The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

This is episode 60 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com Click here for more info on PROJECT LEADER BOOT CAMP In this episode you'll hear about a few things…. The solution to the construction industry's biggest problem could be right in front of us. The game changer leadership principle that gave US troops the advantage on D-Day. How the same principle helped solve the largest sewer overflow in a city's history. What you can do to get to the next level in your career. Links mentioned in this episode: Watch the entire video on empowered execution – www.constructionleadingedge.com/leader Click here for more info on PROJECT LEADER BOOT CAMP

"A focus on a 'skilled workforce is the wrong approach. What we need is a well-led workforce." Episode 59 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with Mark Breslin of Breslin Strategies, and in this construction podcast, we cover topics including the following: Why we need a well-led workforce, not just a skilled workforce. Common mistakes contractors make when it comes to their field level leaders. What is the ROI for investing in field leaders? Characteristics to look for when you're hiring or promoting leaders. How to move up in the ranks of your company if you're an up-and-coming leader. Key areas to train your leaders on. What progressive project owners understand about field leadership, and what they're doing to make sure they get it on their projects. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Breslin Strategies - www.breslin.biz Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

Is your successful construction company showing early warning signs it will self-destruct? Discover some of the red flags in this podcast episode. Claim your free 10 day trial of The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR Why Successful Contractors Self-Destruct and Why Leaders Fail. "Ego-driven people scare me the most. In this business, pride and ignorance go together, and experience and humility go together. If you have been around construction long enough, you have failed and been humbled. If you are prideful and arrogant in construction, you simply have not been hit yet." Topics covered in this construction podcast episode include: Why Do Successful Contractors Self-Destruct? How the "mind of the contractor" is a two edged sword Attitudes and mindsets commonly associated with financial crisis The problem when a CEO acts like a PM Contractors are good builders, but they don't give enough attention to the financial side If you're a business owner, do you have a succession plan? The innovation process problem Click here to download the 15 Red Flags That A Successful Contractor Will Self-Destruct Eleven Major Attributes of Leadership*: Unwavering courage Self-control A keen sense of justice Definiteness of decision Definiteness of plans The habit of doing more than paid for A pleasing personality Sympathy and understanding Mastery of detail Willingness to assume full responsibility Cooperation Ten Major Causes of Failure in Leadership*: Inability to organize details Unwillingness to render humble service Expectation of pay for what you "know" Fear of competition from followers Lack of imagination Selfishness Intemperance Disloyalty Emphasis on authority Emphasis on title *Shared from "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill Click here to download the 15 Red Flags That A Successful Contractor Will Self-Destruct Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast: Get your free 10 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator 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.

Welcome to Episode 57 of The Construction Leading edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com, THE construction podcast for small construction business owners, where my job is to grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income. Ready to put your construction business into overdrive? In this construction podcast episode you'll learn some secrets about Owner's Reps. If you're an owner's rep, you'll learn how to be a more effective one. If you're a contractor, you'll learn how to deal more effectively with the owner's reps you work with. Topics covered in this construction podcast include: When should an owner file liquidated damages when a project is delayed? What are the most important things to keep an eye on as an owner representative? What are the most critical aspects in a project that should be done in the front end of a project? The things an owner's rep should STAY OUT OF. Keys to successfully working with your owner's rep so you can get repeat business: Identify and close the "Knowledge Gap" Surprises are bad Be a good steward of their time and attention Don't be a problem collector Be sure to follow my Facebook page to get insider business and leadership tips.

Welcome to episode #56 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, brought to you by www.constructionleadingedge.com. Click here to learn how to make your crew more productive...and profitable This episode is an interview with Dan Harbin, Founder and Owner of Redwood Builders, located outside San Francisco, California. Dan has been working on his business part time for the past year or so, and just recently took the leap to dedicating 100% of his time to growing his business. We cover topics including: When do you know it's the right time to jump and go all in on your business? How do you pick a niche market to focus on? The strategies Dan learned in commercial construction management that he uses with his residential clients. How Dan markets his business using social media. The most educational mistake Dan has made so far in business. "Every day is a roller coaster." The research Dan recommends before you start up your business. Are you ready to take your construction business to the next level? Click here to join a group of other entrepreneurs doing just that. How to connect with Dan Harbin: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/redwoodbuildersgc www.redwoodbuildersgc.com

Welcome to The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com. Episode #55 is an interview with Dan Parish, CEO of Millworks By Design, and we cover topics including: Click here to learn how to make your crews more productive...and profitable. - How Dan got started as a finish carpenter and ended up as a CEO. - Why starting a business during a recession can be a good thing. - Dan's advice if you're thinking about starting a business. (It's actually a question) - How you can be entrepreneurial, without starting your own business. - Company culture, and how it happens whether you want it to or not. - Why Dan is so focused on safety right now. - The benefits of hiring millennials. - His book recommendations. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Click here to learn how the Advanced Construction Leadership Community can help you do it.

This episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast is an interview with construction entrepreneur Jonah Canter, owner of Canter Construction in Charleston, SC. Click here to learn how to help your crews make you more money. Topics we cover in this episode include: How Jonah is still getting business from a single lead generation strategy he used. Differentiating yourself from the competition. Why Jonah focuses on getting Google reviews, and what that has done for his business. His non-traditional background that led him to owning a construction business. Common mistakes made by people starting a construction business. What Jonah uses social media for....but you may not have thought about. Strategies for negotiating with price hagglers. Sweat equity Resources mentioned in this episode: Two articles Jonah has written: Hell hath no fury Like ME scorned and how it helped me build my business Generating No-Cost Construction Leads Through Realtors – A Tutorial How you can connect with Jonah Canter: Company website - www.canterconstructionsc.com Instagram - @chucktown and @canterconstruction

This episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with serial construction entrepreneur Randal DeHart, who has started, built and sold multiple construction businesses in his career. Learn more about the Advanced Construction Leadership Community We cover topics including: Why it's not the workers' fault you're not making money. Why money is made in the office...not the field. How you can make money by buying new equipment. The "yellow fever" many contractors get every spring. Should you buy equipment or pay taxes? What's more important...reducing cost or increasing revenue? Who should be on your five person board of advisors. How to start thinking about succession planning. Advice for you if you're thinking about starting a business. How to make your field crew more profitable. Resources mentioned: W. Edwards Deming "Until One is Committed" - The poem How to connect with Randal: His website - www.fasteasyaccounting.com Quickbooks templates available for download - www.fasteasyaccountingstore.com

The Business Case for Diversity in Construction Welcome to Episode 52 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com. This an interview with Dr. Michael Hatcher, President of Sovereign Construction and Development. Topics we discuss include: How Michael started his business. His approach will surprise some of you. How he landed his first contract. The business case for diversity If you're just "checking the box" for diversity, you could be making a mistake. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free audio book and 30 day trial from Audible How to connect with Michael Hatcher: Company website - www.sovereignbuilt.com Twitter - @drbigmikephd or @sovereignbuilt

The root cause of low confidence is a lack of action... Welcome to Episode 51 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com. This an interview with Ryan Michler - veteran, entrepreneur, husband, father and founder of OrderOfMan.com. This episode is all about personal development, and while the conversation is aimed at men, most of the concepts and strategies we discuss will help men and women. Topics we discuss include: The root cause of a lack of confidence Why systems and processes are better than goals Why you need a life philosophy Leadership lessons Ryan Michler has learned Dealing with resistance Resources mentioned in this episode: Free audio book and 30 day trial from Audible Ryan Michler's website - www.orderofman.com Deep Work by Cal Newport Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink Ego Is The Enemy and The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday