Construction Genius

The construction industry is all about building relationships. To manage an effective team who can handle projects of any scope, you must know how to solve your people problems. Eric Anderton shares this bonus episode where he joins as guest at the  Bred to Build Podcast . In this conversation, he shares his many interactions with construction companies to discuss how to hone effective leaders. Er...

Construction is essentially preindustrial, and today's guest is working on rationalizing and industrializing the construction process. The  Boxabl  mission is to lower the cost of homeownership for everyone significantly. Obsessively designed to the highest quality, strength, and sustainability standards to last for generations.  Paolo Tiramani , CEO of Boxabl, shares his wisdom on how Boxabl seek...

Mergers and acquisitions are by far the fastest way to achieve tremendous business growth and reach. Instead of spending years cultivating organic growth, you can acquire another company that is similar or aligns with your own. But since this process promises huge profits in the long run, it also possesses some serious pitfalls as well. Eric Anderton sits down with Ryan Goral , Founder of G-Spire...

Today's construction industry might be a bit under innovated or not as technologically open as they should already be in the new digital age. Why is that? And why is it crucial to change this? Today, Adrian Hatch shares the crucial things contractors should let tech companies know about construction, and how to actually get them to give contractors their much-needed technology solutions. Adrian is...

Civility means respect. It's about making people feel valued, appreciated, and heard, so they feel they are part of the team. Unfortunately, with so much conflict happening, civility is often lacking in the construction industry. And this episode's guest believes that civility in the workplace can reduce turnover and increase productivity. Join Eric Anderton as he talks to author, professor, resea...

This is the Christmas episode of the Construction Genius Podcast. Eric takes his annual detour to consider the Christmas story to share the gospel of Luke, Chapter 1, Verses 6-38. He shares the story between the Virgin Mary and an angel and how God shows one of his miracles. Eric also identifies the three key aspects of the story. Hear the words of God by tuning in to this episode now!

The market is spiraling downward, and fear creeps into most business owners. The real estate market is also affected, but how do we respond to this current storm we're in? Is there a way to sail through the current weather? In this episode, Levi Benkert , the CEO of Harbor Capital , teaches us how to navigate your business through a downturn. He shares why he is optimistic about the current state...

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the construction industry was one of the many greatly affected industries in terms of the workforce. This conversation is not new from the great recession of 2008 when many employees left. How did most construction companies deal with this challenge? In today's episode, Chip Aldridge , Product Owner of Talroo , shares his insights on the best ways to find and recrui...

There is a shortage of labor in the construction industry.  Attracting the right talent can be frustrating.  It leads to projects not being completed on time and impacts your bottom line.   Why is there a shortage?  The answer is Racism.   Racism leads to stereotypes, exclusion and ultimately keeps you from growing your business with skilled talent.   The good news? You can attract top notch talen...

Running a construction business is hard enough on its own. So many moving parts and details to look at. Then, you add accounting to the mix of complications.  This leads to long nights during tax season, confusion and overwhelm.   Why? The tax rules change every year, making it impossible to keep up.  Imagine doing this all by yourself?  Focusing on these small details will keep you away from your...

Growing your construction business is a headache if the wrong person sneaks onto your team.   Having the wrong person on your team devours your money, sabotages your bottom line and leaves you in despair.   So how do you make sure you hire the right fit for your team?   You must hire team members with the same type of conviction as your organization.   In this episode, you'll discover how to hire...

The biggest challenge in the construction industry is building trust with your customers.   Without trust, there is always a skeptical customer. This leads to delays in projects, headaches and keeps you further away from growth.   The good news is that developing trust is easy once you apply certain techniques. If you build trust from the start of the relationship, you have a happy customer willin...

How to Leverage Short-Term Rentals to Increase Your Personal Wealth The stock market isn't too exciting at the moment, and you may have cash on hand that you want to use. Investing in short-term rental properties is one avenue worth exploring. In this episode, we are joined by Alex Jarbo, CEO of Sargon Investments. He dives into the positives and negatives of  short-term rentals, and discusses how...

We all want to make money as soon as possible. But your relationship with your partners can slow down this process, keeping your cashflow hostage.   Without the right mindset, architects and contractors can have a toxic relationship that leads to a "cash burning" project.  That's the bad news.  The good news?  There is a unique formula to work with your partners to make your projects run smoothly...

Building a better company can be difficult without the right people. Without the right team members, your company can head towards bankruptcy quickly — without you even realizing it.  If you want your company to thrive, you must build your team members' confidence. But that's easier said than done.  Don't worry, with the right strategy, building a team of confident leaders can be easier than you m...

When the economy shifts, the construction industry feels it.  Less deals in the pipeline can lead to frustration and slow growth.   Only certain companies are well equipped for this shift in the market.  Some companies, however, will go out of business.   The good news is there's a way to position your company for every market cycle.   The best companies know how to weather the storm by focusing t...

Most in the construction industry say meetings are a waste of labor.   They say it's "busy work" that gets you no results when you could be focusing on a deadline.   That's the "old way" of looking at meetings. Meetings, if conducted correctly can increase your leverage by 10x and maybe more.  It allows you to multiply your efforts and identify problems before they even arise.   In this episode, y...

There are many activities in the construction industry that keep your team doing growth-restricting busy work. And you know what? There's a simple solution:  Most busy work and inefficiency are caused by a lack of trust within companies. With the rise in labor prices and materials, this "busy work" can eat up your profits quickly.   But technological improvements like blockchain increases visibili...

When project managers shift roles to lead people, they get overwhelmed with their new responsibilities.   The main issue is mindset.  Most end up managing projects and do the same tasks as they did before.  This can quickly lead you away from your main goals as a leader and make you fail at your new job.       The good news is simply learning new strategies can excel your growth while letting othe...

Some kids aren't cut out for the traditional educational path. Many students have untapped talents that are valuable in today's workplace but are overlooked because they are forced into the old-school framework.     The good news?  There is now another pathway for those kids who want to explore the possibilities of earning a living in a profession that interests and excites them. In this episode,...

When you have a family-run construction business, passing it down to the next generation isn't as easy as just giving them the keys.  There's a lot of work you must do before passing your business down to the next generation. Otherwise, your business will crash and burn, you'll destroy relationships within your family, or both.  That's the bad news.  The good news?  In this episode, award-winning...

Business owners have a lot on their plate at all times, which is an overwhelming job. This task can become more manageable through the decision cascade method. Eric Anderton delves deeper into this concept with award-winning entrepreneur and podcast host, Bessi Graham . She explains how to navigate through unnecessary noise, gain clarity with your goals, and understand the context of every decisio...

Maintaining a successful company is already a challenging task to accomplish. How much more if you run a multi-generational company with huge shoes to fill and extremely high expectations to meet? Eric Anderton discovers the secret to accomplishing such a feat with the Cullen Clan. This family's fourth and fifth generations now lead JP Cullen : Jeannie Cullen Schultz (Co-President), George Cullen...

What if you can mimic your top performer's capabilities, multiply their productivity, and not have to worry about attrition or retirement. In this episode, author, speaker, and the CEO of YegaTech , Mehdi Nourbakhsh, Ph. D., goes into detail on the different branches and features of AI and shares insights on how artificial intelligence can solve problems in design and construction, and bridge the...