Best Contractorpodcast Podcasts (2025)

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6 Months to Skilled Labor? This System Proves It’s Possible with Mike Brewer | E393 1:01:42

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🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 393: What if the answer to your labor shortage isn’t in job ads or recruiters—but your warehouse? Today’s guest was done fighting for tradespeople. Instead of poaching skilled plumbers, he bu…

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How $10M Construction CEOs Think Differently | E392 28:41

9d ago28:41

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🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 392: Why do some contractors scale to $10M and beyond, while others stay stuck? Most construction business owners believe that working harder and saying “yes” to everything is the key to grow…

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How to Create a Killer Lead Generation System for Your Construction Business with Logan Shinholser | E391 53:06

12d ago53:06

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🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 391: You’ve built your construction business on word of mouth and referrals. Things were booming—until they weren’t. Now what? If your phone isn’t ringing as much, and you’re worried about wh…

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The Missing Link That’s Draining Profit and Breeding Chaos | E390 31:17

16d ago31:17

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🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 390: Are you constantly up at night thinking if your team has ordered the correct items? How do you have the confidence that things are getting done? Most construction business owners spend t…

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Exposed: Learning More ISN’T Helping Your Business (What You Actually Need) | E389 23:52

19d ago23:52

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🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 389: Are you constantly learning new business strategies, but nothing ever changes? A lot of construction business owners are stuck in a loop—chasing the next strategy, the next big idea—hopi…

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Why Most Construction Family Partnerships Fail (And How to Avoid It) with Jake Lewendal | E388 1:46:40

26d ago1:46:40

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🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 388: Do you ever feel like your business is costing too much? Jake Lewendal of Momentum Development knows that pain too well. Jake, a Bozeman-based builder, grew up sweeping floors on job sit…

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Feel Like Giving Up? 9 Proven Ways to Overcome Business Adversity | E387 28:08

1M ago28:08

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 387: Does it ever feel like your construction business is sinking? That moment when you wonder, “Is this even worth saving?” You’re not alone. Every business owner hits that wall. But here’s something most people miss: It’s not your circumstances that are causing the problem…

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From Burnout to Balance: How the Franklin Brothers Beat Construction Chaos For Good | E386 51:15

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 386: Do you feel like your construction business is running you instead of the other way around? Do you constantly bring your work home? For many construction business owners, weekends also mean emails and phone calls. Often, family dinners turn into business meetings. But n…

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Avoid These Critical Mistakes When Building Your Construction Business with Alex Gregg | E385 1:21:27

1M ago1:21:27

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Join our free masterclass on how to get paid for estimates HERE – EPISODE 385: Do you feel guilty charging for estimates when others offer them for free? Today’s guest believes you shouldn’t. In this week’s episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Alex Gregg,…

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Secrets of Buying and Selling a Construction Business & Why Most Are Unsellable with Mark Powers | E384 50:09

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Watch our FREE masterclass: Get Out of Your Construction Business: How to Make It Run Without You HERE – EPISODE 384: Have you thought about the future of your construction business? Most construction business owners don’t think about selling their businesses. But here’s the reality:…

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The Leadership Unlock: How to Delegate Without Losing Control | E383 55:12

2M ago55:12

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Download our free Strategic Planning Guide HERE – EPISODE 383: Have you ever wondered how to stop micromanaging and finally take a break from your business? What if you could step away and trust your team to handle things? In this week’s episode, I sit down with our coaches, Leyah Ho…

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7 Sales Pitfalls Costing You Profit and Freedom - And How to Fix Them | E382 24:02

2M ago24:02

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Help us by taking a 2-minute survey about The Sales Machine program HERE – EPISODE 382: Are you struggling with closing deals? Do you think hiring a unicorn salesperson will scale your construction business fast? Well, if you believe you need a unicorn, you’re secretly sabotaging you…

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7 Reasons to Fire Yourself from Sales | E381 21:19

2M ago21:19

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Complete a 2-minute survey about The Sales Machine program HERE – EPISODE 381: Are you stuck in the cycle of chasing leads, negotiating, estimating, and following up—while your team takes a back seat? It’s time to fire yourself from sales. In this week’s episode, I share seven compel…

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Boost Profit with the First Hour Principle: The Key to a Productive Construction Jobsite | E380 31:10

2M ago31:10

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Download our free Strategic Planning Guide HERE – EPISODE 380: Studies show that 60% of a construction worker’s time is spent on non-value adding activities. Even more alarming? Productivity today is lower than it was 20–30 years ago. In this week’s episode, I’ll break down the conce…

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Why Are You Stuck in Firefighting Mode? The Linchpin Syndrome | E379 28:10

3M ago28:10

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Enroll in the Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE – EPISODE 379: Do you feel like your business would fall apart if you took a real day off? Or just once, you’d love to eat dinner without late-night calls? Many construction business owners live in constant firefighting mode. In t…

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Lock In Profits & Assign Risk with a Solid Buyout Process | E378 26:48

3M ago26:48

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Enroll in the Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE 💥Download the free How to Buy Out a Construction Project Playbook HERE – EPISODE 378: Want to lock in profits and reduce risk on your construction projects? Many contractors struggle with last-minute buyout decisions—causing delay…

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Scaling a Construction Business Using the 4L Framework with Mike Andes | E377 57:46

3M ago57:46

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Watch the free Masterclass: Get Out of Your Construction Business HERE – EPISODE 377: Overworked, constantly firefighting, and unable to take even a short vacation—does this sound familiar? Many construction business owners feel stuck in the chaos, unable to step away or grow their c…

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How to Get Clients to Make Decisions Faster | E376 31:16

3M ago31:16

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE – EPISODE 376: Are you tired of project delays caused by indecisive clients? What if the real problem isn’t your clients—but your process? Sometimes, the chaos and indecision are self-created because we overwhelm clients with too many d…

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The Missing System That Helps Construction Leaders Build Accountable Teams: How Pro Sports Teams Do It | E375 30:24

3M ago30:24

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☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Watch our free training video: The 5 Root Causes of Contractor Failure HERE – EPISODE 375: Does your construction business feel like it can’t run without you? Are you answering questions and solving the same problems over and over? In this week’s episode, I’ll share a transformative…

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Cut Project Schedules by 25% and Boost Profitability by 38% - Here's How w/ Michael Thorp | E374 55:32

4M ago55:32

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☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Watch the free masterclass: How to Escape from Day-to-Day Operations HERE – EPISODE 374: Is your construction business stuck in “just enough to start” mode? Are constant mistakes and delays eating away your profits? This week, I sit down with Michael Thorp, owner and designer at Kit…

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4 Foolproof Steps to Stop Construction Chaos (Before It Costs You Thousands!) | E373 27:08

4M ago27:08

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☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉 Learn How to Get Paid for Estimates (Free Masterclass) HERE – EPISODE 373: Have you ever stayed up late worrying about scope gaps, delays, or the next uncomfortable client call? For many construction business owners, these challenges are normal—part of their day-to-day firefighting…

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Exposing 6 Lies that Keep Construction Businesses Stuck in Chaos | E372 33:22

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☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉 Learn how to make your business run without you HERE – EPISODE 372: Do you believe that chaos is inevitable in construction? Or do you feel like your business is too small for systems? Here’s the truth: chaos isn’t constant—it’s a choice. In this week’s episode of The Construction …

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4 Profit-Killing Mistakes Construction Business Owners Make and How to Fix Them | E371 30:59

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☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Join The Construction Financial Masterclass: HERE -- EPISODE 371: Is your construction business truly profitable? Many construction business owners believe that a steady stream of projects means their financials are good in shape. But more often than not, they find themselves overwo…

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Reduce Stress While Growing Your Construction Business with Tod Ingersoll | E370 53:51

5M ago53:51

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☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE -- EPISODE 370: Do you feel like your construction business is running you instead of the other way around? In this latest episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Tod Ingersoll, founder and president of NuWood…

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Secrets to Building a Multi-Generational Construction Business to $20M | E369 1:01:35

5M ago1:01:35

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EPISODE 369: Is your construction business stuck in chaos? How do you build a thriving multi-generational construction business? Join us as we uncover the secrets to creating a self-managing construction business that thrives for generations. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Rocky Rhodes, co-owner of Dusty Rhodes Homes–a Kansas City-based cu…

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How to Hire and Retain A-Players for Your Construction Business w/ Isaac Barlow & Derrik Shakespear | E368 51:28

5M ago51:28

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EPISODE 368: What if hiring the right people could solve most of your construction business problems? This week, Isaac Barlow, founder and former CEO of Busybusy, and Derrik Shakespear, chief revenue officer of Busybusy, reveal how construction business owners can attract and retain top talent. They unpack what makes an A-player thrive, why a flat …

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Pre-Construction Secrets That Built a $250M Business with Wes Palmisano | E367 54:24

5M ago54:24

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EPISODE 367: Is chaos keeping you from scaling your construction business? In this episode, I’m joined by Wes Palmisano, founder of WJ Palmisano Construction, who scaled his company to $250M and 250 employees by fostering innovation and streamlining operations. Wes shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his family’s construction legacy t…

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From $0 to $200M: The Ultimate Construction Business Guide with Torrey Hawkins | E366 1:02:24

6M ago1:02:24

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EPISODE 366: Want to scale your construction business without the chaos? Torrey Hawkins, President of Angler Construction, LLC, shares how he managed to scale his construction business to $200 million in annual revenue. In this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Torrey to talk about... the biggest challenges in…

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10x Is Easier Than 2x | E365 1:11:33

6M ago1:11:33

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EPISODE 365: Scaling your construction business isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter. In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Leyah Hostetter, Director of Customer Success, and Monish Khadye, Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) coach, to unpack the transformative strategies from the best…

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Why More Sales Won’t Save Your Business from Chaos with Cole West | E364 53:06

6M ago53:06

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EPISODE 364: Does your construction business feel like chaos on steroids? Join us in this week’s episode as we interview Cole West, the integrator at Matchless Concrete Construction, as he shares his journey from retail management to construction and how he embraced planning and clarity to transform operations. Learn how his company overcame ineffi…

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5 Steps to Creating a Foolproof Customer Acquisition System for Builders with Spencer Powell | E363 1:03:14

6M ago1:03:14

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EPISODE 363: Is your construction business relying too heavily on referrals? It’s time to rethink your marketing strategy. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Spencer Powell, founder of Builder Funnel, where we discuss in-depth on how to create a customer acquisition system that attracts the right customers consistently. Spencer reveals the ris…

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Pitfalls to Avoid When Scaling a Construction Business | E362 51:07

6M ago51:07

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EPISODE 362: Has your construction business been doing great lately and now you’re thinking about scaling up? Before you make any moves, you need to hear this. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by our Construction Leading Edge team, Leyah Hostetter and Monish Khadye, to dive into the common pitfalls of scaling a construction business. We break d…

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Breaking Free From the Construction Overwork Culture and Client Chaos w/ Kris Miller | E361 19:08

7M ago19:08

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EPISODE 361: Do you feel trapped by the constant chaos of your construction business? In this week’s episode, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, sits down with Kris Miller, President of KLM Construction, to explore the strategies that turned his business from a chaotic struggle into a well-oiled machine. Kris opens up about the impa…

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From Breaking Even to Big Wins: How Empowered Teams Drive Real Profits w/ John & Shannon Springstead | E360 29:02

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EPISODE 360: Is your construction business stuck operating on a zero-profit margin while you’re tied to it 24/7? It’s time to break the cycle, just like our guests did. Meet John and Shannon Springstead of John Springstead Construction–a father-and-daughter duo who completely overhauled their business. In this episode, John and Shannon share their …

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Why Saying “No” to Clients Could Save Your Construction Business w/ Dan Flansburg | E359 57:44

7M ago57:44

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EPISODE 359: Imagine being booked solid for the entire year but not with the right projects or clients. Sound familiar? Meet Dan Flansburg, owner of Flansburg Construction. This was Dan’s reality until he realized that saying “yes” to every client and project was holding him back. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dan, who shares his experien…

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How to Get Paid for Upskilling Your Construction Employees w/ Krysta Van Ranst | E358 55:57

7M ago55:57

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EPISODE 358: Did you know construction companies are sitting on untapped training funds? In this week’s episode, Krysta Van Ranst of Building PPL–a consulting firm specializing in training and team building for construction companies–reveals how businesses can use state grants to fund training programs, upskill employees, and boost profitability. T…

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How Construction Business Owners Can Have an Empowered and Accountable Team by Fixing the Actual Problems | E357 1:04:46

8M ago1:04:46

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EPISODE 357: Do you feel stuck doing everything in your construction business? Or do you delegate tasks, but somehow, things still end up on your plate? In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’m joined by Monish Khadye and Leyah Hostetter to discuss why so many construction business owners have difficulty empowering their teams …

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How a Lawsuit and Knee Injury Saved a Construction Business with Nate Mielke | E356 1:07:04

8M ago1:07:04

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EPISODE 356: Have you ever felt like your business was running you instead of the other way around? That’s exactly how today’s guest felt for a long time. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Nate Mielke, owner of Skäpar Design Build, to talk about how his challenges–a lawsuit and a knee injury–forced him to rethink his approach to running a con…

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The Key to Growing a Profitable Family-Owned Construction Company with Sam and Jake Holman | E355 1:06:17

8M ago1:06:17

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EPISODE 355: How hard could it be running a construction business with your brother? Meet Sam and Jake Holman, founder and owners of Project Nine Property Group, a UK based construction company specializing in high-end remodels, extensions, and renovations. In this episode, Sam and Jake share their journey from struggling entrepreneurs to running a…

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Critical Pitfalls Every Home Builder Needs to Avoid w/ Brad Haubert | E354 58:53

8M ago58:53

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EPISODE 354: Are you tired of constantly putting out fires in your construction business? Does it feel like you’re always one step behind? In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Brad Haubert, a home building industry expert since 1993. Brad takes us through his journey from running a family-owned home building bus…

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Build Unbreakable Client Trust Even in Tough Times w/ Andrea and Ashley Fleschner | E353 1:03:10

9M ago1:03:10

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EPISODE 353: Running a construction business with your spouse can be quite challenging, but Ashley and Andrea Fleschner of Fleschner Construction have mastered the art of building client trust through their partnership. In this week’s episode, Ashley and Andrea reveal the secrets behind the success of Fleschner Construction and how trust has been a…

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Construction Accounting Mistakes Ruining Your Business with Chris Lee | E352 57:12

9M ago57:12

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EPISODE 352: Do you feel like your business is growing but not necessarily increasing in value? Today’s guest learned it the hard way and now shares how he turned it around. Meet Chris Lee, a seasoned construction and technology entrepreneur who started a contracting business in Austin. Revenue was doubling year after year–everything looked perfect…

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The Secret to Building a Self-Managing Construction Business w/ Eric Brownson | E351 21:37

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EPISODE 351: Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you’re three hours behind. Your phone is ringing nonstop and you haven’t even had your first cup of coffee. Sounds familiar? For over 20 years, this was the daily grind for our guest as a seasoned construction business owner. But everything changed when he joined our Systematize Your Constru…

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Double Your Revenue While Cutting Work Hours in Half w/ Jacob Richmond | E350 1:06:16

9M ago1:06:16

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EPISODE 350: Is it really possible to double your revenue while cutting your work hours in half? Jacob Richmond didn’t believe it–until he made it happen. In this week’s episode, I interview Jacob Richmond, owner of Richmond Construction, a general contracting company based in Washington specializing in custom homes and large additions. Today, Jaco…

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How to Get Out of Estimating: A 5 Step Process | E349 35:42

10M ago35:42

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EPISODE 349: Are you tired of being chained to your desk, doing estimates, and feeling like your business can’t run without you? It’s time to ditch the estimator hat once and for all and start putting on your CEO hat! In this week’s episode, I’ll reveal a five-step process to help you construction business owners transition out of your estimating r…

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This is How to Break Free from the Owner's Trap in Your Construction Business | E348 1:00:42

10M ago1:00:42

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EPISODE 348: Do you find yourself working late into the night, constantly putting out fires in your construction business? This week’s episode might be just what you need. Meet Travis Balcom, owner of TAB Construction LLC, a custom home-building company based in upstate New York. Travis shares his transformative journey from being the bottleneck in…

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Growth Tactics For Your Family-Owned Construction Business with Ashlee & Alexis of MDT Inc. | E347 1:08:35

10M ago1:08:35

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EPISODE 347: Running a construction business is tough. It even gets challenging when you’re doing it with your family. However, these two sisters found a way around to turn chaos into order. In this week’s episode, I sit down with sisters Ashlee Mejia and Alexis Izquierdo of MDT Inc., a contracting firm based in Southern California and students of …

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How Technology Can Efficiently Scale Your Construction Business | E346 1:08:32

10M ago1:08:32

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EPISODE 346: Are you tired of the chaos in your construction business? Do you wake up at night worrying about project management and cash flow? Today’s guest might have the solution you need. Meet Eric Fortenberry, the founder and CEO of JobTread, an all-in-one construction project management software for builders and contractors. Today, Eric share…

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Build a Brand: Why It’s As Crucial as Your Systems and Processes | E345 55:45

10M ago55:45

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EPISODE 345: What makes a construction company attractive to customers? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Anthony Perera, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully built and sold multiple businesses, including a popular mud racing magazine and a multi-state HVAC company. Today, Anthony shares his journey from his first venture at 19 to his c…

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Insider Tips: How to Keep Your Client Pipeline Full Year-Round | E344 1:10:14

11M ago1:10:14

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EPISODE 344: Do you ever wish your construction business could run smoother, attract better clients, and be more profitable? Join us for a special roundtable discussion with the Construction Leading Edge coaches, Leyah Hostetter, Monish Khadye, and yours truly. Today, we share insider tips that have helped hundreds of construction business owners t…

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