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The Mobile Workforce Podcast

By FOUNDATION Software

The Mobile Workforce Podcast is centered around conversations with experts who have been where you are and have made it to the other side. Each week, our trailblazing guests share their experiences to inspire change, challenge the status quo and share what it takes to travel the road to profitability while managing a remote workforce. If you are looking to improve your operational efficiency and champion processes that maximize profit, these conversations will lead you and your team to the cutting

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98. The Impact of Digital Forms on a Mobile Workforce...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/09/30

A digital workforce has been a focus of the construction industry for years now. Removing paper from your workflow and processes is paramount to getting in front of your competition and increase your profits across the board. Rarely do digital forms come up in conversation and few contractors are able to wipe out their physical forms. The good news is digital forms exist, but how can they be used to increase your business? In this episode of the Mobile Workforce Podcast, we welcome Melissa Kastle,

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97. Hiring, Supporting and Working with Military Vets...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/09/23

Most people would agree that our military veterans deserve our respect and honor but it can be confusing and intimidating to work with someone that has come out of years in the military into civilian life. The good news is Vets are hard-working, loyal and skilled employees who, when supported, can be your best workers. But how can you be the best support to your employees? In this episode of the Mobile Workforce Podcast, we welcome Halsey Filbin, Operations Officer of USEFUZE onto the show to share

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96. How To Create A Solopreneur Career with Rawley...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/09/16

There has never been a better time in the construction industry to step out on your own and become the master of your own business and future. That doesn’t mean becoming a solopreneur is an easy or risk-free venture. Quite the opposite in fact. Being mindful of the pitfalls that you will face and knowing the tools that will help along the way is a big step forward in ensuring your success. In this episode of the Mobile Workforce Podcast, we welcome Rawley Filbin, CEO of USEFUZE onto the show to

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95. The 10 Challenges Home Builders Face Part 2 with...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/09/09

Project development in the construction industry is an extremely complex undertaking that requires a large breadth of skills to get right. Home building has some of the industry’s most complicated moving parts and can be intimidating for those looking to get into home building and development. Instead of looking at it one piece at a time contractors can get lost in all of the requirements and demands and never take steps to become a developer. In this episode of the Mobile Workforce Podcast, we

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94. The 10 Challenges Home Builders Face Part 1 with...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/09/02

Project development in the construction industry is an extremely complex undertaking that requires a large breadth of skills to get right. Home building has some of the most complicated moving parts in the industry and it can be intimidating for those looking to get into home building and development. Instead of looking at it one piece at a time contractors can get lost in all of the requirements and demands and never take the steps to become a developer. In this episode of the Mobile Workforce

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93. Gaining 35% construction productivity by...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/08/26

Communication from the job site back to the office and to the customer can become a real bottleneck that impedes the speed at which a project move and it also can dramatically impact the happiness of the client, impacting future projects and referrals. The good news is that new trends are showing that increasing communication across all groups on a construction project can increase productivity but up to 35%. But what is the best way to go about increasing your communication and what tools are at

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92. Coaching and Gamifying the Construction Job Site...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/08/19

Gamification in construction is a powerful tool that can drive the highest productivity out of your employees and subcontractors. But gamification can be a tricky and confusing process, and requires that the contract take on the role of head coach for their teams. But what does it mean to be the head coach and what does it take to gamify your job site and at the same time ensure you are keeping a successful and healthy workforce on task? Our Host Mike Merrill invites gamification and HR expert Joe

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91. Continued Investment In Construction Tech – The...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/08/12

Investment into construction technology is at an all time high. The question is how does that investment translate on the job site. Fortunately we had Dennis Stejskal, the director at Sage Construction and Real Estate, stick around for another episode. Dennis was originally on the show for episode #3 where he discussed the value of construction data and we also discussed the newest development sin technology last week on episode #90. Dennis and our host Mike Merrill discuss the investment we are

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90. Purpose Based Software And What It Means For...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/08/05

Productivity in construction is a huge problem that economists and other business leaders point to as one of the reasons for the cost of homes has not kept up with the rest of the economy. Regularly technology and software is lifted up as the golden opportunity to increase productivity and drive construction to catch up and even overtake the historical loss in productivity. But not done correctly and with the right processes and planning software can just become part of the problem. In this episode

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89. Choosing The Right Technology For Your...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/07/29

There is no doubt that construction can benefit from technology, but with margins as tight as they are, contractors are wise to take the time to understand how each option will affect their bottom line. Most of the time technology is there to alleviate risk and avoid unseen issues but with the right technology contractors can not only avoid losing profits but actually actively increase their margins and put more money in the bank. Bobby Rios, CFO of Bartlett Cocke sat down with Mike Merrill during

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88. Driving Your Construction Business with Customer...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/07/22

Customer Experience (CX) is not new but has become one of the most important parts of any business’s client development and retention strategy. And the numbers don’t lie, 7% of your clients right now are actively looking for a new vendor, 2% in client retention is the same thing as reducing costs by 10% and it is four to five times more expensive to go and find a new client than it is to keep an existing one satisfied. But what is CX and how can you use it to your advantage? Blake Godwin,

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87. Preparing For an Economic Correction with Brady...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/07/15

The economy isn’t a stagnant thing and we all know that it flows from bull to bear over time. Thankfully over the past 200 years we have seen that every time the economy slows down it is a correction and it always comes back stronger and with more opportunities than before. The key is being able to ride the wave and survive the correction. Most businesses just flounder about and hope to survive, fortunately there are actions you can take to solidify your business to not only survive but thrive

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86. How to Treat Your Staff and Clients for Repeat...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/07/08

No matter what market we are in, a healthy construction business is built on building a happy and consistent client list that will return for new projects, suggest new clients and give good endorsements. The question is how do you build that client list in today’s crazy market? This episode features Josh Edwards, the President of Expedition Contracting. Josh shares his secrets to successfully maintaining loyal clients. Including: how to find your niche, how to attract highly skilled labor that

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85. Why Low Tech Operations are Hurting the...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/07/01

Low tech construction is still functional in today’s market but we all know that the days of analog processes and the contractors that stick to them are numbered. If we want to thrive in the future construction industry we need to now take the steps to digitize our processes and teams and drive productivity and transparency to new heights. This episode features Craig Hurst, Director of Client Success at The Net Effect. Craig is going to explain technology’s role in construction today and how it

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84. Using embedded leaders to drive digital adoption...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/06/24

Driving digital adoption is a difficult process for any construction company and is impossible when done incorrectly. The good news is that no one needs to try to figure out the best practices for digital adoption, it has already been done. This episode features Nate Fuller, founder and director of Placer Construction Solutions. Nate shares with our host Mike Merrill a technique to make sure that your teams are willing and able to jump onboard with new initiatives.

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83. The Right Time to Upgrade your ERP, Accounting...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/06/17

Being online and on the cloud is essential for today’s construction industry leaders. The importance of having your information on hand and in a usable format for everyone to see is the only way to ensure that your business is functioning at the highest productivity possible while also protecting your bottom line. Knowing that you need to be up to date and ensuring that your software is functioning at the proper level are two different things. How do you know if you are in a good spot or if you need

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82. Using BI to Build a Culture of Data with Adam...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/06/10

Data driven is a buzz word that has been thrown around for years but very few people understand the steps needed to build a culture that is truly data driven, or why to do so for that matter. Being a data focused company is more than just a buzzword, your success hangs on your companies cultural focus on data. Fortunately the experts are here to help take the right steps towards a data focused culture. Adam Crigger, President and Frank Di Lorenzo, Client Relationship Manager at Preferred Strategies

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81. Why Transformation is the Key Word in Digital...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/06/03

Digital Transformation is a hot topic today and for good reason. No one would argue that technology is needed to drive construction forward. But how can we ensure that we are not overwhelmed with unnecessary platforms and apps? Cindy Whitner, Sr. Product Manager at Acumatica joins Mike Merrill At the 2022 CFMA National Conference to discuss digital transformation, the fact that transformation is the key aspect of the process, how to use new employees to drive transformation and how to ensure that

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80. Construction Best Practices for Simplifying and...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/05/27

Data is only as good as the information it is able to impart into your business and projects. So why is it so hard today to use the data we have been collecting to make better decisions? It's because there isn't an overarching strategy to drive our collection and retention practices. Steve Hathaway the Founder and Principal Consultant of Construction Software Solutions joins Mike Merrill At the 2022 CFMA National Conference to discuss the strategies and processes needed to have good data today,

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79. Government Tax Credits: A Real Construction...

The Mobile Workforce Podcast ·

2022/05/20

It can be a real challenge to best understand which projects are the most profitable and which are to be avoided. Sometimes projects can have special incentives that take them from the middle of the pile and can make them a strategic and financially wise decision. The problem is knowing what projects have hidden incentives, and why. Brady Bryan CEO of Brayn Consulting joins Mike Merrill to discuss the newest tax credits available on construction projects, why they are available and the right

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