The ONE Thing That Can Bankrupt Your Construction Business [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 393
This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in March 2024.You might think you're signing a fair contract… but you’re not.Most contractors believe they’re agreeing to standard terms, when in reality, they’ve been handed a heavily amended document that quietly shifts all the risk onto them.These “wolf in sheep’s clothing” contracts look safe until something goes wrong.Suddenly, you're hit with hidden clauses, tight time bars, and zero entitlement to variations or delays.In this episode, we break down how this happens, why it’s so common, and what you can do to protect your margins and cash flow.Tune in now and find out if your contracts are quietly setting you up to fail.Struggling with unfair contracts or slow payments in construction? With 6,000+ contracts reviewed and $20 billion in contracts managed, Quantum Contracts' proven framework is designed to help you negotiate fair contracts, secure faster payments, avoid disputes, and improve cash flow.Don’t let contract issues hold you back—gain the confidence to focus on growing your business. Ready to take control and make more profit per project?Click here to GRAB a copy of our book The Subcontractor's Edge: quantumcs.co/SubEdgePreYtClick here to IMPROVE your contracts using the Quantum Contract System: quantumcs.co/Yt2025Click here to GAIN expert advice weekly for FREE: quantumcs.co/YTNewsOptInTimestamps:(2:08) - The thing about this is contracts typically are not really designed to be fair(3:06) - What they do is if they can push the risk, if they can have you finance the project on their behalf, their cashflow is a lot better(4:38) - What actually happens is they use the standard form contract, and then they amend that contract and then give you that contract(5:40) - They can manipulate time barsDISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
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How a Single Misstep Can Bring Your Construction Company Down [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 392
This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in March 2024.One mistake in construction can wipe out 20 years of hard work.It sounds extreme, but it happens every day.Rising interest rates, skyrocketing material costs, and a shortage of skilled workers are creating the perfect storm. On top of that, most contractors are blindly signing risky contracts that shift all the pressure onto them.If you're not negotiating smarter and protecting your margins, you're playing a dangerous game.In this episode, find out what’s really killing construction companies and how the top 1% are protecting themselves while making more profit on every project. Listen up!Struggling with unfair contracts or slow payments in construction? With 6,000+ contracts reviewed and $20 billion in contracts managed, Quantum Contracts' proven framework is designed to help you negotiate fair contracts, secure faster payments, avoid disputes, and improve cash flow.Don’t let contract issues hold you back—gain the confidence to focus on growing your business. Ready to take control and make more profit per project?Click here to GRAB a copy of our book The Subcontractor's Edge: quantumcs.co/SubEdgePreYtClick here to IMPROVE your contracts using the Quantum Contract System: quantumcs.co/Yt2025Click here to GAIN expert advice weekly for FREE: quantumcs.co/YTNewsOptInTimestamps:(1:44) - What is the problem in construction and why do so many construction companies end up going out of business?(3:16) - Most people lost a lot of money if they were locked into contracts(4:20) - How do we make sure that one false step isn't going to put us out of business?(5:41) - If you're not playing the contracts game, you're going to lose(6:28) - Construction is a game about longevityDISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
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Construction Resilience: How to Stay Profitable and Avoid Going Under [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 391
This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in March 2024.If cash is king, then cash flow is the empire. So why are most construction businesses still broke?Seven out of ten construction companies go under within ten years, and it is rarely because of poor workmanship. The real problem is tight margins, weak cash flow, and contracts packed with hidden risks.In this episode, we break down why most companies fail and what you can do right now to avoid the same fate.Tune in to learn how to fix your business model, protect your cash, and finally gain control of your construction future.Struggling with unfair contracts or slow payments in construction? With 6,000+ contracts reviewed and $20 billion in contracts managed, Quantum Contracts' proven framework is designed to help you negotiate fair contracts, secure faster payments, avoid disputes, and improve cash flow.Don’t let contract issues hold you back—gain the confidence to focus on growing your business. Ready to take control and make more profit per project?Click here to GRAB a copy of our book The Subcontractor's Edge: quantumcs.co/SubEdgePreYtClick here to IMPROVE your contracts using the Quantum Contract System: quantumcs.co/Yt2025Click here to GAIN expert advice weekly for FREE: quantumcs.co/YTNewsOptInTimestamps:(1:33) - The average margin is 5 to 15% and that typically in other industries would be considered a pretty low margin for a business to stay alive(2:22) - If cash is king, then cash flow is the empire that sustains its realm essentially(3:32) - If you've got low margins, one of the things that we see is that your relationship game is very poor(6:03) - The best business models that you can have, or the ultimate best business model is insurance companies(7:48) - When you do negotiate, it makes a massive difference to your risk profileDISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in March 2024.40% of construction companies are struggling with negative cash flow right now, and many are at risk of collapse.Rising costs and shrinking margins are hitting hard, but there are proven ways to protect your business.In this episode, we break down practical strategies to manage cash flow, avoid disputes, and stay profitable.Tune in now to get the insights top contractors are using to stay ahead.Struggling with unfair contracts or slow payments in construction? With 6,000+ contracts reviewed and $20 billion in contracts managed, Quantum Contracts' proven framework is designed to help you negotiate fair contracts, secure faster payments, avoid disputes, and improve cash flow.Don’t let contract issues hold you back—gain the confidence to focus on growing your business. Ready to take control and make more profit per project?Click here to GRAB a copy of our book The Subcontractor's Edge: quantumcs.co/SubEdgePreYtClick here to IMPROVE your contracts using the Quantum Contract System: quantumcs.co/Yt2025Click here to GAIN expert advice weekly for FREE: quantumcs.co/YTNewsOptInTimestamps:(2:12) - In real construction businesses, you don't have venture capital money and you need to rely on actual cash flow. Volume is vanity and profit is sanity(3:02) - The smaller the ego, the bigger the bank account(5:30) - In the last quarter, 40% of construction companies have negative cash flow(7:53) - New leaders want to know the tricks and tactics to implement. A leader wants to know strategy and advanced leaders want to know concepts(9:14) - Hire well and manage little and so how do you do that in your business?DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
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Why ONLY THE 1% of Construction Companies Take ALL The Money [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 389
This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in February 2024.Why do some construction companies thrive for over 100 years while most barely make it past ten?It is not luck. It is not size.It is a repeatable system built around positioning, reputation, relationships, and contract management.In this episode, you will learn the four key strategies used by the world's most successful contractors and how to implement them in your business today.If you are tired of low margins, constant stress, and feeling stuck in no man's land, this one is for you. Tune in now!Struggling with unfair contracts or slow payments in construction? With 6,000+ contracts reviewed and $20 billion in contracts managed, Quantum Contracts' proven framework is designed to help you negotiate fair contracts, secure faster payments, avoid disputes, and improve cash flow.Don’t let contract issues hold you back—gain the confidence to focus on growing your business. Ready to take control and make more profit per project?Click here to GRAB a copy of our book The Subcontractor's Edge: quantumcs.co/SubEdgePreYtClick here to IMPROVE your contracts using the Quantum Contract System: quantumcs.co/Yt2025Click here to GAIN expert advice weekly for FREE: quantumcs.co/YTNewsOptInTimestamps:(1:24) - Why is it these companies managed to last so long while seven out of 10 of the average construction companies go out of business within 10 years?(2:21) - The more expensive you make it, the more people want it(3:18) - The problem is most construction companies sit in no man's land(4:25) - If you have a bad reputation, you're not going to get work from people(6:01) - They understand the importance of negotiating their contract upfront to lower the risk and improve the terms so they can actually make more marginDISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
Welcome to the Construction Secrets podcast where we talk about signing better construction contracts, getting better project cash flow and making more profit per project, and the many mistakes and failures we have learned along the way. Hosted by Quantum Contract Solutions.
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