Develop your Construction Business Podcast

Join us in this exciting episode of "Websites that POP" with Angie Wilkes from Construct Virtual! 🌟 Discover how to transform your website into a client magnet. 💻 Angie shares her secrets on creating stunning, high-converting websites using the powerful StoryBrand framework. 📈 Learn why good design matters, how to highlight your clients' needs, and the best ways to make your business stand out online. 🌐 Whether you're a construction company or any business owner, this episode is packed with tips to help you attract the right clients and grow your business. 📊 Don't miss out on Angie's expert advice—tune in now and get ready to make your website pop! 🚀✨
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🔥 Ever feel like you’re constantly putting out fires in your business? Like every single day you're running from one crisis to the next, barely finding time to breathe—let alone think about the bigger picture? 😫 Trust me, I’ve been there. And if you’re a construction business owner trying to scale, you probably know this feeling all too well. 🚧

In this episode, Greg Wilkes and Barbara Nixon, author of The Boss Hat 🎩 and leadership coach, dive deep into this exact struggle. You know the one—where you're wearing all the hats, doing everything yourself, and feeling like you're the only one who can. 🧢 It’s a common trap, but it’s also one that’s keeping you from hitting those ambitious growth targets 📈.

Barbara lays out some hard truths 💥 about why this happens and—more importantly—how to break free from it. She gets real about the cost of constantly “firefighting” 🔥 and shows how empowering your team 💪 to take on responsibility can free you up for the high-impact tasks that actually drive growth 🚀. It’s about stepping back, not stepping away, and finally making the space to lead your business instead of being trapped in the day-to-day grind 🛠️.

If you’re serious about scaling your company 🏗️ and stepping into the role of a true leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights 💡 you don’t want to miss. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap on how to empower your team, refocus on the bigger vision 🎯, and stop getting bogged down by the little fires 🔥.

🚨 If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around, it’s time to get out of firefighting mode and step into your role as the leader 🦸‍♂️. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to scale.
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In this podcast, we discuss an in-depth conversation with Gavin Smith, an expert in financial management and analysis for construction businesses. The primary focus is on overcoming common financial hurdles such as cash flow issues and understanding profit and loss statements, aimed at enabling business owners to scale their operations effectively.

Gavin Smith's career spans over 20 years, initially in accounting and auditing with KPMG, followed by commercial finance roles in a global marketing agency, and finally as an entrepreneur in Australia, starting businesses in hospitality and Pilates studios. His unique approach combines technical accounting skills with practical business ownership experience, offering a distinctive perspective on financial management.

We delve into the necessity for construction businesses to be proficient in managing their numbers, emphasising the importance of cash flow forecasting, profit understanding, and making strategic decisions based on financial insights. Gavin Smith outlines a three-part strategy focusing on simplifying financial data, knowing the crucial numbers to track, and effectively using this information to guide business decisions. He criticises the profit-first methodology for oversimplifying financial management and discouraging a deep understanding of financial statements.

By presenting a simplified approach to financial analysis, including categorising expenses into five key areas and utilising ratios for performance benchmarking, Gavin advocates for empowering business owners with the knowledge and tools to use their financial data proactively. This approach aims to support business growth, strategic planning, and operational adjustments based on a thorough understanding of one's financial position.

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For more episode please visit:
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You've signed someone up - Great!
But there's a few weeks to go until you actually start work.
How can you avoid a client cancelling & changing their mind and requesting a deposit back?
Here we dive into the importance on onboarding your clients the right way so they stay happy & excited even thought the works have not begun.
See the episode here:
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For more episode please visit:
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In this episode, Greg sits down with Deb Madden, Executive Director at CITB, and Nathan Wilkins, Customer Engagement Manager, to uncover how construction business owners can access CITB funding to train, upskill, and grow their teams. They break down exactly how to claim grants, access training, and make the most of CITB support.

🔹 Key topics covered:
✅ What is CITB? – How it helps small and medium construction businesses
✅ Apprenticeships & funding – Up to £10,000 available per apprentice 💰
✅ Training grants & leadership courses – How to upskill your team for free
✅ Levies explained – What you pay vs. what you can claim
✅ Tackling the skills shortage – Why the industry needs 250,000+ workers and how businesses can benefit

If you’re a construction business owner looking to train your team, take on apprentices, or claim funding you didn’t know existed, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧🔥

Book a call with your local CITB Advisor today. You can find their contact details here: CITB in your local area - CITB

If you’d like to do some research beforehand on the support available, here are some useful links:

• Grants and available funding: Grants & Funding for Training Courses - CITB
• £500 grant for hosting a construction student on work-experience: Into Work grant - CITB
• Support with recruitment of an apprentices: New Entrant Support Team - CITB
• Apprenticeship grant details: Apprenticeship grants - CITB
• CITB levy calculator: Levy Calculator (Guide for What You May Pay) - CITB
• Construction Career portal ‘GoConstruct’: Construction Is A Career Like No Other | Go Construct
• Skill shortage information: CSN Industry Outlook - 2024-2028 - CITB

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For more episode please visit:
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