Are you wondering how to start a construction business—and how much you can make with it once you’re up and running?
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Avanni Petras started Petras Homes in April of 2020 and it’s already grown enough he’s been able to upgrade his equipment. We’ll get his tips and secrets in today’s interview.
Avanni Petras didn’t plan for a career as a contractor. He got a part-time job installing concrete foundations while studying nursing in college, and saw it was a profitable industry with a lot of demand. By April 2020, he’d earned his contractor’s license and financed an excavator, and his construction business has been growing since.
Today, we’ll get the inside scoop from Avanni on how to start a construction company from scratch. He’ll share how much it cost to get up and running, what equipment and skills you need to succeed in construction, and how he advertised and marketed to grow his brand identity and bring in his first customers.
We’ll also hear what licensing is required for a construction business and how aspiring entrepreneurs can get the right training, not just to get the license, but to excel in your work after you have it.
Starting a construction business is just the first step. Avanni sees his business as a seed he’s planted, one that needs to be nourished to bear fruit. We’ll find out how he set his company up for consistent growth and what goals he has for the coming business year.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Meeting the Owner 1:39 Utilizing Your Budget 2:44 Where To Find The Perfect Equipment 3:28 Tips For Invoicing Customers 6:13 How To Grow Your Revenue in ANY Business 7:44 Avoid These Mistakes When Starting Out 8:35 Tips on Becoming a Contractor 9:30 These Services Will Make You The Most Profit 11:16 Necessary Expenses You Need For Your Business 12:08 The Key To Keeping Customers Coming Back 13:29 How To Have High-Profit Margins 14:12 Tips on Running a Business without Employees 15:32 The Key To Advertising 16:45 This is Crucial To Get Into The Excavation Business 18:09 How To Grow Your Business During Slow Seasons 19:11 Don’t Give Up If You Struggle With This 21:06 Finding A Brand Identity 22:37 BLITZ time! 24:37 Don’t Get Stressed, Do This Instead 25:12 The Average Day in a Business Owner’s Life 26:19 Why You Should Always Think About The Future 29:16 How To Be Successful TODAY
