Go After BIG JOBS...Don't be Scared

[@rasaunnicholson8285]

Your right about going after the big jobs, last year my company did only 50k in commercial sales and it was very hard until this year I bid an Elementary school 100k SF ceiling replacement that had to be done in 8weeks before school started and at the time I was telling myself that I wouldn’t get it because I’d only been in business 2years but I said fuck it and went after it and sure enough I was the only company to do so. I actually overestimated this project. I figured an extra 10k SF by mistake so my number was pretty high but because we were the only ones to bid it didn’t matter. Fast forward 2months and I just won a 1.7m project. Moral of the story don’t be scared to go after it.

[@iambuilders]

That’s awesome man! We should work together.

[@larrydavis9964]

He's giving so much helpful information for free for us to watch appreciate it brother

[@AsorChisom]

🎉❤

[@AsorChisom]

Hello

[@AsorChisom]

How work

[@estebanrodriguez2428]

Love the content. No gate keeping. Thank you for all the advice you give! I'm an electrical contractor. Not sure why I would need to meet up with the architect, and not just the GC's. Can you please explain to me the benefit of meeting with architects? Thanks again.

[@AnthonyRussell-w8l]

Great video. That Cali company you highlighted is 6+ hours north of L.A. Also, I love how you not only market your services as a valuable section of the construction value chain but you also provide top notch information for entrepreneurs looking to build out a substantial building operation. I'll definitely be in touch with your firm. Thank you, again.:)

[@monicarosales605]

Very interesting information. Thanks for sharing it. As per you asked : I am Certified General Contractor.

[@CelesteConnors]

I'm a bookkeeper in the contruction indusrty. Great info in your video!

[@HouseDarten]

👌 exactly

[@jacobdavey2919]

So far I’ve done just over 100k and I’ve been in business since November

[@iambuilders]

Are you a GC or what trade?

[@wakalmercedesreyes1865]

thank so much

[@DeeSully-zj1xn]

I love this channel , does this work for commercial solar companies

[@wakalmercedesreyes1865]

Learning a Lot from you my man

[@iambuilders]

Thanks Wakal. I’m here to serve.

[@Hassancharos]

Great advice!

[@kathysolomon1934]

Great information. Really appreciate you!

[@johnmorey8107]

Sounds like your job and the person who is watching this video is for us to both figure out what you’re doing right as well as identify what you’re doing wrong and improve.

[@rebeccamiller8772]

What do you mean?

[@TheWalkOnCoach]

Thank you, projecting 10% of the total value of the project helps me. I’ve been wanting to figure out what would be minimum project size to go after as a division 5 and 9 material supplier. In the past, I didn’t know what the total project size was so I did not have enough data to calculate a good average.

[@iambuilders]

So the best thing for you to do is figure out what the average construction cost per square foot in your area is and then you can take your 10% off of that. The rule of thumb is if you’re doing multiple trades it’s probably around 8-10% per trade. If you are using a lead platform like Dodge, or Construction connect, they typically have an estimated valuation for each project.

[@TheWalkOnCoach]

@@iambuilders Thanks will do. I started using Construct Connect late last year so Im starting to gather the data.

[@CaioConserva]

How do you pick which lead platform to use?

[@iambuilders]

Actually we launched our own lead service almost a year ago. We actually reach out to your potential clients on your behalf. The lead platforms only give you the information and you have to do everything else yourself.

[@runifuceeme406]

DO YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR DODGE PLATFORM?

[@khanhle9623]

Do big job has big margin? From my experience I do not like big job because the margin is too small

[@SERHIIKUDELKIN]

I don't understand how much money I can make from one project?

[@embassykingdomapparel5525]

Love your channel and thank you for sharing, but I do have a question. What if you are contractor just starting off and you don’t have the finances to do some of these lead platforms myself I am an air-conditioning contractor. I did follow up with what you were saying by contacting lead platforms.. for the pricing that they’re asking for every month is outrageous, what do you suggest build up capital and then deal with the platforms

[@iambuilders]

Actually, there is a new strategy. I’m using now with my clients that actually doesn’t need the lead platforms. The only challenge you’re going to have is you can do our new outreach method but once you land jobs, you need to finance them. So you’ll need to get a line of credit and supplier terms. I would recommend joining our 8-Figure Contractor Program where you get all the training you need plus weekly coaching calls with me directly so I can help guide you through things like this. If you’re interested, you can get a 14 day free trial here. If you and I get together, we can overcome your cash flow issue. Here is the link: iambuilders.com/8fc

[@embassykingdomapparel5525]

@@iambuilders thank you, I’m going to look into this

[@runifuceeme406]

MIGHT WANNA TALK TO YOUR EDITOR WHO'S PUTTING UP THE PRICES AND MATH ON THE SCREEN.. LOL!

[@iambuilders]

Thanks I will. What timestamp was the error?

[@runifuceeme406]

@@iambuilders @18:23 ITS NO BIGGIE, I WAS JUST SCRATCHING MY EYES WHEN I SAW IT..

[@GTOBlackjack]

what if our technicians and installers have never worked on commercial units before

[@iambuilders]

Then you should start with small/medium jobs to get your feet wet, and the upgrade. Your goal could be to do larger jobs eventually.

[@GTOBlackjack]

@@iambuilders commercial or residential?

[@DeeSully-zj1xn]

​@@iambuilders does this work for solar companies

[@jamesvosena1931]

500000 kenya shillings

[@iambuilders]

Hey James. Are you doing construction in Kenya?

[@Snsbuilders2x]

He talks to fast

[@iambuilders]

Yes! The faster the better. That means I get to give you more value and less time!

[@mclome22]

He actually needs to talk faster than that, we need even more value

[@jccl]

If he talks to fast , you can use the speed adjustment

[@The_Chxmist]

So funny this is the first comment I see and when the video started i had it at 2x speed and was like damn he does talk fast 😂😂