Struggling with finances or another aspect of business? Need an expert to bring your business knowledge and skills to the next level so you can be more efficient and profitable? Sounds like you need a business coach!

In this episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, hosts Leslie Harpole and Cassie Pound speak with Kim Archer, VP of Coaching at Business Development Resources (BDR). BDR is an amazing coaching, training, and planning resource for contractors and trade business owners.

Kim is here to break down the many benefits of hiring a business coach, why it’s so crucial for you to understand the finances of your business, and how BDR can help you be more successful as an entrepreneur in the trades.

If you’re hiding the truth of your finances, nervous about preparing for an exit, or you just want to prevent financial loss and feel successful through each season, it’s time to get help and make a plan. A business coach will be there to help you every step of the way. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we discuss:

- Why you need to understand your financial statements.

- How to improve your financial acumen, increase profitability, and pay off business debt.

- The benefits of hiring an accounting coach.

- The #1 error made on financial statements.

- What business details does BDR look at? + The 4 pillars of success they teach to business owners.

- What do companies get wrong when trying to grow?

- Making a plan to thrive through the fluctuating seasons of business.

Meet the Hosts:

Leslie Harpole is the co-owner of Champion Plumbing in Oklahoma City. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Cassie Pound is the co-owner of Quality Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Meet the Guest:Kim Archer, VP of Coaching at Business Development Resources, Inc.

Business Development Resources, Inc. (BDR) is the premier business training and coaching provider in the home service industry, serving HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors and distributors. BDR has helped thousands of contractors build sustainable companies that offer opportunities for their employees and excellent service to the community they serve.

Connect with Kim on LinkedIn.

Special thanks to our sponsors for making the show possible:

- WorkWithYourHandz

- Kickcharge Creative

- On Purpose Media

- Kee Hart Marketing

- ServiceTitan

Interested in Using ServiceTitan for your trades Business? Check out the links below:

Cassie’s custom share link: https://join.servicetitan.com/mzldOZd

Leslie’s custom share link: https://join.servicetitan.com/mzleu
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This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media (Follow them @reignite.media).

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