the FY2027 budget was published just weeks ago. Tracy Marcinowski, a former Air Force contracting officer who rose to Assistant Commissioner for Acquisitions at GSA's Public Building Service, a $4 billion organization, walks through how a small business reads that budget to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/315_Tracy_M_and_Eric_C.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [The SAM.gov Data Trick That Shows Where Every Agency Spends (Full Guide) | Zack Golden](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-samgov-data-trick-that-shows-where-every-agency-spends-full-guide-zack-golden) _2026-08-11 · Govcon Giants_ Federal agencies publish every contract they award, and that spending data reveals which offices buy your service and how much they paid last year, including one region where the Army alone obligated $27 million. ack Golden walks through pulling agency spending into a pivot table to find the offices actively buying, the recipients already winning, and the NAICS codes that point a small vendor… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/4-12_Clip_1__50M_Agency_Buying_Pattern_Exposed_Zack_Golden_120425_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Ep 432: What Would You Do With 8 Hours Back This Week?](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-432-what-would-you-do-with-8-hours-back-this-week) _2026-08-10 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ What would you do with eight hours back this week? In this episode, I interview Luke Thompson from The Operations Guide about the work he has been doing to implement AI in organizations. One of his favorite implementations is an AI agent that wakes up periodically, checks your systems, and then makes decisions and takes action based on your rules.He also talks about how this can all be managed… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/19506863-1c4f-4680-865b-7d66573b0a94.mp3) ## [3 Ways to Partner on a Federal Contract Without Losing Your Small Business Status | David Rambhajan](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/3-ways-to-partner-on-a-federal-contract-without-losing-your-small-business-status-david-rambhajan) _2026-08-10 · Govcon Giants_ On a federal prime-sub relationship, a scope review is a short document a prime walks through line by line so a subcontractor commits to payment terms, performance, and deliverables before work starts. David Rambhajan, a service-disabled veteran-owned construction contractor who built and sold his firm after 15 years, explains how that one habit prevents the price increases and missed expectations… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/11-9__Clip_1__Joint_Ventures_Partnering__Teaming_-_David_Rambhajan_091125_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ldY329nxpe3Q) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Getting Paid Upfront on a Government Contract Before You Finish the Work | West Edwards](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/getting-paid-upfront-on-a-government-contract-before-you-finish-the-work-west-edwards) _2026-08-09 · Govcon Giants_ On a federal construction job the government pays the general contractor within about 30 days, but the subcontractor gets paid only after hitting a milestone and floats the materials and labor in the meantime. West Edwards, a construction and roofing contractor who works Army Corps of Engineers projects, walks through how a subcontractor gets money on the ground early, uses supplier terms to push… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/12-6_Clip_3__Be_Patient_Protect_Yourself_FHC_Training_-_West_Edwards_061225_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [314. 3 Marketing Moves I'm Making (And That You Should Too)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/314--3-Marketing-Moves-Im-Making-And-That-You-Should-Too-e3n2r7b) _2026-08-07 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://call.contractordynamics.com/yt?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=8.6.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=8.6.26 This one's a little different. No script, no case studies,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/123873963/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F429382168-44100-2-b0e83d7c8255a.mp3) ## [Inside iWallet, the payment platform for contractors](https://repairaione.substack.com/p/inside-iwallet-the-payment-platform) _2026-08-04 · Jim Kolchin · Repair AI substack_ I was lucky to be featured on the Innovators podcast by John Biggs, one of the first journalists to write about iWallet. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209811262/8ff3b8a96aa3af3c9cdfc40fefce8a59.mp3) ## [313. Google LSA Is Changing in August 2026 - Roofing Companies, Do This Now](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/313--Google-LSA-Is-Changing-in-August-2026---Roofing-Companies--Do-This-Now-e3mmo33) _2026-07-29 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want help navigating the Google LSA changes and protecting your lead flow? Book a demo with our team: https://www.contractordynamics.com/book-a-demo/?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.29.26 Starting August 2026, Google is merging Local Service Ads into the PPC platform. If you own a roofing company, this changes how you manage your lead flow and how you need to set up and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/123477539/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2F428828320-44100-2-9ccfdd80fade5.mp3) ## [312. The Real Reason Roofing Companies Fight on Price (It's Not Your Sales Team)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/312--The-Real-Reason-Roofing-Companies-Fight-on-Price-Its-Not-Your-Sales-Team-e3mlnqd) _2026-07-28 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://call.contractordynamics.com/yt?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.28.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.28.26 If you're constantly getting beat up on price, your… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/123444493/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-28%2F428783123-44100-2-ab846f8b9733f.mp3) ## [Patents don’t build companies, products do](https://repairaione.substack.com/p/patents-dont-build-companies-products) _2026-07-28 · Jim Kolchin · Repair AI substack_ This week I received another issued patent from the USPTO. ## [Ep 431: Stop Selling Services. Start Creating Experiences.](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-431-stop-selling-services-start-creating-experiences) _2026-07-27 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ If I printed 10 capability statements, yours and nine competitors', then cut off every logo, could you pick yours out of the stack? Most contractors say yes. Most contractors are wrong. In this episode I break down why "we're different" is the most common claim in government contracting and the least believable one. Quality work, on time, under budget, great customer service. Those are not… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2a909ae5-81f8-40e5-9004-4693c3826138.mp3) ## [How Businesses' Best Sellers Aren't in Business Development](https://breakingthestandard.libsyn.com/how-businesses-best-sellers-arent-in-business-development) _2026-07-24 · Breaking the Standard_ In this episode, we have Krystn Macomber, CEO and Founder of Summit Strategy with us to discuss how businesses' best sellers aren't in business development. Listen in as Krystn shares how small businesses should be thinking about and approaching growth and who should serve to help drive that within the business. To connect with Krystn, find here on LinkedIn. To learn more about Summit Strategy,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/breakingthestandard/Episode_149_master_ads_Unanet_Bank_of_Clarke_BOOST_LLC_Pulse_of_GovCon.mp3?dest-id=2034710) ## [311. An Honest Review of Contractor Dynamics (We Turn Down 40% of Roofing Companies)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/311--An-Honest-Review-of-Contractor-Dynamics-We-Turn-Down-40-of-Roofing-Companies-e3mf7s3) _2026-07-23 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://call.contractordynamics.com/yt?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.23.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.23.26 Most agencies won't tell you who they're not a fit for.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/123231555/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-23%2F428496590-44100-2-d307c752b42d5.mp3) ## [#490 Answering Remodeler's Top Photography Questions](https://contractormarketingtips.libsyn.com/490-answering-remodelers-top-photography-questions) _2026-07-22 · Contractor Growth Network_ How do you find a good remodeling photographer — and once you've found them, how do you actually get photos worth paying for? In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network podcast, Aaron Horner sits down with Luke Strappelli, a CGN client success manager, to answer the photography questions that come up over and over from remodeling clients. Aaron spent years traveling to shoot on-location… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/contractormarketingtips/490_Photography_FAQs.mp3?dest-id=819083) ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Si1IpxCO5awQ) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Welcome to RepairAI](https://repairaione.substack.com/p/welcome-to-repairai-89e) _2026-07-21 · Jim Kolchin · Repair AI substack_ RepairAI is a new newsletter by iWallet's Jim Kolchin that focuses on the convergence of AI, construction, and contracting. ## [Ep 430: The Customer is Usually Right (Even When You Hate the Answer)](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-430-the-customer-is-usually-right-even-when-you-hate-the-answer) _2026-07-20 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors , Michael LeJeune sits down with Dean Wegner, founder and CEO of Authentically American, to explore the leadership lessons, branding strategies, and entrepreneurial mindset behind building a fast-growing American-made apparel company. Dean shares how his experiences at West Point, Ranger School, and leading soldiers shaped his approach to… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8d36ba64-09ca-4fac-b9d0-3d512b66f1e5.mp3) ## [310. This Roofing Company's Marketing Was a Complete Black Box. Here's What We Found.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/310--This-Roofing-Companys-Marketing-Was-a-Complete-Black-Box--Heres-What-We-Found-e3m5raa) _2026-07-16 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://call.contractordynamics.com/yt?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.16.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.16.26 If you're a roofing company owner asking "what is my… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/122923786/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F428078828-44100-2-b9dc1b3af86df.mp3) ## [309. Stop Chasing More Leads. Start Making More Money From the Ones You Already Have.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/309--Stop-Chasing-More-Leads--Start-Making-More-Money-From-the-Ones-You-Already-Have-e3m350o) _2026-07-14 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://call.contractordynamics.com/yt?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.14.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.14.26 If you're a roofing company owner asking "how do I make… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/122835416/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-14%2F427958028-44100-2-7f32e1bd4cd45.mp3) ## [Sometimes you're too early](https://repairaione.substack.com/p/sometimes-youre-too-early) _2026-07-14 · Jim Kolchin · Repair AI substack_ I was naive. ## [Ep 429: The Leadership Vacuum Killing Your Company's Growth](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-429-the-leadership-vacuum-killing-your-companys-growth) _2026-07-13 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ In this episode, Michael LeJeune explains why businesses often stall between $1 million and $5 million in revenue, not because the opportunity disappears, but because the founder is still leading like it’s a startup. He breaks down the differences between leading in the military, corporate America, and a growing small business, and why those leadership styles don’t always translate. You’ll also… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4c00210e-9e59-4cbf-9a54-81ff18f56886.mp3) ## [308. How To WIN With Meta Ads In 2026 - Live Demonstration!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/308--How-To-WIN-With-Meta-Ads-In-2026---Live-Demonstration-e3lscon) _2026-07-09 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://call.contractordynamics.com/yt?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.09.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.09.26 If you've run Meta ads before (on your own or through an… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/122613975/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-9%2F427663927-44100-2-daf3ed88332fd.mp3) ## [#489 Your Remodeling Business' Marketing Strategy for 2027](https://contractormarketingtips.libsyn.com/489-your-remodeling-business-marketing-strategy-for-2027) _2026-07-08 · Contractor Growth Network_ A year ago, in episode 466, we laid out the entire six-step marketing strategy for a remodeling company. A lot has changed since — the market has slowed, AI search has gone from a curiosity to a real force, and the tactics that used to move the needle have shifted. In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network podcast, Logan Shinholser and Aaron Horner give you a "State of the Union" on what… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/contractormarketingtips/489_Updated_Marketing_Strategy.mp3?dest-id=819083) ## [307. The Real Cost of Hiring a Roofing Marketing Agency (Hidden Fees + Red Flags)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/307--The-Real-Cost-of-Hiring-a-Roofing-Marketing-Agency-Hidden-Fees--Red-Flags-e3lpdvs) _2026-07-07 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://call.contractordynamics.com/yt?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.07.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=7.07.26 Most roofing agencies won't tell you what you're… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/122516924/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-7%2F427531495-44100-2-75fef23e61342.mp3) ## [Here's why AI can't read repair schematics](https://repairaione.substack.com/p/heres-why-ai-cant-read-repair-schematics) _2026-07-07 · Jim Kolchin · Repair AI substack_ We talked a bit about schematics last week, and I wanted to dig a little deeper into what we learned. ## [Ep 428: How Smart CEOs Use AI](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-428-how-smart-ceos-use-ai) _2026-07-06 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ In this episode, Michael sits down with Ben Thompson from The Operations Guide to explore what AI looks like when it becomes part of your business instead of just another chatbot. They discuss building an AI productivity headquarters, connecting tools like Google Drive and Read.ai, using Claude Code and Codex to automate real work, and identifying the repetitive business problems AI can solve… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1c015a3a-e2ac-44e7-9c54-67ed9c029639.mp3) ## [306. How This Roofing Company Used EOS To Build a Marketing Machine (And Finally Stop Flying Blind)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailedit/episodes/306--How-This-Roofing-Company-Used-EOS-To-Build-a-Marketing-Machine-And-Finally-Stop-Flying-Blind-e3lg6g4) _2026-06-30 · Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics · NAILED IT! The Business of Construction_ Want our guidance to build and run your own marketing engine? Book a call with our team: https://call.contractordynamics.com/yt?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=6.30.26 Get our FREE marketing course for contractors here: https://course.contractordynamics.com?utm\_source=YouTube&utm\_medium=Description&utm\_campaign=6.30.26 If you're a roofing company owner who's been growing for… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/24660d18/podcast/play/122214340/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-30%2F427125592-44100-2-1fc6d5ec2c1e7.mp3) ## [Why appliance repair needs an AI makeover](https://repairaione.substack.com/p/why-appliance-repair-needs-an-ai) _2026-06-30 · Jim Kolchin · Repair AI substack_ Twenty years ago, when I used to help my dad fix things around the house, we’d open the back of a washer or air conditioner and see a clear, if dusty, schematic. ## [Ep 427: The BD Lie of Busyness](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-427-the-bd-lie-of-busyness) _2026-06-29 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ Most government contractors are measuring the wrong things. They celebrate phone calls made, emails sent, and capability statements distributed, while completely ignoring the only metrics that actually predict contract wins. In this episode, Michael breaks down why activity is one of the biggest lies in business development. He explains the difference between being busy and making progress, why… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7653bf16-4c88-4292-8760-a79cc11274ff.mp3) ## [# 488 AI Tools Built BY REMODELERS (ft. Data X)](https://contractormarketingtips.libsyn.com/-488-ai-tools-built-by-remodelers-ft-data-x) _2026-06-24 · Contractor Growth Network_ Everyone keeps telling contractors they'll be out of business in six months if they don't adopt AI. The reality is calmer than that—and a lot more useful. In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network podcast, Logan Shinholser sits down with Peter Ranney and Elliott Wittstruck, the founders of DataX, an AI optimization company built specifically for contractors running JobTread. Peter and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/contractormarketingtips/488_DataX.mp3?dest-id=819083) ## [Is this the future of AI and repair? I think so](https://repairaione.substack.com/p/is-this-the-future-of-ai-and-repair) _2026-06-23 · Jim Kolchin · Repair AI substack_ Most people think about AI in contracting and repair situations as just a better diagnostic tool. ## [Ep 426: The Biggest CMMC Mistakes Contractors Are Making](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-426-the-biggest-cmmc-mistakes-contractors-are-making) _2026-06-22 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ CMMC is no longer a future problem. It’s becoming a requirement for contractors that want to compete for Department of Defense work. In this episode, Michael sits down with Ed Terensky of DTS to break down what contractors need to know about cybersecurity, compliance, and protecting sensitive government information. They discuss CUI, common misconceptions about CMMC, how to evaluate cybersecurity… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/25f81a82-104e-4c04-9ca1-42d3d5a6b1de.mp3) ## [The Future of Home Services Is Being Built in Utah](https://repairaione.substack.com/p/the-future-of-home-services-is-being) _2026-06-16 · Jim Kolchin · Repair AI substack_ Last week I had the chance to attend what may have been the first event of its kind in home services, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Any Hour operation in Orem, Utah. ## [#487 Branding for the Billion Dollar Client (ft. Vought Construction)](https://contractormarketingtips.libsyn.com/487-branding-for-the-billion-dollar-client-ft-vought-construction) _2026-06-10 · Contractor Growth Network_ Everybody says they do "high end." Almost nobody looks the part. In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network podcast, Logan sits down with Devin Vought of Vought Construction — JobTread's 2025 Builder of the Year and a luxury home builder in the Bay Area whose clients are routinely worth hundreds of millions, sometimes billions. Devin breaks down what branding actually means when your… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/contractormarketingtips/487_Vought.mp3?dest-id=819083) ## [Ep 425: Founder to CEO: The Shift That Changes Everything](https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-425-founder-to-ceo-the-shift-that-changes-everything) _2026-06-08 · Game Changers for Government Contractors_ Most business owners never actually become CEOs. They stay stuck in founder mode, doing sales, delivery, operations, customer service, problem solving, and putting out fires every single day. The business grows, but eventually the chaos grows faster than the company. In this episode, Michael LeJeune breaks down the critical transition from founder to CEO and explains why this shift usually needs… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/83db238b-b211-43ee-b49f-32927bd0864f.mp3)