The Four Meetings That Actually Run a Construction Business
Most construction businesses run on one of two broken settings. Either the calendar is full of long rambling c...
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Why Youre Not Getting Referrals
If your clients aren’t referring your construction business, it’s not about your work.
It’s about their experi...
AI in Construction
The truth about best ai construction software that industry insiders won't tell you:
1. Stop wasting time on ...
You’re Probably Paying $15,000 More in Taxes Than You Should
You're Probably Paying $15,000 More in Taxes Than You Should
If you're a contractor running a sole prop or sin...
End-of-Year Tax Moves Every Construction Business Owner Should Know
Before the year wraps up, there are some serious tax-saving plays on the table — especially for contractors wh...
Best Construction Accounting and Job Costing Software (2026)
Every contractor asks this question the same way: what is the best construction accounting software? It is the...
Stop Wasting Crew Bonuses
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Most contractors reward their crew in the most expensive way...
Well Dressed Poverty
If your construction company is doing millions in revenue… but you still feel broke, you’re not alone.
I call ...
Common Paymaster
For contractors are thinking of spinning off new divisions or creating subsidiaries: If you now own 2+ entitie...
2025 Health Insurance Options for Contractors
If you run a construction business — whether it’s just you, you and your spouse, or a small team, there’s stil...
AI Tax Advice Warning
A lawyer just lost a Tax Court case—because he trusted AI to do his legal research.
He used AI to write his b...
Caption
Over the years, I’ve noticed a clear pattern among the contractor clients who scale the fastest: they eventual...
COVID Penalty Refunds
If you paid IRS penalties or interest during COVID (March 2020 – July 2023), you have until July 10 to get tha...
CPA Drops the Ball
When Your CPA Drops the Ball, the IRS Still Blames You Imagine this: you earn over $1M a year, carefully review your tax returns, and sign off for your CPA to file them.
Startup Costs
Since it's Halloween, I thought I'd post something scary today: True story: Two business owners jumped into a new venture, spent over $40,000 on education and setup costs…
Owners Owe You 2 Percent Every Month
May 13, 2026
As of January 1, 2026, California contractors have a legal right most are not using.
Under SB 4...
The $31 Million Accounting Rule Change Every Contractor Should Know
The $31 Million Accounting Rule Change Every Contractor Should Know
The IRS just raised the gross receipts thr...
Scale Your Construction Business
How one of my clients scaled from $3mm to $15mm in just 3 years:
1. Most construction businesses lack a clear...
Your Bonus Plan Is Costing You
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Most contractors reward their crew in the most expensiv...
STR
Most contractors I talk to are great at making money… but they’re often leaving a lot on the table when it comes to tax strategy. One area I see missed constantly: short-term rentals.
Statutory Employees
Statutory Employees: The Hybrid Tax Category Every Business Owner Should Understand
When we talk about worker ...
Buying a Construction Business_ Watch This First
Most contractors think growth means more jobs, more people, and more grind. But sometimes the fastest way to s...
BRRRR
Most contractors don’t realize this, but you’re uniquely positioned to dominate the BRRRR strategy.
BRRRR = Bu...
Bookkeeping
Contractors: If your bookkeeping is a mess, your profits are too. You can build anything… but if your numbers aren’t tracked, your business will bleed money and you won’t even know where it’s going.
45S Paid Family Medical Leave
Here’s something most contractors haven’t heard yet Starting in 2026, the IRS is making the Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave permanent, and expanding how you can claim it.