Episode 1278: How to Find a Contractor You Can Actually Trust with Jon Grishpul

About this episode

Seth Greene interviews Jon Grishpul about finding trustworthy contractors and avoiding scams in the construction industry.

Hiring the wrong contractor doesn’t just cost money, it can turn your entire project into a nightmare.   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Jon Grishpul, Co-Founder of GreatBuildzs, a platform dedicated to helping homeowners find ethical, vetted contractors. With a background in marketing, technology, and consulting, Jon combines his expertise with insights into the construction industry to address one of the most frustrating problems homeowners face. He explains how contractor scams work, why most online listings are misleading, and how a hands-on vetting process can protect homeowners while ensuring better outcomes for everyone involved.   Key Takeaways: → Most contractor listings favor paid ads over quality. → Many contractor scams involve fake or stolen licenses. → Vague estimates are a significant warning sign.  → Payments should be linked to completed project milestones. → Performance-based pricing aligns incentives for everyone involved.   Jon Grishpul is the co-founder of GreatBuildz, a remodeling matching service that connects homeowners with vetted general contractors. He’s built his reputation at the intersection of renovation…

People in this episode

Host: Seth Greene

Guest: Jon Grishpul

Topics covered

• contractor selection
• homeowner advocacy
• construction industry
• contractor scams
• vetting process
• remodeling

Keywords

• contractor scams
• vetting contractors
• homeowner tips
• construction industry
• remodeling advice
• project management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GreatBuildzs, Forbes, LA Times, U.S. News & World Report, Los Angeles Business Journal

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