The “Busy But Broke” Trap Why More Jobs Don’t Mean More Profit
Being busy feels productive — but it’s not always profitable.
You can be booked out for months, working weekends, and still find yourself short on cash. Why? Because not all work is good work. Some jobs are underpriced. Others are riddled with delays or customer headaches. Some suck up crew time without delivering margin.
Busy does not equal successful. Don’t confuse volume with value. Real success comes from selecting the right jobs, pricing them for profit, and delivering efficiently.
If your calendar is full but your bank account isn’t… it’s time to reassess.
Real World Mistake & Lesson:
A general contractor was juggling 11 jobs at once — but he had no time to bill, manage subs, or review costs. He felt like a hamster on a wheel. We helped him drop his least profitable job types and increase pricing. Today, he runs 5-6 jobs at a time and makes more money than ever.
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