The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

Are you a construction business owner looking to maximize revenue, eliminate chaos and turn your business into a well-oiled, profitable machine? Learn more at: http://www.constructionleadingedge.com/ Welcome to the Construction Leading Edge Podcast! Hi, my name is Todd Dawalt, and I want to help you grow your business the RIGHT way. On this podcast, I’ll share tactics and strategies for systematizing your business, so you can make more money and win back your time. Business owners, managers, project executives, project managers, and field leaders will all benefit from the interviews, resources, tools, and tips we have in store. Be sure to give us a follow, so you never miss an episode!

What Construction CEOs Actually Need: A Roundup of the Best Ideas From a CEO Alliance Meetup | E331 04/17/2024

The CEO Mindset Shift: A Panel Discussion | E330 04/08/2024

Executing a Successful Business Turnaround & Strategically Letting Go with Michael Moore | E329 04/01/2024

Executing a Successful Business Turnaround & Strategically Letting Go with Michael Moore | E329 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 business and get out of the chaos? Tune in now to learn more. Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Michael Moore and his works at Waterton Construction (01:54) Adapting to the current economic indicators and market dynamics (03:35) Most impactful business changes & systems that Michael implemented (06:24) Transitioning to ERP accounting software, revenue maximizer, and forecasting tools (09:39) Discussing the selling the gap concept in pre-construction (21:13) What didn’t work out for Michael (27:28) The results and growth following systematic changes (30:53) Practical advice on mastering the art of letting go (32:33) What business and life have been for Michael after the changes (39:41) Advice to construction business owners (52:02) What it’s like being in the CEO Alliance (1:01:12) Episode wrap-up (1:07:08) Additional Resources: - Download your FREE strategic planning guide - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team - Join the FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass Keep up with Michael - Listen to Episode 234: Hiring High-Level Talent, Growing Revenue & Keys to Selling - Listen to Episode 275: Stewardship, Creating Terminal Value & Increasing Profit 60% - Follow Michael on LinkedIn - Visit Waterton Construction for more information -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/30592908

How to Become Addicted to Your Business Without Dealing 24/7 Phone Calls with Alex Knapp | E328 03/25/2024

How to Become Addicted to Your Business Without Dealing 24/7 Phone Calls with Alex Knapp | E328 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 some of the systems and changes that transformed his business, how he gets everyone on his team on board with these changes (even the senior ones), and the profound effects of these changes on his employees, business, and personal life. Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Alex Knapp and how he started Minneapolis Decks (04:59) Challenges that Alex faced in his construction business (05:35) How to deal with a Pandora’s box (07:23) Getting everyone on board with the new processes (09:05) Most impactful part of the Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program (09:59) From confused to motivated employees (13:13) Episode wrap-up (14:21) Additional Resources: - Download your FREE strategic planning guide - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team - Join the FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass Keep up with Alex and His Team: - Follow Minneapolis Decks on Instagram - Check out Minneapolis Decks website for more information -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/30494798

Tracking Metrics, Casting Vision & Implementing Systems with Alex Gregg | E327 03/18/2024

Tracking Metrics, Casting Vision & Implementing Systems with Alex Gregg | E327 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 importance of tracking metrics, casting a clear vision, and implementing systems. He also shares some of the challenges he encountered while implementing these changes, the mindset that got him through it, the ripple effects on his business and personal life, and more. Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Alex’s transition from teaching to homebuilding (05:51) On handling business challenges and frustrations (10:10) 3 most impactful systems that changed Alex’s construction business (18:11) On tracking metrics and its ripple effects (22:15) Why you should start charging for estimates (27:29) The role of accountability chart in any business (30:02) Effects of nailing the handoff and focusing on pre-construction (32:27) Life before and after implementing these systems (35:01) How casting a clear company vision and systems help in building great teams (40:58) Most significant challenges when implementing changes in business (48:09) The difference in mindset between building a project and putting systems in place (51:08) On being around with like-minded people and building relationships (56:10) Rapid-fire questions with Alex Gregg (1:04:28) Episode wrap-up (1:07:06) Additional Resources: - Download your FREE strategic planning guide - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team - Join the FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass Keep up with Alex Gregg - Visit Gregg Homebuilding for more information - Follow Gregg Homebuilding on Instagram - Listen to episode 299 with Alex Gregg -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/30372758

From Homebuilder to Business Builder: The Systems That Eliminate CHAOS and Improve Everyone’s Experience with Jeff Bowers | E326 03/11/2024

From Homebuilder to Business Builder: The Systems That Eliminate CHAOS and Improve Everyone’s Experience with Jeff Bowers | E326 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 brings decades of industry experience to the table. During this conversation, Jeff shares on the podcast how businesses should navigate economic downturns, the value of systematizing your construction process, the importance of improving everyone’s experience throughout construction, and the strategic systems and processes that built his company to where it is now. Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Jeff Bowers (04:42) From painting contractor to custom home builder (09:56) Navigating economic downturns and the role of resilience (11:40) Focusing on business systems over manual skills (21:40) Common fears to overcome when growing a business (24:50) The impact of systematizing your construction process (27:44) How important is the experience during pre-construction and construction processes (32:13) Systems that grew Jeff’s construction business (38:07) Does construction always have to be chaotic? (45:51) Jeff’s advice for construction owners (46:52) The CEO Alliance and its impact to Jeff (53:32) What separates great companies from good companies (59:02) Advice to his old self (1:04:24) Rapid-fire questions with Jeff (1:07:40) Additional Resources: - Download your FREE strategic planning guide - Schedule your business evaluation call with our team - Join the FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass Keep up with Jeff Bowers’ Masterpiece Design Build: - Check out Masterpiece Design Build’s website - Follow Masterpiece Design Build on Instagram -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/30271288

Structuring a Construction Business For Growth with the Right Systems with Nolan Harris | E325 03/04/2024

Eliminating Chaos Through Accountability and Focusing on Preconstruction with Charles Rogers | E324 02/26/2024

Succession Planning, The Triple Bottom Line, and Setting Up an ESOP with Jonathan Orpin | E323 02/19/2024

Succession Planning, The Triple Bottom Line, and Setting Up an ESOP with Jonathan Orpin | E323 EPISODE 323: Do you wish you could sit down with a successful construction business CEO and pick his brain? This week’s interview with 30-year veteran CEO Jonathan Orpin is something you don’t want to miss. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Orpin, CEO of multiple profitable companies, including New Energy Works and Pioneer Millworks. Jonathan’s passion for energy conservation and sustainable building led him to establish multiple interconnected and profitable businesses. Today, he shares how he transitioned his companies to 100% employee ownership by setting up an employee stock option plan (ESOP). He also explains how this plan ensures employees are well-invested in the company’s success, the best strategies for succession planning, and what businesses can achieve when prioritizing the triple bottom line approach. If you’re intrigued by how businesses can drive positive change, this episode is a must-listen! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Jonathan Orpin and the businesses he built (02:26) The inception of Jonathan’s New Energy Works (06:35) The triple bottom line concept explained (08:50) How to articulate the company’s mission & vision with your employees (12:44) How to transition to 100% employee ownership (ESOP) (18:38) Benefits and challenges of an ESOP (28:23) Biggest mistakes most construction business owners make (37:16) What are the top priorities of a CEO? (39:59) The number one thing to look for when hiring an employee (46:11) What people need to know when starting a business (48:27) Rapid fire questions answered (53:22) Keep up with Jonathan (55:37) Additional Resources: - Download your FREE strategic planning guide - Schedule your business evaluation call with our team - Join the FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass Keep up with Jonathan’s works: - Check out New Energy Works - Check out Pioneer Millworks -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/29964683

Stop Sabotaging Your Success: Hidden Thinking Traps Entrepreneurs Should Avoid | E322 02/12/2024

Living in The Gain and Generating Enjoyable Profits with Alex Thompson | E321 02/05/2024

Living in The Gain and Generating Enjoyable Profits with Alex Thompson | E321 EPISODE 321: Do you feel like you’re always falling short? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others? Here’s what most of us don’t realize: Comparing your current situation to an ideal outcome is a sure way to get yourself frustrated. Unfortunately, that’s how most of us are hardwired–focusing on what’s wrong and living in the gap. Measuring yourself against ideals is like measuring yourself against a moving horizon–you’ll never be contented or happy. The gap can never be satisfied externally. So, how does this affect you as a construction business owner? How do you break free from this deadly trap? In this week’s episode, we’ll explore what it’s like living in the gap, how to break free from it, and how to start living in the gain and generate enjoyable profits. To better understand what it’s like living in the gain, our Director of Customer Success, Leyah Hostetter, sat down with Alex Thompson, owner and CEO of Monon Construction Group, for an insightful interview. Don’t miss out on this one. Tune in now! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Seven questions you have to ask yourself (01:25) What happens when you’re in the gap? (02:52) What is living in the gain? (05:50) How to live in the gain (08:47) What have you accomplished? (16:47) Three options if you want to make a change (19:39) Meet Alex Thompson of Monon Construction Group (23:22) What does lack of accountability and systems look like (24:28) The impact of having a CEO schedule (29:01) What Alex learned from SYCB’s nailing the handoff process (31:08) Generating enjoyable profits (36:07) How’s life and business now for Alex (39:53) Additional Resources: - Download your FREE strategic planning guide - Schedule your business evaluation call with our team - Join the FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass – Listen to Episode 298: Why 10x Is Easier than 2x -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/29746468

How Adversity Can Crush You or Make You Unstoppable (You Choose) | E320 01/29/2024

How Adversity Can Crush You or Make You Unstoppable (You Choose) | E320 EPISODE 320: Adversity and challenges are a part of life. It isn’t going away. However, most of us falsely think that adversity is bad and that we should hide or avoid it. What if I tell you that adversity is the key to your success? You see, the adversity you’re dealing with is NOT the problem; it’s the story you’re telling yourself. In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, we’ll dive deep into how you can reframe adversity to help you power through life and your construction business. Additionally, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, interviews Michael Thorp, one of our recent Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program graduates, to share the business adversities and chaos he had to endure before signing up with our program and the most impactful lessons he learned that made the most significant change in his construction business. Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) The story of Admiral James Stockdale (01:41) Facing and reframing adversity in life (03:43) What most of us do when facing adversities (09:57) Persevering through adversity is the key to success (15:07) What happens when you begin to embrace adversity (23:40) Meet Michael Thorp (27:04) Business challenges and chaos that Michael faced (32:21) Most impactful lessons that Michael learned from the SYCB program (36:46) Improving team efficiency and morale through open communication (40:14) How’s life and business now for Michael (42:46) Additional Resources: - Schedule your business evaluation call with our team - Download your FREE strategic planning guide - Register for our FREE Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/29660678

Why Breaking Old Habits is Key to Achieving New Business Heights | E319 01/22/2024

How Referrals Can Hurt You & Other Insider Marketing Secrets with Spencer Powell | E318 01/15/2024

How Referrals Can Hurt You & Other Insider Marketing Secrets with Spencer Powell | E318 EPISODE 318: Referrals can hurt your construction business. Relying on referrals alone is certainly a risky business. They’re more like an anchor that’s holding you down. So, what does an effective construction marketing look like? In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Spencer Powell, founder and CEO of Builder Funnel, a strategic marketing agency that helps remodelers and builders achieve sustainable business growth. Spencer and I talk about all things marketing–what's working and not working and the problems with relying solely on referrals. He also shares some valuable tips on how to build your pipeline of prospects, the top three marketing metrics you need to track, what to do when updating your website, and more. Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) What’s working and not working in marketing (05:19) Tips for building a pool of prospects (07:54) The downside of being 100% referral-based (13:59) Questions to ask when designing a marketing strategy (17:10) Common marketing mistakes that builders and remodelers do (30:23) Top three metrics you should be tracking (33:32) How to effectively use social media (37:24) What builders and remodelers need to focus on in 2024 (42:54) Tips when updating your company website (49:46) How Spencer extracts himself from the daily operations (56:00) Keep up with Spencer and Builder Funnel (1:00:43) Additional Resources: - Schedule your business evaluation call with our team - Download your FREE strategic planning guide - Register for our FREE Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass Guest Bonus: FREE copy of The Remodeler Marketing Blueprint Grab a free copy of Spencer’s book, , by emailing him at with “Todd” in the subject line. Visit Builder Funnel for more information . -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/29468978

4 Crucial Steps to Level Up Your Business in 2024 | E317 01/11/2024

Breaking Down the Top 10 Challenges and Myths of a Visionary Leader with Monish Khadye (A Replay) | E316 01/03/2024

Business Building Lessons from the Fighter Plane That Won WW2 | E315 12/26/2023

How CEOs Think Differently About Money & Financial Systems with Luke Holcomb | E314 12/18/2023

How CEOs Think Differently About Money & Financial Systems with Luke Holcomb | E314 EPISODE 314: Are you losing money even if your job cost reports look profitable? Then, you could have fallen into a bad financial trap that most construction CEOs fall into. In this episode, I sit down with Luke Holcomb, operations manager at Apparatus Contractor Services. Apparatus is a bookkeeping firm that helps construction business owners get their financial systems in place and optimize them. Today, Luke and I discuss some of the financial misconceptions that construction business owners have, the common problems that arise from them, and how crucial it is for CEOs to start understanding their finances. Luke also shares why and how you could lose money from your construction business, even if your reports look profitable, and what it looks like when you finally have your financial system in place. Let’s dive right in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Luke and how he got into business finance (03:30) Financial misconceptions construction business owners believe in (06:28) The fear of managing business finances (14:26) When is the right time for a CEO to start managing finances? (18:41) Common problems from believing in financial misconceptions (24:48) How crucial is job costing (28:55) Critical financial statements CEOs should be looking at (32:31) What does a balance sheet tell you? (39:00) Why do you need to know your business financial numbers? (40:31) How you can sell yourself out of business (43:12) Biggest problem with DIY-ing your business finances (47:28) On hiring family, friends, or local bookkeepers to do your books (50:36) What does it look like when you have your financial system in place? (57:16) Keep up with Luke and his team (1:04:39) Episode wrap-up (1:08:58) Additional Resources: - Join our FREE Get Paid For Estimates Masterclass - Hear our clients' success stories - Schedule your business evaluation call with our team Guest Bonus: 50% Discount on Services - Use discount code “ToddDawalt” to receive 50% off on services from Apparatus - Check out Apparatus Contractor Services, LLC for more information -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/29091113

The Systems Behind an 8-Hour Workweek with Monish Khadye | E313 12/11/2023

The Systems Behind an 8-Hour Workweek with Monish Khadye | E313 EPISODE 313: Are you slaving away working in your construction business 70-80 hours per week? Is it possible to own a successful business and work fewer hours? In this replay episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, we’ll revisit my interview with our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) client turned coach, Monish Khadye. Monish and his wife Michelle own Khadye Design & Construction in Brisbane, Australia, specializing in renovations, extensions, and house remodelings. Between juggling construction and a baby on the way, Monish decided that he needed to systematize his business to spend more time with his family while keeping the business running and his people employed. And so he signed up for our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program in 2021; the rest was history. Today, Monish shares what led him to seek help with our team and the systems and processes he implemented to grow his construction business to where it is today. He also talks about his regular workweek back then and what it looks like now, stressing about taking quality time off and focusing on his CEO tasks instead of wearing many hats. Whether you’re starting or have been in this business for a long time but want to scale up your business, this episode is everything you need to hear. Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Monish Khadye (02:48) Why Monish wanted to become an SYCB coach (04:27) What has Monish experienced after joining the SYCB program? (09:10) The mindset shift if you want to systematize your business (12:08) Challenges that lead him to connect with our team (16:14) What does working 70-80 hours a week look like? (21:03) On dealing with anxiety, fear, and rejection (26:37) When Monish realized that the SYCB program was working (30:43) Most impactful systems and processes that really moved the needle (34:02) What does life and business look like now for Monish? (38:42) Surprising effects of systematizing your construction business (47:41) Advice for construction business owners (52:30) Additional Resources: - Join our FREE Get Paid For Estimates Masterclass - Hear our clients' success stories - Schedule your business evaluation call with our team -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/28991988

Mistakes to Avoid If You Want Your Business Sellable: Why 80% of Construction Businesses are Designed to Fail 12/04/2023

Recession Proof: 10 Ways to Make Your Business More Resilient | E311 11/27/2023

Recession Proof: 10 Ways to Make Your Business More Resilient | E311 EPISODE 311: How can you make your business resilient in the face of challenges? Forget the traditional definition of a recession as a financial crisis–it goes beyond that. When I say recession, it could be when your star employee jumps ship to a competitor. It could also mean something happens to you, and your business can't run without you. As a CEO, what's your game plan when those happen? In this episode, I’ll be sharing ten (10) foolproof strategies to recession-proof your business so it can weather any storm that comes its way. I'll be sharing some practical and actionable steps you can implement as early as possible, highlighting some of the great resources we have at your disposal so you'll be better equipped with the knowledge to run your construction business through any rough waters. Ready to recession-proof your business? Let’s dive right in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) The many faces of recession (02:25) Drive your cash flow (04:24) Focus on maximizing your bottom line (06:24) Make your team more agile and efficient (11:39) Monitor your trade partners in your supply chain (17:27) Establish a go/no-go date on all of your projects (24:05) Upsell to current and past clients (28:43) Focus on your core competencies (30:51) Jim Collin’s The Hedgehog Concept explained (32:10) Lead your team well (33:34) Operate as the CEO (37:26) Leverage the 80-20 principle (40:44) Quick recap (42:14) Great resources for you to check out (43:22) Additional Resources: - Watch the replay on How to Recession Proof Your Business - FREE training on how to get out of your business and make it run without you - Hear our clients' success stories - Schedule your business evaluation call with our team -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/28781403

5 Ways Right-to-Left Thinking Can Work for You | E310 11/20/2023

Growing a $250M Business by Focusing on Preconstruction with Wes Palmisano | E309 11/13/2023

Growing a $250M Business by Focusing on Preconstruction with Wes Palmisano | E309 EPISODE 309: What does it take to grow a construction business to $250M in revenue? In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Wes Palmisano, CEO and owner of WJ Palmisano and its subsidiaries, to talk about how he scaled up his construction business by focusing on preconstruction. Today, Wes explains the importance of preconstruction and having the right systems and processes when scaling a business. He also talks about the biggest roadblocks hampering construction innovation, how he and his team are tackling those, how to work with external trade partners and subcontractors, with emphasis on building trust, and a lot more. Let’s get right into it! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) How Wes Palmisano got into construction (02:30) Biggest construction problem that Wes is taking on (06:09) What are the roadblocks that are hampering construction innovation? (09:20) What does being a master builder look like? (14:08) Working with external trade partners vs. internally (16:06) How subs and external trade partners can build trust (22:52) How important is preconstruction (24:51) The importance of having systems and processes in scaling up a business (34:30) The guardrail approach explained (39:56) Advice to construction business owners in scaling up a business (42:43) Rapid-fire questions with Wes (48:21) Episode wrap-up (51:34) Additional Resources: - Join Chaos to Control: Streamline Your Construction Business 28-Day Challenge - Hear our clients' success stories - Schedule Your Business Evaluation Call Connect with Wes: - Follow Wes on LinkedIn - Check out their company website - Explore their other brands -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/28567283

From Chaos to Control: Four-Step Blueprint to Save 40 Hours a Month | E308 11/07/2023

Reexamine Your Job as CEO | E307 10/02/2023

Wealthy Clients, Reframing Problems and Letting Your Team Create Processes with Michael Algren | E306 09/25/2023

Wealthy Clients, Reframing Problems and Letting Your Team Create Processes with Michael Algren | E306 EPISODE 306: What would you do if every day all you’re doing is putting out fires in your business? Have you considered selling your construction business to escape the daily stress at work? In this week’s guest, Leyah Hostetter, Construction Leading Edge’s Director of Customer Success, sits down with Michael Algren, owner of Algren Design & Building, to talk about the struggles he had with his luxury homebuilding and remodeling business and what did he do to transform it. Michael was already on the verge of selling his construction business last winter to transfer to Vermont. The stress was just too much for him to take. It was already affecting his physical, mental, and emotional health until, one day, he came across our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program. Today, Michael shares his business and personal life story before joining the SYCB program, how he lets his team create processes and empower them, what it’s like working for wealthy clients, and the systems he learned from SYCB that transformed his business. Let’s jump in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Michael Algren and his works (02:52) How Michael’s business looked like before and its ripple effects (04:03) What does it mean to be working with wealthy clients (08:06) A different approach to solving tardiness issue (11:13) How did Michael was able to let his team create their processes and solve problems (16:10) What were the impactful lessons that Michael learned from the SYCB program (25:10) How is life different now since Michael joined the SYCB program (28:33) Blueprint to systematize your construction business (31:42) Additional Resources: - Apply for your FREE customized blueprint to systematize your construction business - Join the FREE Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass - Hear our clients' success stories -- 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! /episode/index/show/constructionleadingedge/id/28108148

How to Make Faster, Better Decisions Like a CEO | E305 09/18/2023

How to Get Anyone to Do Anything with Instant Influence Principles | E304 09/13/2023

Will Your Business Scale or Is It Designed to Fail? | E303 09/05/2023

The Reality of Running a Construction Business with Your Spouse | E302 08/28/2023

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