The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

Mitch Kenney has cracked the code on pay per click advertising and SEO optimisation. He started with a small plumbing operation which he quickly grew after perfecting these online marketing techniques. Now he runs his own marketing firm and plumbing and HVAC businesses. Listen to learn more about how you too can grow your business through online advertising. What you're going to learn in this podcast: 1. Getting the phone to ring through internet marketing 2. The art of SEO optimisation 3. The importance of reviews 4. Pay per click advertising: keywords, budgeting, calls to action, and landing sites. 5. Tips on sales and "following the money" 6. The importance of good service and good hires 7. Tips on how to move from a "scarcity mindset" to an "abundance mindset" Resources mentioned in this episode: How to contact Mitch Kenney: Email: mk@pipesmedia.com Website: www.pipesmedia.com Apparatus Contractor Services The Construction Business Accelerator

Some of the things on your to do list have disproportionate effects on your mental state, productivity and business. They are "Lead Dominos." Click here to see how the Construction Business Accelerator can help you turn your business into a well-oiled machine. This construction podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is going to help you identify your lead dominos, so you can operate at a high level every day, and get more of the right work accomplished. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: What is a "lead domino," and how understanding the principle will help you. How to identify the lead dominos in your personal life, projects and business. The lead dominos I incorporate into my morning routine. One surprising lead domino that seems to have nothing to do with work, but actually affects everything. A lead domino that the US Army incorporates into their Master Resilience Training program that may surprise you. The lead domino that most construction business owners need to focus on to drive their business to the next level. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Fishbone Diagram template [PDF] Download Essentialism by Greg McKeown Episode 31: The Unimportance of Practically Everything The Food Plan that will help you lose 10 lbs in a month and solve the "energy roller coaster." Free Course: How to Create a Construction Schedule Using Microsoft Project Free Video Series: The Secrets of Successful Contractors The Construction Business Accelerator: Boost Revenue 27%, Put Financial Stress Behind You and Turn Your Business Into a Well-Oiled Profitable Machine.

"You're not that smart. Your job is to find the right formula and turn the crank." Dr. Wu. [FREE WEBINAR] Boost Your Revenue 27% Next Month - Click Here to Register (Hurry...spots are limited) This construction podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is about a philosophy I learned from one of my college professors, Dr. Wu. That philosophy ("Find the right formula. Turn the crank.") worked for engineering problems, and it works for construction business owners and leaders too. If you want better, more consistent results in something, you need to take Dr. Wu's advice. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: How your time could be worth $1,000 per hour or more. The benefits of finding a formula that someone else already figured out. The formula successful contractors use to schedule their projects and deliver them on time. [FREE COURSE] How to Create a Construction Schedule With MS Project Why your cash flow problems aren't really problems, and what you can do to improve your cash flow situation. The root problems you need to attack if you want to improve cash flow. Two tips that will improve your crew productivity. CREW PRODUCTIVITY BOOSTER & THE CASH FLOW SOLUTION - Get them free when you join the CBA Mastermind Group You can learn the secrets successful contractors use to grow their business without hiring more people or finding more customers. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: [FREE COURSE] How to Create a Construction Schedule with MS Project - Click here to get your free copy (supplies are limited). Join an exclusive group of construction business owners, and get the CREW PRODUCTIVITY BOOSTER and THE CASH FLOW SOLUTION for free. Click here to learn more about the CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR Mastermind Group. [FREE WEBINAR] Boost Your Revenue 27% Next Month...Without Chasing Down New Employees or Customers (For construction business owners only - limited spots available)

This episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com addresses this problem: The typical approach to construction safety ignores the well-known science of human motivation...and could actually make some people LESS LIKELY to work safely. Topics covered in this construction podcast: The psychology that is ignored by the typical approach to safety enforcement and discipine. Wrong Belief #1: "It's my job to think for you and keep you safe." Wrong Belief #2: "I have to motivate you to work safely." Wrong Belief #3: "I have to tell you how to work safely and control you." The two biggest motivators, that are well-known by motivation and psychology experts, but ignored by many construction safety programs. Why safety should not be a priority. Five strategies you can use to tap into the psychology of human motivation and help your team work more safely. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Instant Influence: How to Get Anyone to Do Anything--Fast by Michael Pantalon Join the Construction Business Accelerator Mastermind Group - Become part of an exclusive group of construction business owners and get the support and answers you need for your business. Free Microsoft Project Scheduling Course - Learn how to create your own construction schedules in MS Project...for FREE. Construction Business Owners - Schedule a Free Business Breakthrough Coaching Session

Aaron Fairchild grew a homebuilding business in a recession and funded it like a software company. How did he do it? This episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with Aaron Fairchild, CEO of Green Canopy Homes. Here's what you'll get from this construction podcast: Why money is a means to an end. How Aaron got into development to grow his homebuilding business, and some of the mistakes he made. The interesting approach he used to fund his business during the recession. The business case for "green" or sustainable construction. What you need to think about before using the latest innovative product or material on your project. What "founder's issues" are, and why business owners should care. The connection between growing your business and letting go of control. Why you can't scale your business without trust. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Green Canopy's website - www.greencanopy.com Green Canopy's "Purposeful Growth" Video Secrets of Successful Contractors - A Free Video Series for Construction Business Owners Want to Eliminate Chaos, Boost Revenue 27% and Streamline Your Business? Click Here to Schedule Your Free Business Breakthrough Session

Biggest employment mistakes contractors make. A defense you can use for an OSHA citation. Payment dispute tips. Employee or independent contractor? Episode #74 of The Construction Leading Edge construction podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview...really more of a master class with construction attorney Philip Siegel. Philip Siegel is an attorney who specializes in helping general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers stay out of and get out of trouble when it comes to labor/employment law, OSHA citations, contract consulting, payment disputes, and construction litigation. What you're going to learn about in this construction podcast: What is the unforeseeable employee misconduct defense in response to an OSHA citation? Why drug testing? How to avoid payment disputes and get paid faster. Medical marijuana - What you may not be aware of. What you need to know if you work in a state with legalized marijuana Independent contractor or employee? How to stay out of trouble. Top 3 employment mistakes contractors make One thing every contractor should do this week to avoid trouble with a federal agency that is ramping up activity right now. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Secrets Strategies of Successful Contractors: Free Videos for Construction Business Owners Schedule your free Business Breakthrough Coaching Call How to contact Philip Siegel Phone: 404-469-9197 E-mail: pjs@hpsslaw.com Website: www.hpsslaw.com

Symptoms vs. problems. How to identify the underlying problems causing low productivity, and solve them for good. How do the big successful contractors do it? Episode #73 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com will show you a process you can use to get at the underlying problems to the symptoms you're dealing with, and solve them. Here's the process outlined in this construction podcast: 1. Identify the symptom or issue you're dealing with. 2. Ask, "What could be causing that symptom or issue?" Make a list of Level 1 potential causes. 3. For each of those causes/issues, list the underlying problems that could be behind them (Level 2, Level 3, etc.) 4. Keep asking, "What could be causing that?" until you get to the basic underlying problem. 5. Design a system, process or plan that will solve the basic underlying problem. Let's look at the example of Low Crew Productivity: Level 1 Potential Cause: Lack of Material Level 2 Causes behind the lack of material: Material wasn't ordered on time. Material was damaged during double handling. Material was delivered to the wrong place. Somebody forgot to pick up material from shop or supply house. Material was lost. Solutions to the Level 2 Causes behind the lack of material: Develop a material procurement schedule to ensure material is ordered and delivered at the right time. Have a jobsite logistics plan to pre-plan where material will be offloaded so it doesn't have to be moved. See #2. Have a daily planning process. Stock commonly used materials at the jobsite or shop. Hire a runner to pick up materials. Establish one person and one place where all deliveries go to avoid deliveries being lost. Level 1 Potential Cause: Crew efficiency and production Level 2 Causes behind low crew efficiency and production: Cell phone usage. Too much time in meetings. Spending time picking up materials. Time spent fueling trucks and equipment. Gathering tools and supplies at the shop in the morning. Time lost driving to and from lunch. Lack of goals. They don't know what winning looks like. Lack of planning. Insufficient tools or poor tools. Work area is not ready when they get there. Work may be getting done but it's not reported to the office. Crew waits for instructions from the boss. Solutions to the Level 2 Causes behind low crew efficiency and production: Listen to the podcast to hear about the systems, processes and solutions you can use. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Secrets Strategies of Successful Contractors: Free Videos for Construction Business Owners Schedule your free Business Breakthrough Coaching Call

"Estimating has nothing to do with selling." Mindset issues successful contractors must overcome. The critical financial factors you need to focus on. Free help to eliminate chaos in your business This construction podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with Brian King, founder, owner and president of A M King, a $100 million design build construction firm. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast: The wrong mindsets you need to overcome to be successful as a construction business owner. Why Brian says, "Estimating has nothing to do with sales." The critical few financial areas of the business you need to understand. Advice for you if you're starting a construction business. Why starting a subcontracting business might be a smart move. If you're just starting your career, or about to get out of school, Brian has some great "unsolicited career advice" you should listen to. Resources and links mentioned in this construction podcast: AM King Group's webiste - www.amkinggroup.com Brian King's blog - www.briantking.com Join the Construction Leading Edge Nation - www.constructionleadingedge.com/nation Resources for Construction Business Owners Strategies the Most Successful Contractors Use to Improve Cash Flow, Delegate Better and Get More Done in Less Time Schedule Your Free Business Breakthrough Coaching Call

Keys to growing a business to $20 million. The importance of having a business coach. Empowering people and "making their dreams come true." This construction podcast episode from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with Andy Boyd, President of Integrated Protection Services (www.integratedprotection.com), and when you listen, here's what you'll learn... Topics covered in this construction podcast episode: What you need to focus on and watch out for at different stages of business growth. Is tension and conflict healthy inside an organization? How do you delegate decisions effectively? (Leaves vs. branches) The questions Andy would ask if you said you wanted to grow your business. Strategy for attacking the aging workforce/skilled labor shortage problem. How empowering people and setting up Business Unit Leaders have been keys to success. The importance of having a business coach when Andy started out. Want to boost revenue 25% - 50% and turn your company into a well-oiled machine? Click here for some free help. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Integrated Protection Services - www.integratedprotection.com Andy Boyd's email - aboyd@integratedprotection.com Team of Teams by General Stanley McChrystal Predictable Success - Getting Your Organization on the Growth Track & Keeping It There Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable Hacks and Secrets for Construction Business Owners

Tips for making your next big hire. Attacking the skilled labor shortage problem. Misconceptions about women in the trades. Misconceptions about millennials in construction. Episode #70 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is a conversation with Human Resources expert Luiza Mills, VP of Human Resources for a large electrical contractor in New England. Topics you'll learn about in this construction podcast: Advice for making your next big hire. Unique strategies for solving the skilled labor shortage. Common misconceptions about women in the trades, and what we can co about it. How lean manufacturing methods can help the skilled labor shortage. What it means to have "internal customers." How do you keep millennials from leaving your company? How you can get in touch with Luiza Mills: Luiza's email: lmills(at)iesc1.com Interstate Electrical Services website: www.iesc1.com Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: 25 Point Construction Business Checkup Hacks and Secrets for Construction Business Owners How Construction Project Leaders Can Put "Empowered Execution" to Work for Them.