EPISODE 344: Do you ever wish your construction business could run smoother, attract better clients, and be more profitable? Join us for a special roundtable discussion with the Construction Leading Edge coaches, Leyah Hostetter, Monish Khadye, and yours truly. Today, we share insider tips that have helped hundreds of construction business owners transform their operations and personal lives. We’ll discuss the power of customer journey mapping and how setting clear client expectations can make y...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 344
EPISODE 343: What’s the most important part of a construction project? Is it pre-construction or the building phase? If you answered the building phase, it’s time to reexamine your system and start prioritizing your pre-construction process. This week’s guest has a lot to share about this topic. Join me as I interview my good friend and owner of Gannage Design & Construction, Mikhail Gannage. In today’s episode, Mikhail and I talk about his remarkable transition from hands-on work to a proce...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 343
EPISODE 342: Imagine starting a custom home building business with no safety net, fully embracing the fear of failure, and emerging victorious. Not many can do that, but this week’s guest did exactly that. Meet Mark Williams. Mark is the founder of Mark D Williams Custom Homes and host of The Curious Builder podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark reveals how overcoming fear is a stepping stone for success. Today, he shares practical ways to be “steady at the helm” no matter...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 342
EPISODE 341: Many of those who find the right “whos” for their business have seen significant increases in success. However, most entrepreneurs are crippled by the mentality that hiring more people is an expense. Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, authors of Who Not How, beg to disagree. Join me in this riveting discussion with our very own Construction Leading Edge coaches, Leyah Hostetter and Monish Khadye, as we break down to you the Who Not How philosophy. Today, we’ll unpack the four area...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 341
EPISODE 340: Is your business prepared for the unexpected? Many small business owners don’t have a plan for business continuity in case of death or disability. They never thought that by neglecting this crucial aspect of their business, they risk depriving their families and employees of a secure future. In this week’s episode, we’ve invited experienced estate planning attorneys Dusty and Jennifer King. They reveal the most critical mistakes business owners often make and the consequences of not...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 340
EPISODE 339: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to step into the construction industry as a woman and not just survive but thrive? Women make up only about 11% of the construction industry. More often than not, they have to prove themselves to be taken seriously. But women bring much more than most people realize. So, in this week’s episode, we’ve invited four incredible women: our host Leyah Hostetter, Emily Reidy Twigg of Forest Glen Construction, Cassie Parra of Tru Builders, and Shannon S...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 339
EPISODE 338: Are you tired of project delays? If you’ve ever been frustrated by slow architects or indecisive clients, this episode is exactly what you need. Join me as we explore the nine proven strategies to get architects, designers, and even clients to meet your deadlines. We’ll tackle some of the common problems contractors face with design consultants and clients. Plus, we’ll explore the psychological traps you have to avoid, the concept of anchoring expectations early, the importance of a...
Jun 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 338
EPISODE 337: Does everything have to go through you? Are you becoming the bottleneck? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by construction business owner and long-time client turned guest coach Max Christiansen. Max is the founder and sales director at Tru Builders–a family-owned home remodeling company based in Arizona. Today, he shares his journey from working in corporate America to building his own construction company. He talks about why effective delegation, accountability chart, and letti...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 337
EPISODE 336: Are you working 50-60 hours a week on your construction business? What happens if you suddenly can’t come to work? Is your business designed to run without you? Here’s the staggering truth: Only 15% of CEOs have a business continuity plan in case they are incapacitated, pass away, or a key employee leaves the company. Why do only 15% of CEOs have such a plan? In this week’s episode, Monish and I discuss the critical topic of business continuity. We talk about the ripple effects of a...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 336
EPISODE 335: What would happen to your family after you’re gone? Estate planning may not be as fun as booking a trip but without it, it’s like throwing away everything you’ve worked so hard for. Yet, research shows that fewer than 50% of Americans have a will or any form of estate plan. Who gets what? How do your loved ones access your assets? What about your ongoing projects? How can your construction business continue operating in your absence? Joining me in this week’s episode is Jon Braddock...
May 13, 2024•58 min•Ep. 335
EPISODE 334: Have you ever wondered how controlling your entire construction process could drastically transform your projects and profits? This week, our guest exemplifies just that, achieving an astounding 1,126% business growth in just four years. Joining us is Chris Tatge, co-owner of DC Materials—a complete framing material provider for large multifamily and commercial construction projects and an Inc. Magazine honoree. In this episode, Chris shares how he transformed his business model to ...
May 06, 2024•56 min•Ep. 334
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 fol...
Apr 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 333
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-construct...
Apr 22, 2024•39 min•Ep. 332
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...
Apr 17, 2024•49 min•Ep. 331
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 even...
Apr 08, 2024•53 min•Ep. 330
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 ...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 329
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 le...
Mar 25, 2024•17 min•Ep. 328
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 hi...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 327
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 cust...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 326
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 op...
Mar 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 325
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, ...
Feb 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 324
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...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 323
EPISODE 322: Is your construction business not making any progress? Are you putting things on hold for so long? You could be stuck in one of these hidden and destructive thinking traps. In this week's episode, I've invited Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, and Monish Khadye, our Systematize Your Construction Business coach, to discuss the thinking traps holding back construction business owners. We uncover these pitfalls, how they affect your business and personal life, and some...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 322
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 externa...
Feb 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 321
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 b...
Jan 29, 2024•49 min•Ep. 320
EPISODE 319: Have you ever felt like your business is stuck in a loop, unable to break through to the next level? Do you ever wonder what’s missing? In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, I’ll discuss how crucial habits and systems are in transforming your construction business and achieving new heights. We’ll dive deeper into the power of habit change, accountability, strategic planning, and leadership development in overcoming common business challenges. Lastly, Leyah Hostet...
Jan 22, 2024•45 min•Ep. 319
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 wor...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 318
EPISODE 317: How thoroughly have you outlined your business plan for the year 2024? If you want to get out of the day-to-day firefighting, spend more time working on the business, and take things to the next level, you’re in the right place. In this week’s episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, I’ll share the four (4) crucial steps to level up your construction business in 2024. I’ll discuss the three reasons why you need a strategic planning process for the next twelve (12) months, h...
Jan 11, 2024•38 min•Ep. 317
EPISODE 316: Are you a visionary leader? What does it mean to be one? Can being a visionary ensure success? This week, we’ll revisit a podcast episode with Monish Khadye, a construction business owner and our very own Systematized Your Construction Business (SYCB) facilitator and coach. Monish, who’s also a visionary, delves into the challenges, misconceptions, and myths that accompany this role on a daily basis. Join us as we explore the intricacies of a visionary’s mindset, uncover practical t...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 316
EPISODE 315: How clear are you on your strategy to be successful over the next twelve months? In this week’s episode, I’ll share three valuable business-building lessons that you can learn from Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a.k.a. the U.S. fighter plane that won WW2, and how you can apply those lessons in your construction business. We’ll discuss how to determine what you really want for your business, the process of creating a vision and delegating results, what it looks like when you have clarity i...
Dec 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 315
