The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

EPISODE 276: Have you been putting things off lately? Do you thrive working on last-minute situations? There are serious hidden dangers that come with procrastination which most of us tend to ignore. In this week's episode, I've invited Leyah Valgardson, Construction Leading Edge Director of Customer Success. Leyah and I sit down to talk about the six different  types of procrastinators , accordin...

EPISODE 275: We all know how systems and processes could make or break your construction business. But what's holding you back from taking those dramatic changes that could increase your business profitability? In this week's episode, I've invited Michael Moore, owner and President of Waterton Construction Group. Waterton Construction is a hardscape site work improvement company based in north Tex...

EPISODE 274: What makes a construction business successful? Is it cementing a failproof system OR finding the right people that get things done?  Torrey Hawkins, President of Angler Construction, LLC, drops some value bombs on how he managed to scale his construction business to $200 million in revenue per year. In this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Torre...

Episode 273: Your brain is hard wired to love habits.  Here's how you can use that to your advantage, and achieve just about any outcome you set your mind do. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: "You don't rise to the level of your goals.  You fall to the level of your __________" Why habits exist, why they're so powerful. How to hack habits The Golden Rule of Habits How...

EPISODE 272: What is the secret formula to growing a business? What should a construction business owner have to lead a successful company?  There's really no secret formula, but our guest for today, Andy Kolp of Epic Building Company, did take his "steady" remodeling company to new success in its 14th year. After implementing new systems into his business process and shifting his mindset, he saw...

EPISODE 271: Are you tired of doing never-ending, less urgent administrative work? As we all know, small business owners wear a lot of hats - bookkeeping, responding to emails, and posting on social media, to name a few. These tasks not only take a lot of time but also keep you from doing things that matter. And that's what we'll talk about in this week's episode. I sat down with two construction...

EPISODE 270: The only time contractors get involved and talk with an attorney is when something goes wrong. Do you agree? To prove that claim, we have Attorney Marc Gravely on the podcast today, whose work is on representing owners exclusively in construction disputes with general contractors, architects, and engineers. Atty. Gravely is here to share with us the common construction defects in buil...

EPISODE 269: Joining me in this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast is Boxabl CEO and Founder Paolo Tiramani. He's here to sit down and talk with me on how Boxabl solves housing problems - one of the pressing issues we have in the U.S. and globally. Boxabl is a housing construction technology based in Las Vegas that revolutionizes global housing. With its innovative foldable ho...

EPISODE 268: When you grow up fighting battle after battle, it's easier to throw in the towel and accept things the way they are.  But that wasn't the case for our guests today. Joining us in this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge are Daniel and Noell Jett - DIY home builders and creators behind the widely followed Jett Set Farmhouse and book authors of Create Your Dream Home on a Bu...

EPISODE 267: Did you know that only 15% of employees are engaged while the rest of the 85% isn't?  According to a recent Gallup State of the Global Workplace Study, low employee engagement caused companies $450 - $500 billion per year. Think about that. Now, are your people engaged enough? Or do you do all the planning and implementation by yourself?  How do you get people to come out of their way...

EPISODE 266: Your construction business' success also depends on your trade partners ( as I'd like to call them ) or subcontractors.  Most of the time, when subcontractors mess up production, the general contractors' (GC) initial response is to replace them.  Little did they know, though, that in doing so, they're not just addressing the root cause of the problem, but they're creating another issu...

EPISODE 265: When you think of it, all business problems are people problems. And in the chaotic construction world where systematization is not a norm, it's safe to say that people problem remains the biggest main challenge, and it's not the tools, projects, and whatnot. And to help us understand more about people problem, we have Eric Anderton on the podcast today. Eric is a leading construction...

EPISODE 264: What happens if you step away from your business for a week or a month? Would it thrive, survive or fail?  Is it even possible to run a business without you yet making eight sales figures?  Yes, it's possible! Someone cracked the code, and that's what you are about to learn today. We have Marc-André La Barre of Lib. as our guest for today, and he'll let us in on his secrets on what ma...

EPISODE 263: Are you spending your weekends on timesheets and payroll? If that's how your weekend looks, you have a big problem going on with your business. And that's what we'll solve for you in this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast. We've invited James Jessop, Ben Ercanbrack, and Isaac Barlow to talk about how they've finally won back their time and increased their revenue...

EPISODE 262: Are people making decisions about their homes based on logic or emotions? How does emotional buying help you grow your business?  In today's episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, J osh Dembicki, President and Co-Founder of Colorado Siding Repair , and Matt Lewis, COO of Hover , sit down with me to talk about how Hover encourages emotional connection with the customers and...

EPISODE 261: When we talk about a recession, we're not just talking about a broad economic downturn. We're talking about any big shock to a company's system, which you are guaranteed to experience. Here are 10 tips to make your business more recession-proof. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Apply to Work with Our Team to Systematize Your Construction Business: www.construc...

EPISODE 260: Entrepreneurs act a certain way and achieve results because of what they believe.  There are 3 things entrepreneurs believe, that technicians do not.  Listen to find out what they are, and see which ones you believe. What you'll take away from this construction podcast episode: The thinking traps every technician falls into. Examples of the JETS thinking trap. When does an entrepreneu...

EPISODE 259: Is your business headed for a tipping point? Are you personally approaching a tipping point? Over the next few minutes you're going to go through our 12 point assessment to help you find out. What you'll take away from this construction podcast episode: What does it look like when you hit a tipping point in your business? A 12 point assessment to determine if you or your business is a...

EPISODE 258: Why do 80% of construction businesses have zero terminal value? How are they designed to fail? What are some lessons from IBM and old iPhones? What can you do to avoid spending 30 years building something you can't let go of? What you'll take away from this construction podcast episode: Why 80% of construction businesses will never sell. An example of a very profitable construction bu...

EPISODE 257: What you'll take away from this construction podcast episode: Is it possible to run a construction business that doesn't consume your life? Is it possible to own a business and work less than 40 hours a week? You may be surprised at how many hours Monish Khadye is working on his business now. Why he hated his business in May 2021. The mindset change you need to be prepared for if you...

EPISODE 256: Your time is one of your company's most valuable resources. How are you being robbed of time, what is "sanctioned procrastination," and how do you take back control of your time? What you'll take away from this construction podcast episode: Three strategies to take back control of your time. Sanctioned procrastination, and how you might be guilty of it. Four things that are robbing yo...

EPISODE 255: Is the chaos on your projects and frustration with your team a result of unclear roles and responsibilities?  What are the ripple effects on your team, customers and trade partners?  What are some unexpected good side effects of a good organizational design? What you'll take away from this construction podcast episode:   The symptoms of unclear roles and responsibilities in an organiz...

EPISODE 254: Phil Coe voluntarily hit the reset button on his residential renovation business recently. Why did he do it, and how did it work out?  How has his perspective on his business changed in the past few months, and what did he do to achieve that?   What you'll take away from this construction podcast episode with Phil Coe, owner of Revision Built, a residential renovation company in Ottaw...

EPISODE 253: How to Get a Check from the IRS for Your Employee Retention Credit with Catherine Tindall Catherine Tindall is an entrepreneur, CPA and partner with Dominion Enterprises. She specializes in advanced tax reduction and is an expert on the employee retention credit, which is what this episode is all about.   What's in it for you?  If you own a business, work for a business, or know someo...

EPISODE 252: Are you wasting marketing dollars?  How can you use your website as a "lever" to automate your sales process?  What's the 80/20 on marketing activities you should be focused on now, even if you're busier than ever?  Listen to my conversation with Spencer Powell to learn all that and more. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode with Spencer Powell: Using marketing...