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In episode 14 Jon & Joe talk about how important it is to 'Qualify' your subcontractors prior to working together on a project. They discuss two external forces that are applying downward pressure on margins in the construction industry that are making it even more important to make sure your subcontractors are up for the job. They then discuss the 'why' and the 'how' to qualifying your subs and making sure you have the best chance for being successful.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:04 Joe Discusses 2 Major External Forces in the Market
06:11 Jon Talks About the 'Why'
15:24 Jon Talks About the 'How'
25:34 Jon Gives Some Insight that Was Hard Won
27:08 Joe Responds to Jon's Insight

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Keywords
commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building

Takeaways
* You'll learn what external forces exist in the commercial construction market that are making it even more important to qualify your subcontractors and protect your margin.
* You will learn 'Why' qualifying your subs is important, things like protecting your reputation, keeping on good terms with your bonding agent, and staying profitable among other key points.
* You will also learn 'How' to qualify your subs, the steps you need to take to be thorough and ensure your chances for success.

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In Episode 13 Jon & Joe discuss some of the challenges to becoming a General Contractor. They discuss licensing requirements, managing risk, bonding, and some of the opportunities that await those that take the journey to becoming a GC.

Chapters
00:00 Spoof Intro and Out-Takes
02:45 Licensing Requirements
07:19 Risk Management
10:35 The Bonding Process
17:45 The Opportunities That Exist for Those that Make the Effort
30:00 Relationships Matter

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Keywords
commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building

Takeaways
* Learn about the challenges that come with the licensing process.
* Discover real world issues that come up once you have a license.
* Find out how important the role of insurance and bonding is in the general contracting profession.
* Learn about the pay-off once you have your license and insurance and can begin to bid and perform work.
* Be reminded that relationships matter even after you have a license to continue to grow your business and succeed.

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In this episode Joe interviews Jon about what he thinks makes a great subcontractor. Jon pulls on his years of experience in the commercial construction industry and offers his insight through the many layers that make up the relationship between a General Contractor and a subcontractor once they have collaborated for a commercial construction project.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Episode 12 What Makes a Great Subcontractor
01:56 Jon Touches On the Impact and Importance Involved In the Relationship Between a Subcontractor and General Contractor
03:15 How the Relationship Starts at the Bidding Process
06:32 When Entering the Contract Phase With a Subcontractor-Submittals, Schedules, Shop Drawings
17:45 Once On the Jobsite What are the Expectations?
24:51 The Difference Maker - When Problems Arise

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Keywords
commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building

Takeaways
* Insight into the impact a subcontractor can have on a General Contractor's reputation.
* How important a subcontractor's ability to communicate clearly as early as when a request for a quote has been received from a GC.
* The critical nature of a subcontractor's ability to perform the necessary administrative requirements once they have received a contract.
* The expectations for a subcontractor to conduct their business professionally once the work has begun on site.
* What really separates a great subcontractor from a mediocre subcontractor - how they handle problems when they come up.