Dean Barton

Construction Entrepreneur With Dean Barton

Welcome to the Construction Entrepreneur podcast with Dean Barton. On this podcast you’ll hear how to build, run and grow a successful and profitable construction business. It’s a show that is completely unfiltered and will make you think about your vision, your business and your life. You’ll also learn from Dean about his failures, lessons and his wins from 20+ years in the construction industry.

Author

Dean Barton

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

How to get from A to B (what it takes) | Ep034 23.01.2024

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about how to achieve your goals and get from A to B. Everyone is trying to get from where they are now to where they want to be and a construction business is a difficult business to be in. Dean Barton breaks down the barriers you will need to break through to smash your goals. Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www...

Jack of all trades (master of none) | Ep033 18.01.2024

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about being a jack of all trades, but a master of none.  It's an expression we've all heard in a construction business and something tradesmen get knocked for. But the reality is a lot of businesses are run with that mentality and is the reason growth is slow and repeat problems persist. Follow Dean on Instagram here: h...

Thinking Bigger (why you need to) | Ep032 16.01.2024

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about thinking bigger on all levels.  If you are small thinker, you'll achieve small things which is exactly the opposite to entrepreneurship. If you think bigger in your mind and tackle bigger problems, you'll take bigger actions to achieve more.  Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deanbartonreal/...

Understanding Risk | Ep031 09.01.2024

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about understanding risk and most importantly your own risk profile so that you can make the right decisions in business. Risk is in the eye of the beholder and in this episode Dean shares practical help and insights into learning what risks to take and what risks to avoid that will undoubtedly come up in your business...

Operate at a higher level in 2024 | Ep030 03.01.2024

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about non negotiable rules for entrepreneurs to follow in 2024.  An entrepreneurs mind must be focused and operate from rules to perform at its best. Dean spells it out clearly how he operates and the mindset he uses.  Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deanbartonreal/ 

How To Dominate 2024 | Ep029 29.12.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about how to dominate 2024. Anyone can set a goal - that's the easy part. Its the practical steps and tasks you do daily that count. Listen in to hear Dean's take on what he does to set goals and achieve them. Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deanbartonreal/ 

Making the decision to be a real business man | Ep028 20.12.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about making the big decision to be a real business man over being a tradesman.  Being clear on being a construction business owner and real business man is the most pivotal decision you will make and today's episode talks about what it takes to make that decision. Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.co...

How To Handle Problem Customers The Right Way | Ep027 18.12.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about dealing with problem customers.  Listen in to learn about how to reduce the chance of having problem customers from Dean's real life examples and rules as well as how to handle those problem customers that do come up every once in a while in business. Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deanba...

Being a bad boss VS a good leader | Ep026 12.12.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about the difference between being a bad boss or being a good leader in your construction company. The culture you create in your construction business will be the difference of a high performing team vs an average one. Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deanbartonreal/ 

Raise Your Standards | Ep025 08.12.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about raising your standards as a leader and construction business owner in the construction industry. If you want more profit, more business, better clients, better staff and a better team. You need to raise your standards first.  Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deanbartonreal/ 

The Big Opportunity (Buying A Business) | Ep024 06.12.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about the big opportunity available to buy businesses in the construction industry to grow your existing construction and building company. Listen in if you want to learn about what makes an ideal business seller and what to look for in a potential deal / opportunity to grow your existing empire.  Follow Dean on Instagr...

The Power Of Mentorship | Ep023 01.12.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about some of the key things he has learned from mentoring and consulting with construction company's all over the United Kingdom. Listen in if you want to hear about the most common problems within the construction industry and most importantly the solution to those problems. Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www....

How To Use Leverage To Your Advantage | Ep022 28.11.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about the 7 types of leverage you can utilise in your business to fuel more growth and get ahead. Most businesses only apply one type of leverage - general labour. Listen in to hear all 7 types of leverage you can use in a construction business. Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deanbartonreal/

Hire For Attitude Over Skill | Ep021 23.11.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about attitude and how important it is to hire for attitude over skill. Your company culture will be built on the foundation of its attitude and this is one area of people management and business transactions that is massively overlooked.  Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deanbartonreal/  

How To Get Business Partnerships RIGHT | Ep020 21.11.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about partnerships in business.  Dean explains what to do and what not to do when forming a business partnership and all of the steps you need get right to start a business relationship on the best possible foundation. Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deanbartonreal/  

How To Scale A Construction Business | Ep019 15.11.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about the 7 stages of scaling a construction based business.  Follow along to these simple and easy to understand steps that you need to take in the right order to grow and scale your construction company and make it a commercially valuable business.

The Levels Of Money | Ep018 10.11.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about the different levels of money and explains how important it is to get your money right - both in business and life. Financial security and then building on that level is the backbone of every good entrepreneur and business owner. Despite what the main stream say, money IS important. Money is good and you need more...

The Relationships You Need To Succeed In Business | Ep017 08.11.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about the key relationships you need to create and nurture to win in business and life. Every single thing you want, will come from a relationship. It's the relationship with your customers, staff, investors, business owners and many more highlighted in this episode.

The Must-know Numbers For Your Construction Business! | Ep016 02.11.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about the numbers you need to know  in your construction company. These key performance indicators are non negotiable and are the back bone of your business success. Listen in to this important episode so that you can understand what numbers you need to know in your business.

The Opportunity To Win Is Here | EP015 31.10.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about how the opportunity to win in a construction business is here right now and it's getting bigger and bigger because of two huge global factors. Listen in to this important episode so that you can use it to your advantage and grow a solid construction company with an unfair advantage to other markets.

Working For A Main Contractor | EP014 25.10.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks about how it works taking on work for a main contractor.  Dean talks about the differences between a quantity surveyor and a contracts manager role and how you need to work with both sides to make sure that you make the right money from the jobs. 

Unlocking What Drives You To Reach The Next Level | EP013 17.10.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks through the the 5 key drivers of people and how you can tap into those drivers to take you to the next level in business and life.  Once you understand these 5 drivers, you will also be able to recognise what drives your team members so that you can produce a high performing culture.   

Setting Goals For Construction Business Owners | EP012 11.10.2023

In Today's episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast, Dean Barton talks through the importance of setting goals and how to set the right goals for both your business and your personal life.

How To Sell More And Make More Money As A Construction Entrepreneur | Ep 011 09.10.2023

In this episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast with Dean Barton.. Dean talks about construction sales training and shares some construction sales tips. Sales is the lifeblood of any business and it is money put in your business bank account. Dean talks about how to present yourself to be in the best position to close more sales, more deals and grow your construction company revenue.

How Planning Permission Works In The UK l Ep 010 06.10.2023

In this episode of the Construction Entrepreneur Podcast with Dean Barton.. Dean talks about how the UK planning permission system works.  Planning policy and law is a complicated topic and any construction entrepreneur who wants to get into property development needs to know and understand planning law as a vital foundation. 

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