Our story
Built by Contractors
for Contractors.
Contractor Code was founded by people who ran jobs without a license — not by cutting corners, but by building the right structure. We hired licensed trades as subs, managed the work, and kept the margin. Then we built a school to teach everyone else how to do the same.
Why we exist
The License Myth Is Costing You Money
Most people think you need a contractor's license to run a contracting business. You don't. What you need is a solid LLC, the right contracts, and a reliable roster of licensed subs who do the work under your management.
We built Contractor Code to close the gap between "I want to run jobs" and "I know exactly how to do it legally and profitably." Every course, template, and community thread exists to get you there faster.
What we stand for
The Contractor Code
No Shortcuts
We teach the right way to structure a contracting business — legally, financially, and operationally. No gray areas.
Real-World Only
Every lesson comes from someone who has done it. We don't teach theory. We teach what works on actual jobs.
Margin First
A business that doesn't make money isn't a business. We obsess over pricing, margins, and cash flow in everything we teach.
Community Over Competition
Our members share subs, referrals, and advice. The rising tide lifts all boats — and we build the tide together.
Meet the instructors
People Who've Actually Done It
No academics. No theory. Every instructor has run real jobs, hired real subs, and built a real business.
Marcus Webb
Founder & Lead Instructor
Business Structure & Operations
Marcus ran 40+ residential renovation projects as an independent contractor before founding Contractor Code. He's built and sold two contracting businesses and now teaches the exact playbook he used.
Priya Nair
Sales & Client Relations
Sales & Client Management
Priya spent 8 years closing commercial contracts for a mid-size GC before going independent. She teaches the sales systems that win jobs without competing on price.
Derek Hollis
Finance & Legal
Contracts, Finance & Legal
Derek is a former construction attorney turned contractor who now teaches the legal and financial side of running a sub-based operation — contracts, insurance, taxes, and cash flow.
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