Quote Like A Pro Estimating Guide For the Handyman
The Estimating Guide for Small Contractors
Description
Quote Like A Pro been designed to create an easy to follow guide to teach the fundamentals of pricing construction work for the handyman and small contractor. This course takes a comprehensive view of the estimating process and breaks it down in to 5 video modules. The theory behind the course is that if you have a proven system for pricing work you that will translate in to predictable results in your business. Pricing works the third element of any business with opportunity and sales being the first two pieces.
The advantage of this course is that is taught from a seasoned construction professional who has used this exact process in commercial contracting. This process allows you to scale your business.
The course teaches how to create a profitable hourly rate. It also multiple ways a contractor can work for a client for payment such as time and material, lump sum, and utilizing machinery.
The course introduces the estimating equation and takes your though each piece of the equation. Using real world examples such as painting and rough carpentry to complete the estimate, the course builds up step by step each part of the estimating equation. This process allows each part of the equation to get full attention and it can be studied independently by the student through repetition of viewing to make sure the key points are understood.
Overall, this course is easy to follow and the video provides step by step text instruction throughout the video. This is key to see the estimate come together in simple text. The advantage of this system is that it does not rely on software or programming to use. Once you learn the formula and the big ideas behind them, you can use this on a. pad and paper to calculate an accurate estimate of you choose. It is the fundamental aspects of this course that make it extremely valuable.
Even if you decide to use an industry software program for your work, having this fundamental knowledge will help you have success with whatever software you may choose down the line.
One of biggest ideas behind this course is that most handymen or small contractors are not comfortable pricing work. This course is designed to change that paradigm once and for all. After successful completion of the course you will be confident in your ability to address a project both from labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors and other various criteria.
What You Will Learn!
- How to estimate small construction projects
- How to calculate an hourly rate
- The 5 elements of a successful estimate
- How to write a brief scope
Who Should Attend!
- People starting a handyman business
- Tradesmen who want to expand their knowledge in pricing their services