Construction Genius

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...

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...