The Millionaire Contractor Coach™

Saturday Newsletter

November 8, 2025

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The 4 Systems That Set You Free

Every successful CEO knows this secret:

Systems beat sweat every single time.

Systems aren’t sexy or flashy. In fact, they are boring. Like a strong concrete foundation for a building, they hold the entire structure upright. Smart owners know that sustainable growth and profitability happen when systems are put in place and executed to perfection.

The Builder Approach: Work harder. Stay later. Handle everything personally. Be indispensable.

Result: You become the bottleneck.

The CEO Approach: Build systems that work without you. Train people to run them. Become indispensable.

Result: Freedom and scalability.

The 4 Systems Every CEO-Led Construction Company Needs

System 1: Decision-Making Framework Your team knows exactly what decisions they can make without you (and which ones need your input).

System 2: Quality Control Process Standards get maintained whether you're there or not. Your reputation stays intact.

System 3: Financial Dashboard You know your numbers in real-time without digging through paperwork or calling your bookkeeper or accountant.

System 4: Growth Engine New business comes in systematically, not just when you have time to chase it.

The Magic: When these 4 systems work together, your business becomes a wealth-generating machine instead of a job that owns you.

Real Example

I’ve been at the Dirt World Summit in Dallas this week, surrounded by amazing construction business owners who have (or want to) build great companies. Yesterday, we heard from Ryan Schmitt of Petticoat Schmitt. How he built it, lost it, and rebuilt it to $60M+. The essence of his message was resiliency and systems.

• His company deploys a proven operating system with built-in structure and accountability.

• In 2023, they converted to an ESOP and are now an employee-owned and empowered business. Full financial transparency for every employee in the company to see how they impact the bottom line.

• They use the Net Promoter Score (NPS) to solicit client feedback, with the ultimate question, “On a scale of 1-10, how likely are you to refer us?”

• They work with Build Witt for employee training and safety.

His Secret: The 4 systems working in harmony.

November 13th Webinar: "From Builder to CEO"

I’m co-hosting this workshop with Jerry Aliberti. We’ll walk you through each system step-by-step. Jerry focuses on Operations, and I help you nail your finances.

[Register Now] → [Registration Link]

You'll Get:

• The complete 4-system framework

• Real examples from successful CEO transitions

• Implementation roadmap for your business

• Q&A to address your specific situation

Time: November 13th at 11 AM EST. Investment: $379. Use the coupon code “CFA” for $100 off for the first five to register in the next 24 hours.

Stop being indispensable. Start being unstoppable.

Sincerely,

Patrick Shurney, MBA | The Millionaire Contractor Coach™

Co-Host "From Builder to CEO" Webinar Nov 13th 11am EST

Helping Contractors Become Bankable, Bondable, & Capital-Ready

P.S.- The contractors who make this transition successfully are the ones who build generational wealth. The ones who don't stay trapped in their own success.

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About Me:

As a veteran in financial coaching with over 30 years of corporate banking experience, my mission is to empower trade contractors like you to become numbers confident, optimize cash flow, leverage debt, and pay yourself competitively.

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