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s. How would you tell your story in three words right now? In late May 2019, just a few days before my son was born, I shared two candidates for myself: “Devoted // creative // in ascent.“ Or “Blooming // rooted // loved.“ I was surprised to find that I feel both narratives still fit comfortably, even two years later, in the midst of a pandemic, with a second move in NYC under my belt and an imminent relocation to Washington D.C. on the horizon–all with a second child now-ensconced in my life forever. Proof-positive, I suppose, that my mid-late...

When owning your own contracting business, day-to-day questions or larger issues will come up where answers are uncertain or the path forward isn’t clear. A contracting community as a sounding board can be helpful in your goal to keep your business moving and growing. In this first of two blog posts, Sweeten talks with Tom Raber, founder of The Contractor Fight. Tom explains how to start job-costing, discussing profit and overhead with clients, and common issues that general contractors are facing within his coaching groups. You can also check out his podcast. Sweeten matches general contractors with high-quality home renovation...