The Wrong Jobs Are Killing Your Margins

About this episode

Tyler discusses how the right financial metrics can guide job selection to improve profit margins.

Download the Lead Intake Template 👉🏻 https://modern-craftsman.kit.com/8583940465 Tyler breaks down how your P&L, salaries, and company structure should determine the kind of work you go after, not just what happens to come in. If your margins feel off, the problem may not be your effort, it may be that you're selling the wrong jobs for the business you've built. Sign up for the newsletter: https://modern-craftsman.kit.com/1cc009f591 Show Notes Notes: 00:00 Why Your Numbers Matter First 04:56 Match the Business to the Goal 11:59 Build the Real Financial Baseline 17:16 The Jobs Are Too Small 22:33Fewer Jobs, Better Margins 27:58 Use the Numbers to Restructure Video Version: https://youtu.be/-D3kTUEcQ_g Partners: Andersen Windows Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman : linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts : Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

People in this episode

Host: Tyler

Topics covered

• profit margins
• business structure
• financial analysis
• job selection
• company goals

Keywords

• P&L
• margins
• company structure
• lead intake
• financial baseline

Sponsors

Andersen Windows, Harnish Workwear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Motif Media

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