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Titans of the Trades | Straight-Talk for Scaling Your Construction Business

If you run a construction business and want to scale without burning out or selling out, this is your show. Host Ryan Englin brings you straight-talk episodes packed with real-world tactics, whether it’s a solo deep dive, a conversation with an industry expert, or lessons from the field. No fluff. No theory. Just one solid takeaway every time.Ryan is the CEO of Core Matters, best-selling author of Hire Better People Faster, and creator of the Core Fit Hiring System - a proven framework used by

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20:06

Building an Empire: From 8 to Nearly 650 Locations in...

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2024/10/16

Summary Matt Ebert, the CEO of Crash Champions, shares his journey of growing the company from 8 to nearly 650 locations and becoming the employer of choice in the collision repair industry. He emphasizes the importance of investing in leadership and creating a positive employee experience. Matt also discusses the need to attract more women and new talent to the industry through partnerships with trade schools and promoting the opportunities available. He advises small busine...

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18:31

Incentives That Actually Retain Your Best People With...

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2024/10/09

Summary The conversation discusses the labor crisis in the trades industry and the importance of employee retention. Chris Buttenham, co-owner of Reins, explains how their company helps small businesses in the trades sector retain key employees through equity and profit-sharing incentives.They focus on aligning incentives and creating long-term and short-term financial rewards for employees. The conversation highlights the effectiveness of these incentives for businesses in high-demand, ...

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25:32

Double Your Business Every Year With Derek Cormier

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2024/10/02

SummaryDerek Cormier, owner of Climate Experts, shares his success in doubling his business every year since 2016 and his ability to find and retain good employees in the trades industry. He emphasizes the importance of creating a strong company culture and defining core values to attract the right employees. Cormier has developed an apprenticeship program and training system that compresses a two-year apprenticeship into three months, allowing new hires to quickly become productive tech...

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22:01

Preparing Your Business for Exit With Heath Treasure

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2024/09/25

SummaryHeath Treasure shares his journey from rags to riches in the blue-collar space, emphasizing the importance of preparing a business for exit and the acquisition process. He highlights the significance of soft skills, financial clarity, and process flow in building a sellable asset. Heath also discusses the challenges faced by business owners and offers coaching and group coaching services to help them grow and exit their businesses.Keywordsbusiness exit, acquisition process, soft s...

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38:34

12 Laws of a Great Workplace With Jim Bush

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2024/09/18

Jim Bush, CEO of Weather Shield Roofing Systems, shares his 12 laws of a great workplace. The first law is that work should be a life-giving place where people flourish and grow. The second law is that work should have a higher purpose that makes the world a better place. The third law is that everyone deserves to work for a well-run business that provides order amidst chaos. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about how Jim’s laws of a great workplace will develop your team and gr...

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23:14

The Power of Culture With Eduard Mirzoian

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2024/09/11

Eduard Mirzoian shares his journey of building a successful restoration contracting company, emphasizing the importance of culture, people, and consistent marketing. He discusses the challenges and strategies for attracting and retaining top talent, as well as the impact of culture on business success.Keywordsrestoration contractor, company growth, culture, people management, talent attraction, marketing, business successTakeawaysThe importance of maintaining a forward-looking perspective and...

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22:34

From Tradesman to CEO With Jay Carter

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2024/09/04

Jay Carter shares his journey of starting a roofing company, facing challenges, and finding success. He emphasizes the importance of failure, mindset, and purpose in business. He also discusses the transition from being a tradesman to a CEO and the significance of self-reflection and mindset for business success.Keywordsroofing company, business challenges, failure, mindset, purpose, CEO mindset, self-reflection, systematizing mindset, business successTakeawaysThe importance of failure a...

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24:07

The Power of Genuine Care in Retaining Techs With...

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2024/08/28

SummaryJason Noel, Director of Advisement at CEO Warrior, shares his insights on building successful companies and teams in the trades industry. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on people and surrounding yourself with great individuals who possess skills and passions that complement your own. Jason highlights the need to genuinely care for employees and be present and available to them. He also discusses the value of apprenticeship programs in attracting and training the next gen...

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18:17

Leading with Purpose in the Manufacturing Industry...

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2024/08/21

In this conversation, Matt discusses Dynapower, a global manufacturing business specializing in custom equipment for various markets. He emphasizes the importance of company culture, purpose-driven work, and the impact on the global community. Matt also shares insights on attracting and retaining talent, connecting with customers, and the company's future direction.Keywordsmanufacturing, company culture, purpose-driven work, talent retention, customer relationships, global impact, energy...

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22:01

Creating Opportunities for Women in the Trades With...

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2024/08/14

SummaryKristen Scutella, Regional Service Vice President at Comfort Systems USA, discusses the labor challenges in the trades and how her company is overcoming them. She emphasizes the importance of building a strong company culture and investing in employees. Kristen also highlights the need to attract more women to the trades and shares success stories of women who have excelled in the industry. She encourages women to pursue opportunities in the trades and emphasizes that there are no...

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29:12

Gamify Learning for Better Onboarding With Stephen Rhyne

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2024/08/07

SummaryStephen Rhyne shares insights on attracting, training, and retaining good salespeople. He emphasizes the importance of treating the recruiting process like a marketing and sales funnel, focusing on attraction and signaling opportunity to the right candidates. He also discusses the significance of setting proper expectations and belief-building during the onboarding process. Stephen highlights the value of training salespeople in a gamified manner, providing micro-learning experien...

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18:48

Create a Family-Like Atmosphere at Work With Chris Petri

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2024/07/31

Today we sit down with Chris Petri, Operations Manager at Petri Plumbing, a century-old family-owned company in New York City, is spreading the message about the opportunities in the blue-collar trades, particularly to the younger generation. They have been successful by offering high-level service and value to their customers. Petri Plumbing has been intentional about creating a family-like atmosphere for their employees, which translates into a positive client experience. They are focu...

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24:59

Develop a Comprehensive Training Program With Clifton...

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2024/07/24

SummaryClifton Savage, CEO at Service Leaders Society, discusses the challenges that service contractors face in recruiting, training, and retaining employees. He emphasizes the importance of company culture and employee satisfaction in attracting and retaining talent. Clifton suggests that contractors should assess their current company, address any problems or lack of systems, and focus on top-down leadership. He advises contractors to stop promoting only the requirements of the job an...

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39:48

Charge What You're Worth With Tom Reber

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2024/07/17

This week, the conversation with Tom Reber, podcast host of The Contractor Fight, focuses on the challenges faced by contractors and the solutions to overcome them. The main themes include the importance of charging what you're worth, the need for consistent recruiting and hiring practices, reframing negative beliefs, and creating a positive company culture. Other topics discussed include the impact of low prices on quality, the value of paying employees well, and the significance of bui...

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23:56

Elevating the Trade Partner Experience With Ira Singer

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2024/07/10

SummaryIn this episode, Ryan Englin interviews Ira Singer, the Founder of Mosaic Construction, a nationally recognized general contractor. They discuss the importance of building relationships with trade partners and subcontractors in the construction industry. Ira emphasizes the need for intentional relationship-building and highlights the value of good behavior, communication, and professionalism. He also discusses the role of technology, such as Procore, in facilitating effective comm...

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23:40

The Best Way to Grow Your Team With Levi Torres

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2024/07/03

SummaryIn this episode of Titans of the Trades, host Ryan Englin sits down with Levi Torres, the President of High 5 Plumbing, to dive into the innovative approach of his plumbing company. Levi breaks down the stereotypes in the trade industry and shares how High 5 Plumbing sets itself apart by focusing on cleanliness, communication, and a positive work environment. From transforming their business model to training their own apprentices, Levi shares the secrets behind their rapid growth...

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25:31

Using Better Technology for Better Hiring With...

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2024/06/26

SummaryJonathan Porter-Whistman, CEO of PerceptionPredict, discusses the big mistake people make in hiring and the need to slow down and carefully consider the hiring process. He emphasizes the importance of understanding why and how to hire, as well as the impact of poor hiring decisions on company culture and credibility. Porter-Whistman suggests that hiring should be approached as a half-million dollar decision and that companies should focus on creating an environment that attracts h...

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22:52

The Power of an Apprentice Academy With Richard Hart

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2024/06/19

SummaryRichard Hart, the founder of Hart's Plumbing and Heating, shares his insights on finding and developing good people in the service industry. He shatters the myth that there are no good people out there and emphasizes the importance of the people in a business. Richard discusses the training and education programs at Hart's Academy and the company's commitment to providing high-value service. He also talks about the growth and expansion plans of Hart's Plumbing and Heating and thei...

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25:40

Unlocking the Potential of Hourly Workers With...

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2024/06/12

SummaryIn this conversation, Ryan Englin interviews Michael Fortinberry, the CEO and Founder of Protiv, a software platform that helps motivate and incentivize performance from hourly workers. They discuss the myth of hourly pay and the challenges of motivating blue-collar workers. Michael explains how linking incentives to performance can create motivation, engagement, and enthusiasm among hourly workers. He shares practical examples of implementing rewards and the positive impact it ca...

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23:18

Breaking Myths in Construction Accounting With...

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2024/06/05

In this conversation, Timothy Wingate and Ryan Englin discuss the power of integrating technology into financial and accounting processes in the construction industry. Timothy debunks the myth that doing things the same way is always the best way and emphasizes the importance of finding more efficient methods. Timothy explains how his company, G + F Business and Financial Consulting, helps construction companies implement technology to improve their operations. He highlights the need for...

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