Develop your Construction Business Podcast

🔥 Ever feel like you’re constantly putting out fires in your business? Like every single day you're running from one crisis to the next, barely finding time to breathe—let alone think about the bigger picture? 😫 Trust me, I’ve been there. And if you’re a construction business owner trying to scale, you probably know this feeling all too well. 🚧 In this episode, Greg Wilkes and Barbara Nixo...

Join us for an exciting episode with Emma Mills from MyPA! 🌟 Learn how to design the perfect week and discover the amazing benefits of hiring virtual assistants (VAs) and personal assistants (PAs). 📅💼 Emma shares easy tips on planning your week, managing your time, and getting more done. 🗓️🕒 Find out how virtual working has changed during COVID-19 and how it helps businesses find great talent...

Join us in this exciting episode of "Websites that POP" with Angie Wilkes from Construct Virtual! 🌟 Discover how to transform your website into a client magnet. 💻 Angie shares her secrets on creating stunning, high-converting websites using the powerful StoryBrand framework. 📈 Learn why good design matters, how to highlight your clients' needs, and the best ways to make your busi...

Join us in this episode of "How to Succeed as a Dadpreneur" as we sit down with Carl Taylor, founder of Dadpreneur and a seasoned entrepreneur. 🚀👨‍👧‍👦 Carl reveals his secrets to balancing the demanding roles of a father, husband, and business owner. Discover how he transformed his business, Automation Agency, to run with minimal involvement, and learn his strategies for managing bus...

Is your business struggling and you can't figure out why? 🤔 Join us in this week's episode as we chat with leadership expert Sondra Norris, who shares her secrets on how to become a better leader and truly inspire your team. 🚀✨ Discover the common pitfalls, the power of self-awareness, and practical tips to turn your leadership around. Don't miss Sondra's incredible stories...

In this insightful episode of our podcast, we sit down with Kody Thompson, founder of wrkpod, a company specialising in helping businesses scale by leveraging Filipino talent. We delve into the practicalities and advantages of outsourcing to the Philippines, discussing everything from cost benefits to the diverse skill sets available. Kody shares his personal journey from running a web development...

In this podcast episode, Greg sits down with Chris Dufey, a seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully navigated the complex journey of selling his construction business. Chris opens up about the challenges and triumphs of exiting his company for a significant profit and how this experience propelled him into starting a new venture. He delves into the critical steps required to prepare a business...

In this podcast, we discuss an in-depth conversation with Gavin Smith, an expert in financial management and analysis for construction businesses. The primary focus is on overcoming common financial hurdles such as cash flow issues and understanding profit and loss statements, aimed at enabling business owners to scale their operations effectively.     Gavin Smith's career spans over 20 years...

In this podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of overcoming personal insecurities with Jaimen Frazer, founder of The Insecurity Project. Frazer, once a church pastor turned life coach, shares his profound insights into identifying and dismantling the deep-rooted insecurities that hold many back from their true potential. With a seven-step framework, he guides listeners through a pragma...

In this podcast, we dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship, where passion meets purpose, and building dreams is just as important as constructing homes. Today's episode highlights the powerful stories of individuals who have reached impressive success in the construction industry and have also built lives filled with meaning and positive influence. Our first guest, Rodric Lenhart, e...

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jairek Robbins, a master of personal development, whose accolades include a Congressional Award and features in Forbes and Success Magazine. Jairek, endorsed by luminaries like Brian Tracy for his impactful work, will share insights into achieving personal and professional excellence. We delve into the habits that distinguish the best in their fields...

This podcast is about framework agreements in the construction industry and how they can be beneficial for businesses of various sizes. Host Greg Wilkes discusses with guest Shamayne Harris, head of procurement at Pagabo, the process, benefits, and strategies for construction companies to successfully apply for and manage framework agreements. They cover a range of topics including the definition...

Join us in this insightful episode where we interview John Lanker, CEO of Linker, a firm specializing in growth and branding strategies for construction businesses. John, from Minnesota, USA, shares his expertise on creating distinctive brands in the construction industry. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your competition and developing a unique value proposition to stand out. The dis...

This podcast is about Grace Prendergast's journey from being an Olympic gold medalist rower to applying the disciplines of her sports career to leadership and personal development. She discusses the importance of routines, setting and achieving incremental goals, teamwork, and the impact of coaching. Grace also delves into how to cope with failure, using it as a catalyst for growth and succes...

This podcast features an interview with Charlie Fitzgibbon, who narrates his growth from a contractor to a developer leading a £20 million company. He talks about the challenges in construction, financial strategies, adapting to industry changes like COVID, and emphasizes innovation and sustainability. He offers advice to aspiring professionals on the importance of experience and adaptability. Edi...

Struggling to find decent tradies? Is the skill shortage holding you back from growing? This seems to be the #1 frustration in construction. In this episode our guest Matt DiBara dives into some strategies on how to find & attract a ton of candidates. Matt has some really unique and innovative ideas that will leave you feeling ready to go out & scale up! http://www.thecontractorconsultants...

Greg reviews a classic top selling business book by Jim Collins- Good to Great and shows how to apply the timeless principles into your construction business. Learn about the 7x key principles from leadership to hiring the right people. Just applying 1x of these strategies could make all the difference. See the episode here: https://developcoaching.co.uk/podcast/good-to-great/ 🎧 Listen to more ep...

Can you imagine resolving every on site problem from a desk? Being able to look through the eyes of someone onsite & seeing exactly what they see. Big jumps in technology mean its now possible for your workers to wear special glasses & be remote monitored! Imagine how much time & money this could save you In this episode our guest Nils Hulth dives into why this technology will change c...

Danny is a former firefighter who was determined to build a successful electrical, plumbing & heating company. Through modelling other local businesses to applying his own unique strategies, he has finally broken through the £1m barrier & has created a foundation to build an 8 figure business over the next few years. We dive into how he got his love back for the industry again and lessons...

Louise Brogan is an expert LinkedIn marketer. We dive into 4x pillars that will drive your LinkedIn success and help you connect with more architects, engineers, facility managers & main contractors. Using these strategies will help you create meaningful connections,  engage in relevant conversations with decision makers & ultimately increase your lead-flow. www.louisebrogan.com/download w...

Video content is exploding in popularity. But many construction business owners hate being on camera, or can't think of what content they should put out there. This episode will give you some ideas on how to make video content work for you & some practical steps to make it easier to produce. See the episode here: https://developcoaching.co.uk/podcast/why-you-must-use-video-in-your-marketi...

In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of addiction with Conrad Tracey. Many struggle to identify if they're ensnared in the web of addiction, and Conrad sheds light on recognising those telltale signs. Drawing from his personal journey, he shares his inspiring success story, offering hope and a testament to the strength of the human spirit. But it's not just...

Gavin is an expert property developer, architect & property coach. In his peak he created a 65million Euro global portfolio. Then it all went spectacularly wrong with Gavin at one point worth minus 16 million. Gavin bares all in this episode. But everyone loves a comeback story, so we dive into the mindset, discipline & resilience it took to get Gavin back on the top of his game. https://g...

One of the biggest bottlenecks for a business owner is not having enough TIME That can be solved overnight by hiring a good VA. In this episode we discuss- -Why you need a VA -What can they do? -What to look for -Pro's and con's -How to hire See the episode here: https://developcoaching.co.uk/podcast/why-a-va-is-essential-to-get-you-to-1m/ 🎧 Listen to more episodes here: https://develop...

You've signed someone up - Great! But there's a few weeks to go until you actually start work. How can you avoid a client cancelling & changing their mind and requesting a deposit back? Here we dive into the importance on onboarding your clients the right way so they stay happy & excited even thought the works have not begun. See the episode here: https://developcoaching.co.uk/po...