About this episode

Reece discusses cash flow issues in construction with Aaron Dearborn, focusing on financing challenges faced by contractors.

Reece sits down with Aaron Dearborn, president of Amerail Systems, to talk about one of the strangest cash flow problems in construction: why GCs and subs often end up financing the project before owner money arrives. They get into delayed progress payments, deposits, retainage, paying subs early, and how clear expectations can protect relationships without draining your business. https://www.amerailsys.com Show Notes: 00:53 Aaron’s Background 02:44 Building For Growth 04:08 Contractors Be...

People in this episode

Host: Reece

Guest: Aaron Dearborn

Topics covered

• cash flow problems
• construction financing
• general contractors
• subcontractors
• progress payments
• business relationships

Keywords

• cash flow
• construction
• financing
• general contractors
• subcontractors
• progress payments
• retainers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amerail Systems

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