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Pitfalls to Avoid When Scaling a Construction Business | E362

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EPISODE 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 down why chaos is a choice, how the “Just Enough to Start” (JETS) trap can hurt your reputation and profits, and why the DIY approach simply doesn’t work. Plus, we reveal why systems are essential even for small companies, the risks of building a business around people, and more.

If you’re a construction business owner looking to scale with a strong foundation, this episode is exactly what you need.

Let’s jump right in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Pitfall of ramping up marketing without operational support (02:55)

Why the “Just Enough to Start” (JETS) is a costly fallacy (10:09)

The problem with a DIY approach to your business (24:08)

Systems are essential even for small companies (30:35)

Chaos as a self-correcting phenomenon (36:13)

Why you shouldn’t design your business around people (38:34)

Episode wrap-up (47:08)

Additional Resources:

- Watch our FREE online training: How to Finally Scale Your Construction Business by Unlocking the Secret Profit Phase of Every Project HERE

- Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE

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The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

  continue reading

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EPISODE 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 down why chaos is a choice, how the “Just Enough to Start” (JETS) trap can hurt your reputation and profits, and why the DIY approach simply doesn’t work. Plus, we reveal why systems are essential even for small companies, the risks of building a business around people, and more.

If you’re a construction business owner looking to scale with a strong foundation, this episode is exactly what you need.

Let’s jump right in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Pitfall of ramping up marketing without operational support (02:55)

Why the “Just Enough to Start” (JETS) is a costly fallacy (10:09)

The problem with a DIY approach to your business (24:08)

Systems are essential even for small companies (30:35)

Chaos as a self-correcting phenomenon (36:13)

Why you shouldn’t design your business around people (38:34)

Episode wrap-up (47:08)

Additional Resources:

- Watch our FREE online training: How to Finally Scale Your Construction Business by Unlocking the Secret Profit Phase of Every Project HERE

- Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE

--

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

  continue reading

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