Yvonne RootMay 252 minThe Hero!Hero or Supporting Actor I want to be the hero of my stories. You do too. It isn’t about being the prince or princess; it is about being...
Yvonne RootApr 202 minYour Construction Company has a VibeSo, What is a Vibe? One dictionary describes it this way: a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and...
Yvonne RootFeb 233 minHow Ya Gonna Hire?Part of my job is always looking for valuable information for construction contracting business owners and managers. So, whenever I come...
Yvonne RootFeb 162 minHow Columns Support Your Construction BusinessColumns are Historically Functional Just as you must consider the purpose, position, and size of a column in a building, you must...
Yvonne RootJan 52 minTake a Break!The Explanation If you’re reading this, chances are you’re someone connected to the construction industry. We know that because we’ve...
Yvonne RootDec 22, 20212 minThat’s a Wrap!Christmas is Just Around the Corner As a child, I measured the year from Christmas to Christmas. And some of those years seemed Much....
Yvonne RootDec 15, 20212 minTaxes Don’t Need to be Taxing!Let’s clear this up before going further – the team at The Profit Constructors DOES NOT prepare federal or state income taxes. We make...
Yvonne RootNov 3, 20213 minSmart Construction Contractors SpecializeWarning – This May Hurt! When you suggest that you specialize in commercial, industrial, and residential, what you in effect are saying...
Yvonne RootSep 29, 20212 minHow SEO Works for Construction ContractorsPerhaps you’re one of those construction contractors who feel like this: I nicknamed my cat “The Vast Majority of Social Media” because...
Yvonne RootAug 4, 20214 minAvoid the 5 Construction DonkeysOne of our clients recently mentioned that she had a couple of subs who turned out to be Slacker Donkeys. Truth is, she used a stronger...
Yvonne RootJul 7, 20214 minEfficiency Matters A loving and caring marriage doesn’t necessarily follow a full-out gorgeous wedding. In the same way, knowing a few efficiency techniques...
Yvonne RootJun 30, 20214 minRechargeYour construction business depends on the concept of recharging in many different ways. For example, some hand tools, most electronic...
Yvonne RootMay 26, 20212 minConvictions Required for Leadership part 3Perhaps one of the best examples in recent history of a leader being able to inspire a shared vision is Martin Luther King Jr. His “I...
Yvonne RootMay 19, 20213 minHumility – the Path to Leadership part 2It May Not be What You Think The concept of humility has gotten a bum rap over the last decades. People think showing humility will label...
Yvonne RootApr 14, 20215 minClients and Customers WOM seriesIn this final installment of the word of mouth series, the topic is clients and customers. You can see the other posts here: Word of...
Yvonne RootMar 3, 20214 minNetworking the Old-Fashioned WayNetworking the Old-Fashioned Way Even if it is New-Fashioned The concepts and practices of networking are both ancient and fresh. On the...
Yvonne RootNov 11, 20202 minConstruction Junction Podcast!Announcing Construction Junction Podcast! The dictionary says the word “junction” means a point where two or more things are joined. And...
Yvonne RootNov 4, 20203 minHow to be a Top-Notch Construction Business OwnerConstruction Business Owner as Hero When writing this post, I wanted to use the title, “How to be a Top-Notch Construction Business...