In this episode, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Brendan Mullan, Founder of Starcoz Consulting, who shares transformative insights on leadership, the STARS framework, and digital integration for construction SMEs. Perfect for Construction Industry Trends. Subscribe and like to join our community, and share your thoughts below!

Key Points:

Insights from Brendan Mullan, Founder of Starcoz Consulting, on transforming construction businesses.

Leveraging the STARS framework for SME growth and efficiency.

Practical strategies for leadership and digital integration in construction.

Episode Highlights:

00:16 – Brendan discusses how the lack of structure impedes digital technology adoption in construction.

01:13 – Brendan’s transition from corporate success to founding Starcoz Consulting to support SME owners.

02:40 – The tipping point: Frustration with persistent industry issues drove Starcoz Consulting’s creation.

07:04 – Addressing consultant stigma and Starcoz Consulting’s hands-on approach with construction expertise.

09:29 – How the STARS framework scaled Starcoz Consulting’s business from €1M to €4.5M in 18 months.

11:48 – The “perfect storm” of legacy paperwork and poor digital implementation in SMEs.

16:39 – Linking personal well-being to business success, a core focus at Starcoz Consulting.

25:57 – Importance of pre-start meetings for project handovers, a Starcoz Consulting best practice.

29:53 – Challenges of absent ownership and benchmarking performance with Starcoz Consulting’s methods.

37:22 – Setting performance metrics to enhance team productivity, a Starcoz Consulting strategy.

42:56 – Lessons from curveballs: Prioritizing people, a principle at Starcoz Consulting.

49:10 – Brendan’s advice: Trusting real-world experience over theory, a Starcoz Consulting philosophy.

53:26 – How to connect with Starcoz Consulting for a free discovery session and scorecard.

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