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The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

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 to run

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01:03:59

Giving Work Away, Clarity of Vision & Authenticity...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2022/01/30

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 clarity on their vision. There is something that is better to get wrong than to not try at all. What is it? "Doing well by doing good." What that belief model means, and

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32:45

The Right Time to Forget About Setting Goals | E235

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2022/01/05

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 - https://buildermastermindgroup.com CompanyCam - The photo app every contractor needs - https://companycam.com/cle Flexbase the card built for construction companies -

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01:26:59

Hiring High Level Talent, Growing Revenue & Keys to...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/12/20

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 with Michael Moore, owner of Waterton Construction Group: Advice from a couple of guys who have been fired. The benefits of letting go of your business. Two things he’s done to increase

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53:31

The Biggest Levers You Can Pull & Simple Solutions to...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/12/13

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 to get 95/5 results in your business. Painful problems don't necessarily require painful solutions. Why you need to elevate and detach from your business. The two biggest human motivators, and how to leverage

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43:38

The Most Painful Hidden Profit Bleed & 8 Ways It...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/12/07

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 hidden profit bleed? - How your future wealth is affected by it. - The only thing you may need to do in order to get paid more. - A lesson from physics. - What you should give the grave, and

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01:16:27

Stealing the Secret Sushi Sauce to Grow a...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/12/01

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 Sundresh, owner of Glacier West Construction: The “Fat Steaks and Bourbon strategy” and how Neil uses it to rob his clients. Stealing the magic sushi sauce

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01:32:55

Upside Down Goal Setting & Automating to Grow a...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/11/17

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 goals aren't really YOUR goals - Keys to working with your spouse in a true partnership - The only way you're guaranteed not to fail - Embracing technology to make subcontractors more profitable and compress

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56:14

Benefits of Starting a Business in 2008 & Knowing...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/11/01

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 homebuilding business in 2008. - Keys to communicating with customers on multi-million dollar projects. - Expectations he sets with his clients. - How Alex

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45:31

Winning The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber | E228

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/10/25

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 be dealing with. - Why Tom says it's a 100% guarantee you're the problem. - Why you shouldn't wish it was easier. - How things are probably much simpler than you're making

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48:38

Right to Left Thinking: From Big Picture to the...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/10/14

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 Left" thinking can be used: - Strategic planning for your business. - Setting and achieving your financial targets. - Creating a system for sales and lead generation. - Nailing

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01:06:53

Builders Aren't Really in the Building Business,...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/09/28

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 40 employees working in 19 states. - How he has grown from 4 to 13 employees in about 14 months. - When 80% of schedule overruns can be prevented - Why his company doesn't bid on

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01:09:20

Benefits of Starting a Business Twice & Strength in...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/09/21

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 start his own business. - Why bigger is not better, and what actually is better. - The often-overlooked thing Jerry does that gets him more work than anything. - How Jerry's employees do

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01:07:56

Mental Toughness, Turning Customers into Disciples &...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/09/15

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 coaching strategies apply to running a construction business. - How and why Bobby turned his side hustle construction business into a full time job. - Developing

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01:03:08

Working Yourself Out of a Job & Building on an Island...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/09/09

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 specific software and systems Ryan runs his business with. - Big differences between Quickbooks and Sage. - Setting expectations leads to happy customers. - What's in it

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50:09

Conflict Creates Trust & Harnessing Systems to Scale...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/08/30

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 processes to scaling up, and why? Why do some people leave when you implement processes? What are some key differences between the CFO role and the CEO role, and

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01:06:48

Build Your Construction Business So You Can Sell It...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/08/16

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, and what to do to fix it. - What is TVR? - Trojan Horse effect of a subscription model. - The "Freedom Point", and how it relates to the right time to sell your

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01:02:29

Scaling Up, Staying in Your Lane & Creating Skilled...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/07/21

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 solve the skilled labor shortage. They're not trying to find plumbers...they're making them. - The piece of information that would have prevented Mike from starting his

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01:05:09

Selling Yourself into Bankruptcy & Pacing Yourself...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/07/12

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 Rent market. - The most interesting trends Kevin is seeing with builders across the country right now. - Why now is a good time to pace yourself, no matter how

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01:09:25

Moped Accidents, Why You Want an Audience & How...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/07/05

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 audience, and how do you go about building that audience? - Connor's process for creating new products, and why you might want to try it. - How do you know when to say no? - Some bad jokes about

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31:55

Four Steps to Financial Freedom & Driving Your Cash...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/06/21

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 insights and information. - Biggest mistakes that lead to "impossibly priced" projects that have no chance of profitability. -Where to start if you have plenty of work and your jobs

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