The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  👉Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE – EPISODE 376: Are you tired of project delays caused by indecisive clients? What if the real problem isn't your clients—but your process? Sometimes, the chaos and indecision are self-created because we overwhelm clients with too many decisions to make. In this week's episode, I'll r...

☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  👉Watch our free training video: The 5 Root Causes of Contractor Failure HERE – EPISODE 375: Does your construction business feel like it can't run without you? Are you answering questions and solving the same problems over and over? In this week's episode, I'll share a transformative tool to help you systematize your operations an...

☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE   👉Watch the free masterclass: How to Escape from Day-to-Day Operations HERE – EPISODE 374: Is your construction business stuck in "just enough to start" mode? Are constant mistakes and delays eating away your profits? This week, I sit down with Michael Thorp, owner and designer at Kitchen Design—and a Systematize Your Construction...

☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE   👉 Learn How to Get Paid for Estimates (Free Masterclass) HERE – EPISODE 373: Have you ever stayed up late worrying about scope gaps, delays, or the next uncomfortable client call?  For many construction business owners, these challenges are normal—part of their day-to-day firefighting mode. But what if there's a way out? In this...

☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE   👉 Learn how to make your business run without you HERE – EPISODE 372: Do you believe that chaos is inevitable in construction? Or do you feel like your business is too small for systems? Here's the truth: chaos isn't constant—it's a choice. In this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, we'll dive into the six b...

☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team  HERE   👉Join The Construction Financial Masterclass: HERE -- EPISODE 371: Is your construction business truly profitable? Many construction business owners believe that a steady stream of projects means their financials are good in shape. But more often than not, they find themselves overworked and barely breaking even. You might be ma...

☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team  HERE   👉Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE --   EPISODE 370: Do you feel like your construction business is running you instead of the other way around? In this latest episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Tod Ingersoll, founder and president of NuWood Creations, about how he turned his chaotic...

EPISODE 369: Is your construction business stuck in chaos? How do you build a thriving multi-generational construction business? Join us as we uncover the secrets to creating a self-managing construction business that thrives for generations. In this week's episode, I sit down with Rocky Rhodes, co-owner of Dusty Rhodes Homes–a Kansas City-based custom home builder operating for nearly 60 years. R...

EPISODE 368: What if hiring the right people could solve most of your construction business problems? This week, Isaac Barlow, founder and former CEO of Busybusy, and Derrik Shakespear, chief revenue officer of Busybusy, reveal how construction business owners can attract and retain top talent. They unpack what makes an A-player thrive, why a flat culture can outperform traditional operational hie...

EPISODE 367: Is chaos keeping you from scaling your construction business? In this episode, I'm joined by Wes Palmisano, founder of WJ Palmisano Construction, who scaled his company to $250M and 250 employees by fostering innovation and streamlining operations. Wes shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his family's construction legacy to creating it into a complex, multi-faceted busine...

EPISODE 366: Want to scale your construction business without the chaos? Torrey Hawkins, President of Angler Construction, LLC, shares how he managed to scale his construction business to $200 million in annual revenue. In this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Torrey to talk about... the biggest challenges in growing a business to $200 million per year the s...

EPISODE 365: Scaling your construction business isn't about working harder; it's about working smarter. In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Leyah Hostetter, Director of Customer Success, and Monish Khadye, Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) coach, to unpack the transformative strategies from the best-selling book 10x Is Easier Than 2x. Today, you'll...

EPISODE 364: Does your construction business feel like chaos on steroids? Join us in this week's episode as we interview Cole West, the integrator at Matchless Concrete Construction, as he shares his journey from retail management to construction and how he embraced planning and clarity to transform operations. Learn how his company overcame inefficiencies caused by rapid growth, how they were abl...

EPISODE 363: Is your construction business relying too heavily on referrals? It's time to rethink your marketing strategy. In this week's episode, we're joined by Spencer Powell, founder of Builder Funnel, where we discuss in-depth on how to create a customer acquisition system that attracts the right customers consistently. Spencer reveals the risks of depending solely on word-of-mouth marketing,...

EPISODE 362: Has your construction business been doing great lately and now you're thinking about scaling up? Before you make any moves, you need to hear this. In this week's episode, we're joined by our Construction Leading Edge team, Leyah Hostetter and Monish Khadye, to dive into the common pitfalls of scaling a construction business. We break down why chaos is a choice, how the "Just Enough to...

EPISODE 361: Do you feel trapped by the constant chaos of your construction business? In this week's episode, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, sits down with Kris Miller, President of KLM Construction, to explore the strategies that turned his business from a chaotic struggle into a well-oiled machine. Kris opens up about the impact of simple yet powerful communication hacks he i...

EPISODE 360: Is your construction business stuck operating on a zero-profit margin while you're tied to it 24/7? It's time to break the cycle, just like our guests did. Meet John and Shannon Springstead of John Springstead Construction–a father-and-daughter duo who completely overhauled their business. In this episode, John and Shannon share their experience with our Systematize Your Construction...

EPISODE 359: Imagine being booked solid for the entire year but not with the right projects or clients. Sound familiar? Meet Dan Flansburg, owner of Flansburg Construction. This was Dan's reality until he realized that saying "yes" to every client and project was holding him back. In this week's episode, we're joined by Dan, who shares his experiences and strategies for growing a successful design...

EPISODE 358: Did you know construction companies are sitting on untapped training funds? In this week's episode, Krysta Van Ranst of Building PPL–a consulting firm specializing in training and team building for construction companies–reveals how businesses can use state grants to fund training programs, upskill employees, and boost profitability. Today, Krysta breaks down everything you need to kn...

EPISODE 357: Do you feel stuck doing everything in your construction business? Or do you delegate tasks, but somehow, things still end up on your plate? In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I'm joined by Monish Khadye and Leyah Hostetter to discuss why so many construction business owners have difficulty empowering their teams and how to overcome these challenges. Today, we'll...

EPISODE 356: Have you ever felt like your business was running you instead of the other way around? That's exactly how today's guest felt for a long time. In this week's episode, I sit down with Nate Mielke, owner of Skäpar Design Build, to talk about how his challenges–a lawsuit and a knee injury–forced him to rethink his approach to running a construction business. With over 25 years of experien...

EPISODE 355: How hard could it be running a construction business with your brother? Meet Sam and Jake Holman, founder and owners of Project Nine Property Group, a UK based construction company specializing in high-end remodels, extensions, and renovations. In this episode, Sam and Jake share their journey from struggling entrepreneurs to running a profitable, systematized construction company. Th...

EPISODE 354: Are you tired of constantly putting out fires in your construction business? Does it feel like you're always one step behind?  In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Brad Haubert, a home building industry expert since 1993. Brad takes us through his journey from running a family-owned home building business to consulting for builders across North Ame...

EPISODE 353: Running a construction business with your spouse can be quite challenging, but Ashley and Andrea Fleschner of Fleschner Construction have mastered the art of building client trust through their partnership. In this week's episode, Ashley and Andrea reveal the secrets behind the success of Fleschner Construction and how trust has been a cornerstone in their success. They discuss the st...

EPISODE 352: Do you feel like your business is growing but not necessarily increasing in value? Today's guest learned it the hard way and now shares how he turned it around. Meet Chris Lee, a seasoned construction and technology entrepreneur who started a contracting business in Austin.  Revenue was doubling year after year–everything looked perfect for Chris's contracting business. But when it wa...