We lay out the PS360 contractor operating system and use our retreat as a case study to show how to shift from chaos to clarity. The focus is direction over speed: build vision, roles, processes, and metrics before pouring gas on marketing or hiring.

• planning the 2027 retreat and waitlist perks
• new two-coach model and James joining as coach
• mini-retreat on 30 January and the 2026 course map
• why foundation beats fast growth and lead-chasing
• seven tenets overview and how to phase work
• vision and org structure for different growth paths
• role definition for owner vs operator vs PM
• 10-step project process and core documentation
• financial metrics that drive weekly decisions
• hiring playbook from sourcing to 90-day ramp
• leadership shift from boss to leader
• quarterly focus, monthly goals, and accountability

Come next Friday. January 30th, we’re doing a four-hour retreat sprint on Zoom. If you’re in coaching, it’s free. If not, it’s a couple dollars. Go to contractorcuts.com to sign up and we’ll ship you the 2026 course map.

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

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We break down how to sell the real product clients want—project management, communication, and trust—and map a practical plan for 2026 with sales, process, marketing, hiring, and personal goals. We also share how our retreat builds systems, peers, and momentum that outlast the event.

• redefining the product as process, advocacy, and experience
• diagnosing the coffee stain and building guardrails
• designing a 10-step sales path from first contact to signature
• using preconstruction to prevent scope creep and delays
• creating consistency so jobs scale across teams and cities
• planning 12 months across six critical areas
• setting realistic goals before accelerating spend or hiring
• stage-specific marketing and when to add headcount
• quarter planning and weekly action for steady progress
• live estimate training to show value and win trust
• community, peer support, and night sessions that spark ideas

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

Have a question or an idea to improve the podcast?
Email us at team@prostruct360.com

Want to learn more about our software or coaching?
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Fred Mancuso walked away from a successful career as a Chef and built FM Contracting in Chicago, IL. This interview is about how he moved from using a paint brush as a side job to running a real general contracting business with systems, subs, and large projects. We discuss his experience at our Annual Planning Retreat last year and how what he learned lead to doubling his revenue in just a year.

• moving from labor to leadership
• learning to leverage subcontractors
• building systems for estimates and agreements
• scheduling site time with intent
• creating a predictable pipeline
• preparing for first project manager hire
• targeting consistent six-figure months
• applying for a Chicago GC license
• doubling revenue through discipline
• the value of community and coaching

If you want to come hang out with Freddie and Clark, we'd love to see you guys at the retreat in January. Go to ProStruct360.com/annual-growth-retreat/ to sign up.

Join us January 11–13 in Nashville for the Chart the Course 2026 Planning Retreat. Sign up now and get three free coaching sessions before the event to finish 2025 strong and hit 2026 with a clear game plan. At the retreat, you’ll tackle systems, hiring, marketing, and leadership alongside ambitious contractors, leaving with a blueprint for growth. Spots are limited—visit prostruct360.com to learn more!

Have a question or an idea to improve the podcast?
Email us at team@prostruct360.com

Want to learn more about our software or coaching?
Visit our website at ProStruct360.com