Urgent: Payment Recovery Guide

Contractor Not Getting Paid?Fix It Now

The average contractor is owed $47,000 at any time. Stop being a bank for your clients. Get paid what you're owed - starting today.

The Painful Truth

$47,000
Average contractor AR
45 days
Average payment time
12%
Never get paid
62%
Cash flow problems

If this is you, you're not alone. But it's fixable - starting right now.

Owed Money Right Now?

Take these 5 actions TODAY to recover payment

1

Send payment reminder TODAY

Email and text all overdue invoices right now

2

Call clients over 30 days

Personal call often unlocks payment

3

Offer payment plans

50% now better than 0% forever

4

Stop work immediately

No more free work for non-payers

5

Send final notice

"Pay in 10 days or legal action"

Success Story

"I had $23,000 in overdue invoices. Used this system and collected $18,500 in 2 weeks. The key was consistent follow-up and offering payment options."

- Mike, HVAC Contractor

Why You're Not Getting Paid (And How to Fix It)

Problem: No payment terms on invoice

Clients pay whenever (or never)

Solution: Clear "Due upon receipt" or "Net 15" terms

Result: 73% faster payment

Problem: Waiting to invoice

Clients forget or dispute charges

Solution: Invoice same day, ideally on-site

Result: Get paid in 12 vs 45 days

Problem: No follow-up system

Invoices get "lost" or ignored

Solution: Automated reminders at 3, 7, 14 days

Result: 91% on-time payment

Problem: Cash/check only

Creates payment friction

Solution: Accept cards and ACH online

Result: 87% pay immediately

Problem: No contracts

No legal recourse

Solution: Written agreements for all jobs

Result: Legal protection + faster payment

Problem: Poor communication

Surprise bills = angry clients

Solution: Clear quotes, change orders, updates

Result: Happy clients pay fast

The Never-Get-Stiffed System

1

Before Job

  • Get deposit (25-50%)
  • Written contract signed
  • Verify client payment history
  • Set clear payment terms
2

During Job

  • Document everything with photos
  • Get change orders in writing
  • Communicate progress daily
  • Address concerns immediately
3

After Job

  • Invoice before leaving site
  • Get payment or signed approval
  • Send digital invoice immediately
  • Start follow-up sequence

Implementation = Results

Contractors using this system report 91% on-time payment rate and average payment in 12 days instead of 45.

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When to Get Legal (Your Nuclear Options)

Legal OptionAmount/TimeCostSuccess Rate
Mechanic's Lien30-90 days$200-500Very high
Small Claims CourtUp to $10,000$50-200High
Collection AgencyAny amount25-50% feeMedium
Attorney LetterImmediate$200-500Medium-High

Important Legal Note

Most payment issues resolve with consistent follow-up. Legal action should be your last resort. But when needed, don't hesitate - time limits apply to most options.

From Not Getting Paid to Always Getting Paid

$67,000
"Was owed $67K from various clients. Implemented this system and collected $52K in 30 days. ThePocketBoss automated follow-ups were key."
ABC Plumbing
78% recovery rate
12 days
"Used to wait 60+ days for payment. Now average 12 days. The difference? Professional invoicing and automatic reminders."
Elite HVAC
80% improvement
0 losses
"Haven't had a non-payment in 18 months. Deposits, contracts, and proper follow-up eliminated the problem completely."
Pro Electric
100% collection rate

Stop Being a Bank for Your Clients

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91%
On-time payment
12 days
Average payment
$19.99
Per month
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