The Construction Corner

Human Capital Management - aka how to train and retain your employees. First, start by treating them like team members and not employees. Second, if you want to see what you can be measuring and improving upon in your company as compared to the rest of the construction industry then this is the episode for you.  Packed with a ton of nuggets about retention, training and just improving who you...

Do you want to become a better project manager. Understanding the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) will help you to manage your projects better. As a firm owner having better and dedicated project managers will increase the happiness and effectiveness of your teams making your clients happier and earn you more business.  In this episode, we dive into everything you need to know about what t...

Ever wonder why your sales process is so lumpy? Want to know how to smooth out the process? Or just want to know how to win more projects and retain those top clients. In this episode we dive through business development and what you need to know.

Continuing our series covering the Deltek Clarity report we are diving into company financials in this episode.  You'll want to tune into this episode if you care at all about finances.  @DillonAMitchell @kowabungastudios kowabungastudios.com

Do you know your messaging?  Do you understand your market and defined it? Have you nailed your sales process all the way through and know how you are following up with clients? Have any referral partners? If you want to know more about any of these, then this episode with Mike Claudio (@winrateconsulting) and of Big Stud Sales Podcast will help you understand your sales process and gives act...

In this episode, we dive into the Deltek Clarity Technology portion and give you insight into what firms are looking for in their technology needs and the big buckets that they are diving into. Technology is what is going to give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace and if you aren't adopting it you are going to be crushed by those who are.  @DillonAMitchell  @KowabungaStudios&...

This week we have Teo Bogan. Teo went from not speaking any English to becoming an Engineer to now diving full time into real estate.  Teo has been in all parts of the Real Estate world and shows that going in on your passion makes you a happier person and can be much more rewarding.  @RealTeoBogdan on Instagram 

In this episode, I talk about how to win more clients by following the best sales and marketing practices. This is not typically done in the Architecture and Engineering world and because of this will set you apart when interviewing or clients looking at your website.  Value-packed episode that will deliver results to your bottom line.  @kowabungastudios @dillonAMitchell 

In this episode, we dive into the Deltek Clarity Report. This report is going to be broken down into segments. Each segment will give you insight into the industry as well as my thoughts and opinions on what you can be doing to be in the top 1% of firms in the industry.  I hope you enjoy and get to implementing these strategies in your firm. 

Rob Trampuh (@timber_peak_co) has transitioned his life from building homes, restaurants, and banks to being in the financial services industry. Rob shows how you can change careers and be successful all by caring about others and doing the right thing.  Rob's story shows how you make progress, one step at a time and shifting your identity along the way. This is an episode that you'll remembe...

What does it take to build credibility? In this episode we talk about credibility, principles and that some things are just timeless.  @DillonAMitchell Dillon@kowabungastudios.com 

In this episode, I walk you through my way to approach goals and the day. Breaking down into actionable bites for you to win each day.  @DillonAMitchell Dillon@kowabungastudios.com 

Why do you do what you do? We address habits and habit formation in this episode and how strong brands are viewed.  Resources: How to create a mind by Ray Kurzweil Buyology by Martin Lindstrom 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma Atomic Habits by James Clear @dillonAMitchell @kowabungastudios

Everyone wants to reduce turnover, but you might not know how. Or you don't understand what it's actually costing you so you don't do anything about it. In this episode, we cover both how to reduce turnover and what it's costing you and how you can improve.  @dillonAMitchell @kowabungastudios  dillon@kowabungastudios.com 

This is one of the top struggles in most firms is being profitable. When looking at the top publicly traded AE firms in the world, their profit margins are low. They do a lot of volume, but the percentages are low. In this episode, we address how you can increase your profitability percentage aka margin.  @DillonAMitchell @KowabungaStudios 

We talk mindset and productivity in this episode because at the end of the day, that is all that this comes down to.  @dillonAMitchell @KowabungaStudios Dillon@kowabungastudios.com 

The economy's impact on Construction flows both ways, up and down. While we are in the up, now is the time to prepare. In this episode Dillon outlines ways that you can get you through the flood of work today and survive the drop on the other side.  @dillonAMitchell @kowabungastudios Dillon@kowabungastudios.com 

Young Engineers are the basis of our firm. When we don't train them properly, we won't have a next generation. Meaning that the longevity of clients and those continuing relationships will dwindle. We also have to remember what it's like for a young engineer and how much they have to learn in a short period of time. Helping them along the way and not throwing everything at them immediately will al...

There are two sides to every coin and these are no different. There are nuances in everything and how you approach them completely matters. In this episode, Dillon talks about meetings, when and where to have them as well as marketing tactics in landing clients.  Personal matters, but so does time and efficiency and doing the right thing. Remember to think of the other person too in these int...

Now, this takes some conscious thought. It takes a little bit of effort, but when a Million dollars is riding on the line, do you want to gamble or do you want to come prepared? In this episode, we cover some of the little things it takes to help you close those big deals, those big projects and make it happen.  IG @DillonAMitchell 

Covering a little gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day. I hope that you all are having a great time and today, just take an extra moment to tell someone something nice. You'll be amazed at how it can change their day.  IG @DillonAMitchell 

Partnerships are essential to moving forward faster in business and in life. Great ones can make you, bad ones can sink you. Here are some ways that partnerships can benefit you within the industry.  Dillon Mitchell - IG @DillonAMitchell 

Stefan is President of Elnik systems, an industrial furnace manufacturer that specializes in injection-molded metal parts. We cover topics such as debinding and sintering, 75 Hard, You vs You and much more in this wide-ranging conversation.  @StefanJoens on IG @DillonAMitchell on IG

We get fired up in this episode and look to save you from having to work nights and weekends. Walking you through some simple steps and points to look out for. This isn't easy, but it is simple.  IG: DillonAMitchell 

In this episode, we talk about the importance of cash flow, credit, and liens. How to utilize them and where you need to go for resources. Book Recommendation: Shut up and Listen! by Tilman Fertitta  @dillonAMitchell on IG