

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
Todd Dawalt
This podcast is dedicated to helping construction business owners eliminate chaos, maximize profit, and reclaim their freedom.
Designed for leaders who are ready to step out of the daily grind and take control of their business, The Construction Leading Edge Podcast delivers actionable strategies on systematization, time management, increasing profitability, and business growth. Whether it's stopping profit bleeds, building high-performing teams, or creating systems that allow your business to run without you, each episode will leave you with practical tools to unlock more profit, freedom, and impact.
Join Todd Dawalt every week for solo episodes packed with insights and guest interviews featuring industry experts who've mastered the art of building self-sustaining businesses. If you're ready to stop wearing so many hats and start leading your business like a visionary CEO, this podcast is for you.
Designed for leaders who are ready to step out of the daily grind and take control of their business, The Construction Leading Edge Podcast delivers actionable strategies on systematization, time management, increasing profitability, and business growth. Whether it's stopping profit bleeds, building high-performing teams, or creating systems that allow your business to run without you, each episode will leave you with practical tools to unlock more profit, freedom, and impact.
Join Todd Dawalt every week for solo episodes packed with insights and guest interviews featuring industry experts who've mastered the art of building self-sustaining businesses. If you're ready to stop wearing so many hats and start leading your business like a visionary CEO, this podcast is for you.
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Aug 27, 2019 • 1h 2min
#129: Big Mistakes You Could Be Making With Worker's Comp with Jeff Heet
What are some of the biggest mistakes contractors make with W.C? What should your broker be doing for you on your W.C. policy? How can you get your Experience Mod down? What you'll learn in this construction podcast episode: What is your Experience Modification Rating, and how can you get it reduced? How can you minimize your Worker's Comp premiums? How often should your broker have an accountability check, and what questions should you ask them? What are some of the biggest misconceptions about worker's comp insurance? What is a "Unit Stat Report" and why should your broker be preparing one for you? Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: FieldChat - The ultimate text messaging platform for construction sites The ADVANCE - The live 2 day mastermind meeting for construction business owners - October 17-18, 2019 in Lexington, KY

Aug 19, 2019 • 53min
#128: Custom Modular Homes on Islands & Growing Your Business with Video - Dave Cooper
How do you build custom modular homes on an island? What's going on in the offsite construction industry, and where is it heading? How can YOU build your business with what's in your pocket? Do you hate doing your own bookkeeping...or do you suck at it? Now there's a better way. [Click here to learn more] Here's what you'll learn in this construction podcast: How Dave Cooper is building his business with videos he shoots with the phone in his pocket. What is the big picture of the offsite/modular construction industry? Who are some big players investing money there? Challenges involved with building a modular home on an island. Common misconceptions about modular and offsite construction. How you can and should get started with video to grow your business and your personal brand. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Connecticut Valley Homes - www.ctvalleyhomes.com Dave's website - www.davecooper.live Connect with Dave on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecooperlive/

Aug 14, 2019 • 59min
#127: Debunking the Myths About Growing a Construction Business
The "Mythbusters" edition where you'll learn the myths and urban legends about growing your construction business that need to be debunked. Click here to enroll in The Construction Business Accelerator while you still can What you'll learn from this construction podcast: Silver Bullet Syndrome How you can triple a business in size and cut the stress in half. Why not wanting to grow your business is selfish How Charles Lindbergh turned the tide in the South Pacific during WW2. Your problems may not be "out there" FAQs about the Construction Business Accelerator program What can The Construction Business Accelerator do for you? Click here to see why it's a no-brainer

Aug 12, 2019 • 1h 20min
#126: Systematize Your Business: Webinar Replay
Systematize Your Construction Business: The audio from the webinar and online training video series. Click here to enroll in The Construction Business Accelerator while you still can What you'll learn from this construction podcast: - Learn how to identify the root cause(s) of your cash flow problems, and get strategies to solve it. - Find out how Jeff, a custom home builder saved the 40% of his week he was spending texting, calling and emailing subs and customers. - Discover how Ryan was able to cancel plans to hire two sales reps by making a simple tweak to his sales process. - The biggest mistake you could be making when it comes to solving the chaos in your business. - Discover the secret to creating better processes that require less effort and less enforcement. - Figure out which Stage (1 through 5) YOUR business is at, and what you need to hammer on to get to the next stage. Stick around to the end and you'll find out how to get $6,000 worth of free resources. What can The Construction Business Accelerator do for you? Click here to see why it's a no-brainer

Aug 6, 2019 • 1h 4min
#125: Unf*#$ Your Books with Spencer Sheinin
How to think about cash flow differently, and tips for getting better financial clarity from a former construction business owner who happens to be a CPA. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast: The danger of not handling your books. What does it look like to have good financial data How can your numbers tell you a story that's useful? How to think about cash flow differently Spencer's most educational mistake as an entrepreneur. What is the language barrier you need to be aware of...and how do you overcome it? Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Systematize Your Construction Business - Get your free training videos while they're still available The ADVANCE Fall 2019 - The live event for construction business owners Spencer's website - Shift Financial - www.shiftfinancial.co

Aug 3, 2019 • 32min
#124: Mistakes and Misconceptions to Avoid
Avoid 5 common mistakes when trying to eliminate chaos in your business by implementing systems. Click here to get the free training videos - Systematize Your Construction Business (For a Limited Time) Mistakes to avoid: Jumping to a solution too early Treating the symptoms Operating in a vacuum Not following through Reinventing the wheel Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Tsheets time tracking app Systematize Your Construction Business - Free Training Worshop Register for THE ADVANCE Live Event in Lexington, KY October 17-18

Jul 30, 2019 • 25min
#123: Most Problems are Systems Deficiencies
Most of the chaos in your business could be symptoms of systems deficiencies. Click here to sign up for the free training series - Systematize Your Construction Business

Jul 18, 2019 • 25min
#122: Six Figure Advice I Ignored & Earning $1K per Hour
I would have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars if I had listened to this advice 15 years ago. Don't make the same mistake I did. You'll also learn a few ways to make yourself worth $1,000 per hour. Click here to schedule your free Business Breakthrough Call with Todd Dawalt Imagine this: -You have a clear vision of where you want your business to be in one year. Five years. - You have a plan to get you from where you are today to where you want to be. - You know exactly what you need to work on at any point, and have confidence in your plan. - You have access to a group of other construction business owners like you, so you can bounce ideas off, and just talk to. - You have access to training to help you upgrade your skills, and access to experts and resources to help you offload the stuff you don't want to do. - You learn how to uncover the hidden mental blocks, limiting beliefs and things in your blind spot that have been holding you back. - You have someone to hold you accountable and keep you focused so you maintain momentum in the right direction. - You have more time. More money. More energy. A business that works for you and supports your ideal lifestyle. What would that do for you? What would be the best part? Does that interest you? That's exactly what construction business owners just like you are getting from the Construction Business Accelerator and my 1:1 coaching program. If you are ready to take the first step and learn how to get away from those frustrations and get the results you want, then go to constructionbusinessaccelerator.com. Through July 25th I'm offering a free 30 minute business breakthrough call for construction business owners. Go to constructionbusinessaccelerator.com and click the button to schedule your business breakthrough call.

Jul 12, 2019 • 26min
#121: Hidden Fears and Frustrations of Construction Business Owners
Are you the only construction business owner who deals with your particular fear or frustration? Probably not... Listen to this construction podcast episode to learn the top fears and frustrations I have compiled after coaching and interviewing hundreds of construction business owners. What's YOUR biggest fear that keeps you up at night? What frustrates you the most about your construction business? You might be surprised to find out you're not alone... Click here to schedule your free Business Breakthrough Call with Todd Dawalt Imagine this: -You have a clear vision of where you want your business to be in one year. Five years. - You have a plan to get you from where you are today to where you want to be. - You know exactly what you need to work on at any point, and have confidence in your plan. - You have access to a group of other construction business owners like you, so you can bounce ideas off, and just talk to. - You have access to training to help you upgrade your skills, and access to experts and resources to help you offload the stuff you don't want to do. - You learn how to uncover the hidden mental blocks, limiting beliefs and things in your blind spot that have been holding you back. - You have someone to hold you accountable and keep you focused so you maintain momentum in the right direction. - You have more time. More money. More energy. A business that works for you and supports your ideal lifestyle. What would that do for you? What would be the best part? Does that interest you? That's exactly what construction business owners just like you are getting from the Construction Business Accelerator and my 1:1 coaching program. If you are ready to take the first step and learn how to get away from those frustrations and get the results you want, then go to constructionbusinessaccelerator.com. Through July 25th I'm offering a free 30 minute business breakthrough call for construction business owners. Go to constructionbusinessaccelerator.com and click the button to schedule your business breakthrough call.

Jul 8, 2019 • 1h 15min
#120: Doing Well By Doing Good with Charles Antis
Why is giving work away such a good idea if you want to grow your business? What's the business case for "corporate social responsibility?" How did an encounter with a little girl affect Charles early in his career? What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: What happens when an entrepreneur gets clarity on their vision. There is something that is better to get wrong than to not try at all. What is it? "Doing well by doing good." What that belief model means, and how an encounter with a little girl started it. The business case for corporate social responsibility...why it's good for your business to give work away. The power of authenticity and how you should be using it to connect with your employees and customers. Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: FieldChat - The Ultimate Text Messaging Platform for Construction Sites Offload Your Bookkeeping Headaches and spend your time on things that actually makes you money Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors How to connect with Charles Antis: Connect with Charles on LinkedIn Antis Roofing website: www.antisroofing.com/


