This podcast is dedicated to helping construction business owners eliminate chaos, maximize profit, and reclaim their freedom. Designed for leaders who are ready to step out of the daily grind and take control of their business, The Construction Leading Edge Podcast delivers actionable strategies on systematization, time management, increasing profitability, and business growth. Whether it’s stopping profit bleeds, building high-performing teams, or creating systems that allow your business ...
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Growing up as the son of a successful contractor, Logan experienced firsthand the benefits of a healthy contracting business: less stress, more money, and more time for family. Now Logan runs Contractor Growth Network to help guide you on your journey to create a strong and reliable contracting business for your family. Interested in learning more? Visit contractorgrowthnetwork.com or join our Facebook group, Common Sense Contracting, today.
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#457 How Pre-Construction Systems Create Control & Profit (ft. Todd Dawalt)
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58:34In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network podcast, Logan Shinholser talks with Todd Dawalt, founder of Construction Leading Edge and host of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast. Together, they dive into the dangerous trap many contractors fall into, doing “just enough to start” (JETS)—and why that mentality holds businesses back from susta…
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Why Most Construction Family Partnerships Fail (And How to Avoid It) with Jake Lewendal | E388
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1:46:40🚀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
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28:08☎️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
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51:15☎️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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#458 The 6 Biggest Remodeling Business Struggles & How to Fix Them (ft. Kyle Hunt)
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59:17In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network podcast, Logan Shinholser sits down with Kyle Hunt, remodeling business coach and founder of Remodelers on the Rise. Kyle breaks down his signature "Remodelers Roadmap"—a six-system framework designed to simplify and strengthen every core aspect of a remodeling business. From financials and marketing…
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Avoid These Critical Mistakes When Building Your Construction Business with Alex Gregg | E385
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1:21:27☎️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
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50:09☎️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
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55:12☎️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
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24:02☎️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
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21:19☎️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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#456 Endless Customer Acquisition in the AI Era (ft. Marcus Sheridan)
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56:08AI is changing the way customers search—and smart contractors are adapting. In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network Podcast, Logan Shinholser sits down with Marcus Sheridan (They Ask, You Answer) to discuss the future of customer acquisition in the AI era. Discover how Marcus’s new book, Endless Customers, builds on his previous work to he…
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Boost Profit with the First Hour Principle: The Key to a Productive Construction Jobsite | E380
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31:10☎️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
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28:10☎️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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#455 Why Client Testimonials Are Essential for Contractor Success (ft. Ian Miclean)
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44:00Client testimonials can be the most powerful marketing tool for contractors—but are you using them effectively? In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network Podcast, Sean sits down with Ian Miclean to break down why testimonials are critical for building trust, attracting leads, and standing out from the competition. Key Takeaways: Why testimon…
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Lock In Profits & Assign Risk with a Solid Buyout Process | E378
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26:48☎️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
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57:46☎️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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#454 How to Make Your Website Generate More Leads (ft. Ian Miclean)
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44:30In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network Podcast, Sean sits down with Ian Miclean, CGN's Director of Marketing, to break down website best practices for contractors. Your website is your #1 sales tool, but if it’s not structured correctly, it could be hurting your business instead of generating leads. Ian shares essential Website 101 tips, …
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How to Get Clients to Make Decisions Faster | E376
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31:16☎️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
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30:24☎️ 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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#453 Building Luxury Client Experiences That Drive Referrals (ft. Devon Vought)
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49:00In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network Podcast, Logan sits down with Devon Vought, owner of Vought Construction, to uncover the secrets behind his success in the luxury home market. Devon shares how he elevated his construction business by focusing on exceptional client experiences and maintaining premium service standards. From charging …
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Cut Project Schedules by 25% and Boost Profitability by 38% - Here's How w/ Michael Thorp | E374
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55:32☎️ 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
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27:08☎️ 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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#452 Is Your Logo Helping or Hurting Your Business? (Ft. Dan Phan)
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32:43In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Phan, Senior Creative Designer, to tackle a crucial question: Is your logo helping or hurting your business? Daniel has spent years crafting brand identities, designing logos, and building strong visual foundations for contractors and businesses. Today, he shares expe…
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Exposing 6 Lies that Keep Construction Businesses Stuck in Chaos | E372
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33:22☎️ 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
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30:59☎️ 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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#451 The Contracting Company All of Our Clients Want To Be (Feat. Nick Schiffer - NS Builders)
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42:23Here is our favorite podcast from 2024! If you didn't have a chance to listen to this episode earlier in the year, now is your chance! WATCH OUR NS BUILDERS BRAND BREAKDOWN VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/a27JGE7TbNc Today we talk to Nick Schiffer, the visionary behind NS Builders and a titan in the realm of social media within the home building indus…
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Reduce Stress While Growing Your Construction Business with Tod Ingersoll | E370
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53:51☎️ 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
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1:01:35EPISODE 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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#450.2 Cornerstone's 9-Day Design Build Process (ft. AJ Ballantine) - Part 2
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1:18:28In this second half of our interview with AJ Ballantine, discover how Cornerstone's 9-Day Design Build Process revolutionized sales and design! In this exclusive two-part interview, AJ Ballantine shares how he condensed a lengthy 5-week process into just 9 days—all without increasing staff. Learn the secrets behind his system overhaul, streamlined …
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How to Hire and Retain A-Players for Your Construction Business w/ Isaac Barlow & Derrik Shakespear | E368
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51:28EPISODE 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
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54:24EPISODE 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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#450.1 Cornerstone's 9-Day Design Build Process (ft. AJ Ballantine) - Part 1
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1:13:59Discover how Cornerstone's 9-Day Design Build Process revolutionized sales and design! In this exclusive two-part interview, AJ Ballantine shares how he condensed a lengthy 5-week process into just 9 days—all without increasing staff. Learn the secrets behind his system overhaul, streamlined workflows and how contractors can adopt these strategies …
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From $0 to $200M: The Ultimate Construction Business Guide with Torrey Hawkins | E366
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1:02:24EPISODE 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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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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#449 Establishing Your Unique Selling Proposition (ft. Ian Miclean)
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30:53In the second part of this podcast series from The Contractor Growth Network, we dive into the importance of establishing your Unique Selling Proposition (USP). Join us as CGN's resident marketing expert, Ian MicLean, shares actionable insights on how to identify and refine your USP to stand out in your market. Whether you're looking to attract mor…
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Why More Sales Won’t Save Your Business from Chaos with Cole West | E364
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53:06EPISODE 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
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1:03:14EPISODE 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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#448 Identifying Your Ideal Client Avatar (ft. Ian Miclean)
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40:07In this episode of The Contractor Growth Network, host Logan Shinholser dives deep into the art of identifying your Ideal Client Avatar (ICA) with special guest Ian Miclean, CGN's Marketing Director. Together, they explore actionable strategies to pinpoint your perfect audience, tailor your marketing, and drive real growth for your contracting busi…
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