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If you’ve ever felt like your day is hijacked by whatever pops up in front of you: email, phone calls, job site fires — you’re not alone. I found myself in that exact place recently.

And if I’m being real, it made me question: am I teaching leadership or just improving their reflexes?

In this episode of Profit Builder Unscripted, I share a breakthrough moment with my team that reminded me how powerful it can be to pause and look further out. You’ll hear how a simple tool — one I’ve been teaching contractors for years — made its way back into my own practice and immediately helped us refocus on what actually matters.

The biggest takeaway? A small shift in how you plan can completely change how your team performs.

Tune in to hear what we did, how it worked, and how you can use the same tool with your team — plus, I’m giving the tool to you for free, be sure to grab it in the resources section of this episode.

Two week look ahead:https://suiterbusinessbuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/01-Two-week-look-ahead-template.pdf

Resources:

• Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“
• Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.”
• Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.”
• Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” course.

Connect with Vicki on social media:

• YouTube: Vicki Suiter
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders

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Ever sat in a room full of successful people and suddenly felt like you didn’t measure up?

That happened to me this week in my mastermind group and it caught me off guard. I went from listening to others’ wins to second-guessing myself and questioning why I even showed up. Sound familiar?

In this episode of The Profit Builder Unscripted, I share a powerful moment of clarity that came from a swirl of self-judgment and comparison.

I’ll walk you through how I broke out of it, the surprising shift that happened in the group conversation, and what it taught me about connection, support, and choosing a different voice in your head.

This isn’t just about mindset—it’s about what makes real growth possible.

Tune in if you’ve ever let that inner critic get the mic. You might just walk away with a new way to show up for yourself and your business.

Resources mentioned in this episode: The Contractors Collective

Resources:

• Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“
• Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.”
• Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.”
• Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” course.

Connect with Vicki on social media:

• YouTube: Vicki Suiter
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders

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What would happen to your business — and your family — if something happened to you tomorrow?

This week on The Profit Builder Unscripted, I share a deeply personal story that shook me to my core and brought this question front and center.

A longtime client and friend passed away unexpectedly. The ripple effects? His partner and wife are now navigating decisions they never anticipated.

Out of that heartbreak came a powerful reminder of what too many business owners overlook: how to truly protect what we've worked so hard to build.

In this episode, I share:

• The two essential tools every business owner should have in place
• A simple first step you can take today to protect your business and your loved ones

I’m not sharing this to scare you — but to prepare you. Don’t wait for a crisis to ask the hard questions. Let’s talk about what responsible leadership really looks like.

Resources:

• Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“
• Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.”
• Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.”
• Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” course.

Connect with Vicki on social media:

• YouTube: Vicki Suiter
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders

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If you’re like most contractors I talk to, you’re great at solving problems. It’s your superpower, and that’s exactly what might be keeping you stuck.

In this episode, I share a conversation I had with a client who was struggling to carve out time to work on her business instead of constantly working in it. The challenge? She wasn’t seeing results fast enough, and that made it hard to stay motivated.

What we uncovered was a simple, powerful shift in how to get traction and actually see progress — even when you're not solving an urgent problem.

This episode is all about how to set up your work (and your team) so you don’t have to stay stuck in firefighting mode to feel valuable.

👉 Give it a listen now!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

6 Steps to Writing Great Position Agreements

Build Your Dream Team

Resources:

• Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“
• Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.”
• Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.”
• Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” course.

Connect with Vicki on social media:

• YouTube: Vicki Suiter
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders

If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts.

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Do you ever feel like you're running on empty—even when you're hitting all the marks?

In this episode of The Profit Builder Unscripted, I talk with Casey O'Donnell, a skilled and successful fourth-generation builder who found himself questioning if he was on the right path. Casey shares the moment he realized he was pouring energy into a business that wasn’t giving enough back—and the shift he made that changed everything.

This conversation isn't about switching jobs—it’s about redefining success, finding the right culture, and stepping into leadership that lifts others up instead of wearing them down.

We talk about:

• What burnout looked like behind the scenes
• The turning point that sparked a personal and professional shift
• How focusing on servant leadership changed his whole approach to management

This one’s for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Is this all there is?” Spoiler: there’s a better way. But you’ll have to listen to hear how Casey found his.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Set up an inquiry call with Vicki

Resources:

• Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“
• Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.”
• Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.”
• Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” course.

Connect with Vicki on social media:

• YouTube: Vicki Suiter
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders

If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts.

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As a contractor, have you ever delegated something, assumed it was getting done… and then found out it wasn’t?

That happened to me this week—and it led to a powerful reminder about what real delegation and leadership look like.

In this episode of The Profit Builder Unscripted, I share a breakdown I had with my team that turned into a breakthrough in getting OUT of the weeds!

But I still need systems in place that give me feedback—without micromanaging.

Listen in as I share what shifted and how you can create more accountability in your team without being in the middle of everything.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Profit Bleed book

Resources:

• Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“
• Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.”
• Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.”
• Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” course.

Connect with Vicki on social media:

• YouTube: Vicki Suiter
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders

If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts.

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Ever tried stepping back from the day-to-day, only to watch things start slipping through the cracks?

In this episode of The Profit Builder Unscripted, I talk about a question I hear from nearly every business owner at some point:
“How do I stay in control without being in the middle of everything?”

I’ll walk you through five steps that can help you delegate without losing traction, let go without losing control, and lead without micromanaging.

These are proven steps I use with my clients and in my own business.

You’ll hear:

• What needs to be clearly defined before handing anything off
• How position agreements build accountability and ownership
• Why regular check-ins, when done correctly, keep projects on track
• The power of simple, consistent feedback (it’s easier than you think!)
• And why trusting the process is key to long-term success

I’ll also share a real conversation I had with a client who was right in the middle of this transition.

If you’ve been struggling to step back while still driving results, this episode is for you.

Here's the link to the resource I mentioned in this episode to Build Your Dream Team.

Resources:

• Want to increase your profitability? Grab my book “The Profit Bleed.“
• Looking to grow your construction business? Check out our exclusive group "The Contractors Collective.”
• Want employees to take more ownership? Check out our course - “Build Your Dream Team.”
• Are you struggling to hire the right people? Check out our “Contractors Hiring Blueprint” course.

Connect with Vicki on social media:

• YouTube: Vicki Suiter
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickisuiter
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuiterBusinessBuilders

If you love listening to this podcast, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts.