Listen "Why Two Owners Need More Than 1.5x Work"
Episode Synopsis
Tyler answers a listener's question about two belt-on GCs teaming up in a 50-50 partnership and trying to keep things simple while still making real money. He breaks down how to price owner labor, define roles, track time, and protect both your margins and your friendship when you run a tiny company with two owners. Show Notes:00:00 Two owners, tiny company 05:26 Ryan's email setup 08:00 One and a half myth 10:19 Where you make money 13:00 Self perform vs subs 15:00 Pros and cons of partners 17:20 Roles, risk, resentment 19:59 Tool belt vs business 25:01 Staying niche, lean overhead 29:29 Tracking time and overhead 34:25 Protecting the friendship 38:50 IBS tickets and outro Video Version:https://youtu.be/6b0RrhcuXT0 Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear NAHB International Builders' Show The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media
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