The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

EPISODE 335: What would happen to your family after you’re gone?  Estate planning may not be as fun as booking a trip but without it, it’s like throwing away everything you’ve worked so hard for. Yet, research shows that fewer than 50% of Americans have a will or any form of estate plan.  Who gets[...]

EPISODE 334: Have you ever wondered how controlling your entire construction process could drastically transform your projects and profits? This week, our guest exemplifies just that, achieving an astounding 1,126% business growth in just four years.  Joining us is Chris Tatge, co-owner of DC Materials—a complete framing material provider for large multifamily and commercial construction[...]

EPISODE 333: Are you struggling with getting your team on board with new processes? Are you dealing with most of the problems at work? In this episode, we’ll discuss the common mistakes construction business owners make when implementing new processes and how these mistakes often lead to team resistance rather than compliance.  We’ll explain everything[...]

EPISODE 332: Are you stuck in your construction business's day-to-day operations? Do you find yourself constantly bombarded by messages and phone calls from clients, trade partners, and your team? Are your projects taking way too long?  You may be suffering from a serious deficiency that’s costing many construction business owners millions of dollars! In this[...]

EPISODE 331: What sets successful construction business owners apart? Join me as I sit down with Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) coaches Monish Khadye and Leyah Hostetter. Today, we’ll dive deep into what transpired during our recent CEO Alliance Live Meetup in Del Mar, California. We'll unpack the biggest takeaways from the event, from mastering[...]

EPISODE 330: Do you feel stuck in your construction business's day-to-day operations? Do you dream of taking it to the next level but are unsure how? These experts might teach you a thing or two. Join us in this week’s panel discussion (and our first in-person episode) featuring Alex Gregg, Michael Moore, and Alex Thompson. [...]

EPISODE 329: How can construction businesses thrive even during economic downturns?  Join us in this week’s podcast episode as Michael Moore, owner and president of Waterton Construction Group, shares his journey in navigating the challenges of growing a construction company and how systematization and strategic changes turned his company from six-figure losses to seven-figure profits.[...]

EPISODE 328: Are you tired of constant phone interruptions while trying to spend quality time with your family? Construction business owners know this feeling all too well. In this week’s episode, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, interviews Alex Knapp, the owner of Minneapolis Decks, as he shares his journey from being bombarded with[...]

EPISODE 327: Imagine leaving your teaching job and starting your dream business amidst an economic meltdown. It sounds daunting, right? This is how Alex Gregg, owner of Gregg Homebuilding, started his custom homebuilding company in Tennessee. From facing the uncertainty of the 2008 global financial crisis to transforming challenges into success stories, Alex shares his[...]

EPISODE 326: Most construction business owners handle all aspects of their companies themselves: estimation, sales, project management, and more. However, it is easy to overlook the need to develop business acumen alongside trade skills when running a construction business. Jeff Bowers, our guest on this week’s podcast, understands this principle better than most.  As the[...]

EPISODE 325: Who doesn’t dream of expanding their construction business? We all do. Yet, along with expansion comes more significant challenges. Without the right systems, it’s easier to forget about scaling up. This was precisely the situation our guest found himself in. In this week’s episode, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, sits down[...]

EPISODE 324: Are you spending most of your time putting out fires instead of working on your construction business? Join us in this week’s episode as Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, sits down with Charles Rogers, co-founder of Rethink Enterprise, a dynamic custom home builder company based in Colorado. Today, Charles shares his[...]

EPISODE 323: Do you wish you could sit down with a successful construction business CEO and pick his brain? This week’s interview with 30-year veteran CEO Jonathan Orpin is something you don’t want to miss. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Orpin, CEO of multiple profitable companies, including New Energy Works and Pioneer[...]

EPISODE 322: Is your construction business not making any progress? Are you putting things on hold for so long? You could be stuck in one of these hidden and destructive thinking traps. In this week's episode, I've invited Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, and Monish Khadye, our Systematize Your Construction Business coach, to[...]

EPISODE 321: Do you feel like you’re always falling short? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others?  Here’s what most of us don’t realize: Comparing your current situation to an ideal outcome is a sure way to get yourself frustrated. Unfortunately, that’s how most of us are hardwired–focusing on what’s wrong and living in the[...]

EPISODE 320: Adversity and challenges are a part of life. It isn’t going away. However, most of us falsely think that adversity is bad and that we should hide or avoid it. What if I tell you that adversity is the key to your success? You see, the adversity you’re dealing with is NOT the[...]

EPISODE 319: Have you ever felt like your business is stuck in a loop, unable to break through to the next level? Do you ever wonder what’s missing? In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, I’ll discuss how crucial habits and systems are in transforming your construction business and achieving new heights. We’ll[...]

EPISODE 318: Referrals can hurt your construction business. Relying on referrals alone is certainly a risky business. They’re more like an anchor that’s holding you down. So, what does an effective construction marketing look like? In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Spencer Powell, founder and CEO of Builder Funnel, a[...]

EPISODE 317: How thoroughly have you outlined your business plan for the year 2024?  If you want to get out of the day-to-day firefighting, spend more time working on the business, and take things to the next level, you’re in the right place. In this week’s episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, I’ll share[...]

EPISODE 316: Are you a visionary leader? What does it mean to be one? Can being a visionary ensure success? This week, we’ll revisit a podcast episode with Monish Khadye, a construction business owner and our very own Systematized Your Construction Business (SYCB) facilitator and coach. Monish, who’s also a visionary, delves into the challenges,[...]

EPISODE 315: How clear are you on your strategy to be successful over the next twelve months? In this week’s episode, I’ll share three valuable business-building lessons that you can learn from Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a.k.a. the U.S. fighter plane that won WW2, and how you can apply those lessons in your construction business. We’ll[...]

EPISODE 314: Are you losing money even if your job cost reports look profitable? Then, you could have fallen into a bad financial trap that most construction CEOs fall into. In this episode, I sit down with Luke Holcomb, operations manager at Apparatus Contractor Services. Apparatus is a bookkeeping firm that helps construction business owners[...]

EPISODE 313: Are you slaving away working in your construction business 70-80 hours per week? Is it possible to own a successful business and work fewer hours? In this replay episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, we’ll revisit my interview with our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) client turned coach, Monish Khadye. Monish and[...]

EPISODE 312: Here’s the reality: Most small construction businesses have unintentionally designed their failure. Surprising, right? And that’s why eight out of ten construction companies find themselves where selling becomes nearly impossible.  So, what mistakes should you avoid if you dream of selling your business and enjoying retirement? In this latest episode of The Construction[...]

EPISODE 311: How can you make your business resilient in the face of challenges? Forget the traditional definition of a recession as a financial crisis–it goes beyond that. When I say recession, it could be when your star employee jumps ship to a  competitor. It could also mean something happens to you, and your business[...]

EPISODE 310: Most of the time, our goals remain goals–forgotten and collecting dust. That’s what usually happens when you operate in left-to-right thinking. But what if you could turn those business, life, or health goals into reality? In this week’s episode, I’ll discuss what right-to-left thinking is all about and walk you through the five[...]

EPISODE 309: What does it take to grow a construction business to $250M in revenue? In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Wes Palmisano, CEO and owner of WJ Palmisano and its subsidiaries, to talk about how he scaled up his construction business by focusing on preconstruction. Today, Wes explains the importance of[...]

EPISODE 308: Do you feel like you just don’t have enough time? Are you working more hours than you want to? Well, you’re certainly not alone in that struggle. After talking and coaching hundreds of construction business owners, we’ve uncovered the common problems that are taking much of your precious time and energy. In this[...]

EPISODE 307: 70% of construction businesses fail in the first five years. Alarmingly, the construction industry also has the second highest rate of suicide of all workplace industries.  What if some of the most painful issues that construction business owners deal with can be traced back to a wrong belief? In this week’s episode, we’ll[...]

EPISODE 306: What would you do if every day all you’re doing is putting out fires in your business? Have you considered selling your construction business to escape the daily stress at work? In this week’s guest, Leyah Hostetter, Construction Leading Edge’s Director of Customer Success, sits down with Michael Algren, owner of Algren Design[...]

EPISODE 305: Does every question come to you? Do you find yourself giving different answers to the same questions? Your construction business could be having a major decision-making problem. In this week’s podcast episode, I talked about a crucial aspect of building a successful business, and that is decision-making. How do you make faster, better[...]

EPISODE 304: Are you struggling to motivate your team to be more productive or get them to use that new software subscription? In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with two of our very own, Leyah Hostetter and Monish Khadye, to talk about the principles behind one of the most powerful books I’ve ever[...]

EPISODE 303: Is your business designed to scale or fail? How do you scale a construction business?  In this week’s episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, we’re doing a Q&A session. We will answer the most frequently asked questions and problems visionaries face when scaling a construction business. Today, we will debunk some myths[...]

EPISODE 302: Is it good for husband and wife to do business together? In this week’s episode, Construction Leading Edge Director of Customer Success Leyah Hostetter sits with two of our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program students–Aaron and Ashley Steffens. Aaron and Ashley are the husband and wife dynamic duo behind Moose Ridge Design-Build[...]

EPISODE 301: Have you ever rolled out a new process to your team only to be disappointed by how few people followed it? Perhaps, you thought about hiring new people and starting a clean slate at one point. In this week’s episode, I will pull the veil back on some of the real reasons why[...]

EPISODE 300: What if there’s one simple document that would tell you everything you need to know about hiring and retaining new employees? What if that same document would help increase your new hire retention by 82% and productivity by 70%?  In this week’s episode, I’ll share a webinar replay I did recently. Here, you’ll[...]

EPISODE 299: What does it take to grow a successful custom home building company? In today's episode, we've invited a Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) client, Alex Gregg, a teacher-turned-construction-business-owner of Gregg Homebuilding, a Tennessee-based company specializing in custom-built and spec homes. Today, Alex shares the key concepts that moved the needle for his custom[...]

EPISODE 298: How is 10x easier than 2x when scaling a business? Join us in today's episode as I sit down with our Director of Customer Success, Leyah Hostetter, and our client-turned-business coach for Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program, Monish Khadye. Today, we will dive deep into Dan Sullivan's book 10x Is Easier Than[...]

EPISODE 297: What is it like scaling a business? As a former Navy pilot with winning embedded already in him, Shawn Dominguez already had that fire to build a successful construction business. In 2022, Dominguez Design-Build Inc. was the fastest-growing company in Pensacola, number 4 in Florida, and number 11 in the U.S. This was[...]

EPISODE 296: Adversity has a remarkable way of bringing out the best in you, which is exactly what happens when you start burning the ships. This act becomes a symbol of your unwavering commitment to your goals.  When those ships go up in flames, all means of escape vanish, leaving no safety net or fallback[...]

EPISODE 295: Do you ever wonder if you can get paid for estimates even when doing small home building, remodeling, or commercial projects? In today's episode, we've invited one of our Masterclass students, Bobby Williams, president and CEO at BGW Construction in Indiana. Today, Bobby shares his experience after joining our Get Paid for Estimates[...]

EPISODE 294: How resilient is your construction business? And what should you do as a business leader to mitigate the risks? There is a military and business strategy called red teaming. Basically, it allows an organization to expose its weak points and stress test plans and strategies to counter them.  So in today's episode, we’ll[...]

EPISODE 293: Did you know your construction business could be entitled to a whopping six-figure check (or more) from the IRS? For others, that may sound too good to be true, but yes, construction business owners can get significant cash incentives from the federal government. Large companies routinely take advantage of these cash incentives, yet[...]

EPISODE 292: What is it like to be a woman in construction? In this empowering episode, our Director of Customer Success, Leyah Valgardson, sits down with Sunkota Construction's Marketing and Business Development officer and co-business owner, Amy Rans. Today, Leyah and Amy delve into the fascinating role of women in the construction world and the[...]

EPISODE 291: Do you feel like you're in this endless burnout cycle? Our guest for today indeed felt that way. He was getting used to taking a mini break and then coming back into the same rut repeatedly.  But he has finally decided to get away with it. How was he able to break that[...]

EPISODE 290: The reason you're not making any progress toward your goals is that you're trying. And I'm not saying you're trying too hard, but the problem is that you're trying, period. You may not know it, but trying will not turn your construction business into a $50 million business a year. What you need[...]

EPISODE 289: There is one part of your construction business that could lead to profit bleed, but they never show up on an invoice. That is your customer experience! Focusing on creating a great customer experience roadmap could differentiate you from your competitors. But where do you start? In this week's episode, Leyah Valgardson, our[...]

EPISODE 288: How do you attract top talents to your construction business? You'd be surprised that it isn't just about the money; it's something else. So in this week's episode, I sat down with Isaac Barlow, the CEO of busybusy, a top-ranked GPS time tracking software that provides what every construction business owner wants in[...]

EPISODE 287: Here's what no one is talking about - good construction companies are actually good pre-construction companies.  Instead of giving away free estimates, they charge for doing them to bring great value to their clients, even at the early stage of the construction process. So in this week's episode, Construction Leading Edge's Systematize Your[...]

EPISODE 286: Bringing in a family member into your construction business and transitioning leadership is more challenging than you'd think. But our guests for today had cracked the code and can now go on vacations without being on their phones or laptops. In this week's episode, Construction Leading Edge's Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) coach[...]

EPISODE 285: Are you part of or considering joining a family construction business? Do you find it hard to handle a family partnership? Our guest for today has learned it the hard way. In this week's episode, Systematized Your Construction Business (SYCB) coach, Monish Khadye, sits down with construction business owner and SYCB mentee Jake[...]

EPISODE 284: Do you feel like you don't get anything out of your team meetings? What happens if your meetings continue to be ineffective? General Stanley McChrystal, a retired U.S. Army general and book author, cracked the code on how meetings helped them win the war on Al Qaeda. In this week's episode, we'll talk[...]

EPISODE 283: Are you stuck in the day-to-day operations of your business? Do you worry that your business wouldn’t be able to run without you? Then I have two things for you - communication and delegation. In this week's episode, I want to share communication and delegation hacks to help you get out of operations[...]

EPISODE 282: How do successful construction business owners get out of a slump? What do you personally do when things aren't going well?  Most of us would tend to focus on the negative things and just go into a downward spiral trend. In many cases, we start spouting off self-fulfilling prophecies, which eventually get worse[...]

EPISODE 281: Learning to say no to the people or things that don't serve you or your business gives you room to say yes to those that do. And we've invited someone who just skyrocketed his construction business by saying no and focusing on the people. In this week's episode, I sit down with Mikhail[...]

EPISODE 280: Success isn't determined by your age, gender, location, or any of those similar factors; it is the formation of habits that will. In this week's episode, I've invited Leyah Valgardson, Director of Customer Success here at Construction Leading Edge, to unpack the three core habits of success that successful construction business owners do.[...]

EPISODE 279:  Why would venture capital firms put their money in the construction industry, especially nowadays? In this week's episode, I've invited David Bloom of Signia Venture Partners to talk about a venture capitalist view of the construction industry as a whole. Signia is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. David and his partners[...]

EPISODE 278: How do you see yourself? Do you see yourself as a visionary leader? But what does it mean to be one? Does being a visionary guarantee success along the way? In this week's episode, I've invited Monish Khadye, a construction business owner and our very own Systematized Your Construction Business (SYCB) facilitator and[...]

EPISODE 277: We all want to be successful entrepreneurs. But most of the time, what drives us up to the pinnacle of success is not what we've learned from school.  In this week's episode, I reveal the five most important things that successful entrepreneurs manage that nobody warned us about. And I wish I had[...]

EPISODE 276: Have you been putting things off lately? Do you thrive working on last-minute situations? There are serious hidden dangers that come with procrastination which most of us tend to ignore. In this week's episode, I've invited Leyah Valgardson, Construction Leading Edge Director of Customer Success. Leyah and I sit down to talk about[...]

EPISODE 275: We all know how systems and processes could make or break your construction business. But what's holding you back from taking those dramatic changes that could increase your business profitability? In this week's episode, I've invited Michael Moore, owner and President of Waterton Construction Group. Waterton Construction is a hardscape site work improvement[...]

EPISODE 274: What makes a construction business successful? Is it cementing a failproof system OR finding the right people that get things done?  Torrey Hawkins, President of Angler Construction, LLC, drops some value bombs on how he managed to scale his construction business to $200 million in revenue per year. In this week's episode of[...]

Episode 273: Your brain is hard wired to love habits.  Here's how you can use that to your advantage, and achieve just about any outcome you set your mind do. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: "You don't rise to the level of your goals.  You fall to the level of your[...]

EPISODE 272: What is the secret formula to growing a business? What should a construction business owner have to lead a successful company?  There's really no secret formula, but our guest for today, Andy Kolp of Epic Building Company, did take his "steady" remodeling company to new success in its 14th year. After implementing new[...]

EPISODE 271: Are you tired of doing never-ending, less urgent administrative work? As we all know, small business owners wear a lot of hats - bookkeeping, responding to emails, and posting on social media, to name a few. These tasks not only take a lot of time but also keep you from doing things that[...]

EPISODE 270: The only time contractors get involved and talk with an attorney is when something goes wrong. Do you agree? To prove that claim, we have Attorney Marc Gravely on the podcast today, whose work is on representing owners exclusively in construction disputes with general contractors, architects, and engineers. Atty. Gravely is here to[...]

EPISODE 269: Joining me in this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast is Boxabl CEO and Founder Paolo Tiramani. He's here to sit down and talk with me on how Boxabl solves housing problems - one of the pressing issues we have in the U.S. and globally. Boxabl is a housing construction technology[...]

EPISODE 268: When you grow up fighting battle after battle, it's easier to throw in the towel and accept things the way they are.  But that wasn’t the case for our guests today. Joining us in this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge are Daniel and Noell Jett - DIY home builders and creators[...]

EPISODE 267: Did you know that only 15% of employees are engaged while the rest of the 85% isn't?  According to a recent Gallup State of the Global Workplace Study, low employee engagement caused companies $450 - $500 billion per year. Think about that. Now, are your people engaged enough? Or do you do all[...]

EPISODE 266: Your construction business’ success also depends on your trade partners (as I’d like to call them) or subcontractors.  Most of the time, when subcontractors mess up production, the general contractors’ (GC) initial response is to replace them.  Little did they know, though, that in doing so, they’re not just addressing the root cause[...]

EPISODE 265: When you think of it, all business problems are people problems. And in the chaotic construction world where systematization is not a norm, it’s safe to say that people problem remains the biggest main challenge, and it’s not the tools, projects, and whatnot. And to help us understand more about people problem, we[...]

EPISODE 264: What happens if you step away from your business for a week or a month? Would it thrive, survive or fail?  Is it even possible to run a business without you yet making eight sales figures?  Yes, it's possible! Someone cracked the code, and that's what you are about to learn today. We[...]

EPISODE 263: Are you spending your weekends on timesheets and payroll? If that's how your weekend looks, you have a big problem going on with your business. And that's what we'll solve for you in this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast. We've invited James Jessop, Ben Ercanbrack, and Isaac Barlow to talk[...]

EPISODE 262: Are people making decisions about their homes based on logic or emotions? How does emotional buying help you grow your business?  In today’s episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, Josh Dembicki, President and Co-Founder of Colorado Siding Repair, and Matt Lewis, COO of Hover, sit down with me to talk about how[...]

EPISODE 261: When we talk about a recession, we’re not just talking about a broad economic downturn. We’re talking about any big shock to a company’s system, which you are guaranteed to experience. Here are 10 tips to make your business more recession-proof. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Apply to Work with Our[...]

EPISODE 260: Entrepreneurs act a certain way and achieve results because of what they believe.  There are 3 things entrepreneurs believe, that technicians do not.  Listen to find out what they are, and see which ones you believe. What you’ll take away from this construction podcast episode: The thinking traps every technician falls into. Examples[...]

EPISODE 259: Is your business headed for a tipping point? Are you personally approaching a tipping point? Over the next few minutes you’re going to go through our 12 point assessment to help you find out. What you’ll take away from this construction podcast episode: What does it look like when you hit a tipping[...]

EPISODE 258: Why do 80% of construction businesses have zero terminal value? How are they designed to fail? What are some lessons from IBM and old iPhones? What can you do to avoid spending 30 years building something you can’t let go of? What you’ll take away from this construction podcast episode: Why 80% of[...]

EPISODE 257: What you'll take away from this construction podcast episode: Is it possible to run a construction business that doesn't consume your life? Is it possible to own a business and work less than 40 hours a week? You may be surprised at how many hours Monish Khadye is working on his business now.[...]

EPISODE 256: Your time is one of your company’s most valuable resources. How are you being robbed of time, what is “sanctioned procrastination,” and how do you take back control of your time? What you’ll take away from this construction podcast episode: Three strategies to take back control of your time. Sanctioned procrastination, and how[...]

EPISODE 255: Is the chaos on your projects and frustration with your team a result of unclear roles and responsibilities?  What are the ripple effects on your team, customers and trade partners?  What are some unexpected good side effects of a good organizational design? What you’ll take away from this construction podcast episode:   The[...]

EPISODE 254: Phil Coe voluntarily hit the reset button on his residential renovation business recently. Why did he do it, and how did it work out?  How has his perspective on his business changed in the past few months, and what did he do to achieve that?   What you’ll take away from this construction podcast[...]

EPISODE 253: How to Get a Check from the IRS for Your Employee Retention Credit with Catherine Tindall Catherine Tindall is an entrepreneur, CPA and partner with Dominion Enterprises. She specializes in advanced tax reduction and is an expert on the employee retention credit, which is what this episode is all about.   What’s in it[...]

EPISODE 252: Are you wasting marketing dollars?  How can you use your website as a “lever” to automate your sales process?  What’s the 80/20 on marketing activities you should be focused on now, even if you’re busier than ever?  Listen to my conversation with Spencer Powell to learn all that and more. What you’ll learn[...]

EPISODE 251: How do you know if you’re getting overcharged for your workers comp premiums?  If you are 100% happy with the checks you’re writing for workers comp, and feel great about how much you’re paying…you should probably skip this episode. What you’ll take away from this construction podcast episode with workers comp overpayment recovery[...]

EPISODE 250: Garrett Moore is a former Navy SEAL, and the founder of Agorus, a company tackling the housing shortage, the labor shortage and using software and robotics to build houses in days instead of months. Here’s what you’ll hear about in this construction podcast with Garrett Moore: How would a team of Navy SEALS[...]

EPISODE 249: Should you set company goals by yourself? What happens when a business acquisition goes wrong? How can a lack of SOPs kill a job instantly? How is Jeremy Flaten, owner of Jerco Construction, actually getting young people interested in the skilled trades? What you’ll take away from this construction podcast episode with Jeremy[...]

EPISODE 248: Here’s what you’ll take away from this construction podcast episode with Brady Fry, owner of Fry Classic Construction in Nashville: What’s better than timely communication? How his experience in the music industry helped him deal with construction issues. How to pave a wide path to success for your team. Why Brady strategically stopped[...]

EPISODE 247: What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode with Todd Dawalt and our Director of Customer Success, Leyah Valgardson: Top 5 fears you’ll need to push through to grow your business. How business owners tend to get in their own way. Are you “shoulding” all over yourself? Harmony vs. Balance. Practical tips[...]

EPISODE 246: How do you feel about the amount of hard earned money you pay to the federal government in taxes?  If there was a federal program designed to reduce your tax liability, but you didn’t know about it, would you want to take advantage of it? This episode is about overpayment recovery and will[...]

EPISODE 245: What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: If you’re delegating tasks, what you should be delegating instead. How to use the DOA concept to speed up decision making What can cost more than a wrong decision One of the myths that needs to be debunked about delegation Why you should divorce[...]

EPISODE 244: What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The “second set of eyes” concept. Advice for second generation business owners. What is exponentially more important in a family business. How a train is always failing. Why and how to depersonalize failure, and even celebrate it. Problems caused by having the company vision[...]

EPISODE 243: “Why won’t my team take ownership and solve problems on their own? Why does every problem land back in my lap?” You could be surprised to find out what (and who) the real problems are. What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The real reasons your team may not be taking[...]

EPISODE 242: What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode with Levi Benkert, Founder/CEO of Harbor Capital: Levi’s advice if you need to hire someone smarter than you.   What he learned from being a production homebuilder when 2008 hit. Why he focuses on buying real estate and avoids building it. The difference between Just[...]

EPISODE 241: What is the Law of Compensation? How do you know if you’re even solving the right problem?  What if you don’t even understand what you’re disagreeing about?  Are you about to start a business that’s a waste of time?  What if you’re about to lose a good employee but you could avoid it? [...]

EPISODE 240: Here’s what you’ll get out of this construction podcast episode: 3 things that determine how much your business is worth to an investor. How long should you expect to stick around after you sell your business? Why you should never list a price on your business.  Who actually determines what your business is[...]

EPISODE 239: What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: “The data was staggering to me.” Why a contractor said that after reviewing his GPS reports. One profit gusher that plagues many small construction businesses. A few questions about your crew’s productivity you may NOT want to answer. 9 practical strategies you can use[...]

EPISODE 238: What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: What’s in it for you to learn about sustainability and start incorporating it into your projects. Where the growing pressure is coming from, and what could happen to those who get left behind. What is a home energy management system, and why do homeowners[...]

EPISODE 237: There are 3 things most business owners want, however they're handcuffed from achieving them.  What are those handcuffs?  How are they affecting you? Here's what you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: A potentially offensive philosophy about growing your business. 3 things nearly all business owners want How your "I Don't Want's"[...]

EPISODE 236: Why is giving work away such a good idea if you want to grow your business?  What's the business case for "corporate social responsibility?"  How did an encounter with a little girl affect Charles early in his career? What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: What happens when an entrepreneur gets[...]

EPISODE 235: Want results? At a certain point you need to forget about setting goals. There’s something else you should focus on instead. In this episode we’ll talk about Right to Left Goal setting, and the right time to forget about setting goals.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Builder Mastermind Group -[...]

EPISODE 234: Hiring high level talent required overcoming a few limiting beliefs, and it's been a key to growing revenue 26% in a year.  What else has Michael Moore done to grow his business and why does he say "success and failure aren't too far apart"?   What you'll take away from this construction podcast episode[...]

EPISODE 233: Figuring out the 20% of activities that will yield 80% of results is good.  Figuring out the 5% that will give you 95% is even better, which is what these 5 Big Levers will do for you. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The 5 Biggest Levers you can pull[...]

EPISODE 232: There's a hidden profit bleed that is killing contractors.  They can feel it but can't see it because it never shows up on an invoice or a bank statement. The worst effects can last a lifetime...  What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: - Bagpipes in Nebraska. - What is this[...]

EPISODE 231: Neil Sundresh has grown Glacier West Construction dramatically in recent years.  How has his approach to quality control, delegation and the "fat steaks and bourbon" strategy helped him do it?  Listen to my conversation with Neil to learn that...and a lot more. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode with Neil[...]

  EPISODE 230: What you'll hear about in this construction podcast episode with Monish Khadye: - The business case for happiness - What are "dinner date" clients and why you want them - His rule for emails that don't allow him to be a jerk - Being happy to ask foolish questions. - When your[...]

EPISODE 229: What were the benefits of starting his homebuilding business in 2008? Alex Gregg explains, and also discusses some keys to setting expectations with multi-million dollar customers and knowing when to say "No." Here's what you're going to learn about in this construction podcast episode with Alex Gregg: - The benefits of starting a[...]

EPISODE 228: What you're going to learn from this construction podcast episode with Tom Reber: -Your customers are always feeling something. Whose job is it to be in control of what they're feeling? - What is the Contractor Fight? The person you're fighting may surprise you. - Some of the common self-imposed struggles you may[...]

EPISODE 227: What is "Right to Left" thinking, and how can it help you scale your business, nail the handoff, avoid hiring mistakes, and get buy-in on your project schedules? What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: - The common symptoms of Left to Right operation in a construction business. How "Right to[...]

EPISODE 226: Most contractors aren't really in the building business. Why did John Wojtas downsize from 40 employees in 19 states, and how has he scaled his custom homebuilding business in the last year?   What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode with John Wojtas of Paxis Group: - Why John downsized from[...]

EPISODE 225: What you'll learn from this construction podcast episode with Jerry McDaniels, owner of McDaniels Construction: - The benefits of starting a business twice. - Ghost expenses. - How and why Jerry is so focused on improving lives. - What burning the ships looked like for Jerry. - How Jerry knew he had to[...]

EPISODE 224: Bobby Williams was a teacher and football coach with a side-hustle construction business. How did he grow the business, how is he turning customers into disciples and what is the change he made recently that revolutionized the business? Here's what you're going to get out of this construction podcast episode: - How football[...]

EPISODE 223: What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode from The Construction Leading Edge Podcast: - Benefits of starting a business in an economic downturn. - Unique challenges of building on an island. - When you have to taper your opinions. - Benefits of starting a business during an economic downturn. - The[...]

EPISODE 222: Here's what you're going to get out of this construction podcast episode: Creating a trust based organization, and how conflict helps create trust. How Reconstruction Experts has scaled to over $100 million in a short time. What are some common mistakes businesses make when trying to scale up? How important are systems and[...]

EPISODE 221: John Warrillow is an expert in the mechanics of selling a business. He's helped thousands of business owners build and harvest the value of a business, and his written several books on the subject. Here's what you're going to learn about in this construction podcast episode: - Why most construction businesses are unsellable,[...]

EPISODE 220: Mike Brewer is CEO of a plumbing business in Arizona with 400 employees. They stopped trying to find plumbers. Now they're creating them. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: - How one word on your business card can steer business decisions. - The unique solution Mike's company is using to[...]

EPISODE 219: What you're going to hear about in this construction podcast episode with Kevin Oakley of Doyouconver.com: - How to avoid "selling yourself into bankruptcy." - Why advertising has zero momentum. - Tips on talking to your customers about problems caused by material delays and price increases. - What's happening with the Build to[...]

EPISODE 218: How did a moped accident set Connor Crook up for success? Why did an attorney buy a toolbelt company, and why is having an audience such a great idea? What you'll hear about in this construction podcast episode with Connor Crook, CEO of Diamondback Tool Co.: - Why should a business create an[...]

EPISODE 217: What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: - Four steps construction business owners need to take in order to create financial freedom. - Four situations many contractors are stuck in, that you want to avoid. - How to get in the driver's seat with your cash flow. - The difference between[...]

EPISODE 216: Kyle Little is the COO of Sherwood Lumber, one of the largest lumber distributors in the US.   What you're doing to get out of this construction podcast episode: - What's going on behind the scenes of skyrocketing lumber prices...that most people don't know? - How the fallout from 2008 connects to what's[...]

EPISODE 215: What you'll hear about in this construction podcast episode: - 3 DNA statements at Western Allied. - Keys to successful transition of leadership from one generation to the next. - One of Angie's favorite failures, and what she learned about rolling out a new process. - One thing that surprised her about being[...]

EPISODE 214: Mike is the CEO of MaterialsXchange, the digital marketplace to buy and sell wood products, bringing e-commerce efficiency to the process.  What you'll hear about in this construction podcast episode: -What's going on behind the scenes of skyrocketing lumber prices...that most people don't know? - How John Deere was going to wreck the[...]

EPISODE 213: What you'll hear about in this construction podcast episode: - Why Margaret Whelan says we have a process constraint, not a labor constraint. - What's going on with the build to rent product. - How to be a thought leader. - Creating demand vs. adding to supply. - The builders who are disrupting[...]

EPISODE 212: Ward Schraeder is a venture capitalist who has done bankruptcy turnarounds on 30+ businesses.  He's a real estate developer and most recently, host of the HGTV show Bargain Mansions   Here's what you're going to get out of this construction podcast episode: - Common factors among 30+ businesses in bankruptcy he was tasked[...]

EPISODE 211: Here's what you're going to get out of this construction podcast episode with Russ Little, of Jones Lang LaSalle: - Why "Coopetition" is better than competition. - How and why to get started with "relationship mining." - One common mistake to avoid when you start working with a new client... or change jobs.[...]

EPISODE 210: Here's what you're going to get out of this construction podcast episode with Justin Bride of Ascent Contracting: - The difference between commercial and residential construction, and what each can learn from the other. - The importance of preconstruction in the residential construction industry. What happens when it's NOT done well? - How[...]

EPISODE 209: Here's what you're going to get out of this construction podcast episode: - Things to stop doing if you want to recruit and hire young people. - What do most people get wrong about the skilled labor situation? - What is CREW Collaborative? - How the Build My Future event is different from[...]

EPISODE 208: What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - The Art Of Delegation: How To Get Out Of Your Own Way - Addition Through Subtraction: How To Compound Your Results - Cost-Plus vs. Fixed-Cost projects. - The top one or two root cause problems builders and remodelers should focus on. - Putting[...]

EPISODE 207: What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - Kristin Larson's top priorities as a CEO of Southwest Industrial Electric. - The keys to growing from 10 employees to 50, and the failure cycle she had to stop. - The few things on her financial dashboard she uses to keep tabs on[...]

EPISODE 206: What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: What does Spencer Powell mean when he says to become "the Red Bull of the construction space." How the "script has flipped" when it comes to sales and marketing. Marketing activities that are mistakes and wastes of time. What a marketing funnel is, and[...]

EPISODE 205: 64% of construction companies fail in the first five years, usually because of cash flow problems. In this construction podcast episode you'll learn about: 8 mistakes construction business owners make when trying to solve their cash flow problems. What "Right to Left" operation looks like, and how it solved cash flow problems for[...]

EPISODE 204: What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - How can going modular help builders deal with the current lumber price situation? - "All modular homes are prefab homes but not all prefab homes are modular homes." What does that mean? - What's in it for the homeowner in the way of[...]

EPISODE 203: What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - Unique challenges of a project that is over 1,000,000 sf on a 125 acre site. - How to get people to fill out daily reports. - The tools two superintendents from Willmeng Construction are using to keep up with hundreds of employees on[...]

EPISODE 202: What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: "Stop screwing around with symptoms" How to get to the root cause of just about any problem. The "Systems Mindset" and what it looks like. Top 4 Profit Bleeds most contractors suffer from. Two big profit bleeds that can't be quantified, but are incredibly[...]

EPISODE 201: What does a Navy SEAL strategy for raiding insurgent houses have to do with minimizing chaos for you?  I'll try to explain... What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: How a "touch it once" system helped Navy SEALs catch more insurgents during the war on terror. How "Point of Sale Thinking"[...]

EPISODE 200: Martha Weidmann - CEO and Co-Founder at NINE dot ARTS | Art Consultants and Curators. NINE dot ARTS uses the power of original art to transform spaces (office buildings, multifamily, large land developments, healthcare facilities, to name a few, into experiences. They bridge the gap between arts and business.   What you'll get[...]

How many referrals are you losing because of your warranty process? Matt Hobbs shares some keys to a rock solid warranty program. What you'll hear about in this construction podcast episode: - The surprising connection between your referrals and the warranty period. - How to prevent warranty claims, regardless of the type of work you[...]

What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - How creating space to fail allows for innovation. - The surprising connection between safety and asset tracking. - Problems with the typical approaches to asset tracking on jobsites. - One way to create a culture of accountability. - An interesting jobsite Innovation Lab Oracle created,[...]

You should walk into every contract expecting to negotiate?  Learn what to look for and how to quit getting screwed. What you'll get from this construction podcast episode with construction attorney Karalynn Cromeens: - The bid and scope are never the same, and not understanding the difference has cost some people their business. - There's[...]

In this episode you'll hear my conversation with Ken Kucera, Vice President of Installed Sales and Manufacturing at 84 Lumber. What you'll learn from this construction podcast episode: - How you, the contractor, can get better value from your supplier. Info to share, questions to ask. - How will the lumber supply business look different[...]

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas survived her brother's suicide and is now a subject matter expert in workplace suicide prevention, men's mental health and resilience. What you'll learn from this construction podcast episode: - Why a business owner said to her over coffee, "I don't want to wait until an employees dies." - Story about what a[...]

Here's what you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - What is the #1 mistake small business owners make when recruiting for a new employee? - Questions you can ask to determine culture fit. - What is the #1 mistake small business owners make during the first week? - Why is the first week[...]

An interview with Corina Burton, Co-Owner of CPR Construction Cleaning, which currently serves the Arizona, Utah and California markets. This is a great conversation where we discuss topics including: - Why Corina says it's important to expect nothing in life. - What it was like starting a business as a single mom. - Transparency and[...]

Pitfalls to avoid when promoting your people and creating job titles for them. What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: The Law of Crappy People Avoiding the Peter Principle in your company. How to (and why you should) think about job titles. The pitfalls of promoting people, and how you can skip them. How[...]

What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: - Benefits of getting out over your skis. - How Eric thinks about failure. - Why You DO need the practice. - What does "branding" mean? - The fine line of pushing your team just enough, without being reckless. - Specializing, and when it makes sense[...]

What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: - How Travis Gardner ended the practice of doing free estimates. -The surprising response from the first prospect he pitched a preconstruction services agreement to. - How much he collected in the first month doing this. - The unexpected side effect on his business after he[...]

"It was an incredibly powerful object lesson about what our unchecked negative self-talk can turn into and just how toxic it can be for all of us."   What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: What the "Inner Critic" sounds like, and how it can become toxic. How it's self-sustaining and what it[...]

What you'll learn from this construction podcast episode with Jeff Sawyer of TruNorth Construction: - How unhappy customers can be a symptom of gaps in your processes. - How Jeff's team uses TQM, total quality management, to make customers happier and get buy in from his team. - How Jeff looks at red flags and[...]

Paddling his canoe to a flooded jobsite, Byron didn't realize disaster would turn into opportunity. What you'll learn from this construction podcast episode with Byron Brooks: - The "Builders and Brews" program he's been working on to bridge the gap between builders, designers and architects. - The mindsets that keep construction business owners from networking[...]

What you'll learn from this construction podcast episode with David Procida: How "money is a scorecard" and how David thinks about money. How does action cure fear? Biggest mistake to avoid when selling a business His favorite failure in business How being leveraged is like walking a tight rope How the purchase price for a[...]

How is the construction industry set up to lie to each other, and what does a "dirt to dishes in 4 weeks project" look like?  Listen to my interview with Anthony Amunategui to find out. What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: The importance of taking care of and getting buy-in from the front[...]

"Why did they pick THAT contractor?  How are those decisions made?" This episode with Jean Brownhill will help answer those questions. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - Some red flags your customers are watching out for with you. - What is the ideal contract delivery method? Lump sum, cost plus, GMP,[...]

Struggling with customer communication chaos?  Here are 4 strategies. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: How to lead your customers with systems. A thinking trap to avoid that is the root cause of a lot of communication chaos. Why you're not a call center. How to "batch communication." Using your project management[...]

Why you should have the "Always Be The Buyer" mindset, and how clarity is the gateway to confidence.   What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: Why you should approach every transaction with a "buyer" mindset...even when you're the seller. Why you need to narrow down the clients you work with, and what[...]

What Adam Rushing means, "Money isn't real," and how his time as building ships, servicing wind turbines and running a sawmill set up him to own a construction business. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - What Adam means when he says, "money isn't real," and how that perspective helps him in[...]

What is the most overlooked part of the sales process, and why is the 55+ market a "blue ocean" for builders? This is an interview with Paul Hanson, President of Epcon Franchising, where he helps builders develop Epcon Communities’ luxury homes and communities that have proven very popular with 55+ homebuyers. What you'll get out[...]

Who is the forgotten group that needs to be convinced skilled trades are a good career?  How do you find good people? David Broomhead created Tradehounds to help solve the skilled labor issue. What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: - The forgotten group of people that need to be included if we're going[...]

6 mindsets that are connected to profit bleeds, and how free estimates are costing you more than just your time. What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: How the "as little and as late as possible" mindset is behind a surprising number of profit bleeds, and what you can do about it. "Your thoughts[...]

We don't have a skilled labor shortage.  We have a productivity crisis.  Some of the root causes could surprise you.   What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: Why productivity problems aren't really problems. How to uncover the root cause of any issue you're dealing with. Advice from Dr. Wu. What "mental malware"[...]

Use this 3 pronged approach to reduce the profit bleeds, chaos and loss of will to live from the punchlist phase.   What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: How to set up your agreements so your punchlist process causes fewer profit bleeds. Systems you can put in place during construction to reduce rework,[...]

Boost your sales by learning some insider secrets only bankers usually know about. What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: - Insider secret about financing that contractors need to know about. - Two things lenders care about.  There are only two. - Why Giri Addanki says "Zero percent interest cards are just kicking the[...]

There's gold in the dysfunction at your jobsites.  Here are 9 proven hacks you can use to boost productivity at your jobsites.     Here's what you're going to get out of this construction podcast epsisode: - Nine proven hacks you can use to boost productivity on your jobsites. - Why you should Stay Out of[...]

What are some of the challenges of an $800M renovation project?  What about "herd knowledge" and "training fatigue" when it comes to new software?     What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - Insider perspective from two the Bear Construction team working on the $800 million renovation of the Old Chicago Post Office.[...]

What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: What are private capital groups and how do you find them? The difference between debt lenders, private equity and private capital groups The basics of how a real estate deal (multi-family or land development) gets financed. One of the not-so-well-known tax credits available to homebuilders Common misconceptions[...]

Learn from the mistakes Mike McCallum made the first time he started his drywall business, and the adjustments he made the second time around. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - The quickest way to go out of business is to do work based on someone else's numbers. - Everybody has a boss[...]

Leadership and business lessons from a retired Army General now running a construction business. Don't miss this one. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - What disappointed Larry Harrington the most when he transitioned from the military into the construction industry. - Larry's "4 E's" - Leadership lessons from leading troops in[...]

What if you could create your own economic stimulus package and get a refund on your worker's comp policy?   Here's what you'll get from this construction podcast episode: - How to potentially get a refund from your worker's compensation policy. - The financial upside of a training program. - A few questions your accountant[...]

What you'll hear in this construction podcast episode with Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight: - Your mindset and why it's where the game is won or lost. - How to get out of your comfort zone. - Time is the fuel for fear. - A few great questions you can ask to sell at[...]

When Kelly Hollatz left her corporate event planning career to start a construction safety business, she was turned down by every bank she met with.  What lessons from beauty pageants kept her going? What does she mean "the weak weed themselves out of her team?" What you'll hear in this construction podcast episode with Kelly[...]

How does your marketing affect your employees, and what does it mean to turn your organization inside-out? What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: How does your marketing affect employee attraction and retention? What does it mean to "give it all away to keep it?" Tips for generating more leads Common mistakes and misconceptions[...]

Listen to a master class on contract law with construction attorney Bruce Inosencio. Common mistakes to avoid and contract "red flags" to run from.   What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: Some of the risks you should be looking at, but probably aren't. The biggest risks to watch out for in your contracts.[...]

There are some counter-intuitive things you should be doing, and some mistakes to avoid during this recession. There's also one thing you should do that your banker might not like... What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: The "ambulance chasers" that could come out in a few months, and how to prepare for[...]

What's one thing you should do at the beginning of a crisis that your banker might not like? How can you make your business a "hard target" for failure? Spencer Padgett and I discuss... What you'll get out of this construction podcast: Advice from a couple of guys who have been through financial disaster before.[...]

What stimulus funds are available, and how can you request them?How can you manage finances during this crisis so you survive AND are in a better position when things start returning to normal? Get your questions answered by Nicole Landau, who specializes in providing CFO (Chief Financial Officer) services to a variety of construction businesses.[...]

Here's a different way to to look at the Coronavirus pandemic. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - What are some of the new problems being created by COVID-19 that could turn into projects? - How to "flow to problems." - How to take this opportunity to "sharpen the saw." - Answer[...]

Why did Scott Wentz set up a nonprofit to get young people into the construction trades, and how is the Builders Bridge program working?   Here's what you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: The overlooked group of people whose misconceptions about the construction industry are keeping young people away. What's missing from the[...]

What if you hire all the right people and your company still breaks.  What if filling all your openings actually makes things worse?   Here's what you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: Would you vote yes or no to raise the dam? Why you may not actually have a labor shortage.  (What is[...]

Looking for ways to make your field crews more productive?   The "Lynyrd Skynyrd Principle" and a few other productivity hacks will help.   Resources and tools mentioned in this construction podcast episode: The ADVANCE: Bottom Line Growth Hacks & Secrets for Builders and Contractors - Live Event - https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/advance How to Build a Healthy Backlog of[...]

When their business almost failed in 2016, Rob, his brother and his Dad realized some weaknesses that needed to be fixed, and it set them up for growth.   What you'll learn from this construction podcast episode: How their near failure in 2016 set them up for success. Keys Rob has learned to running a business[...]

A lot of contractors are busier than ever before, but are making less money than before...even losing money.  Why is that?   In this episode you'll learn about eight profit bleeds that cause really busy contractors and builders to lose money.  You might be surprised to see how much these profit bleeds add up to at[...]

What are systems you can use to eliminate tire kickers, close more sales, eliminate chaos, and boost profits?  Here are 5 questions from podcast listeners that will help you. Questions I answer in this construction podcast episode: How do we do job cost tracking so we can check it with our original estimate and know[...]

How did Joel make the jump from electrician to business owner?How did an "epic failure" set him up for success? How can commitment be infectious? What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: What does Joel mean, "the only way out is through?" How your commitment level can be infectious. One question that's better[...]

The Vietnam war, and one commanding officer in particular, had a great influence on Greg Howell, one of the founding fathers of Lean Construction.   What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: How the Lean Construction movement got started. Greg's experience as a Navy SeaBee, and how that influenced Lean. The impact of one[...]

What's going to happen if your business shuts down for a week?  How much would that cost you?  Would it be an extinction level event?  How can you plan for, or better yet prevent, that from happening? What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: Are you a "single point of failure" in your business? [...]

Information Bulemia and Resultophilia are two common thinking traps that cause a lot of entrepreneurs to screw themselves over.   What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: What are the symptoms of "Resultophilia" and how to get cured from it. How Information Bulemia causes overwhelm and anxiety. How you could be screwing yourself[...]

A deadly combat situation Todd Forsman experienced offered some powerful leadership lessons that apply to the construction industry.   What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: Leadership lessons Todd learned during his military experience. The story of a deadly situation Todd experienced in the Middle East, and the leadership lessons he learned from it.[...]

What’s going on behind the scenes of the skilled labor shortage…that nobody’s talking about?  How is Kassidy Hazelton attacking the labor crisis in a brilliant way?   What you’ll get out of this construction podcast episode:   How to own your weaknesses, and why you want to do this. How to develop confidence. What’s going[...]

"Place your army in deadly peril, and it will survive; plunge it into desperate straits, and it will come off in safety. For it is precisely when a force has fallen into harm's way that is capable of striking a blow for victory. Out of options and faced with death, troops execute at an extremely[...]

Why do megaprojects fail, and how does that affect you...regardless of what size project you're doing? What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: One surprising reason megaprojects fail. What is the "quadruple bottom line?" A few red flags Gaf looks for when selecting a contractor. Why do Navy SEALs make good project managers? Gaf's[...]

You might be holding yourself back...even sabotaging yourself and your finances.  Learn how in my interview with Jill Thomas. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: How you could be sabotaging your financial health. Why is stress induced anxiety a "learned" response...and what you can do about it. Positive thinking is useless unless[...]

If I had spent more time analyzing my weaknesses and less time building alibis to cover them, I would be much further along.  I'll bet you would too. Which of these 57 Famous Alibis are you using to cover your weaknesses? IF I had money... IF I had a good education... IF I only had[...]

The construction industry is being disrupted, and you might end up going the way of Blockbuster if you're not aware of what's going on.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: The ADVANCE Vegas 2020 - https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/advance Systematize Your Construction Business - The free training video series Todd's website - www.constructionleadingedge.com 

"It can't get here fast enough."  Why would Rob Strobel, President of a large concrete contracting business say that about the next recession?  Listen to Jonathan Slain, coauthor of the book Rock the Recession explain....   What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: Learn how everyone is a few days away from their own[...]

What's in it for you to join a mastermind?  What's the "Explainer Effect," and what are some of the most common challenges that being part of a mastermind could solve?   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: The Construction Business Accelerator 

This conversation between two pilots led to a tipping point in the war in the South Pacific during WW2, and also illustrates how to start putting your business into overdrive. What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: Four steps to start putting your business into overdrive. The most often overlooked question that you need[...]

Boost profits, shorten schedules and even reduce jobsite supervision with the untapped potential of your supply chain.  Plus one thing you can do to help the skilled labor shortage. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: How to boost profits by communicating with your suppliers differently. One strategy from the war on terror[...]

How is your time worth $1,000 per hour?  Here are ten things you can and should be doing that are worth $1,000 per hour. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: How to start thinking differently about your time. If your job isn't to reduce cost...what is your job? What is opportunity cost,[...]

How are you accidentally driving away first time customers?  What does Google REALLY care about?  How can you get more good online reviews? What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: What you may be doing to drive away first time customers. What does Google really care about?  (It's not whether you're a big or[...]

You can get difficult clients, bosses and employees to do what you want...even if they don't like you.   What you'll learn in this construction podcast episode: The surprising thing you should try to catch your employees doing. How to turn difficult clients into fans. Keys for getting difficult employees to step it up. "When[...]

Two leaders of organizations with billions in real estate assets sat down recently and talked about how they solve problems, grow their businesses and the future of construction. What you'll learn in this construction podcast episode: Why Lisa Picard, CEO of EQ Office, isn't interested in sending out any more RFP's. What does business travel[...]

What shows up when you're committed, and how can adversity be a good thing?  Thomas Andrews, electrical construction business owner explains. What you'll learn in this construction podcast episode: How did Thomas and I find ourselves in Quebec trying to order a weird drink to a french speaking bartender. What happens (that's a little hard[...]

How does Toby Jones get work without even bidding?  Why did he gladly pay $10,000 for a phone number?   What you'll learn in this construction podcast episode: How does Toby manage to get work without even bidding? What phone number did he pay $10,000 for, and why was it such a good investment? How[...]

What's my #1 business development strategy that prohibits talking about yourself?  Where should you start transforming your mindset?   What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Want to break into a new market or just build your network?  Try this strategy out. If you don't talk about yourself, who should you talk about[...]

Taking ownership goes a long way toward solving a lot the biggest problems plaguing your projects, your business and changing your life. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: What taking ownership of your construction project schedules looks like. The difference between asking questions and getting answers. Why "not my job" or "by[...]

The cannabis construction segment of our industry is booming and expected to grow.  Eamonn O'Kane, CEO of Valiant America has grown a construction business that specializes in this industry.   Here's what you'll learn in this construction podcast: Why does Eamonn say the cannabis construction industry is a "minefield?" What are the pitfalls to watch[...]

You can select the right "voice" based on the situation you're in.  How can you build your confidence? What are some of the mistakes we make toward the other gender? Listen to find out...   What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: Find out which of the four voice styles you have, and[...]

What are some of the biggest mistakes contractors make with W.C? What should your broker be doing for you on your W.C. policy?  How can you get your Experience Mod down?  What you'll learn in this construction podcast episode: What is your Experience Modification Rating, and how can you get it reduced? How can you[...]

How do you build custom modular homes on an island? What's going on in the offsite construction industry, and where is it heading?  How can YOU build your business with what's in your pocket? Do you hate doing your own bookkeeping...or do you suck at it?  Now there's a better way. [Click here to learn[...]

The "Mythbusters" edition where you'll learn the myths and urban legends about growing your construction business that need to be debunked. Click here to enroll in The Construction Business Accelerator while you still can   What you'll learn from this construction podcast: Silver Bullet Syndrome How you can triple a business in size and cut[...]

Systematize Your Construction Business: The audio from the webinar and online training video series.  Click here to enroll in The Construction Business Accelerator while you still can   What you'll learn from this construction podcast: - Learn how to identify the root cause(s) of your cash flow problems, and get strategies to solve it. -[...]

How to think about cash flow differently, and tips for getting better financial clarity from a former construction business owner who happens to be a CPA. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast: The danger of not handling your books. What does it look like to have good financial data How can your numbers[...]

Avoid 5 common mistakes when trying to eliminate chaos in your business by implementing systems. Click here to get the free training videos - Systematize Your Construction Business (For a Limited Time) Mistakes to avoid: Jumping to a solution too early Treating the symptoms Operating in a vacuum Not following through Reinventing the wheel  [...]

Most of the chaos in your business could be symptoms of systems deficiencies.   Click here to sign up for the free training series - Systematize Your Construction Business

I would have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars if I had listened to this advice 15 years ago.  Don't make the same mistake I did.  You'll also learn a few ways to make yourself worth $1,000 per hour. Click here to schedule your free Business Breakthrough Call with Todd Dawalt Imagine this: -You have[...]

Are you the only construction business owner who deals with your particular fear or frustration? Probably not... Listen to this construction podcast episode to learn the top fears and frustrations I have compiled after coaching and interviewing hundreds of construction business owners. What's YOUR biggest fear that keeps you up at night? What frustrates you[...]

Why is giving work away such a good idea if you want to grow your business?  What's the business case for "corporate social responsibility?"  How did an encounter with a little girl affect Charles early in his career? What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: What happens when an entrepreneur gets clarity on[...]

Your insurance coverage could have gaping holes in coverage...and you could save thousands by making a few adjustments.  Insurance expert Sean Mulhern explains.   What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Four most frequently overlooked coverages in insurance policies that could leave you exposed. The real risks of uninsured subcontractors. How to stay[...]

Do you understand the threat to your business from disengaged employees?  What's going to happen if your people get tired of not being recognized?  Can you really motivate them? What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The threat that disengaged employees pose to your construction business. What is the business case for employee[...]

Are  you making these common social media mistakes contractors make?  Where SHOULD you focus your energy?  How can you attract your ideal clients?  Listen to find out. Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode:[...]

How did Jesse Lane get his first commercial project?  What's his business development strategy, and will it work for you?   What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The most expensive mistake Jesse Lane made when starting his commercial general contracting business. How you can create time by automating parts of your life...very[...]

 How should you talk to people about the trades if you actually want them to work for you? What is #concretetough? Listen to Jereme Montgomery, advocate for the concrete industry explain... Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you'll learn about in[...]

How is Andy growing his team in the middle of a labor crisis? What's he doing with social media that many contractors aren't? Why does he train potential competitors to his roofing business? Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you'll learn[...]

Learn the #1 mistake contractors make when doing their own accounting and what you may be missing out on with construction financial expert Nicole Landau. Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The #1[...]

Your competition is trying to poach your top talent right now. What are you doing to keep them around?  Listen in and learn what contractors are doing to preemptively win the war for talent. Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What[...]

Not using social media?  You could be missing out on four major uses...and your competition could be getting an advantage. Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: There are three large groups of[...]

"Spencer, can you deposit $1 million on Monday?"  How did Spencer Padgett reply to his banker's request?  How did his homebuilding business survive the recession.  How did a Snickers bar cost $40,000? Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What you'll learn[...]

Here's what you're going to get from my conversation with Devon Tilly from The Art of Construction Podcast: Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Trends that are coming soon you need to[...]

What would you do if you were going to start a business?  I'm thinking about hiring someone in the office.  How do I get my guys to be more productive.  I answer these common questions in this episode. Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the[...]

Homebuilders and remodelers should check out these featured exhibitors and speakers at IBS 2019 in Vegas.  You'll also get some tips for eliminating chaos and making time slow down. Tips for Eliminating Chaos and Making Time Slow Down: Batch communication with customers Focus on the handoff points in your project Clearly establish roles and responsibilities[...]

Can a couple run a business together?  How do you draw the line between home and business...or does there even need to be a line? Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Keys[...]

There's a valuable lesson to be learned from some polar explorers 100 years ago that points to one of the root causes behind the skilled workforce delusion. Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What you'll learn about in this construction podcast[...]

Worried about your cash flow? Struggling with payroll and vendors? This 5 step process will help you get out of "cash flow crunch" mode. Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: A 5[...]

How will you ever retire?  When should you start planning for it? What are the options for selling or transitioning your business? Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: One thing every construction[...]

What do CFOs and Controllers do for construction companies?  Jessica Krause is a construction financial expert and shares some great tips for you. Maximize Your Revenue, Eliminate Chaos and Build a Well-Oiled Machine - [FREE Training for Contractors] What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The biggest financial mistakes contractors typically make. The[...]

Tom Reber from The Contractor Fight shares some great advice for contractors. Get Your Construction MBA (Masters of Business Acceleration) Click Here to Learn How What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The biggest root cause problems contractors face based on Tom Reber's experience. Fear around selling and how to deal with it.[...]

Three surprising and counter-intuitive lessons from talking to hundreds of contractors in 2018, plus my story and the vision for the future. Maximize Your Revenue, Eliminate Chaos and Build a Well-Oiled Machine - [Get Your Free Trial]  What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Some of the surprising lessons I've learned from talking[...]

"There is no line that shouldn't be crossed with customers and employees." Listen as Neil Sundresh discusses the role of transparency and goodwill in acquiring and growing Glacier West Construction. Maximize Your Revenue, Eliminate Chaos and Build a Well-Oiled Machine - [FREE Training for Contractors]   What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode:[...]

Want to sell more work at higher margins? When you stop making a few of these most common selling mistakes, you might be surprised what will happen. Maximize Your Revenue, Eliminate Chaos and Build a Well-Oiled Machine - [FREE Training for Contractors] What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: There are at least[...]

Gerri Dominikos has grown her NYC construction business with strategies she learned from her corporate career.  Listen to learn how she did it.   Maximize Your Revenue, Eliminate Chaos and Build a Well-Oiled Machine - [FREE Training for Contractors] What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: What Gerri calls the "evolution of tradesman"[...]

How Audree Grubesic built a successful modular home building business, and some tips for growing your construction business. Maximize Your Revenue, Eliminate Chaos and Build a Well-Oiled Machine - [FREE Training for Contractors]   What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: How Audree Grubesic made the transition from sales and marketing to construction[...]

How have we failed 70% of the people working in the construction industry?  What are most contractors doing that is causing them to fail? Maximize Your Revenue, Eliminate Chaos and Build a Well-Oiled Machine - [FREE Training for Contractors]   What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The REAL issues behind the skilled[...]

You say you don't want to compete on price, but the way you're selling makes you do just that.  Learn what you stop doing to avoid that. Get my Contractor Sales Accelerator program free for 10 days   What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: Why you're going about selling all wrong...unless you want[...]

Ten activities construction business owners and leaders can engage in that are worth $1,000 per hour...or more. Here's what you'll learn when you listen to this construction podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com:   Ten Activities Worth $1K Per Hour or More: #1.  Selling new projects or contracts If you can spend 8 hours estimating, selling and negotiating[...]

Is your company culture screwed up? Is it suffering from a "purpose deficiency?" Why should you care? Listen to this construction podcast episode with Kevin Monroe to find out. What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: What's going to happen if you aren't intentional with your company culture. (It's not good.) Does your company[...]

Jean Ferreira was born in Brazil, and decided to leave a career with Victoria's Secret to start a construction business.  Listen and learn from her amazing story. Claim your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: Why Jean Ferreira decided to leave Victoria's Secret to[...]

Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practiced every day. Here are some rituals and hacks you can use to beat overwhelm and get more work done. Get more free productivity hacks with your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR - https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode:[...]

There's a goldmine of opportunities to find customers, employees and subcontractors...and very few contractors know about it. Grab your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: Three ways construction business owners and leaders can use LinkedIn to solve their problems and grow their business. The [...]

Builders and managers operate on different schedules, and when the two collide it causes problems with productivity, quality, and employee engagement. Grab your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: What you may be doing to sabotage your crews' productivity and quality, without even knowing[...]

We're handcuffing our people by forcing them to use a process that hasn't changed in 100 years.  We need to address our process and productivity...not just find more people. Grab your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: If we don't really have a skilled[...]

Described as a "badass she-wolf" in a family owned business, selling to the construction industry, Katie Roman has some great advice you should listen to. Grab your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: Why you're probably afraid of selling, and how to get over[...]

Tired of chaos in your business or on your project?  Here's how to eliminate it... Grab your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you'll learn in this construction podcast episode: Laminar flow vs. turbulent flow, and what does that have to do with a construction business. Biggest mistakes people make when[...]

Don't be a hammer in search of a nail. Andy Rosic of The Home Depot and Todd Dawalt chat about the pitfalls of a solution obsessed mindset.  In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast you'll learn:  Key problem solving methods for business owners.  How to switch from selling solutions, to adapting to solving[...]

This episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast is a conversation with Todd Staley of IWR North America. He shares some essential inside knowledge on augmenting business strategy and company culture. What you'll learn in this episode: How to grow your business by shrinking your client base. How to use reporting to track productivity. How[...]

Struggling to run your family business? Need help creating accountability within your firm? Listen and learn from business coaches Todd Dawalt and Dominic Rubino as they share essential construction industry advice. What you’ll learn in this episode: How to navigate the delicate dance of running a family business How to set up systems to provide[...]

A strong and positive mindset is the most important characteristic of an outstanding leader. Learn how to de-bug your belief system by identifying and conquering the limiting beliefs that are sabotaging your success.    A preview of what you'll learn in this episode:  Limiting beliefs 1 - 5  Obstacle focus vs. Objective focus : An[...]

What does a sticky situation with an emergency generator have to do with Donald Trump? Anchoring. An important negotiation tactic and a fundamental human tendency to place outsized importance on the first piece of information presented, anchoring can work in your favor or work against you. Listen to learn how to plant the anchor firmly[...]

Mitch Kenney has cracked the code on pay per click advertising and SEO optimisation. He started with a small plumbing operation which he quickly grew after perfecting these online marketing techniques. Now he runs his own marketing firm and plumbing and HVAC businesses. Listen to learn more about how you too can grow your business[...]

Some of the things on your to do list have disproportionate effects on your mental state, productivity and business.  They are "Lead Dominos." Click here to see how the Construction Business Accelerator can help you turn your business into a well-oiled machine. This construction podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is going to help you identify your lead dominos,[...]

"You're not that smart.  Your job is to find the right formula and turn the crank."  Dr. Wu. [FREE WEBINAR] Boost Your Revenue 27% Next Month - Click Here to Register (Hurry...spots are limited) This construction podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is about a philosophy I learned from one of my college professors, Dr. Wu. That philosophy ("Find[...]

This episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com addresses this problem: The typical approach to construction safety ignores the well-known science of human motivation...and could actually make some people LESS LIKELY to work safely. Topics covered in this construction podcast: The psychology that is ignored by the typical approach to safety enforcement and discipine.[...]

Aaron Fairchild grew a homebuilding business in a recession and funded it like a software company.  How did he do it?  This episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with Aaron Fairchild, CEO of Green Canopy Homes. Here's what you'll get from this construction podcast: Why money is a means to[...]

Biggest employment mistakes contractors make. A defense you can use for an OSHA citation. Payment dispute tips. Employee or independent contractor? Episode #74 of The Construction Leading Edge construction podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview...really more of a master class with construction attorney Philip Siegel. Philip Siegel is an attorney who specializes in helping general[...]

Symptoms vs. problems. How to identify the underlying problems causing low productivity, and solve them for good. How do the big successful contractors do it? Episode #73 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com will show you a process you can use to get at the underlying problems to the symptoms you're dealing with, and[...]

"Estimating has nothing to do with selling." Mindset issues successful contractors must overcome. The critical financial factors you need to focus on. Free help to eliminate chaos in your business This construction podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with Brian King, founder, owner and president of A M King, a $100 million design build construction firm.[...]

Keys to growing a business to $20 million. The importance of having a business coach. Empowering people and "making their dreams come true." This construction podcast episode from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with Andy Boyd, President of Integrated Protection Services (www.integratedprotection.com), and when you listen, here's what you'll learn...   Topics covered in this construction podcast[...]

Tips for making your next big hire. Attacking the skilled labor shortage problem. Misconceptions about women in the trades. Misconceptions about millennials in construction.   Episode #70 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is a conversation with Human Resources expert Luiza Mills, VP of Human Resources for a large electrical contractor in New England. Topics[...]

Why do architects and engineers leave out so many details?  What can you do if there is conflict between contractors and designers?  How do you solve this age old problem? This episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast is a conversation with Spencer Fullerton, who has the unique experience of being a consulting engineer and[...]

Friends are for weekends. The difference between doing the work and running a business. How to make the transition from the field to the office. These are a few of the lessons that Roy Garner, owner of Eco Construction Services shares on this construction podcast episode. Here's what else you'll learn from this construction podcast:[...]

Get control of your cash flow - Maximize revenue - Sell better to sell more - Maximize personal productivity - Increase crew productivity... These are a few of the Top 10 Things you can do if you own or manage a construction business, to make this the best year ever. Here are the Top 10[...]

Failure is a figment of your imagination. Resistance is a force that's trying desperately to keep things the same. Welcome to The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com.  The construction podcast for construction business owners and leaders. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Why failure is a figment of your imagination. How[...]

Get in the driver's seat of your company's revenue, your income, project schedules, quality, safety, and more by thinking "Right to Left." This construction podcast is brought to you by www.constructionleadingedge.com   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Owner Hacks & Secrets - A Free Video Series for Construction Business Owners The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS[...]

What are the 10 most expensive tax mistakes contractors make? Can you make money by hiring a CPA?  Episode #64 of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with Craig Cody, who is a Certified Public Account, Certified Tax Coach and former NYPD police officer. In this construction podcast episode you will learn[...]

Episode #63 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is a Q&A session with answers to questions a few of you have submitted to me. Topics covered in this construction podcast include: - How you can outsource your bookkeeping. - Why you SHOULD outsource your bookkeeping. - What is OPPORTUNITY COST and how do you[...]

There's a myth that says if you're entrepreneurial, you have to own a business...or you're a quitter.  You can be entrepreneurial and be an employee.   This episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com will show you some characteristics of an entrepreneurial employee, how you can set up a business inside an existing business, and[...]

Selling That's what Episode 61 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is all about... Ryan Lawson from Master Messaging (www.mastermessaging.com) and I cover a bunch of good material that will help you. Topics covered in this construction podcast include: Common mistakes you probably make when selling. What it means to sell based on value.[...]

This is episode 60 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com Click here for more info on PROJECT LEADER BOOT CAMP In this episode you’ll hear about a few things…. The solution to the construction industry’s biggest problem could be right in front of us. The game changer leadership principle that gave US troops[...]

"A focus on a 'skilled workforce is the wrong approach.  What we need is a well-led workforce." Episode 59 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with Mark Breslin of Breslin Strategies, and in this construction podcast, we cover topics including the following: Why we need a well-led workforce, not just a[...]

Is your successful construction company showing early warning signs it will self-destruct?  Discover some of the red flags in this podcast episode. Claim your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR Why Successful Contractors Self-Destruct and Why Leaders Fail. “Ego-driven people scare me the most. In this business, pride and ignorance go together, and[...]

Welcome to Episode 57 of The Construction Leading edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com, THE construction podcast for small construction business owners, where my job is to grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income. Ready to put your construction business into overdrive? In this construction podcast episode you'll learn some secrets about Owner's[...]

Welcome to episode #56 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, brought to you by www.constructionleadingedge.com. Click here to learn how to make your crew more productive...and profitable This episode is an interview with Dan Harbin, Founder and Owner of Redwood Builders, located outside San Francisco, California.   Dan has been working on his business part[...]

Welcome to The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com.  Episode #55 is an interview with Dan Parish, CEO of Millworks By Design, and we cover topics including: Click here to learn how to make your crews more productive...and profitable. - How Dan got started as a finish carpenter and ended up as a CEO. -[...]

This episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast  is an interview with construction entrepreneur Jonah Canter, owner of Canter Construction in Charleston, SC. Click here to learn how to help your crews make you more money. Topics we cover in this episode include: How Jonah is still getting business from a single lead generation strategy[...]

This episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with serial construction entrepreneur Randal DeHart, who has started, built and sold multiple construction businesses in his career.   Learn more about the Advanced Construction Leadership Community We cover topics including: Why it's not the workers' fault you're not making money. Why[...]

The Business Case for Diversity in Construction Welcome to Episode 52 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com.  This an interview with Dr. Michael Hatcher, President of Sovereign Construction and Development. Topics we discuss include: How Michael started his business.  His approach will surprise some of you. How he landed his first contract. The[...]

The root cause of low confidence is a lack of action... Welcome to Episode 51 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com.  This an interview with Ryan Michler - veteran, entrepreneur, husband, father and founder of OrderOfMan.com. This episode is all about personal development, and while the conversation is aimed at men, most of[...]

The "If we can't find them, we'll have to create them," strategy to the skilled labor shortage. Welcome to Episode #50 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, brought to you by www.constructionleadingedge.com, which continues to tackle the skilled labor shortage problem in construction. This episode is an interview with Shawn Van Dyke, COO of a[...]

Do you have a construction workforce problem? One solution is to keep the talent you currently have... Welcome to Episode #49 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com, which takes another swing at helping you solve the skilled construction workforce shortage and/or staffing deficit you are facing. How do I find good talent?  How[...]

Skilled workforce shortage problem? Here are some tips... Welcome to Episode #48 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com, which tackles the skilled workforce shortage problem facing the construction industry. Are you facing the upcoming months wondering how you're going to staff your project load? Having more work than you have workers to do[...]

Welcome to Episode #47 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com. This is an interview with David Moody, founder and owner of C.D. Moody Construction, a general contractor located in Lithonia, GA.   In this interview with David Moody, I cover topics including the following: His background, which is a little surprising for a[...]

Jennifer Lanzetti: Survivor contestant and virtual construction business owner Click here to join The Construction Leading Edge Nation In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast I interview Jennifer Lanzetti, Survivor Season 32 contestant (that's right...the TV show), virtual construction business owner and survivor of some real life adversity.  Here are some of the topics[...]

Construction Business Startup Advice and Coaching Click here to join The Construction Leading Edge Nation In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast I talk with David King, founder of RollTheLex Painting about how he started the business in mid 2015, learn about his story and then offer him some coaching advice. You can get[...]

Randy Hall is President & CEO of Batson Cook Company, #148 on the 2015 ENR Top 400 Contractors list. Click here to join The Construction Leading Edge Nation In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast I talk with Randy Hall of Batson-Cook Company, one of the largest contractors in the southeast, about a variety[...]

Guy Sanders of DPR Construction, one of the largest contractors in the US, shares strategies you can use to grow your team and grow your business by building relationships with large contractors like DPR. DPR Construction is #21 on the 2015 ENR Top 400 Contractors list with $2.9 billion annual revenue and 2,600 employees.  Guy[...]

Listen as Greg Howell tells the origin story of Lean Construction Welcome to episode #42 of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com, which is a great interview with Greg Howell, a founding father of Lean Construction. In this interview Greg shares some amazing insights and stories on the following topics: How the Lean Construction[...]

Ken Stowe has been in the construction industry for over 25 years, working for companies including Disney, Pizzagalli and Macomber Builders, and now helps AEC firms across the globe leverage the power of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in their businesses. Listen to this interview to listen to Ken discuss the following topics: How to accelerate[...]

How to get started with Lean Construction, even if you have no idea where to start... David Umstot is the President of Umstot Project and Facilities Solutions, LLC.  He is a California-registered Professional Civil Engineer with 29 years of leadership experience in private sector and public agency construction program management and facilities management.    He[...]

Tony Booth has worked for one of the biggest contractors in the world, has run a family owned small contracting business and is now a consultant for contractors and runs The Contractors Coachcast podcast as well as www.contractingcoach.com   Click here to learn how to move your Lean planning into the digital world with LeanPlanner[...]

How you should think differently about construction estimating Some new strategies you need to embrace and some systems you can use to become an entrepreneurial estimator. Offering "Free Estimates" is like a car dealership offering free test drives. It's time to stop thinking of it as "estimating," and start calling it selling, business development or[...]

Will Hodges is President of Cadence McShane Construction Company, a general contractor in Dallas, Houston and Austin Texas with around 135 employees and an annual revenue of about $260 million.   During this interview we talk about how he made the transition from project management and operations into executive leadership, the importance of company culture,[...]

How to develop joint ventures and collaborative relationships as a diverse contractor, how to maintain culture in an organization and Monroe's approach to giving back to his local community. In this episode, I interview Monroe Barnes, President of MBJ Consultants in Cincinnati, OH, which provides construction management and facilities management services to clients in the[...]

This episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast (press and hold on this link) is an interview with Jim Johnson, President and CEO of GE Johnson Construction Company in Colorado Springs, CO.     The company was founded in 1967 and made the 2015 ENR Top 100 Green Building Contractors list.   Here are a few[...]

In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast (www.constructionleadingedge.com) we will be covering... Construction Technology You Probably Didn't Know Existed Press and hold on this link to go to the full show notes   James Benham is CEO of JBKnowledge (www.jbknowledge.com), who advises and consults 700 construction companies on technology.  He also speaks all[...]

In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast (www.constructionleadingedge.com) we will be covering... The Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid When Dealing With Conflict At Work Press and hold on this link to go to the full show notes Out of the total list of 41 Mistakes that I put together, here are the Top[...]

This is The Construction Leading Edge podcast (www.constructionleadingedge.com), my name is Todd Dawalt, and my job is to help you grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income. Need help with daily reports? Sign up for a free 15 day trial of Raken In this episode, I interview Chris Fussell. He is[...]

Todd Dawalt here from The Construction Leading Edge (www.constructionleadingedge.com).   If you lead a business, department or a project, you're probably busy, there's always work to do, you could always use more customers, and every part of your operation can be optimized to be more efficient. A lot of people think that when they need[...]

Welcome to another episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast. My name is Todd Dawalt, and today is going to be a little different.  I’m going to start with a story. It was August 2014, and I had spent two or three hours preparing for this meeting.  I was nervous because this meeting would determine[...]

Welcome to episode #29 of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast (www.constructionleadingedge.com) where my job is to help you grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income. This episode is part 2 of The Construction Business Accelerator program, where I will be going deep into specific strategies and tactics that I used to[...]

www.constructionleadingedge.com Welcome to The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, where my job is to help you grow your leadership skills, grow your construction business and grow your income.   In this episode I interview Dan Conery, VP of Business Development with Newforma, a company that develops software for the construction industry. We talk about advice for[...]

Welcome to episode 27 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast www.constructionleadingedge.com  Click here to download a free resource guide from Mallorie's team - "WHERE WE'RE HEADED: Construction Technology Trends for 2015"   

Welcome to Episode 26 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast.  My name is Todd Dawalt and my job is to provide the tools and resources you need to grow you leadership skills, grow your construction business and grow your income. Today’s episode is an interview with Cesar Abeid, the host of The Construction Industry Podcastand The Project[...]

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Construction Leading Edge podcast.  My name is Todd Dawalt and my goal is to provide the tools and resources to grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income. Free online training for contractors: How to get out of cash crunch mode and upgrade your profit margins. 5[...]

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Construction Leading Edge podcast.  My name is Todd Dawalt and my goal is to provide the tools and resources to grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income. Free online training for contractors: How to get out of cash crunch mode and upgrade your profit margins. 5[...]

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Construction Leading Edge podcast.  My name is Todd Dawalt and my goal is to provide the tools and resources to grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income. Free online training for contractors: How to get out of cash crunch mode and upgrade your profit margins. 5[...]

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Construction Leading Edge podcast.  My name is Todd Dawalt and my goal is to provide the tools and resources to grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income. In this episode I interview Greg Laszczynski, an executive with Layne Inliner, who talks about the following: One[...]

Culture:  noun cul·ture \ˈkəl-chər\  A blend of the values, beliefs, taboos, symbols, rituals, and myths a company develops over time.  Whether written as a mission statement, spoken or merely understood, corporate culture describes and governs the ways a company’s owners and employees think, feel and act. Does your company have a safety program or a safety culture? What’s[...]

Culture:  noun cul·ture \ˈkəl-chər\  A blend of the values, beliefs, taboos, symbols, rituals, and myths a company develops over time.  Whether written as a mission statement, spoken or merely understood, corporate culture describes and governs the ways a company’s owners and employees think, feel and act. Does your company have a safety program or a safety culture? What’s[...]

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Construction Leading Edge podcast.  My name is Todd Dawalt and my goal is to provide the tools and resources to grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income. This episode lays out a step by step process and a framework to follow when you have a[...]

A key skill for leaders is knowing when to quit. In Episode 19 of the podcast, I have a conversation with my good friend and former colleague Bert Lace.  A conversation that serves as a postmortem analysis of the past four years we worked together, how we helped to grow a construction business from 20[...]

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Construction Leading Edge podcast. My name is Todd Dawalt and my goal is to provide the tools and resources to grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income. If you are involved with the construction industry and have any interest in keeping up with the cutting[...]

Like it or not, the construction industry is moving toward a more collaborative project delivery approach. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and lean construction delivery approaches are growing in popularity, and the days of simply executing a project to meet plan, spec, budget, and schedule will soon be a thing of the past. Project Owners Are[...]

Here’s the deal:  You have limiting beliefs that are like lenses that you see the world through, but you don’t know they are there. These limiting beliefs are messing up your relationships, keeping you from getting promotions, and preventing you from growing in your personal and professional life. Limiting beliefs are “the lid” on your[...]

Welcome to another episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast. In this episode I interview Dan Heinemeier, Executive Director of the Lean Construction Institute, and we talk about the benefits of using “lean” construction principles and tools in our projects. I put together a free Lean Construction Resource Guide that will tell you what you need to[...]