When Contractors Become The Bank With Aaron Dearborn
Reece sits down with Aaron Dearborn, president of Amerail Systems, to talk about one of the strangest cash flow problems in construction: why GCs and subs often end up financing the project before owner money arrives. They get into delayed progress payments, deposits, retainage, paying subs early, and how clear expectations can protect relationships without draining your business. https://www.amerailsys.com/ Video Notes: 00:53 Aaron’s Background 02:44 Building For Growth 04:08 Contractors Become The Bank 07:07 Paying Subs First 10:44 Deposits And Retainage 12:57 Owner Payment Delays 14:39 Customer Fit Matters 19:23 Negotiating Brand Scope 21:30 Reading The Market 24:06 Advice And Relationships 29:30 Connect With Aaron Find Our Host: Reece Barnes / reece-barnes-aa84b884 Produced by @Motifmediaco www.motifmedia.com

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