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Ruth King covers the money side of a contracting business, like tracking billable hours and figuring out why good employees quit.
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Contractor Cents - Episode 448 - Who's Watching Out for Your Employees When They're Working Alone?
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Contractor Cents - Episode 447 - Stop Stalling: How to Get Your Home Service Business Growing Again
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Contractor Cents - Episode 445 - What’s Your Moose? The Secret to Standing Out
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Contractor Cents - Episode 444 - How to Rank in ChatGPT, Gemini & Other AI Searches
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Contractor Cents - Episode 443 - Stop Blaming Your Employees for Turnover
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Contractor Cents - Episode 442 - Happy Labor Day !
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Contractor Cents - Episode 441 - Why Your Ads Fail & What You Can Do About Them – Part 2
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Contractor Cents - Episode 440 - Why Your Ads Fail & What You Can Do About Them – Part 1
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Contractor Cents - Episode 439 - What Would Financial Freedom Look Like for You?
August 17, 2026 · 19 minWhat if you had financial freedom? What if your business was incredibly profitable, had enough cash to cover any emergency, and you could retire wealth? This is possible for you. My guest, Chad Hufford is a financial planner and coach who…
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Contractor Cents - Episode 438 - Stop Paying for Leads: Let Your Customers Do the Marketing
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Contractor Cents - Episode 437 - The AI Playbook Every Contractor Needs
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