NAILED IT! The Business of Construction

Relationships are everything. Matt Danskin has mastered the art of creating mutually beneficial relationships that enable everyone to win. In this conversation, Joseph & Matt dive into how to build and nurture key relationships. They also discuss some of the things they see that successful contracting companies have in common, and some of the common mistakes they see many companies making. Con...

What is your brand? Why is it important? People in your market perceive you and your company a certain way. The way they perceive you is your brand. The good news is that you have more control over your brand (how people perceive you) than you think. Joseph explains why your brand is so important, and what you can do to more intentionally create the brand you desire Check out our YouTube channel f...

Meet Sydney! Sydney is a rock star Marketing Trainer at Contractor Dynamics. With an energetic personality and passion for helping people, she is the perfect person to guide our valued clients to success. Tune into this video to learn about Sydney and hear some of her insights for making your marketing work.

In this week's episode, Joe answers your questions to help you get more clarity on your marketing and growing your business. Connect with Joe on Instagram at @heyjosephhughes Get more free training at ContractorDynamics.com

What does it take to build a great sales team? How about to become an effective leader and create a culture that people want to be a part of? Doug Mitchell has a ton of experience building great sales teams in the D2D and home services spaces. He shares some of his top tips with us, including: :: How to filter for the best applicants :: How many people you actually need to hire :: What top prospec...

As a construction company, you're the General Contractor on your projects. But what about the other areas of your business, which are equally as important? Do you GC your own success in those other areas? Joseph shares how General Contracting your marketing will set you up for more success. Most of the contracting companies that have success with marketing are the ones that take Extreme Ownership...

Joseph shares some questions to help you figure out what you want in your life and you business. We are not going to achieve anything of significance if we're not clear on what we want and why we want it. Instead of just putting our heads down and working hard every day, doesn't it make sense to first pause to figure out what we're working so hard for? Don't forget to leave a rating and review, so...

People do business with people. People identify and connect with stories. William Renken is the videographer and storyteller for Roofing.com and their associated businesses. He is one of the hardest working humans we know. We are delighted that he has joined us on our show to share his passion and tips for implementing more story into your business and brand. Check out William's work at Roofing.co...

Joseph breaks down 10 Lessons learned from 100 podcast episodes. Whether you're just starting out, or you're an established industry leader... Whether you're an owner or a sales rep... This is a note-taker. Tune in, take notes, and most importantly, take action! Leave us a comment or send Joseph a message on Instagram @heyjosephhughes - what's your #1 Takeaway from this episode? #construction #con...

For decades, Chad Michael has been traveling the country training thousands of contractors of all shapes and sizes to create more effective processes in their businesses. These processes result in more revenue, more profit, and more consistent business for the contractors who learn and implement. Tune into this interview to learn about Chad's journey, the importance of building a brand, and some i...

So, you want to commit to building your brand and growing your business on social media. But, you're stuck on where to post - your business pages and profiles or your personal profiles? In this new video, Joseph breaks down the plusses and minuses of each strategy, and gives you his recommendation. Check it out, and drop a comment to let us know if this is helpful for you... Learn More About Our M...

When it comes to marketing your construction business... Should you focus more on brand building? Or lead generation? In this video, Joseph breaks down our concept of Brand Response Marketing, which is a solution that gives you the best of both worlds. You can build your brand while generating leads. Check it out, and drop a comment to let us know if this is helpful for you... Learn More About Our...

Have you ever heard that phrase 'Work more ON the business and less IN the business?' We all know we need to do that. But few of us actually implement it. Les Brannen, owner of Mountain High Mulch in Atlanta, has successful gotten out of the truck so he can focus on being a true Visionary & CEO of his business. It all starts with getting CLARITY on what you want, and then creating a PLAN to en...

In this video, Joseph outlines the lead-handling, follow-up, and long-term nurture processes all contracting companies should have. It's not always about getting more leads in the door. It's about maximizing every single selling opportunity we get. Learn More About Our Marketing Training Program: 📷Learn to Create Consistent Sales Opportunities from Social Media

Contractor Con is for commercial construction owners, contractors & tradespeople looking to take their business to the next level. Learn who attends and why you should attend, in this discussion with Jessie Ladson. https://contractor-con.com

What type of content should you publish, and how frequently? How do you create a consistent content schedule to ensure you're always out there in front of your market with value? How do you create engaging content that your market actually cares about? Watch this video to learn the essential pieces of content you should be putting out every single week. Learn More About Our Marketing Training Prog...

How do you get started with social media content? Should you Do It Yourself, or hire someone else to do it for you? What platforms should you be on? How frequently should you post content? Joseph answers these questions, and more, in this quick, action-packed video. Learn More About Our Marketing Training Program: 📷Learn to Create Consistent Sales Opportunities from Social Media

How do we ensure we're always standing out in our market? How do we continue to serve our clients at the highest level? We must continually innovate. We must never be satisfied with where we are. Joseph shares some tips on how you can continue to innovate and evolve in your business and personal life.

Pros and cons of in-house vs. outsourced marketing This is a common question and decision for construction companies to make. Do I outsource my marketing or do I figure out how to do it in-house? I have this conversation weekly. I just had it with a roofing company owner. As you might know, my company, CD, is a marketing training company. We help roofing & contracting companies build marketing...

Everyone is uncomfortable getting on video and putting themselves out there! In this episode, Joseph shares 2 ways for you to overcome your fear or discomfort of video that you can implement immediately. Spoiler Alert: It's going to require you to get out of your own way. The mission has to be greater than your excuses or your ego. Share your content on Instagram and tag @heyjosephhughes so he can...

Relationships are everything. In business and in life. How intentional are you with the relationships that you are investing time and energy into? How intentional are you about no longer pouring energy into relationships that do not align with your values and your goals? It's easy to put our heads down and go, go go. It's more difficult - but way more rewarding - to give some serious thought to th...

A business is comprised of systems. A successful business is comprised of systems that run efficiently to produce an effective outcome. Ben & Joe discuss the common denominators of successful contracting companies. They also discuss some of the common challenges roofing & construction companies face as they grow. Contractor Dynamics is a Marketing Training Company that equips people and co...

Want to get more done every day?  Want to be stronger at overcoming distractions, so you can focus on what's truly important? Feel like you can't get out of your own way? In this episode, Joseph shares his recently completed journey of 75HARD, and how the mental toughness program has helped him operate at a higher level in business and in life.  Whether you commit to 75HARD or another se...

What does it take to build a successful contracting business? In this interview with Greg Marthaler, you will learn how consistency and quality come together to build a powerful and impactful company. He shares some insights about the importance of key leadership and reminds us of the basics of business systems, communication, and collaboration. Learn More About Our Marketing Training Program for...

CRMs can be frustrating! So many options out there. It's hard to make sense of them all, evaluate their differences, and choose the one that's best for you, your company, and your goals. In this interview with CRM Expert Kasey Luft, you will learn: How to choose the right CRM for your business. When and what to automate. What questions you need to ask yourself or a company when evaluating CRMs. Wh...