How to Hire and Retain A-Players for Your Construction Business w/ Isaac Barlow & Derrik Shakespear | E368
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
Release Date: 12/30/2024
Why Most Construction Family Partnerships Fail (And How to Avoid It) with Jake Lewendal | E388
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
đIs Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment âď¸Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team â EPISODE 388: Do you ever feel like your business is costing too much? Jake Lewendal of Momentum Development knows that pain too well. Jake, a Bozeman-based builder, grew up sweeping floors on job sites. He eventually co-founded a construction company with his father-in-lawâ-only to watch this relationship crumble under the pressure of a poorly-structured family partnership. In this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge...
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Feel Like Giving Up? 9 Proven Ways to Overcome Business Adversity | E387
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âď¸Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team â EPISODE 387: Does it ever feel like your construction business is sinking? That moment when you wonder, âIs this even worth saving?â Youâre not alone. Every business owner hits that wall. But hereâs something most people miss: Itâs not your circumstances that are causing the problemsâitâs the story youâre telling yourself. In this weekâs episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, Iâm sharing nine powerful strategies that will help you break free from a business slump. Weâll cover: â What most...
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From Burnout to Balance: How the Franklin Brothers Beat Construction Chaos For Good | E386
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
âď¸Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team â EPISODE 386: Do you feel like your construction business is running you instead of the other way around? Do you constantly bring your work home? For many construction business owners, weekends also mean emails and phone calls. Often, family dinners turn into business meetings. But not anymore! In this weekâs episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with two of my favorite Canadiansâand students of our Systematized Your Construction Business (SYCB) programâLaughlin and Ross Franklin. Originally...
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Avoid These Critical Mistakes When Building Your Construction Business with Alex Gregg | E385
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âď¸Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team đJoin our free masterclass on how to get paid for estimates â EPISODE 385: Do you feel guilty charging for estimates when others offer them for free? Todayâs guest believes you shouldnât. In this weekâs episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Alex Gregg, owner of Gregg Homebuildingâa Tennessee-based company specializing in both custom and spec homes. Today, Alex breaks down how he grew his business through strategic decisions, a clear vision, and robust internal systems. Youâll learn: ...
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Secrets of Buying and Selling a Construction Business & Why Most Are Unsellable with Mark Powers | E384
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âď¸Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team đWatch our FREE masterclass: Get Out of Your Construction Business: How to Make It Run Without You â EPISODE 384: Have you thought about the future of your construction business? Most construction business owners donât think about selling their businesses. But hereâs the reality: One day, your business will either be sold, passed down, or shut down. And if you donât plan for that right now, you risk walking away with nothing. So how do you make your business sellable? In this weekâs episode, I sit down...
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The Leadership Unlock: How to Delegate Without Losing Control | E383
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âď¸Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team đDownload our free Strategic Planning Guide â EPISODE 383: Have you ever wondered how to stop micromanaging and finally take a break from your business? What if you could step away and trust your team to handle things? In this weekâs episode, I sit down with our coaches, Leyah Hostetter and Monish Khadye, to talk about how to delegate effectively without losing control. Weâll break down a simple yet powerful mindset shift: Leadership isnât about doing everything or being the best; itâs about building systems and...
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7 Sales Pitfalls Costing You Profit and Freedom - And How to Fix Them | E382
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
âď¸Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team đHelp us by taking a 2-minute survey about The Sales Machine program â EPISODE 382: Are you struggling with closing deals? Do you think hiring a unicorn salesperson will scale your construction business fast? Well, if you believe you need a unicorn, youâre secretly sabotaging your success. In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, weâll dive into the seven sales pitfalls that are costing construction business owners their profit and freedom. Iâll break down the critical sales errors construction...
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7 Reasons to Fire Yourself from Sales | E381
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
âď¸Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team đComplete a 2-minute survey about The Sales Machine program â EPISODE 381: Are you stuck in the cycle of chasing leads, negotiating, estimating, and following upâwhile your team takes a back seat? Itâs time to fire yourself from sales. In this weekâs episode, I share seven compelling reasons why construction business owners should let go of sales to drive business growth. If youâre constantly handling all the sales in your business, youâre holding yourself backâwhether you realize it or not. Iâll break down...
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Boost Profit with the First Hour Principle: The Key to a Productive Construction Jobsite | E380
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
âď¸Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team đDownload our free Strategic Planning Guide â EPISODE 380: Studies show that 60% of a construction workerâs time is spent on non-value adding activities. Even more alarming? Productivity today is lower than it was 20â30 years ago. In this weekâs episode, Iâll break down the concept of the first hour problem, and the common jobsite activities that kill productivity and profitability. Youâll also learn two practical strategies to cut delays and boost profits, whether youâre a trade contractor or a general...
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Why Are You Stuck in Firefighting Mode? The Linchpin Syndrome | E379
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
âď¸Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team đEnroll in the Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass â EPISODE 379: Do you feel like your business would fall apart if you took a real day off? Or just once, youâd love to eat dinner without late-night calls? Many construction business owners live in constant firefighting mode. In this episode, Iâm breaking down the linchpin syndromeâthe trap that keeps your business reliant on you. If your business grinds to a halt without you, youâre not just overworkedâyouâre stuck in a broken system. Iâll show you how to...
info_outlineEPISODE 368: What if hiring the right people could solve most of your construction business problems?
This week, Isaac Barlow, founder and former CEO of Busybusy, and Derrik Shakespear, chief revenue officer of Busybusy, reveal how construction business owners can attract and retain top talent.
They unpack what makes an A-player thrive, why a flat culture can outperform traditional operational hierarchies, and practical methods to avoid bad hires.
Packed with real-world examples and insights, this episode is a must-listen for construction leaders seeking to build their dream team that drives freedom, impact, and profitability.
Ready to hire only the best?
Tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Meet Isaac Barlow and Derrik Shakespear (01:52)
What is a flat culture? (08:01)
The importance of extreme ownership (12:49)
Why do owners hire people two levels below them? (17:47)
What A-players look for in an organization (24:14)
The value of tracking and rewarding employee performance (28:35)
How to prevent bad hires (36:58)
The six-word hiring framework (43:55)
Episode wrap-up (46:44)
Additional Resources:
- Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE
- Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE
- Check out Busybusy and get your 14-day free trial HERE
- Visit Tech Ridge for more information HERE
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