438: Proven Proactive Contractors Formula To Get Things Done And Get Paid

<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style= "color: #0000ff;"><strong>This Podcast Is Episode Number 438, And It's About Proven Proactive Contractors Formula To Get Things Done And Get Paid</strong></span></h1> <div>As much as we plan, it would be best if you were flexible, adaptable, and reliant. Things happen that are beyond your immediate control. Those of you who want a predictable environment are employees working for a large employer where schedules are fixed and doing the same things every day.   </div> <div> </div> <div>It was a different mindset when you became a Construction Business owner. You wanted to be independent, and part of being independent is that there is no one telling you what to do or when to do it. Your suppliers and government agencies direct you and impose fines and penalties when you get off track.</div> <div> </div> <div>Proactive versus reactive are the two methods of getting something done. I find everyone works in a combination of both, I included. Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. Nothing is ever waiting until the last minute. Reactive is more emergency-driven and are things that need to be done now.</div> <div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">As the Construction Contractor owner paying the bills, you are constantly concerned about "Making Money or Losing Money" jobs. It never seems like there is any money left over! Why does it seem like I am just watching the money fly by and zooming out of my checking account?</span></p> <p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">First things first:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Have you invoiced everyone?</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Do you have an easy way for your clients to pay you?</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Change orders - get them signed and delivered where appropriate (ASAP).</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #0600ff;">Sloppy bookkeeping happens just a little at a time.<