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The Concrete Guidebook

Forms, pours, finishing, decorative - own a concrete company.

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The Concrete Guidebook
What's Inside

Skill Crew Income Ownership Step by Step.

Every chapter builds on the last. From day one in the trade to the day you own the company. No filler. No inspiration. Just the actual steps.

01

Master the Craft

Flatwork, formed walls, footings, stamped concrete, decorative overlays, polished concrete, and repair. The skills that move you from laborer to lead in 24 months.

02

Get Licensed & Bonded

State contractor license, concrete specialty license, bonding, liability insurance, and the ACI certification that signals quality to GCs and commercial clients.

03

Go Independent

Forms, tools, mixer access, estimating template, and the subcontracting bid process. First customer playbook. The material supplier relationship that gives you net-30 terms.

04

Estimating & Pricing

Square footage pricing, cubic yard pricing, demo and haul, pumping charges, and decorative premium pricing. The margin model for residential vs commercial.

05

Lead Sources

GC relationships, property management, residential remodelers, Angi, and commercial buildout GCs. The 3 relationship types that fill a concrete calendar.

06

Build a Crew

Laborer to finisher to foreman. Production standards. The 4-man pour crew model. Sub-crew management for large pours.

07

Scale to Volume

Multiple crews, larger commercial projects, decorative specialization. The revenue path from $500K to $2M for a concrete subcontractor.

08

The $1M+ Path

Residential flatwork, commercial slab-on-grade, decorative overlay specialty. The business model that takes a concrete sub past $1M with predictable GC relationships.

Updated Yearly. Forever Yours.

Every guidebook is updated yearly to reflect new licensing laws, current industry standards, current market rates, and refreshed playbooks. Buy once — every future edition is yours free for life. Major annual updates ship every January. Spot updates for major regulatory changes ship within 60 days.

Lifetime access Annual updates included free Refreshed laws, rates & standards
Real Cost Breakdown

What It Actually Costs to Learn CONCRETE Business the Hard Way

This is not a textbook. This is the operating manual.
Here is what the same information would cost you anywhere else.

  • Business attorney to set up your LLC and licensing structure for Concrete State-specific entity filing, operating agreement, and registered agent setup. $1,500 to $3,000
  • CPA familiar with Concrete businesses for tax setup and quarterly filings Industry-specific deductions, estimated tax payments, and payroll structure. $1,500 to $3,500 per year
  • Industry-specific business coach (most charge $500 to $2,000 per month for 6+ months) Mentorship for someone who has actually built and sold a Concrete business. $3,000 to $12,000
  • Equipment and supply chain research time 200+ hours of calls, samples, returns, and bad vendor relationships before you find the right suppliers. 200+ hours
  • Pricing and quoting consultant to set your rates against the local market Undercharging by 20% for 12 months costs more than this consultant ever would. $1,000 to $2,500
  • Marketing setup for Google Business Profile, website, and review systems The three channels that drive 80% of new customer calls for Concrete businesses. $2,000 to $5,000

Concrete-specific

  • ACI concrete flatwork technician and finishing certification program ACI certification is increasingly required on commercial bids. It separates licensed operators from day-labor competition. $800 to $2,000
  • Concrete estimating consultant for slabs, flatwork, foundations, and decorative finishes Concrete estimating requires accurate subgrade, rebar, mix design, and pour sequencing knowledge. One miss on a commercial pour costs $20,000. $1,500 to $3,500
  • Stamped and decorative concrete specialty training and pricing consultant Decorative concrete jobs command 3 to 5 times the price per square foot of plain flatwork. The training unlocks a premium tier most competitors cannot reach. $1,500 to $4,000
Combined retail value $14,000 to $38,000 minimum Plus the income lost during your learning curve.
Or
The Concrete Guidebook
$147
Was $197
  • Try booking a business attorney. The floor is $500 an hour, and you will not walk out with a fraction of what is inside these pages.
  • Less than one hour with any advisor on this list.
  • Less than one bad vendor decision or one underpriced job.
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The Concrete Guidebook
Who This Is For

Written for the person ready to own it.

You've poured enough concrete to know the margin is in the form work, the finish, and the GC relationships - not in the mixer.

This guidebook gives you every step: license, first commercial bid, first crew, and the specialty niches that command premium rates in a commodity trade.

Concrete is everywhere. This is how you own the pour.

“Forms, pours, finishing, decorative - own a concrete company.”
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