033. The Profit Leaks You Don't See Until It's Too Late

Profit Isn’t an Accident | Contractor Profitability, Cash Flow Management, Job Costing , Business Growth, Small Business Finance · Jul 28, 2026 · 6m

You landed the job. The customer paid the invoice.

So why didn't you make the profit you expected?

The truth is, profit rarely disappears because of one major mistake. It leaks away through dozens of small decisions made between the office and the field.

In this episode of Profit Isn't an Accident, Shannon Howard shares the hidden profit leaks she uncovers every week while working with contractors and service business owners. From missed change orders and scheduling inefficiencies to poor communication and delayed invoicing, you'll learn why the little things often have the biggest impact on…