The Construction Leading Edge: Recent Episodes
Todd Dawalt: Construction Business and Leadership Blogger
What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: What happens when an entrepreneur gets clarity on their vision. There is something that is better to get wrong than to not try at all. What is it? “Doing well by doing good.” What that belief model means, and how an encounter with a little girl [...]
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Your insurance coverage could have gaping holes in coverage…and you could save thousands by making a few adjustments. Insurance expert Sean Mulhern explains. What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Four most frequently overlooked coverages in insurance policies that could leave you exposed. The real risks of uninsured subcontractors. How to stay [...]
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Do you understand the threat to your business from disengaged employees? What’s going to happen if your people get tired of not being recognized? Can you really motivate them? What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The threat that disengaged employees pose to your construction business. What is the business case for employee [...]
The post #118: The High Cost of Disengagement, Recognition Programs & “Safegagement” with Jennifer Woods appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
Are you making these common social media mistakes contractors make? Where SHOULD you focus your energy? How can you attract your ideal clients? Listen to find out. Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: [...]
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How did Jesse Lane get his first commercial project? What’s his business development strategy, and will it work for you? What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The most expensive mistake Jesse Lane made when starting his commercial general contracting business. How you can create time by automating parts of your life…very [...]
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How should you talk to people about the trades if you actually want them to work for you? What is #concretetough? Listen to Jereme Montgomery, advocate for the concrete industry explain… Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you’ll learn about in [...]
The post #115: Millennials, The Skills Gap, Apprenticeship Programs and #ConcreteTough with Jereme Montgomery appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Surprising ways to use social media to grow your business and your team…even if you’re in commercial work. Andy’s most expensive mistake in business, and how you [...]
The post #114: Business Growth Strategies & The Power of a Good Team with Andy Near appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
Learn the #1 mistake contractors make when doing their own accounting and what you may be missing out on from construction financial expert Nicole Landau. Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The #1 [...]
The post #113: Financial Pitfalls, Accounting Mistakes to Avoid and Cash Flow Tips from Construction CFO Nicole Landau appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
Your competition is trying to poach your top talent right now. What are you doing to keep them around? Listen in and learn what contractors are doing to preemptively win the war for talent. Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer – Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the “Cash Flow Crunch” What [...]
The post #112: What If You Lose The War For Talent & The Real Issues Behind the Labor Shortage with Josh Denton and Josh Munns appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
Not using social media? You could be missing out on four major uses…and your competition could be getting an advantage. Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer – Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the “Cash Flow Crunch” What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: There are three large groups of [...]
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“Spencer, can you deposit $1 million on Monday?” How did Spencer Padgett reply to his banker’s request? How did his homebuilding business survive the recession. How did a Snickers bar cost $40,000? Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer – Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the “Cash Flow Crunch” What you’ll learn [...]
The post #110: Spencer Padgett – Working with Architects, Surviving the Recession & $40k Candy Bars appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer – Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the “Cash Flow Crunch” What you’ll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Trends that are coming soon you need to be aware of. Is the proliferation of technology in construction helping…or hurting? Advice for tech folks who want [...]
The post #109: Disruption and Tech to Watch Out For with Devon Tilly appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
Five Ways You Can Eliminate Chaos Batch communication with customers Focus on the handoff points in your project Clearly establish roles and responsibilities Fire yourself from bookkeeping, and partner with a company like Apparatus Contractor Services. Run your business “right to left” using the Revenue Maximizer method. “Just starting to think “right to left” has been [...]
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Is your company culture screwed up? Is it suffering from a “purpose deficiency?” Why should you care? Listen to this construction podcast episode with Kevin Monroe to find out. Claim your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: What’s going to happen if you aren’t [...]
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Jean Ferreira was born in Brazil, and decided to leave a career with Victoria’s Secret to start a construction business. Listen and learn from her amazing story. Claim your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: Why Jean Ferreira decided to leave Victoria’s Secret to [...]
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Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practiced every day. Here are some rituals and hacks you can use to beat anxiety and overwhelm and get more work done. Get more free productivity hacks with your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: [...]
The post #91: Punch Anxiety and Overwhelm in the Face with Rituals appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
There’s a goldmine of opportunities to find customers, employees and subcontractors…and very few contractors know about it. Grab your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: Three ways construction business owners and leaders can use LinkedIn to solve their problems and grow their business. The [...]
The post #090: Grow Your Construction Business by Tapping Into LinkedIn – with Ryan Lawson appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
Builders and managers operate on different schedules, and when the two collide it causes problems with productivity, quality, and employee engagement. Here’s what you need to know to fix it. Grab your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: What you may be doing to [...]
The post #089: The Builder Schedule vs. Manager Schedule appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
We’re handcuffing our people by forcing them to use a process that hasn’t changed in 100 years. We need to address our process and productivity…not just find more skilled labor. Grab your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: If we don’t really have a [...]
The post #088: It’s Not a Skilled Labor Problem…It’s a Process Problem – with Gerry McCaughey appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.
Described as a “kickass she-wolf” in a family owned business, selling to the construction industry, Katie Roman has some great advice you should listen to. Grab your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR What you’ll learn in this construction podcast episode: Why you’re probably afraid of selling, and how to get over [...]
The post #087: Expert Sales Strategies and Tips for Women in Construction with Katie Roman appeared first on The Construction Leading Edge.