We're not surprised that you're asking this question, because it's one we hear a lot. In fact, it's a question that comes up so often that we've decided to put together an easy to listen episode on what it means to be black in the construction industry. The first thing you need to know is that being black in the construction industry isn't as simple as just being black—it's about all of your identities coming together at once, and how they affect your experience as a person of color working...

 It can be difficult to know how much to pay yourself when you're just starting out. Here are some things to think about: -How much do I need to pay myself? You should be able to afford a comfortable lifestyle and still have some money left over for your business. -Am I going to pay myself a salary or an hourly wage? If you have an office job, then you probably have a salary. If you're working from home, then it might make sense to be paid hourly. -What's my budget like? How much money do...

 So you want to be an entrepreneur? Great! There are lots of different paths you can take, but let's start with what it means to be an entrepreneur.

 A black man with a gun in America is something that most people would assume is inherently dangerous. But what if it's not? What if he's just trying to defend himself and his family? On this podcast, I'm going to talk about the realities of being a black man with a gun in America. I'll be honest with you: it's not easy. But there are ways that you can make your life easier, and maybe even safer. First off: why do black men need guns? The answer is simple: because America has a history of...

Home improvements are often considered investments, and if you’re considering remodeling your home you’re probably wondering if the money you invest will actually pay off. The good news is that there are some simple steps you can take that will help increase your home value with little to no effort.

 Do you have what it takes to be a construction entrepreneur? Find out with this comprehensive guide, which offers everything you need to know to Being A Construction Entrepreneur.

 Have you ever been there? To the place where you felt broken, vulnerable and alone. Where it seemed like nothing would ever be right again in your life. Where you wondered if you had even thought of doing anything wrong? Have you ever been there?

The construction industry is a formidable space, especially when it comes to accounting. But as you build your accounting department, or if you don't have one in the first place, it's important to know which piece each construction accounting tool fits into the ongoing puzzle. From estimating to project budgets and A/R management, there are various tools you should use that are tailored to the specific needs of your industry.

Every construction project needs to have a checklist. Here's a list of the top 10 things you could do to make your job sites more successful.

How to start your own small business. It is a dream that many people have, but there is a lot of work that goes into it. One of the most important things is to find out what you want to do and then figure out if there is a market for it. There are many different ways that you can go about this such as using google trends or other tools like that.

There are a lot of circles that America gets painted with. One of the most common is "racist". This one has painted more times than a side of a van. Is America really such a racist land? The answer is complex and has been in the making for hundreds of years. Lets look at some of the development and history behind this big question.

I've heard this phrase before in a lecture about African Americans don't even pretend you don't know what I'm talking about. But today, you learned the  history of it.

A lack of organizational structure means that project and administrative responsibilities are often neglected.

Poor Communication on jobsites. Can generates chaos and disorder, which can have a negative impact on a project by creating time delays, cost overruns, and missed deadlines. 

I know I am a small business but in the pandemic that we just had . We found out what the government think a small business is. 1 to 500 employees.

Construction jobsites can be a dangerous places to work.  Please follow  the construction site safety rules to keep yourself, and others, safe.

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Having a stress management offers a range of strategies to help you better deal with stress and difficulty in your life. Managing stress can help you lead a more balanced, healthier life.

What is startup capital? And why is it so hard for minorities and African Americans to get access to it?

Having construction insurances is required for every single construction project. it doesn't matter how big or small they are. You got to have it.

Labor cost is one of the major components of the overall cost in construction projects all over the world.

For those new general contractors or new construction companies getting started, this may be difficult to accept because of the adversarial environment within the construction industry. Having said all of that, it offers contractors a great opportunity to differentiate themselves from their competition. While other companies are greater at negotiating and closing deals.  there are still significant opportunities for improvement to win over new customers, you guess it providing good customer...

Why aren't there a lot of black construction workers or general contractors in the construction industry? I have been living in the state of California for about 25 years now and, I have never met another black license contractor or a lot of black construction workers. 

Lets talk for a second on what the hell is going on in the world of construction, and why I am starting the black contractors network.  It is. Because when I Googled black general contractors, nothing really comes up. Which makes no f*****g sense?

Ready to become a licensed general contractor in California, but not exactly sure where to start?