Business Coaching for Contractors — Build a Company That Runs Without You.

Stop Running Your Business. Start Building One.

You’re great at the work. But being great at construction and being great at running a construction business are two different jobs — and most contractors only ever get trained for one.

I help contractors build profitable, well-run companies: better estimating, stronger crews, real systems, and a business that doesn’t fall apart the second you take a day off.

Executive and business coaching for contractors and construction business owners

Mission: Help contractors turn their trade into a business that actually pays them what they’re worth.

Vision: To be the coach who helps contractors go from working in the business to owning one that works for them.

Values
Do the work right, Build real systems, Lead your crew, Grow with intention, Protect your margins

“Each person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out. Sometimes they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support, a little coaching, and the greatest things can happen.” — Pete Carroll

Benefits of Coaching

Why Contractors Work With a Coach

Running a construction business means wearing every hat — estimator, foreman, HR, bookkeeper, salesman — often with no one to talk it through with. Coaching gives you a sounding board, a framework, and someone holding you accountable to the business you actually want to build.

  1. Better margins — pricing jobs to protect your profit, not just win the bid
  2. Stronger leadership — building a crew you can actually count on
  3. Real systems — processes that don’t live only in your head
  4. Growth without burnout — scaling the business without scaling your stress

 I appreciated Martin’s insight and knowledge when we met to discuss my business idea. I was impressed how quickly he analyzed key points of my idea and then provided valuable information about license requirements, certifications I could obtain to strengthen my profile, and info about companies that are currently offering similar services. At the conclusion of the 30 minute meeting, he also provided key points I could research on my own, and a “to do” list to help me fine tune my plan. Michael M.

About

Martin is a business coach who works with contractors and construction business owners to build companies that are profitable, well-run, and built to last — not just busy.

Drawing on 20+ years of experience leading teams and organizations, Martin helps contractors move from reactive firefighting to proactive ownership: pricing jobs correctly, building systems that don’t depend on the owner doing everything, and developing the leadership skills it takes to run a crew and grow a company.

Martin is a licensed General Contractor, CSLB# 1051452, and an ICF certified Executive Coach.

Martin lives in Oakland, California with his wife and three children.

I have had the privilege of working with Martin as my mentor and coach, and I cannot emphasize enough how thoughtful and compassionate he is in his guidance. From our very first session, it was evident that Martin is not just a skilled mentor, but a true partner in my developmental journey.

What sets Martin apart is his deep understanding of individuals and their deeper needs coupled with his unwavering dedication to unlocking their true potential. His expertise in leadership and professional development is truly remarkable, and he effortlessly translates it into enhancing communication, interpersonal skills, and self-management capabilities. 
One of the most inspiring aspects of working with Martin is his unwavering commitment and genuine care for his clients. He creates a nurturing and empowering environment, where open and honest conversations flourish, leading to profound insights and personal growth. Martin’s guidance has been an invaluable asset in helping me overcome challenges, broaden my perspectives, and discover new avenues for success. Reha Z.

Martin is the business coach we didn’t know we needed. My wife and I are in the process of changing careers and starting a small cabinetry business. We got referred to the Score Program and were assigned Martin as our business mentor. Although we had no idea what to expect, we were such beginners at business that any guidance seemed good. We’ve been blown away by his guidance, expertise, and positive outlook. 

He has a phenomenal ability to listen to our scattered ideas and ramblings and shape them into actionable plans. He is patient with our inexperience but gives us just the right amount of push. Martin has a keen eye for priorities. The assignments he gives us have directly led to us making our business a reality. We’ve only been working with him for under a year and we can’t imagine growing our business without him. 

We have learned so much from him. Even in these early stages, we find ourselves quoting his suggestions and reminding each other about what he taught us. As a married couple starting a business together for the first time, his impartial and objective guidance keeps us grounded and focused on the big picture. We are so grateful for his help and look forward to learning on his expertise in the future.  T. & E.

Blog

Why Your Best Crew Member Keeps Threatening to Quit

You finally found a guy who shows up on time, does clean work, and doesn’t need everything explained twice. And now he’s talking about leaving.

If this keeps happening, the problem usually isn’t pay, though pay matters. It’s that your best people have no idea what their future with your company looks like. They’re doing the same tasks they did two years ago, reporting to an owner who’s too buried in the next job to have a real conversation about where things are headed. Good tradespeople don’t leave companies. They leave the feeling that nothing is going to change for them.

Here’s what actually keeps a strong crew member around:

A real path, not just a raise. Money buys you a few more months. A path — lead carpenter, foreman, someone who eventually runs their own crew under your company — buys you years. If you haven’t had that conversation with your best people, that’s the first fix.

Being trusted with more than tasks. The guys who are ready to leave are usually the ones capable of more than you’re giving them. Handing over a piece of ownership — ordering materials for a job, walking a client through a change order, running a crew of two on a small job solo — tells them you see what they’re capable of.

A boss who isn’t always in crisis mode. If every conversation with you is rushed, stressed, or about a fire that needs putting out, your best people start to wonder what kind of company they’re actually building a future in. This one’s harder to fix, because it usually means the business itself needs better systems — not just better morale.

The contractors who keep their best people aren’t the ones who pay the most. They’re the ones who’ve built a business stable enough, and structured enough, that a good tradesperson can actually see themselves five years down the road.

If your crew feels like a revolving door no matter what you pay, that’s usually a business problem before it’s a people problem. Happy to talk through what’s actually driving it.

Contact

Please contact me for support on reaching your goals.

First session is complimentary.

email: Mfivecoaching -at-gmail.com

Phone: 510-325-9787

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