This podcast is dedicated to helping construction business owners eliminate chaos, maximize profit, and reclaim their freedom. Designed for leaders who are ready to step out of the daily grind and take control of their business, The Construction Leading Edge Podcast delivers actionable strategies on systematization, time management, increasing profitability, and business growth. Whether it’s stopping profit bleeds, building high-performing teams, or creating systems that allow your business ...
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How to Use the Moneyball Strategy to Run Your Construction Business Like a Machine | E410
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37:59🚀Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE ☎️Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE – EPISODE 410: Do you find yourself always dealing with chaos, simply expecting your construction team to “figure it out”? What if success in your construction business could be defined as clearly as Bi…
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They Doubled Their Business by Saying No, Building Systems, and Setting Clear Expectations with Ryan Brining & Tom Battersby | E409
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54:01🚀Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE ☎️Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE – EPISODE 409: What if the secret to doubling your construction business isn’t about working harder, hiring more people, or saying yes to every project? In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge …
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Before You Hire or Buy Software, Fix This First in Your Construction Business | E408
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31:23🚀Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 408: Most construction owners are bleeding profit and burning out, not because they lack good people, but because they’re building their business in the wrong sequence. In this episode of the…
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Why Only a Few Builders Ever Find True Success (From a 30-Year Veteran) with Jeff Bowers | E407
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1:15:18🚀Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 407: If construction chaos is your normal, you’re probably missing the systems that can fix it. Jeff Bowers, owner of Masterpiece Design Build, joins us to share the hard-won wisdom from deca…
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How to Delegate Results by Letting Go of Control the Right Way w/ Max Christiansen | E406
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1:14:33🚀Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 406: What if you could cut your daily calls from 60 down to 5 and finally take weeks off without the chaos following you? It’s possible! Freedom in business isn’t about working harder. It’s a…
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One Thing Every Professional Construction Business Must Have to Grow | E405
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23:39☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 405: Are you struggling with the chaos that comes with managing custom construction projects? Do you feel like every project is starting from scratch, and you’re constantly putting out fires? Most construction business owners believe that having systems for custom projects r…
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The Real Reason Visionary-Integrator Partnerships Finally Click (and Keep Growing) | E404
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26:17🚀Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE ☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 404: Are you drowning in great ideas, but struggling to execute them? Do your Monday morning meetings leave your team staring back at you blankly? I’ve worked with hundreds of construction l…
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How to Engineer Your Construction Business to Double in 12 Months | E403
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30:50🚀Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 403: What if your construction business doubled tomorrow? Would it thrive or break? You might think the answer is hiring a unicorn project manager to finally grow your business. But here’s th…
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The Real Reason You Don’t Have Time & What to Do About It | E402
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26:04🚀Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 402: Are you drowning in work and constantly feeling like there’s never enough time? If you’re a construction business owner overwhelmed by the day-to-day, I have a message for you: the lack of time is 100% wit…
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How to Make Faster, Better Decisions Like a CEO | E401
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45:30EPISODE 401: Do all decisions in your construction business fall on your shoulders? If you’re a construction CEO, that’s often just the reality—every choice runs through you, and the questions keep coming, even long after the workday ends. But it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we’ll dive into the underestimated problem plaguing construction b…
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How to Free Up 40 Hours a Month in Your Construction Business | E400
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48:36🚀Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 400: Are you constantly putting out fires in your construction business? Do you feel like you never have time to work on your business because you’re always reacting to problems? For many business owners, it’s …
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5 Ways Right-to-Left Thinking Can Work for You | E399
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34:33🚀Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 399: Do you often find yourself reacting to problems instead of making progress? Many construction business owners feel like they’re stuck in a loop of chaos, constantly chasing the next urgent task. But what i…
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The Secret to Building Client Trust and Team Loyalty with Brady Fry | E398
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1:27:27🚀Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 398: Still struggling with chaos in your construction business? You’re not alone. A lot of construction business owners assume that chaos comes from rapid business growth, but that’s a myth and that’s what keep…
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Build Your Business So You Can Sell It with John Warrillow | E397
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58:37🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 397: Have you ever thought about selling your construction business? Many construction business owners believe that all businesses are meant to be sellable. But here’s the truth: selling a bu…
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Downsizing Could Be the Key to Explosive Growth in Your Construction Business with John Wojtas | E396
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59:21🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 396: Are you tired of dealing with constant delays, cost overruns, and frustrated clients on your construction projects? You’re not alone. Most construction problems can be prevented even bef…
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What Most Construction CEOs Get Wrong About Success | E395
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25:18🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 395: Most construction business owners believe that success is all about “getting it”. Getting that big contract. Hitting that revenue goal. But chasing milestones can feel exhausting and ove…
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Built to Fail: Why Most Construction Businesses aren’t Sellable | E394
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32:07🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 394: If you’ve ever felt trapped by your construction business, like everything will fall apart the moment you step away, you’re not alone. Meet Stan. After 35 years of building a thriving co…
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6 Months to Skilled Labor? This System Proves It’s Possible with Mike Brewer | E393
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1:01:42🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 393: What if the answer to your labor shortage isn’t in job ads or recruiters—but your warehouse? Today’s guest was done fighting for tradespeople. Instead of poaching skilled plumbers, he bu…
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How $10M Construction CEOs Think Differently | E392
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28:41🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 392: Why do some contractors scale to $10M and beyond, while others stay stuck? Most construction business owners believe that working harder and saying “yes” to everything is the key to grow…
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How to Create a Killer Lead Generation System for Your Construction Business with Logan Shinholser | E391
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53:06🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 391: You’ve built your construction business on word of mouth and referrals. Things were booming—until they weren’t. Now what? If your phone isn’t ringing as much, and you’re worried about wh…
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The Missing Link That’s Draining Profit and Breeding Chaos | E390
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31:17🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 390: Are you constantly up at night thinking if your team has ordered the correct items? How do you have the confidence that things are getting done? Most construction business owners spend t…
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Exposed: Learning More ISN’T Helping Your Business (What You Actually Need) | E389
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23:52🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 389: Are you constantly learning new business strategies, but nothing ever changes? A lot of construction business owners are stuck in a loop—chasing the next strategy, the next big idea—hopi…
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Why Most Construction Family Partnerships Fail (And How to Avoid It) with Jake Lewendal | E388
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1:46:40🚀Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 388: Do you ever feel like your business is costing too much? Jake Lewendal of Momentum Development knows that pain too well. Jake, a Bozeman-based builder, grew up sweeping floors on job sit…
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Feel Like Giving Up? 9 Proven Ways to Overcome Business Adversity | E387
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28:08☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 387: Does it ever feel like your construction business is sinking? That moment when you wonder, “Is this even worth saving?” You’re not alone. Every business owner hits that wall. But here’s something most people miss: It’s not your circumstances that are causing the problem…
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From Burnout to Balance: How the Franklin Brothers Beat Construction Chaos For Good | E386
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51:15☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE – EPISODE 386: Do you feel like your construction business is running you instead of the other way around? Do you constantly bring your work home? For many construction business owners, weekends also mean emails and phone calls. Often, family dinners turn into business meetings. But n…
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Avoid These Critical Mistakes When Building Your Construction Business with Alex Gregg | E385
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1:21:27☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Join our free masterclass on how to get paid for estimates HERE – EPISODE 385: Do you feel guilty charging for estimates when others offer them for free? Today’s guest believes you shouldn’t. In this week’s episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Alex Gregg,…
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Secrets of Buying and Selling a Construction Business & Why Most Are Unsellable with Mark Powers | E384
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50:09☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Watch our FREE masterclass: Get Out of Your Construction Business: How to Make It Run Without You HERE – EPISODE 384: Have you thought about the future of your construction business? Most construction business owners don’t think about selling their businesses. But here’s the reality:…
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The Leadership Unlock: How to Delegate Without Losing Control | E383
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55:12☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Download our free Strategic Planning Guide HERE – EPISODE 383: Have you ever wondered how to stop micromanaging and finally take a break from your business? What if you could step away and trust your team to handle things? In this week’s episode, I sit down with our coaches, Leyah Ho…
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7 Sales Pitfalls Costing You Profit and Freedom - And How to Fix Them | E382
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24:02☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Help us by taking a 2-minute survey about The Sales Machine program HERE – EPISODE 382: Are you struggling with closing deals? Do you think hiring a unicorn salesperson will scale your construction business fast? Well, if you believe you need a unicorn, you’re secretly sabotaging you…
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7 Reasons to Fire Yourself from Sales | E381
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21:19☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Complete a 2-minute survey about The Sales Machine program HERE – EPISODE 381: Are you stuck in the cycle of chasing leads, negotiating, estimating, and following up—while your team takes a back seat? It’s time to fire yourself from sales. In this week’s episode, I share seven compel…
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Boost Profit with the First Hour Principle: The Key to a Productive Construction Jobsite | E380
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31:10☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Download our free Strategic Planning Guide HERE – EPISODE 380: Studies show that 60% of a construction worker’s time is spent on non-value adding activities. Even more alarming? Productivity today is lower than it was 20–30 years ago. In this week’s episode, I’ll break down the conce…
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Why Are You Stuck in Firefighting Mode? The Linchpin Syndrome | E379
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28:10☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Enroll in the Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE – EPISODE 379: Do you feel like your business would fall apart if you took a real day off? Or just once, you’d love to eat dinner without late-night calls? Many construction business owners live in constant firefighting mode. In t…
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Lock In Profits & Assign Risk with a Solid Buyout Process | E378
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26:48☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Enroll in the Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE 💥Download the free How to Buy Out a Construction Project Playbook HERE – EPISODE 378: Want to lock in profits and reduce risk on your construction projects? Many contractors struggle with last-minute buyout decisions—causing delay…
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Scaling a Construction Business Using the 4L Framework with Mike Andes | E377
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57:46☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 👉Watch the free Masterclass: Get Out of Your Construction Business HERE – EPISODE 377: Overworked, constantly firefighting, and unable to take even a short vacation—does this sound familiar? Many construction business owners feel stuck in the chaos, unable to step away or grow their c…
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How to Get Clients to Make Decisions Faster | E376
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31:16☎️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 d…
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The Missing System That Helps Construction Leaders Build Accountable Teams: How Pro Sports Teams Do It | E375
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30:24☎️ 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…
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Cut Project Schedules by 25% and Boost Profitability by 38% - Here's How w/ Michael Thorp | E374
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55:32☎️ 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 Kit…
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4 Foolproof Steps to Stop Construction Chaos (Before It Costs You Thousands!) | E373
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27:08☎️ 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…
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Exposing 6 Lies that Keep Construction Businesses Stuck in Chaos | E372
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33:22☎️ 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 …
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4 Profit-Killing Mistakes Construction Business Owners Make and How to Fix Them | E371
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30:59☎️ 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 overwo…
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Reduce Stress While Growing Your Construction Business with Tod Ingersoll | E370
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53:51☎️ 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…
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Secrets to Building a Multi-Generational Construction Business to $20M | E369
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1:01:35EPISODE 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 cu…
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How to Hire and Retain A-Players for Your Construction Business w/ Isaac Barlow & Derrik Shakespear | E368
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51:28EPISODE 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 …
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Pre-Construction Secrets That Built a $250M Business with Wes Palmisano | E367
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54:24EPISODE 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 t…
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From $0 to $200M: The Ultimate Construction Business Guide with Torrey Hawkins | E366
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1:02:24EPISODE 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…
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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…
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Why More Sales Won’t Save Your Business from Chaos with Cole West | E364
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53:06EPISODE 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 ineffi…
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5 Steps to Creating a Foolproof Customer Acquisition System for Builders with Spencer Powell | E363
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1:03:14EPISODE 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 ris…
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Pitfalls to Avoid When Scaling a Construction Business | E362
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51:07EPISODE 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 d…
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Breaking Free From the Construction Overwork Culture and Client Chaos w/ Kris Miller | E361
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19:08EPISODE 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 impa…
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