{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Success Beyond The Brush","title":"SBTB Ep. 19 | Why Goals, Budgets, and Projections Separate Growing Contractors from Struggling Ones","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2719,"description":"👉 Book your FREE discovery call with Rick today 👈Most contractors have revenue goals… but very few have a clear plan to reach them.In this episode, Scott Lollar interviews Rick Holtz, owner of HJ Holtz & Sons Painting and a Consulting4Contractors coach, about the practical process of turning business vision into measurable results.Rick shares how his company shifted from operating without structured planning to building a culture centered around clear targets, financial visibility, and team accountability.They discuss how successful companies: Use historical data to set realistic growth expectations  Align leadership teams around shared goals  Track KPIs consistently throughout the year  Adjust plans when conditions change  Balance financial performance with team wellbeing  Know when to expand services or stay focused on core strengths Rick also explains how transparency with employees around company performance creates stronger engagement, motivation, and trust — especially when profit sharing or performance incentives are involved.Key Topics Covered Why goals without a plan rarely produce results  Using historical data to build realistic projections  Balancing revenue targets with operational capacity  How leadership teams collaborate to set company goals  Why KPIs should go beyond just revenue numbers  Tracking labor efficiency and reducing costly “go-backs”  Creating clarity around team roles and expectations  The importance of communicating company goals to employees  Using visual tracking tools to drive team accountability  How to know when to hire key management roles  Avoiding ego-driven business decisions  Working the plan instead of constantly chasing new ideasWhether you’re trying to scale past your current revenue plateau or simply want more control over your business results, this episode provides a practical framework for creating intentional growth.🔗 Links from This Episode✨ Free Discovery Call with Scott Lollar👉...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pdEIPdN9aIYAPyzyMbtjCAiKcSsD7VyQq1yYVVylzns/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzFh/YTc4MTAyNWY2NzFl/NWUzZjc2MGNjYjc4/ZjEzMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}