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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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58:45

Insider Tips on How to Lock in Lumber Prices with...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/06/14

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 going on now. - Is this the new norm with lumber prices? - Is there a bubble coming? - What does the supply chain working itself out look like? - How can developer or contractor lock in

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01:06:54

The CEO Role, Leadership Transitions & DNA Statements...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/06/07

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 CEO, and her top priorities in that role. - Unconscious biases. - Angie's advice to young women who want to move into senior leadership. - The difference between diversity and

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01:09:16

Behind the Scenes of Crazy Lumber Prices and How The...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/05/31

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 economy. - The difference between a supply web and supply chain. - Where's all the money going? - What does the future of the lumber prices look like from

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56:35

Autopsy Accounting, Process vs. Labor Constraints &...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/05/24

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 housing. - The best career advice Margaret received. - Why some of the biggest homebuilders aren't really homebuilders. - Why successful builders build every house twice -The biggest risk to the

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01:20:08

Business Turnarounds & Becoming an Accidental TV Star...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/05/17

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 with turning around. - The one reason that led him to shut down more businesses than anything else. - How he analyzes a business venture right off the bat. - How he

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01:17:36

Relationship Mining, Coopetition & Leadership...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/05/07

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. - Some changes Russ would suggest to contractors who want to be more successful. - The most challenging aspects of working inside large client organizations. - One particularly

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01:00:28

Ignoring Your Competition, Marketing to Architects &...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/05/03

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 to market to architects and build relationships with them. - How Justin and his team get referrals from clients. - One specific red flag Justin looks

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58:03

Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid & Who Should Tell Your...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/04/26

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 other career fairs. - What ISN'T working when it comes to attracting young people? - What are some out of the box approaches Brandon recommends? - Why you need to stop letting people tell your stories

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01:06:09

How to Get Out of Your Own Way with Bryan Kaplan | E208

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/04/19

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 systems and processes in place. - The problem with free estimates Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Fieldchat: Messaging built for construction teams -

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01:11:36

The CEO Mindset Shift & Stopping a Failure Cycle with...

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2021/04/13

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 her business. - A mindset shift that is common to most successful construction business owners. - How Southwest Electric uses games to achieve targets. - Communicating to a resolution with family

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01:00:50

Become the Red Bull of the Construction Space with...

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2021/04/08

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 the keys to a good one. Why did Spencer write an open letter to Houzz? Where you should focus efforts and resources to get the most bang for your marketing buck. How to get

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28:01

8 Flawed Fixes for Cash Flow Problems | E205

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/04/03

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 one business. Some of the most common side effects of cash flow struggles. Details on The Construction Financial Masterclass -

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01:09:45

Modular Construction: The Problems it Solves and...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/03/29

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 indoor air quality? - What is the business opportunity in the modular business? - A few misconceptions and myths about modular? - How are permitting and inspections handled on modular homes? - If a

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01:01:57

Managing a Million sq. ft Project: How These...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/03/22

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 a massive project. - How they're using FieldChat and ProCore to revolutionize their operation. - A few ingenious ways to use QR codes on your jobsites. - Tips for getting people on board with using

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55:15

Top Four Profit Bleeds & How to Stop the Bleeding | E202

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/03/15

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 expensive. Answer to the question, "Where do I start putting systems in place?" Right to Left Thinking Five areas of your business to systematize, and how to get some quick

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40:48

Navy SEALs and Point of Sale Thinking | E201

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/03/08

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" will help you eliminate chaos in your business...even if you never use a cash register. How to use technology to automate your remembering and reminding. What an automated sales

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53:07

The Art of Selling Art to Project Owners with Martha...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/03/01

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 out of this construction podcast episode: - Martha's advice on selling to developers and project owners. -How does art pay for itself? - The difference between

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01:04:58

#199: Trusting Your Processes & Preventing Warranty...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/02/22

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 do. - Four keys to a rock solid warranty program -The biggest challenges builders are facing right now. - Root causes behind warranty issues - Four wall execution as a

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49:36

#198: Create a Single Point of Truth to Reduce...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/02/15

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, and some surprising things they learned from watching real life construction folks in the wild. - Which assets make sense to track on your jobsites, and

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58:13

#197: Quit Getting Screwed with Construction Attorney...

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast ·

2021/02/08

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 no room for charity in a business transaction. - What is the first rule of subcontracts? - Common misconceptions about subcontracts. - How liens work and why they

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