Titans of the Trades | Straight-Talk for Scaling Your Construction Business

If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. It’s one of my favorite quotes because it’s so true. In this episode marketing expert Tim Fitzpatrick sits down with me to discuss the crucial role of planning in marketing and recruiting. He tackles the tendency marketers have to jump into action without first establishing the fundamentals. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insig...

If you’re scared to hire, manage, or build sales teams, this episode might be a game-changer for you! Join Jim Padilla, Co-Founder & Business Growth Strategist from Gain the Edge, as he shatters the biggest myths about hiring salespeople and building sales teams. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Tr...

Anne Pfleger discusses the increasing presence of women in construction and highlight the immense opportunities available for women in this thriving industry. Ann reveals practical strategies for companies to embrace diversity and inclusion and provides the steps that businesses can take to recruit and retain more women in their workforce. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode in...

Are you struggling to find skilled workers? In today's episode, we sit down with Greg Hayne, a commercial roofing expert and coach from Hayne Coaching Group, to challenge common myths about the labor shortage. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us brin...

Chris Fresh, founder and CEO at The Plumbing Sales Coach. Chris shares his unique ICE model: Identify, Connect, and Engage, which encourages a customer-centric mindset over a product-focused one. He introduces the concept of value stacking, presenting customers with three options ranging from good to better to best, emphasizing that the reason a customer chooses you is often more critical than the...

Buckle up because this one is going to be a game-changer! In this episode, I talk with Ron Nussbaum, a residential construction expert, to discuss the myth that technology is not suitable for the construction industry. We’ll explore the challenges faced by construction companies when adopting technology. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, a...

This conversation provides actionable insights, challenging the common belief that dreaming is enough, instead emphasizing the necessity of stepping out of our comfort zones and putting in the effort. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactf...

In this episode, Rodney Koop and I delve into the revolutionary concept of the new flat rate, a comprehensive menu-based pricing system designed to streamline operations and boost sales in the home service contracting industry. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in he...

Spencer Powell, President of Builder Funnel, and I dig deep into the significance of having a top-notch website and leveraging the right SEO strategies to bolster your business's online presence. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactf...

In this riveting episode, Christeen and Steve from Green Profit Academy shatter the myth that business owners can't control their gross profit margin. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

Ken Midgett and I discuss the future of training for HVAC businesses and the details of Interplay Learning, for which he is the plumbing market director. We talk about the benefits of online training vs. having a technician be shadowed and much more. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your suppor...

Spencer Horn and I discussed challenges companies face in building teams with a good culture fit, the importance of learning from people’s differences, and the benefits of healthy conflict... Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discus...

My first guest is Adam Witty, CEO of Forbes Books and Advantage Media. Adam helps entrepreneurs and experts become thought leaders in their industry by giving them a platform to share their knowledge and experience. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bri...

Welcome to the Titans of the Trades, THE podcast where I interview blue collar leaders that have climbed to the mountain top and are ready to share their stories and strategies for industry leading success. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more i...