• Contractor Cents - Episode 409 - The Importance Of Financial Analysis
    Jan 19 2026

    I had the honor and privilege of presenting the importance of financial analysis trends to Scott Bunce’s Vistage Group. Scott interviewed me about the why and how of financial analyses.

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    Ruth King

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    20 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 408 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 4
    Jan 12 2026

    In the fourth of the Death by 1,000 cuts series, I discuss the next little cut – improper discounts. Discover how to really discount and ensure you at least break even when discounting. More information and registration for Field Managers Survival School mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://keap.page/rk139/field- managers-survival-school.html

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    Ruth King

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    13 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 407 - Happy New Year!
    Jan 5 2026

    Happy New Year! I give you five fun financial facts to begin 2026.

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    Ruth King

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    16 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 406 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 3
    Dec 29 2025

    In the third of the Death by 1,000 cuts series I discuss the next little cut – not paying attention to the bottom line as your company grows. Revenue is important. What you keep is more important!

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    Ruth King

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    14 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 405 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 2
    Dec 22 2025

    In the second of the Death by 1,000 cuts series I discuss the next little cut – Not answering the telephone. Wait! Before you ignore this podcast, listen to what happened and make sure it isn’t happening in your company.

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    Ruth King

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    8 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 404 - Death By 1,000 Cuts - Part 1
    Dec 15 2025

    Death by 1,000 cuts is how the ancient Chinese tortured people. No single cut killed them. However, it was the accumulation of 1,000 cuts that eventually killed the person. I explain what this has to do with your business. It’s the little things that could add up and kill your business. This podcast discusses the first cut: Running your business on cash and/or not paying attention to cash trends.

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    Ruth King

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    17 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 403 - Safety Training Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything
    Dec 8 2025

    Safety training is crucial. You never know when it will pay for itself. My guest, Eric Wik, founder of Safety Team Technologies, tells you why safety meetings fail and what you can do about it. He’ll also give you some of the horror stories of what happens when you don’t comply with the safety training laws.

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    Ruth King

    Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    20 mins
  • Contractor Cents - Episode 402 - From Classroom to Jobsite: Why Training Matters More Than Ever
    Dec 2 2025

    Is training really worth it? What are the short term and long term tangible benefits for you, the employer? My guest today, Spencer Pope, the Manager of Technical Support and Training for Bradford White, gives you examples of how continuing education in the trades directly impacts contractor success – whether that training is in the classroom, on line, distance learning, or a combination of them.

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    Ruth King

    Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/ Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147
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    18 mins