Construction Genius

If you don't know the right persuasive writing methods, even one email can destroy relationships you may have tirelessly built for a long time. Joining Eric Anderton is written word expert Joshua Lisec. He explains how to solve the rampant misuse of adverbs that elevates wrong emotions and passes lies as truth. Joshua talks about how poor persuasive writing can make recipients feel under attack, m...

The CEO of Harbor Capital , Levi Benkert , is this week's guest on Construction Genius. Harbor Capital is a hyper-focused class A and B industrial real estate investment firm operating in Texas. What's interesting about this is Levi's journey from a newly married eighteen-year-old who purchased his first home in Sacramento, California to growing a business that has a goal of getting to $1 billion...

How do you gain competitive advantage against your competitors in the construction industry? The answer is simple: talent and technology. In this episode, Eric Anderton sits down with Ronan Collins , Director Digital Delivery of BIM for Design and Construction at The Red Sea Development Company . In their chat, Ronan emphasizes how talent development and technology adoption can be and are intercon...

Public speaking is a vulnerable position because of the fear of judgment and rejection. But there is a way to conquer your anxiety and become a better speaker in public. Eric Anderton presents Laurie Gilbertson , the founder and CEO of Tribeca Blue Consulting . Laurie talks about how practice and preparation are huge factors in feeling comfortable on stage. Allow yourself to rehearse and figure ou...

Want to build a home faster, better, and more sustainably? Prefabrication is the key. Today's guest is Garrett Moore , CEO and Co-Founder of Agorus , offering prefab offsite solutions that can transform how we build homes. He joins host   Eric Anderton to explain prefabrication and clear up some misconceptions. Garret dives deep into the positive impact of the new tech on labor, cost, and time for...

As the owner of a construction company, it's only natural that you focus on what you do. But it's also important to stay connected with the field. Your guys are out there working. It's good to get your bags on and join them, even if you're not too good at it. Join Eric Anderton as he talks to Ben Juncker about how he bridges the gap between office and the field. Ben is the co-founder and CEO of Cr...

Every company follows a different sales process to build revenue. But some organizations don't want to keep an open mind. You can't scale if you don't want to do things differently. Learn what drives your revenue and how you can plug out all the leaks. Join Eric Anderton as he talks to  Jennifer Aplin  and  Alice Chandrasekaran  of  Digital Magenta  about increasing your revenue with data and intu...

How safe is your insurance claim? How do you ensure that any claim that you make is paid fairly by the insurance company? This is a discussion that Eric Anderton and CEO and president of Velocity Public Adjusting , Jack Hanks , take on in this episode. Jack has had deep experience since 1989 in the space of public adjusting. He shares his insights on how contractors can maximize their payout from...

What's the secret to successful companies in the construction space? It's being able to tighten your estimates and make the right bids. Joining Eric Anderton is Paul McKeon , CEO of B2W Software . Paul's visionary leadership has driven continuous, cutting-edge product development and revenue growth. In this episode, he shares key tips on how to land more work and make bids that feed your growth. P...

For a business partnership to work, you and your partner need the same values, vision, camaraderie, and strength in different areas. If you manage to find the right people to work with, success will come in no time. But not all partnerships are as straightforward as that. It takes time and patience to trust each. It's only growing pains; it happens to everyone. Learn how to build partnerships with...

In construction, you need to be a leader who is compassionate and empathetic. You need to have those tough and difficult conversations with people. No one better than a Death Coroner to give you some insight into that. Join Eric Anderton as he talks to Deputy Coroner for the Yolo County Sheriff's Office , Harrison Furmidge  about having difficult conversations. Learn how Harrison deals with having...

The construction industry has been one of the most affected fields in recent years with supply chain issues, geopolitical pressures, rising fuel prices, to name a few. So how do you innovate and add/create value and give yourself a competitive edge?  Jack Aspenson  is the CEO and President of  S3 Surface Solutions , a disruptive, client-driven organization that focuses on providing environmentally...

Are you overwhelmed and stressed out with how your life is currently running?  Kevin Dahlstrom 's story is going to present you with some interesting questions and perspectives that might challenge the way you're doing things and improve your life. Kevin is the CEO of Swell Money . He joins Eric Anderton in this episode to talk about how his journey of walking away from $20 million led him to cons...

Passing on a business from one generation to the next can be a challenge. So what makes a successful family business? Eric Anderton introduces George Cullen , a 5th generation family business owner and the Co-President of JP Cullen, a construction company out of Wisconsin that has been in business since 1892. What's their secret? Tune in to find out. You will also hear about the importance of gain...

When was the last time a software salesperson hit you up, promising to solve all of your issues?  The truth is, there is no easy solution to the technology challenges you face in your business. SPARK Business Works CEO Bob Armbrister  does not trumpet one single answer to his problems. He believes that each challenge is unique and calls for no specific, standard formula. In this episode, he sits w...

How do you build genuine credibility? Eric Anderton presents Christine Miles M.S. Ed. , the author of What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?  and the founder and CEO of EQuipt . Christine talks about how listening is about hearing what's not said, not just what is said. You build credibility because of what you understand about others, not what you tell them. And the more you learn how to listen, t...

Are you struggling in your relationship with the owners that your company is building for? If your answer is yes, then this episode is for you. Sitting down with Eric Anderton is Antonia Botero , the owner of MADDPROJECT , a project management and business consulting firm. Antonia talks about the owner's perspective and why it matters in every project. She enjoins contractors to put themselves in...

As the sole owner of your business, you should be the one supervising and monitoring everything. If you are still busy with the day-to-day tasks other people should be doing for you, there is something wrong. Learn how to escape the mundane and focus on more pressing business matters with digital strategist and advisor, James Camp . Together with Eric Anderton, he sheds light on why most CEOs stru...

For a family business to thrive, the family itself must have strong teamwork and harmonious relationships. Eric Anderton seeks how this can be done with award-winning family business strategist, speaker, and author, Nike Anani . She discusses how first-generation owners can smoothly pass down a growing business to the next generation while preserving harmony among members. Nike emphasizes how the...

Websites exist for the sole reason of attracting people to your business and converting them into loyal customers. But despite creating an engaging website, it still doesn't act as the client magnet it should be. Wayne Mullins , the Founder and CEO of Ugly Mug Marketing , has the perfect solution to this problem. Joining Eric Anderton, he shares his 3:53 P.M. Formula in building an informative and...

When you try to get over an addiction, it's not always a good idea to go "cold turkey" all of a sudden. How do I know? Well, all credit goes to my friend who was so determined to quit smoking, and the only way that worked for him was going the incremental route.   Sometimes, we get so addicted to the position of leadership we're in that we tend to forget. If we want growth for our companies, we ne...

Peloton, a well-known provider of interactive fitness products, has recently experienced a massive plunge in their revenue. But as Barry McCarthy steps into the CEO role during this time of crisis, he starts by sending an email about their plans for a comeback and how it'll be possible as long as the whole company works together as a team. Every business faces bad times. Overcoming them relies on...

Success boils down to one thing: making good decisions. Easy to say, but what do you do when you are faced with terrible options, anxiety, and fear of failure? Learning the right frameworks now can make all the difference later.   Today, we are joined by the CEO of Meetup, David Siegel, who is also the author of Decide & Conquer: 44 Decisions that Make or Break All Leaders. He addresses common iss...

In every sport, the players have a set of rules they need to play by. This is also true for every single business out there, including construction companies. And what better way to play than to set up your own rules and pick out the players you want to play with?   In this episode, join me as I talk about the essence of making the rules of your game in order for you to get freedom, wealth, and ti...

Leaders get stuck inside a box of their own perceptions. They struggle to see things from other people's point of view and this hinders them from improving and growing their business.   In today's Construction Genius episode, Michael Girdley — an investor and entrepreneur who has built, incubated and sold several businesses — joins us to give his insights about leadership and how great leaders imp...