Contractor Soapbox

Ep. 18 - 2023 Season is Upon Us

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:01:37 GMT

Are you ready for the 2023 Season? Get ready and market if you haven't already!

Ep . 17 - End of Season

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 23:46:52 GMT

Its the end of the 2022 Season at Mitten Landscape & Design. Robert goes over a couple of points for the winter.

Ep. 16 - Get On A Budget

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:51:46 GMT

Robert goes over some of the LAL 2022 speakers, efficiency and making a budget.

Ep. 15 - Find Out What You Don't Know

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:01:17 GMT

Don't stop learning! There is always something to learn.

Ep. 14 - Our First Guest!

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:01:46 GMT

This first guest of Contractor Soapbox is Vicky! She is also the owner of Mitten Landscape & Design with Robert. Vicky gives her input on the business and industry.

Ep. 13 - Keep It Going

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:50:37 GMT

Keep the motivation up and end the year on a good note!

Ep. 12 - Becareful around Shiny Equipment

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:57:39 GMT

Robert briefly goes over looking at new equipment at the Equip Expo and making sure you don't buy something you don't need.

Ep. 11 - Not Every Project is Great

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:01:51 GMT

Robert speaks about a recent project that did not go as originally planned and how they had to make changes to make the project work.

Ep. 10 - Efficiency is Key

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:01:50 GMT

In Episode 10 of the Contractor Soapbox Podcast Robert goes over using equipment, tools, trailers/trucks and labor for efficiency.

Ep 09 - Know Your Numbers!

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:01:47 GMT

Episode 9, Robert talks about making a budget, setting goals for the year and constantly reviewing them throughout the year. Don't look at your numbers after you have already spent your money and don't know where it went.

Ep 08 - Job Progress

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:01:58 GMT

Today Robert goes over a job they are working on building paver walkways, patios, raised beds, fire pit patio, tree planting and grading. He also asks for your advice on dump trailers and dump trucks.

Ep 07 - Estimating

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:19:16 GMT

In this episode of the Contractor Soapbox Robert speaks about Estimating and his process of estimating within the design/build company he and his wife, Vicky own.

Ep. 06 - Take The Time

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:01:26 GMT

This week Robert has a quick podcast about taking time for yourself and being with your family and friends.

Ep 05 - Do The Right Thing

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:56 GMT

Today Robert speaks on Doing the RIGHT Thing.

Ep. 4 - Truck & Equipment Talk

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:01:44 GMT

In this episode Robert speaks his opinion on what trucks to buy and when financing may be an option. He also goes over purchasing equipment.

Ep 03 - Work On It, Not In It

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:14:07 GMT

Today's episode is a short one but Robert goes over working on your business when you can. He also talks about having systems where you can to help with efficiency and labor.

Ep 02 - Firing Clients!

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:01:49 GMT

The Contractor Soapbox Podcast is hosted by Robert Tidwell. He speaks about firing clients in the lawn care and landscaping business he and his wife Vicky own.

Ep 01 - Who is Contractor Soapbox?

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:59:51 GMT

In the Pilot episode, Robert explains who he is and what Contractor Soapbox Podcast is.