The Cash Flow Contractor

From corporate finance to contracting, Chris Edward’s story is a flip on your typical becoming contractor story. We believe that his experience in finance will help you think and approach your business differently. We’re so excited for you to gain insight from Chris and the unique conversation he shares with Martin and Khalil. Start listening right now!

Show Notes

Show Notes

  • 00:05:02 - Chris’s History In Finance, Entrepreneurship, 
  • 00:12:02 - How Chris’s Experience In Finance Translated To Running A Business
  • 00:14:24 - The Personal Transformation From Corporate to Entrepreneur
  • 00:16:37 - What Is Valuable In Contracting?
  • 00:20:56 - Chris’s Tech Stack And How He Decided On It
  • 00:25:49 - The Influence Of Twitter
  • 00:29:38 - Why More Isn’t Always A Good Thing
  • 00:33:33 - Growth Within A Rural Area 
  • 00:37:09 - Chris’s Strategy For Acquiring New Business
  • 00:41:12 - Respect Going Beyond The Surface
  • 00:44:43 - Chris’s Story with SBA
  • 00:48:40 - An Asset Sale Or A Stock Sale
  • 00:52:04 - Chris’s Day-To-Day Operations And Changing Cultures
  • 01:02:25 - What’s Coming Up For Chris




Quotable Moments

  • “It's a steep learning curve to go from some something where you have a lot of security, a lot of people supporting you, to jumping into this entrepreneurial world where like it's sink or swim.” - Chris
  • “When you buy a company you’re not just buying the cash flow or a forklift, you’re buying the culture.” - Chris
  • “Change management requires a lot of empathy.” - Chris


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What is The Cash Flow Contractor?

If you’re like most contractors we know, then you started your business because you’re passionate about and great at your craft. You also wanted to be your own boss. Owning a business has a lot of advantages, but also a lot of challenges.

We started this podcast to talk about things that matter to you as an owner, like business fundamentals, sales processes, marketing, leadership, and much more. Armed with knowledge, you’ll be able to reach your goals, whether that’s growth, getting your shop to run without you, or anything in between.