Great to listen to the zoom today. Really keen to check out the performance max that was mentioned as well as the other stuff. Hope everyone has a good Friday.

It's interesting to see the sharp contrast between my ideal client type and the not so ideal ones. I recently went back to a GC I had down a lot of work with years ago. Over a year of working with them in the past, I basically priced myself out of getting any work from them. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. Work has been slow through the beginning of the year, so I decided to give them a try again. I knew that my pricing would be way above their heads, so I came up with a reduced price that is still profitable for me. I priced the first project for them and they didn't hesitate to hire me. The project manager tells me he has a bunch of projects in that area and wants me to price them. I price the next two jobs for him, and he comes back with "your price is pretty high, I will have to keep these in house". A little digging gets me the answer for them accepting my first estimate. The project I was hired for doesn't have a budget. The rest of them are priced the same way they were years ago. Too low. These projects are all lake houses with property values over 1 million. As a side note, the tile subcontractor they use a lot has a tendency to screw up installs, causing them to have to be torn out and redone..... My solution? "Let me know when the next project with a realistic tile budget comes up and I will be happy to give an estimate."

Hi all! I hope everyone is having a great start to your week! Last week we tried something new & the results were great! So for the time being, Tuesday open mastermind calls will be held at 7 pm EST for the next few weeks. Last week we had a lot of great participation which is exactly what today's zoom call is designed for. Something powerful happens when a small group of like-minded individuals gets together to openly discuss their day-to-day wins & frustrations. I hope you can make it! We've also got 3 amazing guest speakers joining us this month, this Thursday Mallory Lee joins us to discuss Scaling with Process Management. This will be a great zoom to join for those of you wanting to improve your systems & processes. Mallory has built an amazing business in a short time. Next Thursday the 23rd Brandon McKee joins us to discuss the 5 steps undefeated marketing system to boost your ROI. Brandon specializes in marketing & will bring some relevant information on what's working & what's not in 2023. On Thursday the 30th, we have Rob Baugher joining us to discuss his process of remodeling bathrooms using subcontractors to add $500 profit every single day to his bottom line. Rob has been a contractor for 50 years, 25 on the tools and 25 off the tools, show up and gains knowledge from a very experienced contractor! Let me know if you want me to get speakers who specialize in a topic you are interested in. Looking fwd to seeing everyone this week! 😊

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) provides guidelines for the installation of tile showers. Here are the general steps involved in building a shower according to NTCA guidelines: 1. Planning: Determine the size and layout of the shower, including the location of the drain, water supply, and any built-in features such as niches or benches. 2. Substrate preparation: The substrate must be structurally sound, stable, and properly sloped to the drain. The substrate can be made of cement backer board, waterproof membranes, or other approved materials. 3. Waterproofing: A waterproofing membrane must be installed over the substrate and onto the walls of the shower. This can be done with a liquid-applied or sheet-applied membrane. 4. Shower pan installation: A pre-sloped shower pan or a mud bed with a liner must be installed to direct water to the drain. The pan should be installed before the walls. 5. Wall tile installation: Wall tiles can be installed directly over the waterproofing membrane or cement backer board using a suitable adhesive. The tile should be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and the NTCA guidelines. 6. Grout and sealant installation: After the tiles are set, the joints between the tiles must be filled with grout. The grout should be allowed to dry, and then a sealant should be applied to the grout and any exposed edges to prevent water infiltration. 7. Installation of accessories: Once the tile and grout are fully cured, any built-in accessories such as shelves, benches, or niches can be installed. It's important to note that these are general steps, and the specific process may vary depending on the materials and techniques used. It's always best to consult with a professional contractor who is familiar with the NTCA guidelines to ensure that your shower is built to the highest standards of quality and safety.

How did your week go? Please share your week's win so we can help you celebrate! What was one thing that was a challenge this week? Who's working this wknd & on what?