@builtbytytalks: Everyone thinks the goal in construction is becoming the general contractor. But every project is actually built by subcontractors. Tile Electrical Plumbing Flooring Framing Each trade on that job is its own business. Subcontractors mark up labor and materials and build crews that perform the work. It’s often faster and easier to start than becoming a general contractor. The hardest part is cash flow. But if you can actually get the work done, your schedule will fill up fast. A lot of companies winning jobs today are paper contractors that still need real crews to build the projects. #constructionlife #skilledtrades #subcontractor #contractorlife #constructionbusiness
It’s the truth but GC doesn’t work while the sub has to
2026-04-13 15:17:42
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CorderoConcepts :
But they’re also making 20 to 40% off of each trade that’s working the job and sometimes there’s multiple trades working that job at the same time
2026-04-13 11:34:43
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fwaaron :
this guy is talking about big companies lol, you can also be a small GC and make money
2026-04-14 16:31:05
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Mason :
EXACTLY dude
2026-04-12 22:09:57
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phillyzoo :
This is absolutely the freaking truth
2026-04-13 13:46:36
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Larry956 :
In percent yes, but GC's 20% of millions doesn't get close to what subs make.
2026-04-13 12:03:33
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erica reed :
I’d like to take a look at a GC’s finances just to see the hidden cost. Because I can’t lie, I’m a 🤏🏻 judgy towards them sometimes.
2026-04-14 03:59:21
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jamesphieffer :
this guy looks really smart
2026-04-13 19:18:58
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Mark :
subs walk in for a day and make more than the general at the end of the job
2026-04-13 19:53:55
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hscjosh :
Bro I’m trying to get into commercial subcontracting but I’m having a hard time looking for a GC that actually answers emails/ calls
2026-04-13 11:38:38
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Haydan.G.| DAD-TIVITIES ✔️ :
This is real facts! It’s about perspective & knowledge . I have had subs tell me they can do what I do… but then they call me later they need work and need help with their projects. I have made money on both gc & sub definitely recommend sub work all day
2026-04-13 17:29:57
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Crafted management Co. :
False. General contractors have the most chance of making the most money. Because as a licensed contractor I can use subs to make tons of money. But I know what subs are worth. If it’s $2 a sqft and you try to charge me $6 lol you’re not going to have any work. Subs definitely don’t make the same. Subs have a better chance finding their own work. Which most do. They find their own work and work with a few GCs keeping them busy on down time. For low money.
2026-04-13 12:33:52
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alex__.re :
And way less risk being a sub
2026-04-13 21:50:19
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Rizbum :
More now. It’s changed
2026-04-13 19:08:34
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zaysparkss :
Exactly as well the more generals you stack the more profit
2026-04-13 13:48:16
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Jay Roofero 💰 :
Or not paid at all… 🙄
2026-04-13 15:50:04
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user97508172957356 :
If you have decent prices you will always have work
2026-04-13 14:47:43
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Julianaa.Vargass :
Real.
2026-04-13 14:33:05
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elbueno :
General Contractor has all the headaches from client and subs
2026-05-08 08:05:19
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🪩 :
true asf no stress at all if you know how to get the work done
2026-04-15 05:36:52
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AmongTheMachines :
🤣😂 my buddy just made 10 mill on 1 neighborhood.. not one crew, including the developer made that boss
2026-04-14 13:01:30
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alandubiel92 :
when I started in the business all t h ose years ago,the term "general contractor" had vastly different connotations.
2026-04-14 11:58:04
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treed_swc :
depends on the gc. some are cheap as hell
2026-04-14 07:21:34
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London :
Ohhh man…. I’ve been watching your videos….. I appreciate all of my subcontractors, they do get the work done, but that’s just a part of the process from each individual subcontractor. I have 12 to 15 subcontractors and vendors per job….A real General Contractor masters all of these trades, vendors, and the clients many requests and expectations…. Not everyone can do that, that’s its own animal to tackle my friend. We also deal in a larger class of revenue streams…. Bottom line.
2026-04-14 03:30:02
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sxmdra :
Yall he’s just saying that you can make bank being a sub contractor 😭 Without having to go through the hassle of being a GC. Subs go in do their work and head out. GC have ALOT of work/ stress and assume the most risk.
2026-05-13 14:09:39
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