Construction Champions Podcast

In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Phill & Heather Oddo, the power couple behind Closer Look General Contracting, to share their journey of overcoming setbacks and scaling a successful construction business. From recovering from embezzlement to learning how to say NO to the wrong clients, they break down what it really takes to build a strong, sustainable construction company.What You’ll Learn:✅ Why mindset and continuous learning are essential for long-term success.✅ The power of saying NO to bad clients and focusing on the right projects.✅ How coaching and mentorship transformed their business.✅ Why construction is more than just building—it’s running a real business.✅ How to recover from business setbacks and scale smarter.ConnectPhill & Heather http://www.closerlookgeneralcontracting.com/Ron https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaumhttps://www.facebook.com/ronwesley.nussbaumhttps://www.instagram.com/theronnussbaum/https://www.twitter.com/Moneyronwesleyhttps://www.ron-nussbaum.com/BuilderComs builds custom communication software and systems that work for your construction business, not against ithttps://www.buildercoms.com/ Want a CRM that is built for the construction industry https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 Leave your new homeowners with the resources they need https://gethometrack.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report FREE Pre-Order! https://link.msgsndr.com/email-tracking/232d1370d5f?contactId={{contact.id}}&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marke

In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Paul Sanneman, founder of Contractor Staffing Source, to discuss how to build and retain a high-performing team in construction. With over 40 years of coaching experience and helping over 1,500 construction companies, Paul shares game-changing strategies for hiring, leadership, and business growth.What You’ll Learn:✅ The biggest hiring mistakes contractors make and how to fix them.✅ Why your mindset determines the quality of employees you attract.✅ How to build a championship-level team and keep top talent.✅ The hidden costs of bad hires and how to avoid them.✅ Why great teams attract great clients—and how to land the best projects.ConnectPaul Million Dollar hire - Coursehttps://contractorstaffingsource.com/free-course/?afmc=2pFree Cognitive ability assessmenthttps://contractorstaffingsource.com/cognitive-ability-test/?afmc=2qFree DISC Assessmenthttps://contractorstaffingsource.com/disc-assessment/?afmc=2rhttp://www.contractorstaffingsource.com?afmc=BuildercomsRonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaumhttps://www.facebook.com/ronwesley.nussbaumhttps://www.instagram.com/theronnussbaum/https://www.twitter.com/Moneyronwesleyhttps://www.ron-nussbaum.com/BuilderComs builds custom communication software and systems that work for your construction business, not against ithttps://www.buildercoms.com/ Want a CRM that is built for the construction industry https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 Leave your new homeowners with the resources they need https://gethometrack.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report FREE Pre-Order! https://link.msgsndr.com/email-tracking/232d1370d5f?contactId={{contact.id}}&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marke

In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Brittany Murphy, a digital marketing expert for the trades, to discuss how contractors can dominate online marketing, attract ideal clients, and scale their businesses. Brittany shares insider strategies on SEO, website optimization, and reputation management to ensure your construction business stands out from the competition.What You’ll Learn:✅ The #1 marketing mistake contractors make and how to fix it.✅ How to get your ideal clients to come to you—no more fighting for scraps.✅ The power of Google reviews and why they directly impact your leads.✅ Simple ways to rank higher on Google and show up in multiple cities.✅ The importance of phone etiquette and how bad calls kill deals.ConnectBrittanyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanymurphy502/https://www.onethingmarketing.net/Ronhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaumhttps://www.facebook.com/ronwesley.nussbaumhttps://www.instagram.com/theronnussbaum/https://www.twitter.com/Moneyronwesleyhttps://www.ron-nussbaum.com/BuilderComs builds custom communication software and systems that work for your construction business, not against ithttps://www.buildercoms.com/ Want a CRM that is built for the construction industry https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 Leave your new homeowners with the resources they need https://gethometrack.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report FREE Pre-Order! https://link.msgsndr.com/email-tracking/232d1370d5f?contactId={{contact.id}}&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marke

In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Jim Steg, founder of Steg Custom Homes, to discuss what it takes to build luxury homes, manage client expectations, and scale in high-end construction. Jim shares how managing emotions, setting clear expectations, and saying ‘no’ to the wrong clients transformed his business. If you want to move into the luxury home market, this is a must-listen!What You’ll Learn:How to manage high-end client expectations and avoid budget blowouts.The power of saying ‘no’ to the wrong projects.Why managing emotions is the #1 skill for builders.How pre-construction contracts filter out time-wasters and secure serious buyers.ConnectJimhttps://www.facebook.com/jim.stegRonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaumhttps://www.facebook.com/ronwesley.nussbaumhttps://www.instagram.com/theronnussbaum/https://www.twitter.com/Moneyronwesleyhttps://www.ron-nussbaum.com/BuilderComs builds custom communication software and systems that work for your construction business, not against ithttps://www.buildercoms.com/ Want a CRM that is built for the construction industry https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 Leave your new homeowners with the resources they need https://gethometrack.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report FREE Pre-Order! https://link.msgsndr.com/email-tracking/232d1370d5f?contactId={{contact.id}}&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marke#ConstructionChampionsPodcast #LuxuryHomeBuilding #HighEndConstruction #JimSteg #RonNussbaum #CustomHomes #ConstructionSuccess

In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Will Blunt, Head of Marketing at the Association of Professional Builders (APB), to uncover the marketing strategies that separate thriving construction businesses from struggling ones. Will shares how investing 3% of revenue into marketing leads to higher margins, better clients, and sustainable business growth.What You’ll Learn:✅ Why marketing isn’t something you can just turn on and off.✅ The biggest marketing mistakes builders make.✅ How to generate high-quality leads without relying solely on referrals.✅ The role of branding and reputation in securing better projects.✅ A free marketing audit to help builders assess where they stand.ConnectWill SORCI Report: https://hubs.ly/Q02rT-1n0Book:https://hubs.ly/Q02rT-nx0Free resource: https://hubs.ly/Q02wsCN30Ronhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaumhttps://www.facebook.com/ronwesley.nussbaumhttps://www.instagram.com/theronnussbaum/https://www.twitter.com/Moneyronwesleyhttps://www.ron-nussbaum.com/BuilderComs builds custom communication software and systems that work for your construction business, not against ithttps://www.buildercoms.com/ Want a CRM that is built for the construction industry https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 Leave your new homeowners with the resources they need https://gethometrack.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report FREE Pre-Order! https://link.msgsndr.com/email-tracking/232d1370d5f?contactId={{contact.id}}&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marke#ConstructionChampionsPodcast #MarketingForBuilders #ConstructionMarketing #WillBlunt #LeadGeneration #BusinessGrowth #RonNussbaum

In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Brian Brogen, founder of Build Consulting, to discuss the power of leadership development in construction. Brian shares how investing in people, setting clear expectations, and fostering autonomy can transform businesses and create stronger, more successful teams.What You’ll Learn:How to develop construction leaders from within your company.Why guardrails and autonomy lead to better job site management.How branding the construction industry differently can solve the hiring crisis.Why companies that don’t invest in leadership lose their best employees ConnectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbrogen/Email: brianb@buildcs.netPhone: 863-800-9658Ronhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaumhttps://www.facebook.com/ronwesley.nussbaumhttps://www.instagram.com/theronnussbaum/https://www.twitter.com/Moneyronwesleyhttps://www.ron-nussbaum.com/BuilderComs builds custom communication software and systems that work for your construction business, not against ithttps://www.buildercoms.com/ Want a CRM that is built for the construction industry https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 Leave your new homeowners with the resources they need https://gethometrack.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report FREE Pre-Order! https://link.msgsndr.com/email-tracking/232d1370d5f?contactId={{contact.id}}&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marke#ConstructionChampionsPodcast #ConstructionLeadership #DevelopingLeaders #BrianBrogen #ConstructionHiring #ConstructionSuccess #RonNussbaum

In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with David Asarnow, a business growth strategist and AI innovator, to discuss the future of sales and marketing in the construction industry. David shares how AI-driven sales tools are transforming lead conversion, reducing inefficiencies, and helping construction businesses scale faster than ever before.What You’ll Learn:How AI can improve sales, lead conversion, and customer service.Why answering the phone within 3 minutes can make or break a deal.The biggest marketing mistake contractors make (and how to fix it).How AI-powered automation can reduce workload and increase revenue.📞 Test the AI for yourself: Call 470-598-5903 and see how AI can improve your business today!ConnectGuest - David Asarnowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidasarnow/https://sababa.global/Host - Ron Nussbaumhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaum https://www.facebook.com/ronwesley.nussbaum https://www.instagram.com/theronnussbaum/ https://www.twitter.com/Moneyronwesley https://www.ron-nussbaum.com/ BuilderComs builds custom communication software and systems that work for your construction business, not against it https://www.buildercoms.com/ Want a CRM that is built for the construction industry https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 Leave your new homeowners with the resources they need https://gethometrack.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report FREE Pre-Order! https://link.msgsndr.com/email-tracking/232d1370d5f?contactId={{contact.id}}&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marke

Connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/construction-champions-podcast In this special throwback episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Josh Levy, co-founder and CEO of Document Crunch, shares his journey from construction attorney to tech innovator. Josh dives into the complexities of construction contracts and how his platform simplifies risk management and compliance. Learn why empowering project teams and fostering collaboration are essential to driving innovation in the construction industry. What You’ll Learn: How contract misunderstandings can derail projects. The importance of empowering teams to manage risks. Why collaboration and feedback are vital for industry innovation. Real-world strategies to streamline contract compliance. Connect with Josh Levy: Website: www.documentcrunch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-levy-/ Ron Nussbaum https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaum https://www.facebook.com/ronwesley.nussbaum https://www.instagram.com/theronnussbaum/ https://www.twitter.com/Moneyronwesley https://www.ron-nussbaum.com/ BuilderComs builds custom communication software and systems that work for your construction business, not against it https://www.buildercoms.com/ Want a CRM that is built for the construction industry https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 Leave your new homeowners with the resources they need https://gethometrack.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report FREE Pre-Order! https://link.msgsndr.com/email-tracking/232d1370d5f?contactId={{contact.id}}&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marke #ConstructionChampionsPodcast #JoshLevy #ContractManagement #ConstructionInnovation #RonNussbaum Tags construction contracts, contract compliance, risk management, Document Crunch, Josh Levy, Ron Nussbaum, construction leadership, empowering teams, construction podcast, construction innovation, contractor tips

Connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/construction-champions-podcast In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Joshua Benson, owner of Salt Lake Dumpster and a military veteran, joins host Ron Nussbaum to discuss the power of collaboration in the construction industry. Joshua shares his journey from the military to entrepreneurship and explains how fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and leadership can transform teams and projects. What You’ll Learn: Why collaboration is more powerful than competition in construction. How to foster a positive team culture built on trust and innovation. Lessons from the military that apply to the construction industry. Real-world examples of overcoming challenges through teamwork. Connect with Joshua Benson: https://www.saltlakedumpster.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbenso-gscs/ Ron Nussbaum https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaum https://www.facebook.com/ronwesley.nussbaum https://www.instagram.com/theronnussbaum/ https://www.twitter.com/Moneyronwesley https://www.ron-nussbaum.com/ BuilderComs builds custom communication software and systems that work for your construction business, not against it https://www.buildercoms.com/ Want a CRM that is built for the construction industry https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 Leave your new homeowners with the resources they need https://gethometrack.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report FREE Pre-Order! https://link.msgsndr.com/email-tracking/232d1370d5f?contactId={{contact.id}}&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marke #ConstructionChampionsPodcast #JoshuaBenson #CollaborationOverCompetition #ConstructionLeadership #RonNussbaum Tags construction collaboration, teamwork in construction, Joshua Benson, Ron Nussbaum, military to entrepreneurship, Salt Lake Dumpster, construction leadership, fostering team culture, innovation in construction, construction podcast

Subscribe for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@constructionchampionspodcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7whlQFVNtBcDZHpXnWP50c Connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/construction-champions-podcast In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Rich Harshaw, founder of Level 10 Contractor, to talk about how contractors can use marketing and websites to stand out in the construction industry. Rich shares his strategies for creating websites that work, telling your unique story, and attracting better clients by showcasing your company’s strengths. What You’ll Learn: How to improve your website and generate more leads. The importance of telling your company’s unique story. Why most contractor websites fail and how to fix them. Strategies to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Connect with Rich Harshaw: https://www.level10contractor.com/ Website Audit: https://www.level10contractor.com/website-audit Podcast: https://www.level10contractor.com/podcast/ Book: https://www.level10contractor.com/book/ Ron https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaum https://www.facebook.com/ronwesley.nussbaum https://www.instagram.com/theronnussbaum/ https://www.twitter.com/Moneyronwesley https://www.ron-nussbaum.com/ BuilderComs builds custom communication software and systems that work for your construction business, not against it https://www.buildercoms.com/ Want a CRM that is built for the construction industry https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 Leave your new homeowners with the resources they need https://gethometrack.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report FREE Pre-Order! https://link.msgsndr.com/email-tracking/232d1370d5f?contactId={{contact.id}}&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marke #ConstructionChampionsPodcast #MarketingForContractors #WebsiteSuccess #ConstructionMarketing #RichHarshaw #RonNussbaum Tags construction websites, contractor marketing, lead generation for construction, Rich Harshaw, Level 10 Contractor, marketing for contractors, construction business tips, storytelling in marketing, construction podcast, Ron Nussbaum, website improvement, lead generation, construction champions