Feel Like Giving Up? 9 Proven Ways to Overcome Business Adversity | E387
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
Release Date: 04/28/2025
Built to Fail: Why Most Construction Businesses aren’t Sellable | E394
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Why Most Construction Family Partnerships Fail (And How to Avoid It) with Jake Lewendal | E388
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Feel Like Giving Up? 9 Proven Ways to Overcome Business Adversity | E387
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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team – EPISODE 387: Does it ever feel like your construction business is sinking? That moment when you wonder, “Is this even worth saving?” You’re not alone. Every business owner hits that wall. But here’s something most people miss: It’s not your circumstances that are causing the problems—it’s the story you’re telling yourself. In this week’s episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’m sharing nine powerful strategies that will help you break free from a business slump. We’ll cover: → What most...
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Avoid These Critical Mistakes When Building Your Construction Business with Alex Gregg | E385
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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team 👉Join our free masterclass on how to get paid for estimates – EPISODE 385: Do you feel guilty charging for estimates when others offer them for free? Today’s guest believes you shouldn’t. In this week’s episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Alex Gregg, owner of Gregg Homebuilding—a 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. You’ll learn: ...
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EPISODE 387: Does it ever feel like your construction business is sinking? That moment when you wonder, “Is this even worth saving?”
You’re not alone. Every business owner hits that wall. But here’s something most people miss: It’s not your circumstances that are causing the problems—it’s the story you’re telling yourself.
In this week’s episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’m sharing nine powerful strategies that will help you break free from a business slump.
We’ll cover:
→ What most people typically do when things aren’t going well
→ Powerful ways to handle business adversities
→ Key lessons from Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich
→ The Stockdale Paradox
and more!
If you’ve ever felt like throwing in the towel or burning it all down, this episode is for you.
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
What we do when things aren’t going well (00:57)
Separate observable facts (01:43)
Detach from the situation (05:34)
Cultivate a habit of gratitude (06:37)
Control the controllables (07:45)
Reframe the situation (09:01)
The Stockdale Paradox (12:53)
Take extreme ownership (17:14)
The catastrophizing exercise (19:17)
Do a mental hygiene (21:06)
Final advice (23:26)
Additional Resources:
- Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE
Books Mentioned:
- Good to Great by Jim Collins
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
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