Elevate Construction

🚢 Is Your Construction Project Sinking? Be the Captain Who Keeps the Ship Afloat! 🚢 In this powerful episode, Jason unpacks what it really means to be the captain of your construction project and why too many leaders are unknowingly steering straight for disaster. 👉 Are your teams uncoordinated?👉 Are your materials late or missing?👉 Are your systems breaking down?👉 Is your project drifting without a clear direction? If you answered "yes" to any of these, your ship is taking on water and it's time to take control. 🎯 You'll learn:✅ The 7 essential duties every construction leader must master to keep projects on course✅ Why you not anyone else are responsible for procurement, team performance, and training✅ How to spot the warning signs before your project sinks like the Titanic✅ The mindset shifts that transform a project leader into a true captain Stop reacting, Start leading. Your crew and your project are counting on you to keep the ship afloat. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚨 Is Your Company Being Held Back by the Wrong People? 🚨 In this eye-opening episode, Jason tackles one of the most uncomfortable and costly truths in business,👉 Sometimes the people who helped you build the company are now the ones holding it back. As companies grow, the demands change. But what happens when the leaders don't? What happens when loyalty blinds us to the reality that the business has outgrown its people? 🎯 In this episode:✅ Why over 80% of companies are unknowingly keeping the wrong people in key seats✅ How to recognize when someone's capacity no longer matches the business's needs✅ Why failure to act on this truth costs millions and damages culture✅ The visual that will forever change how you think about leadership capacity This is a message most leaders don't want to hear but every great leader needs to. 👉 Listen now and learn how to create a leadership team that grows with your business, not against it. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚨 Is Command and Control Really the Enemy? Or Are We Missing the Bigger Problem? 🚨 In this quick but hard-hitting episode, Jason flips the script on one of the most common talking points in construction today the demonization of "command and control" leadership. Are projects failing because of old school control tactics or because we've stopped training real builders? Is it collaboration vs control or is there a deeper issue no one is talking about? 🔑 You'll hear:✅ Why projects used to finish strong and why they don't anymore✅ The danger of having leaders with no plan, no control, and no urgency✅ The real difference between good, better, and best leadership in construction This one's raw, honest, and meant to spark reflection and action.👉 Listen now and help us shift the focus to what really matters: Training. Control. Respect. Results. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚨 "It's in Procore" Isn't Good Enough, Here's Why Your Project Is Still Failing 🚨 Too many construction teams are hiding behind their project management software and it's costing them time, money, and credibility. In this no-holds-barred episode, Jason Schroeder calls out the dangerous myth that everything is "in Procore" (or whatever system you're using). Spoiler alert: It's not. And thinking it is could be the reason your project is bleeding. 🔥 You'll learn why: ✅ A fancy software doesn't replace the need for real schedules, tax plans, and flow ✅ Submittal logs ≠ Procurement logs (and why this difference matters) ✅ Without buyout and procurement tracking, your project will fail to deliver Stop being lulled into a false sense of security by digital checklists. The software is just the tool not the solution. If you want your projects to actually succeed, this episode is the wake up call you've been waiting for. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to run your project like a pro, not a Procore robot. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚨 Stop Checking Boxes, Start Solving Problems 🚨 Why is your project team still struggling when all the "tools" are in place? In this eye opening episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder exposes the trap that's holding back too many project managers: focusing only on the tools instead of the outcomes. ✅ Got your RFIs in Procore?✅ Submittal logs polished?✅ Financials updated? Great. But none of that matters if your project is bleeding time, money, and trust. Jason shares a powerful hospital analogy that will change the way you think about your role as a builder and leader: Are you checking equipment, or are you saving the patient? 🎯 Discover how to: Move beyond the "good enough to not get in trouble" mindset Stop being a tool jockey and start owning the scope Create real flow, solve real problems, and deliver real value If you're tired of seeing projects stall while everyone hides behind systems, this episode is your wake up call. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGD · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚀 Why Your Crews Aren't Hitting Production—and How to Fix It 💡 Are you leaving thousands (or millions) of dollars on the table because your team doesn't truly understand where production is breaking down? In this quick but powerful episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder shares a simple but game-changing truth: Tracking production alone isn't enough. If you don't know why you're missing targets, you'll never improve. 🎯 Learn how a basic production comparison hour by hour, crew by crew can help you: ✅ Pinpoint exactly where your project is losing time and money ✅ Uncover the real causes behind production delays ✅ Engage your teams in daily problem solving that drives flow, efficiency, and profit Whether you're in civil, concrete, utilities, or any self-perform trade, this episode will show you how to stop the hidden waste, boost performance, and get your crews back on track every single day. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🎲 How to Win at Monopoly and Construction: The Power of Playing the Game Right 🚧 What does playing Monopoly with your kids have to do with running a successful construction project? Everything. In this eye opening episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder reveals a simple but powerful truth: most construction teams are playing the game wrong. Just like distracted Monopoly players with messy piles of cash and no strategy, too many project managers and superintendents operate without clear data, visuals, or direction. 👉 Do you know where your project stands right now? 👉 Are you tracking risks, opportunities, and finances daily? 👉 Is your team playing to win or just rolling the dice? In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why the right visuals and metrics change everything ✅ The key tools every project leader must use daily ✅ How to move from reactive to strategic decision-making ✅ The real reason your team may be "going bankrupt" without realizing it If you want to stop guessing, start leading, and win the construction game every time, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to play and win with strategy, clarity, and precision. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🎙"What I Had Said Was" Why Your Words Matter More Than You Think in Construction 🚧 In this eye-opening episode of the Elevate Construction Podcast, Jason Schroeder breaks down one of the biggest hidden risks in construction: the unseen consequences of the words we use every day. 👉 Ever said something that sounded fine, but later caused confusion, delay, or even cost money? 👉 Are you part of a system that unintentionally rewards the wrong behavior like taking longer or spending more? 👉 Do you really understand the feedback loops baked into your project's contracts, schedules, and team dynamics? 🔑 In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ How small statements can have BIG ripple effects on projects. ✅ Real-world examples of how system thinking reveals hidden risks. ✅ Why intent doesn't always match outcome and how to fix it. ✅ How to spot the silent systems driving failure, conflict, or inefficiency. 💡 The challenge? It's time to stop taking things at face value. Start thinking in systems. Start questioning the "why" behind the way things have always been done. If you're a builder, leader, or team member who wants to lead smarter, communicate clearer, and avoid the hidden traps of modern construction, this is an episode you can't afford to miss. 👉 Listen now and learn how to say what you really mean and build projects that actually win. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚨 Want to Stand Out in Construction? It Starts Here. In this eye opening episode, Jason Schroeder and Brandon Montero reveal the game-changing habits that separate average construction surveyors from true professionals. ✅ Why aesthetics yes, how your work looks can make or break your reputation. ✅ How to ask the right questions when reading work orders to avoid costly mistakes. ✅ The secret to leading your crew like a pro, creating flow, and boosting efficiency. ✅ Why personal organization and mental checklists are your hidden superpowers. ✅ How to listen to the site and anticipate needs before problems even appear. If you've ever wanted to: 🔹 Be the go to person everyone trusts 🔹 Communicate with more clarity and confidence 🔹 Lead without chaos and confusion 🎧 Hit play now and start elevating your career one smart move at a time. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw