How to Get Anyone to Do Anything with Instant Influence Principles | E304
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
Release Date: 09/13/2023
Using the MMDD List to Get Your Team to Solve Problems and Follow Processes | E333
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
EPISODE 333: Are you struggling with getting your team on board with new processes? Are you dealing with most of the problems at work? In this episode, we’ll discuss the common mistakes construction business owners make when implementing new processes and how these mistakes often lead to team resistance rather than compliance. We’ll explain everything you need to know about the Made My Day Difficult (MMDD) List approach, how to use it to motivate your team to solve problems independently and follow processes, and its transformative benefits to your team and construction business. Are...
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Is This Deficiency Plaguing Your Business? | E332
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EPISODE 332: Are you stuck in your construction business's day-to-day operations? Do you find yourself constantly bombarded by messages and phone calls from clients, trade partners, and your team? Are your projects taking way too long? You may be suffering from a serious deficiency that’s costing many construction business owners millions of dollars! In this week’s episode, we’ll dive deep into the crucial yet often overlooked phase that’s causing chaos in your business operations: pre-construction. We’ll unpack common symptoms of a pre-construction deficiency, explore its side...
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What Construction CEOs Actually Need: A Roundup of the Best Ideas From a CEO Alliance Meetup | E331
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EPISODE 331: What sets successful construction business owners apart? Join me as I sit down with Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) coaches Monish Khadye and Leyah Hostetter. Today, we’ll dive deep into what transpired during our recent CEO Alliance Live Meetup in Del Mar, California. We'll unpack the biggest takeaways from the event, from mastering financial transparency to understanding the pivotal role of trust in creating a thriving construction business. Additionally, we’ll share practical tips on applying these insights to your business so you can truly take on your...
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The CEO Mindset Shift: A Panel Discussion | E330
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EPISODE 330: Do you feel stuck in your construction business's day-to-day operations? Do you dream of taking it to the next level but are unsure how? These experts might teach you a thing or two. Join us in this week’s panel discussion (and our first in-person episode) featuring Alex Gregg, Michael Moore, and Alex Thompson. These accomplished construction business owners share their pivotal shift from running a busy business in a firefighter mode to leveraging key talents in their teams and eventually putting on their CEO hats. Today, we discuss how to transition from an operator...
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Executing a Successful Business Turnaround & Strategically Letting Go with Michael Moore | E329
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EPISODE 329: How can construction businesses thrive even during economic downturns? Join us in this week’s podcast episode as Michael Moore, owner and president of Waterton Construction Group, shares his journey in navigating the challenges of growing a construction company and how systematization and strategic changes turned his company from six-figure losses to seven-figure profits. Today, Michael breaks down the impactful systems and processes he implemented, the selling the gap concept, how to master the art of letting go, and much more. Ready to systematize your construction...
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How to Become Addicted to Your Business Without Dealing 24/7 Phone Calls with Alex Knapp | E328
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EPISODE 328: Are you tired of constant phone interruptions while trying to spend quality time with your family? Construction business owners know this feeling all too well. In this week’s episode, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, interviews Alex Knapp, the owner of Minneapolis Decks, as he shares his journey from being bombarded with round-the-clock phone calls to becoming addicted to working on his business. Alex talks about his challenges while running his company and what led him to enroll in our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program. He also breaks down...
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Tracking Metrics, Casting Vision & Implementing Systems with Alex Gregg | E327
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EPISODE 327: Imagine leaving your teaching job and starting your dream business amidst an economic meltdown. It sounds daunting, right? This is how Alex Gregg, owner of Gregg Homebuilding, started his custom homebuilding company in Tennessee. From facing the uncertainty of the 2008 global financial crisis to transforming challenges into success stories, Alex shares his inspiring journey and the foundation that shaped his construction company. We talk about the most impactful systems that grew his custom homebuilding business (which recently generated $10M in revenue), highlighting the...
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From Homebuilder to Business Builder: The Systems That Eliminate CHAOS and Improve Everyone’s Experience with Jeff Bowers | E326
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EPISODE 326: Most construction business owners handle all aspects of their companies themselves: estimation, sales, project management, and more. However, it is easy to overlook the need to develop business acumen alongside trade skills when running a construction business. Jeff Bowers, our guest on this week’s podcast, understands this principle better than most. As the owner and CEO of Masterpiece Design Build, a full-service general contracting firm specializing in designing and building custom homes, major residential renovations, and additions along with commercial projects, Jeff...
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Structuring a Construction Business For Growth with the Right Systems with Nolan Harris | E325
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EPISODE 325: Who doesn’t dream of expanding their construction business? We all do. Yet, along with expansion comes more significant challenges. Without the right systems, it’s easier to forget about scaling up. This was precisely the situation our guest found himself in. In this week’s episode, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, sits down with Nolan Harris, the owner of Riviera Construction, who specializes in high-end custom homes and remodeling in Southern California. Nolan opens up about his bold decision to downsize and the driving force behind his re-expansion...
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Eliminating Chaos Through Accountability and Focusing on Preconstruction with Charles Rogers | E324
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EPISODE 324: Are you spending most of your time putting out fires instead of working on your construction business? Join us in this week’s episode as Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, sits down with Charles Rogers, co-founder of Rethink Enterprise, a dynamic custom home builder company based in Colorado. Today, Charles shares his transformative journey after signing up for our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program. From chaotic operations to streamlined success, Charles unveils how focusing on streamlining preconstruction processes and implementing rigorous...
info_outlineEPISODE 304: Are you struggling to motivate your team to be more productive or get them to use that new software subscription?
In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with two of our very own, Leyah Hostetter and Monish Khadye, to talk about the principles behind one of the most powerful books I’ve ever read–Instant Influence by Dr. Michael Pantalon.
Today, we will talk about the Instant Influence principles, how psychological reactance gets in the way, and how to apply these principles to real-life situations.
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Meet The Construction Leading Edge Coaches (01:58)
An overview of the book Instant Influence by Dr. Michael Pantalon (04:21)
The three guiding principles of the book (06:17)
How does psychological reactance get in the way (07:13)
Why providing autonomy to your team is important and how to build it (19:34)
What makes Monish’s employee performance reviews exceptional (34:34)
How to use the Instant Influence principles to solve real-world problems (44:18)
Final thoughts (1:06:16)
Additional Resources:
- Listen to our first book report episode HERE
- Apply for your FREE customized blueprint of the 5 Piece Bridge to Escape Operations HERE
- Join the FREE Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE
- Hear our clients' success stories HERE
Book Mentioned:
- Instant Influence: How to Get Anyone to Do Anything Fast by Dr. Michael Pantalon
- 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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