Punch List with Benjamin Holmgren: Building a Community for Contractors

Welcome to the Construction Trailblazers Podcast's punch list episode featuring Benjamin Holmgren, founder of Ground Crew. This episode highlights the journey of forming peer groups for dirt contractors, starting from a simple LinkedIn post to impactful peer groups across North America. Benjamin shares inspiring success stories from group members like Tom, who revolutionized his business approach. He also opens up about personal challenges, including a severe health crisis and the premature birth of his daughter, which reshaped his work-life balance. Tune in to hear practical advice on focusing and balancing high-energy entrepreneurship.

00:00 Introduction to the Punch List Episode

00:17 Benjamin Holmgren's Ground Crew Journey

01:42 The Impact of Peer Groups

02:10 Tom's Transformative Experience

03:51 Encouraging Vulnerability in Peer Groups

04:46 A Personal Story of Resilience

06:52 Balancing Work and Personal Life

08:03 Conclusion and Next Steps