Too many contractors fall into the trap of paying themselves last. After materials, labor, vendors, overhead, taxes… maybe there’s something left for you. Maybe not.

But you didn’t start your business to scrape by.

You should be setting aside your compensation first, not as an afterthought. This isn’t selfish — it’s strategic. It forces you to run the rest of the business on what’s left. It creates discipline. It builds sustainability.

Real World Mistake & Lesson:

A painting company owner hadn’t paid himself in 3 months. “I want to take care of my guys first,” he said. Admirable — but unsustainable. We implemented a Pay Yourself First model. He started drawing $4,000/month consistently, and because he knew he had to cover it, he started watching his costs like a hawk. Profitability improved within one quarter.

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