

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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Jun 10, 2019 • 1h 8min
#119: Is Your Insurance Agent Actually Exposing You to These Risks? With Sean Mulhern
Your insurance coverage could have gaping holes in coverage...and you could save thousands by making a few adjustments. Insurance expert Sean Mulhern explains. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Four most frequently overlooked coverages in insurance policies that could leave you exposed. The real risks of uninsured subcontractors. How to stay out of trouble if you use 1099 subcontractors. Tips for saving money on insurance while getting better coverage. How a time tracking system can save you thousands of dollars a year on workman's comp insurance. When and why you should want to prepare for an insurance audit. Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Nine Mistakes That Could Be Killing Your Sales Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator FieldChat - The Ultimate Text Messaging Platform for Construction Sites Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt. Some resources Jennifer mentioned and how you can contact her:

Jun 3, 2019 • 1h 3min
#118: The High Cost of Disengagement, Recognition Programs & "Safegagement" with Jennifer Woods
Do you understand the threat to your business from disengaged employees? What's going to happen if your people get tired of not being recognized? Can you really motivate them? What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The threat that disengaged employees pose to your construction business. What is the business case for employee recognition? Should you recognize results or behavior, and why? What wrong beliefs are you stuck in when it comes to recognizing employees? What does "safegagement" mean and why should you care? The biggest mistakes you could be making when trying to motivate your people. Click here for details on Spencer Powell's "done for you" social media service for remodeling contractors. It's a no-brainer. Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Buildwithout.com - Find freelancers. Build your business without all the headaches of employees. Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt. Some resources Jennifer mentioned and how you can contact her: Company website - www.cashort.com Jennifer's email - jwoods(at)cashort.com Schedule a call with Jennifer Woods Download resources Jennifer mentioned on the podcast

May 28, 2019 • 1h 17min
#117: Avoid These Big Social Media Mistakes with Spencer Powell
Are you making these common social media mistakes contractors make? Where SHOULD you focus your energy? How can you attract your ideal clients? Listen to find out. Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: How you can get your ideal clients to contact YOU. Which social media platforms should you forget about...and which should you double down on? What are the best social media post types to use? Tips for outsourcing work to virtual or remote workers. The biggest mistakes you could be making when it comes to social media. Click here for details on Spencer Powell's "done for you" social media service for remodeling contractors. It's a no-brainer. Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Buildwithout.com - Find freelancers. Build your business without all the headaches of employees. Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt.

May 20, 2019 • 1h 9min
#116: Making the Jump Into Commercial & Creating Time with Jesse Lane
How did Jesse Lane get his first commercial project? What's his business development strategy, and will it work for you? What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The most expensive mistake Jesse Lane made when starting his commercial general contracting business. How you can create time by automating parts of your life...very simply. Why you might want to get into commercial work if you're currently doing all residential. How you can get your first commercial job. Some of the systems you'll need if you want to scale your business. Why you might want to build a personal brand. How to connect with Jesse Lane: ► Jesse's Instagram - @jesselanetv https://www.instagram.com/jesselanetv/ ►Jesse's company website - http://www.jlaneconstruction.com/ ►Jesse's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/jesselanevlogs Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt.

May 13, 2019 • 1h 7min
#115: Millennials, The Skills Gap, Apprenticeship Programs and #ConcreteTough with Jereme Montgomery
How should you talk to people about the trades if you actually want them to work for you? What is #concretetough? Listen to Jereme Montgomery, advocate for the concrete industry explain... Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: One thing missing from the conversation about the skilled workforce shortage. Some tips if millennials are a mystery to you. Is there really a skills gap or is it something else? What are they doing in Nebraska that you should be paying attention to? Ten reasons to be #concretetough Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt. How you can connect with Jereme Montgomery: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn #ConcreteTough on Youtube Ten Reasons to be #ConcreteTough

May 6, 2019 • 1h 23min
#114: Business Growth Strategies & The Power of a Good Team with Andy Near
How is Andy growing his team in the middle of a labor crisis? What's he doing with social media that many contractors aren't? Why does he train potential competitors to his roofing business? Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Surprising ways you should use social media to grow your business and your team...even if you're in commercial work. Andy's most expensive mistake in business, and how you can avoid doing the same thing. Why is Andy helping potential competitors grow their business? The power of being part of a team of contractors, and what it has allowed Andy to do since joining. The difference between commercial and residential, and the benefits for roofing contractors to grow their commercial side. The commercial roof coatings niche, and why it's one you might want to get into. Roofing Business Master Class - Click here for instant access to the followup videos where Andy shares his strategies for growing a roofing business. How to connect with Andy Near: Empire Contractors website - www.roofsbyempire.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/king.near Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelroofer/ Email - andy.empirecontractors(at)gmail.com Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt.

May 6, 2019 • 1h 2min
#113: Financial Pitfalls, Accounting Mistakes to Avoid and Cash Flow Tips from Construction CFO Nicole Landau
Learn the #1 mistake contractors make when doing their own accounting and what you may be missing out on with construction financial expert Nicole Landau. Click here to access free training on cash flow, selling mistakes to avoid and the Secrets of Successful Contractors What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The #1 mistake you could be making if you do your own acccounting. Pitfalls to watch out for if you own or are part of a family owned construction busines. Great advice for improving your cash flow situation. Dicey situations to watch out for related to workman's comp insurance. What does a CFO do...and how can you have their help without hiring an employee? Misconceptions about outsourcing that could be holding you back. A financial dashboard - what it does and what should be on yours. How to connect with Nicole Landau: Visit www.landauconsultingsolutions.com and request a free consultation. Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt.

Apr 24, 2019 • 1h 9min
#112: What If You Lose The War For Talent & The Real Issues Behind the Labor Shortage with Josh Denton and Josh Munns
Your competition is trying to poach your top talent right now. What are you doing to keep them around? Listen in and learn what contractors are doing to preemptively win the war for talent. Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: The REAL problems behind the labor shortage you need to solve. Why I call it the "skilled workforce delusion." A few things you may not have considered when trying to figure out how to connect with younger generations. Strategies for changing the narrative on the construction industry. Common mistakes you could be making when trying to roll out a new initiative on your project or in your business. Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt. How can you learn more about GroundupConstruct? www.groundupconstruct.com

Apr 16, 2019 • 19min
#111: Social Media - Four Uses You May Be Missing Out On
Not using social media? You could be missing out on four major uses...and your competition could be getting an advantage. Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: There are three large groups of people that are critical to your business that you need to connect with...even though they aren't customers. The danger of transferring your habits and preferences onto other people. A strategy you can use to grow your team, and when you should start using it if posting positions on jobs boards isn't working. One of the top motivators of your employees and how social media can help you tap into it. Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt.

Mar 18, 2019 • 1h 3min
#110: Spencer Padgett - Working with Architects, Surviving the Recession & $40k Candy Bars
"Spencer, can you deposit $1 million on Monday?" How did Spencer Padgett reply to his banker's request? How did his homebuilding business survive the recession. How did a Snickers bar cost $40,000? Get Your Free Copy of The Revenue Maximizer - Schedule for Revenue and Stay Out of the "Cash Flow Crunch" What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: Leadership lessons from Spencer's tenure in the Naval Academy and the United States Marine Corps. The cautionary tale of "The $40,000 Snickers Bar." How Spencer's company pivoted to survive the recession of 2008. The importance of "grit." Business lessons Spencer has picked up from working with a software company. Why did Spencer make the transition from homebuilder to working as Builder-in-Residence at CoConstruct? How to get in touch with Spencer Padgett: Connect with Spencer on LinkedIn CoConstruct's website - www.coconstruct.com Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Register for The Advance Spring 2019 in Fort Meyers, FL on April 12-13 Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator Webinars and training resources for construction business owners Free video series: Secrets of Successful Contractors Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt. Tired of Bookkeeping? Learn about a way to offload those headaches so you can do what makes you money


