What to Do When Your Contracting Business Goes Underwater

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Every contractor hits a season where the wheels come off. Maybe you're so slammed you haven't returned a call in three days. Maybe the bids are going out and nothing's coming back. Either way — you're underwater, and the old habits are creeping back in. In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark Turner and James McConnell break down the two sides of backsliding that every general contractor, remodeler, and home builder faces — and exactly what to do when it happens: Why being buried in work is just as dangerous as having none How to triage a flooded estimate list without burning your best leads Why bad crews feel like a shortcut but always cost you more The client communication habits that protect your reputation when things get hectic How to re-engage cold estimates when construction work slows down The 3 things every contractor needs to do to stop backsliding for good If your contracting business feels like it has a great month followed by a disaster — you're not alone, and there's a way out. 🚧 2027 Growth Conference — Austin, TX | Jan 10–12. Two days diving deep into your company — what's working, what's broken — ending with your 2027 blueprint. Day 3: hands-on electives like fi