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The Hidden Reason Your Projects Keep Slipping—and How to Stop It | E414

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🚀Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE

☎️Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE

📝Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the FREE Online Assessment HERE

EPISODE 414: Have you ever had a project delay wreck your schedule and cash flow?

Most of us would argue that project slippage is beyond our control, but actually, it’s not.

In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’ll unpack four powerful strategies to stop project slippage from derailing your business.

Today, you’ll learn…

  • Why project slippage is more predictable than you think

  • How to build a pre-construction system that protects your schedule

  • What “overselling” really means (and why it’s essential)

  • Why your clients aren’t the problem—your system is

and more!

If you’ve ever felt like your clients or circumstances are running your company, this episode will show you how to take the reins back.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

What happens when a project is delayed (01:59)

Most contractors make this mistake (05:43)

How to establish pre-construction milestones and expectations (07:45)

Why you should sell more than 100% of your capacity (19:51)

Why every project needs a firm go/no-go date (20:48)

Have a flex track project ready to go (25:45)

Quick episode recap (27:27)

Why the problem isn’t clients (29:25)

Additional Resources:

⚡Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE

⚡Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE

⚡Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the FREE Online Assessment HERE

⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information 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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Content provided by Todd Dawalt. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Todd Dawalt or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

🚀Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE

☎️Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE

📝Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the FREE Online Assessment HERE

EPISODE 414: Have you ever had a project delay wreck your schedule and cash flow?

Most of us would argue that project slippage is beyond our control, but actually, it’s not.

In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’ll unpack four powerful strategies to stop project slippage from derailing your business.

Today, you’ll learn…

  • Why project slippage is more predictable than you think

  • How to build a pre-construction system that protects your schedule

  • What “overselling” really means (and why it’s essential)

  • Why your clients aren’t the problem—your system is

and more!

If you’ve ever felt like your clients or circumstances are running your company, this episode will show you how to take the reins back.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

What happens when a project is delayed (01:59)

Most contractors make this mistake (05:43)

How to establish pre-construction milestones and expectations (07:45)

Why you should sell more than 100% of your capacity (19:51)

Why every project needs a firm go/no-go date (20:48)

Have a flex track project ready to go (25:45)

Quick episode recap (27:27)

Why the problem isn’t clients (29:25)

Additional Resources:

⚡Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE

⚡Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE

⚡Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the FREE Online Assessment HERE

⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information 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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