051. $1 Million in Revenue and Still Broke? Where the Money Actually Goes in a Contractor Business

Profit Isn’t an Accident | Contractor Profitability, Cash Flow Management, Job Costing , Business Growth, Small Business Finance · Sep 29, 2026 · 22m

You hit $1 million in revenue. The crews are busy. The trucks are moving. Jobs are getting completed. So why does the bank account still feel empty? In this episode of Profit Isn’t an Accident, we break down where the money actually goes inside a contractor business and why strong revenue does not automatically mean strong cash flow. We walk through a real-world $1 million contractor example and follow the money through direct job costs, gross profit, overhead, debt payments, taxes, accounts receivable, retainage, and owner compensation. You’ll also learn why a business can show a profit on…