Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics
NAILED IT! The Business of Construction
NAILED IT! The Business of Construction" is a podcast dedicated to empowering professionals in the roofing and construction industry. Hosted by Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle, along with contributions from the Contractor Dynamics team and industry experts, the podcast delves into strategies for business growth, effective marketing, leadership development, and operational excellence. Each episode offers actionable insights and real-world experiences to help contractors and construction business owners thrive in a competitive market.
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Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle at Contractor Dynamics
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
133. Business Is a Marathon, Not A Sprint | Contractor Growth Strategies 10.02.2023 52:39
Ever hear the phrase that business is a marathon, not a sprint? Well, Gabe Callaway embodies that to the fullest. Gabe is the CEO of Boss Exteriors, as well as a couple of other companies. And he's also an ultra runner, which means that he runs 100 mile races. In fact, in 2023, he is scheduled to do his first 200-mile race! Tune in as Joseph and Gabe discuss Gabe's running and business journeys! C...
132. Annual Planning Meeting Best Practices For Any Business 07.02.2023 18:21
What would your business look like if everyone on your team is operating in alignment toward a common vision? What if you had everyone on the team rowing the boat in the same direction at the same cadence? That's exactly what the Contractor Dynamics leadership team is focusing on right now. In this episode, Joseph shares his experience of our annual leadership meeting, in which we outlined our vis...
131. Building a Mission-Driven Business | John-Paul Wilson 02.02.2023 48:13
Think building a business doesn't require a lot of hard work and faith? Think again! John-Paul Wilson has lived what seems like several lives already - from fighter to fireman to youth pastor to learning how to start a business by watching YouTube videos. JP currently owns Patriot Construction Group in Ohio, and part of their mission is actively supporting Legacy Learning Center in Liberia, West A...
130. How to Recruit, Hire, & Train The Best People 26.01.2023 50:58
Let's face it - one of the things that hold many contracting companies back from reaching their true potential is not having the right people in the right seats. If you've ever felt that you could take your business to the moon if you could just find and retain more good people, then this episode is for you! Dr. Jessica Stahl has a TON of experience and expertise in recruiting, hiring and training...
129. Contractor Recruiting Tips: How to Use Social Media To Attract Top Talent 24.01.2023 11:08
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. You market to attract new clients. Why don’t you market to attract new team members? The best candidates out there aren’t sitting home on their butts scrolling through Indeed 🤷🏻♂️ The best candidates are out there working, but they’re in some way dissatisfied with their current situation,...
128. Local Contractor Domination | How To Be The Best Known In Your Area 19.01.2023 50:30
What does it take to be a top of mind contractor in your local area? How do you get your phone ringing off the hook Year round? You become someone worth knowing! Jacob Fuchs shares the simple strategy he implements day in and day out to be one of the most recognizable contractors in his local market.
127. 5 Business Success Tips for 2023 | Joseph Hughes Reflects 17.01.2023 23:07
Joseph Hughes shares 5 of his top business and personal lessons from 2022, and discusses how he is going to adjust course in 2023 based on these lessons. What are your top lessons from 2022? And what are you doing differently here in 2023? Let us know in the comments below! Or send Joseph a DM on Instagram: @heyjosephhughes
126. Contracting Sales Tips | How Amanda Sells $3 Million A Year With No Experience 12.01.2023 1:00:11
What does it take to consistently sell over $2.5 Million a year in roofing and exterior remodeling? Superstar Amanda Veinott opens up with us to share her journey. She was brand new to the construction industry, and jumped right in with an open mind willing to learn and try new things. Tune In To Learn: Where she gets her leads The sales process she follows Her tips for closing around 50% of her e...
125. Creating Content? Get Clear On Your WHY Before You Begin 10.01.2023 12:54
There's no shortage of content these days. But there is a shortage of focused content that helps people improve their businesses and their lives. Joseph challenges you to get clear on why you are creating content, and gives you some actionable ideas for using your content to achieve an actual objective. If you're a contracting company producing content, you can't afford to miss this one! Learn Mor...
124. Make It Easier for Customers To Do Business With You | Roof Quote Pro Deep Dive 05.01.2023 44:44
What is Roofle? What is Roof Quote Pro? And why are you missing out on a ton of business if you are not utilizing it as a modern roofing company? Travis Harvego & Mike Goldenstein discuss this disruptive technology, and how roofing contractors can seamlessly integrate it into their business to generate more leads and sell more roofs. Tune In To Learn: Why you must be transparent with pricing (...
123. How To Grow a Roofing Company Without A Marketing Budget | Heather Hitchcock of Royal Roofing 29.12.2022 47:50
What does it take to build a 100% Referral-Based Roofing Company? Would it be cool to get an inbound phone call or message every single day from a prospective client who has heard so many great things about you and wants to work with you? That's the reality that Heather Hitchcock has built in just a couple short years. Heather's energetic passion is contagious! So this episode should kick you into...
122. Get Ahead By Getting Clear | Construction Growth Strategies 27.12.2022 8:50
How clear are you on what you want in your business and in your personal life? Joseph passionately shares his tips for dialing in on what you want, so you can grow with more confidence and recruit people to join your mission in 2023 and beyond. Learn how Contractor Dynamics can help you do that: 📷#1 Marketing Training Program for Contracting Companies
121. Why Your Contracting Business Isn't Growing, And How To Fix It | John DeRosa of SRS Distribution 22.12.2022 1:03:57
John DeRosa travels the country every week to train contractors on how to build better businesses. This year, he has hosted 35 workshops and trained 4,400 contractors! So, it's safe to say that John knows a thing or two about what makes a contracting company successful. This is an episode you're going to want to listen to, take notes, and then listen to again. It's also one you'll want to share wi...
120. Brand Building for Contractors - Always Be Building! 20.12.2022 3:30
What does it take to get more people to know about your business? Word of Mouth is great. But if we want more consistency & predictability in our businesses, we need to be more intentional in getting people to know who we are and what we do. In this short video, Joseph describes the importance of brand awareness campaigns on social media. Your goal as a local contracting company or sales rep i...
119. #1 FB Ads Mistake Contractors Make | Construction Growth Strategies 13.12.2022 3:52
Have you tried Facebook Ads, only to end up with a bunch of leads from people you can't get in touch with or don't know who you are? Turns out, it's a common problem. The good news is, there's a very simple solution. Tune into this quick episode as Joseph shares with you what you need to do to get your social media ads to work. Learn More About Our Marketing Training Program for Contracting Compan...
118. How to Build a Successful Roofing Company With No Experience | Kenny Robinson of Roof Savers 08.12.2022 44:16
Kenny Robinson is on a mission to change the perception of how contractors are viewed. And he has built a VERY successful roofing company in 3 short years by focusing on this mission. Just a few short years ago, Kenny was a police officer barely scraping by financially. Now, he and his wife Macey run Roof Savers, which has won a local award for Best Roofing Company in back-to-back years. Tune in t...
117. #1 Social Media Marketing Tip to Dominate 2023 | Contractor Growth Strategies 06.12.2022 5:38
How do you cut through all the noise out there and stand out on social media? What's the ingredient you're missing? Joseph reveals that you MUST be doing this one thing. If you're not, you're wasting time, energy, and money. The best time to start is now. Follow Joseph on Instagram for more social media marketing tips: https://www.instagram.com/heyjosephhughes/
116. Grow Your Contracting Company By Following Proven Processes 01.12.2022 46:28
We all know we should be following processes. But how many of us can say that we actually do it? Joe Crisara has decades of experience training and coaching home service companies and leaders. His clients are successful because they commit to and trust the proven processes Joe and his team have. Grab something to take notes with, because Joe drops some absolute value bombs in this conversation! Le...
115. Grow Your Contracting Company With These 3 Types of Content 29.11.2022 9:25
By now, you probably know you should be creating content to market your construction company. But, if you’re like most people, you struggle with execution. Like… What type of content do I create? And how do I get people to see it? And how does it actually get me customers? In this episode, Joseph breaks down the 3 Types Of Content you should be using to build your brand and grow your business. Che...
114. Create Raving Fans With Your Client Experience | Construction Business Strategies 24.11.2022 44:25
The product you deliver to your clients is your best form of marketing. You're focused on generating leads and making sales. But how focused are you on delivering a memorable experience for your market? Clifton Muckenfuss joins Joseph to share his top tips that every business can implement immediately to start providing a more amazing experience to their clients, build raving fans, and grow their...
113. Keep It Up! You're Doing Great 21.11.2022 8:27
Too often, we compare ourselves to others and what we see on social media. That can lead to us devaluing ourselves and our accomplishments. I want to remind you that it's not healthy to do that. Comparison is the thief of joy. Get clear on your mission. Lock into it every day. Stop comparing yourself to others. And stay true to YOUR plan. You're doing better than you think you are. Keep it up! Con...
112. Contractors! How to Legally Pay Less Taxes 17.11.2022 43:39
You work really hard! So why are you giving the government all your money?!? Most business owners don't know that there are legal and ethical strategies available to all of us to lower our taxes each year, so we can make more money and reinvest back into our growing businesses. Joseph sits down with the uber-smart Barbara Schreihans to pick her brain on some of the top tax-saving tips for construc...
111. Simplify Your Business for More Profit & Growth 14.11.2022 12:27
Joseph discusses why you must simplify your business if you want to create more profit and growth. If you feel like your business and life are chaotic, this episode will help you get focused and grow! Episode Highlights: Why chaos kills profits Why we must be intentional about the business we want to build Why fewer services = more profits The formula for scaling a contracting business Learn more...
110. Developing a Marketing Budget for Your Contracting Company 11.11.2022 12:56
This is a common question, and we want to unpack this to provide you with the knowledge and understanding so you can make educated, empowered decisions for the future of your business. Connect with us at ContractorDynamics.com Send Joseph your questions @heyjosephhughes on Instagram And, today, a special THANK YOU to all of our veterans.
109. How to Build a Successful Contracting Business | Corey Combes 10.11.2022 56:51
Join Joseph's conversation with Corey Combes to gain insight to some of the lessons that Corey has gone through on his way to building a market-leading brand and company in his local area. Corey is a sharp business owner because he is continually assessing, learning, and improving processes. Whether you're just starting out, or you're striving to break through to that next level, there are some im...
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