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8 Flawed Fixes for Cash Flow Problems | E205
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
04/03/21 • 28 min
EPISODE 205: 64% of construction companies fail in the first five years, usually because of cash flow problems.
In this construction podcast episode you'll learn about:
- 8 mistakes construction business owners make when trying to solve their cash flow problems.
- What "Right to Left" operation looks like, and how it solved cash flow problems for one business.
- Some of the most common side effects of cash flow struggles.
Details on The Construction Financial Masterclass - https://buildermasterclass.com/cfo
What will you learn in this Masterclass:
1. Optimize your bookkeeping setup.
2. How to analyze your financial statements.
3. Pricing your work for profit
4. Maximizing your cash flow
Get all the details on the Construction Financial Masterclass at https://buildermasterclass.com/cfo
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Achieve Absolute Freedom with This Transformative Principle | E341
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
06/24/24 • 71 min
EPISODE 341: Many of those who find the right “whos” for their business have seen significant increases in success. However, most entrepreneurs are crippled by the mentality that hiring more people is an expense. Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, authors of Who Not How, beg to disagree.
Join me in this riveting discussion with our very own Construction Leading Edge coaches, Leyah Hostetter and Monish Khadye, as we break down to you the Who Not How philosophy.
Today, we’ll unpack the four areas of freedom: time, money, relationships, and purpose, and how effective delegation can help you unlock all four.
We’ll discuss the pitfalls of the “How” mindset and its impact on business growth, strategies for finding and empowering the right people, and the role of transformational relationships in personal and professional success.
Ready to level up your construction business?
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
The Who Not How philosophy (01:29)
Four areas of freedom (03:30)
Real-life application of the who, not how concept (08:23)
The opportunity cost of not delegating (22:23)
The truth about investing in people (31:30)
Focusing on who articulates your vision (33:38)
The how mindset causes you to be a bottleneck (44:25)
What does embracing the Who Not How philosophy look like? (51:07)
Final thoughts and takeaways (1:03:50)
Additional Resources:
Secure Your Family and Business’s Future HERE
Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE or send a text message to 877-755-2410 with the word “APPLY”
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Escaping the Free Estimate Trap and Indoctrinating Your Clients with Bobby Williams | E295
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
07/10/23 • 37 min
EPISODE 295: Do you ever wonder if you can get paid for estimates even when doing small home building, remodeling, or commercial projects?
In today's episode, we've invited one of our Masterclass students, Bobby Williams, president and CEO at BGW Construction in Indiana.
Today, Bobby shares his experience after joining our Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass.
He talks about some of the biggest problems with giving out free estimates, why it's high time you start charging for pre-construction work, and the transformative ripple effects it can have on your construction business.
Tune in now to learn more!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Meet Bobby Williams of BGW Construction (04:38)
What are the biggest problems that come with free estimates? (09:16)
Ripple effects of providing paid pre-construction services (12:37)
Don't compare yourself to your competition (21:24)
The best of Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass (24:36)
Why sign up for the Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass? (31:13)
Episode wrap-up (34:29)
Additional Resources:
FREE training on how to get paid for estimates HERE
Hear success stories from our clients HERE
Book a FREE call with our team HERE
Visit Construction Leading Edge for more HERE
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Why 10X is Easier Than 2x | E298
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
07/31/23 • 73 min
EPISODE 298: How is 10x easier than 2x when scaling a business?
Join us in today's episode as I sit down with our Director of Customer Success, Leyah Hostetter, and our client-turned-business coach for Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program, Monish Khadye.
Today, we will dive deep into Dan Sullivan's book 10x Is Easier Than 2x and how this could hack your construction business growth.
We’ll talk about the 10x versus 2x framework, the mindset behind it, and how you can apply it to fast-track your business growth and make it run without you.
You surely don't want to miss this. Tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
A brief background about the book (01:52)
Why is 10x easier than 2x (04:18)
The 10x versus 2x framework (11:30)
Eliminating the 80% and focusing on the 20% (17:05)
An example of focusing on value (25:11)
The mindset behind “how to 10x” (35:03)
How owning your unique ability creates abundance (37:16)
The gap versus gain mentality (39:42)
Why you should practice gratitude (43:46)
How the victim mentality creates scarcity (47:55)
You get to choose the story you tell yourself (55:18)
How to implement what you’ve just learned (58:31)
Episode wrap-up (1:06:39)
Additional Resources:
Join the FREE Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE
Hear our clients' success stories HERE
Book a FREE call with our team HERE
Visit Construction Leading Edge for more HERE
Books Mentioned:
10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
The Obstacle Is The New Way by Ryan Holiday
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5 Ways Right-to-Left Thinking Can Work for You | E310
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
11/20/23 • 36 min
EPISODE 310: Most of the time, our goals remain goals–forgotten and collecting dust. That’s what usually happens when you operate in left-to-right thinking. But what if you could turn those business, life, or health goals into reality?
In this week’s episode, I’ll discuss what right-to-left thinking is all about and walk you through the five ways to make it work for your construction business.
We’ll also talk about the problems with left-to-right thinking (what most of us are stuck with), what it looks like when you apply a right-to-left thinking approach to your construction business, and so much more!
Let’s jump right in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
The problem with left-to-right thinking (01:24)
What is right-to-left thinking? (04:13)
How to apply right-to-left thinking in big-picture strategic planning (04:43)
What does financial right-to-left thinking look like? (08:52)
Applying the right-to-left thinking in sales (13:56)
How to nail the handoff (17:54)
How to use right-to-left thinking when hiring (25:16)
The Big Five Activities explained (28:52)
Episode wrap-up (30:00)
Additional Resources:
Join our FREE Get Paid For Estimates Masterclass HERE
Hear our clients' success stories HERE
Schedule your business evaluation call with our team HERE
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How to Use Femininity to Nail the Handoff Process in a Male-Dominated Industry w/ Amy Rans | E292
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
06/12/23 • 65 min
EPISODE 292: What is it like to be a woman in construction?
In this empowering episode, our Director of Customer Success, Leyah Valgardson, sits down with Sunkota Construction's Marketing and Business Development officer and co-business owner, Amy Rans.
Today, Leyah and Amy delve into the fascinating role of women in the construction world and the truth about what it's really like to be a woman thriving in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Amy also shares how she rebranded Sunkota Construction using her marketing expertise, tips for creating a great customer experience as a commercial contractor, and how our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program simplifies their handoff process.
Make sure to check it out!
Key Takeaways:
How Amy got into the construction world (01:39)
Biggest challenges construction business owners face (05:16)
Lessons that Amy learned being in the construction industry (06:54)
How to be an attractive employer (09:41)
The main transformation that Amy did with Sunkota Construction (16:11)
What the business looks like before joining the SYCB program? (17:47)
How to create a great customer experience as a commercial contractor (25:36)
On retaining and attracting top-quality talents (38:39)
The changes that SYCB did to their construction company (39:48)
How to wow your customers (41:26)
What it's like to be a female business owner in a male-dominated industry? (47:37)
Advice to women who are interested or currently in the construction industry (49:49)
The future of women in the construction industry (59:17)
For those who want to start a construction business (1:00:18)
Additional Resources:
Book a FREE call with our team HERE
Sign up for our FREE training HERE
Visit Construction Leading Edge for more HERE
Connect with Amy Rans
Check Amy out on LinkedIn HERE
Visit Sunkota Construction for more info HERE
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Succession Planning, The Triple Bottom Line, and Setting Up an ESOP with Jonathan Orpin | E323
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
02/19/24 • 61 min
EPISODE 323: Do you wish you could sit down with a successful construction business CEO and pick his brain? This week’s interview with 30-year veteran CEO Jonathan Orpin is something you don’t want to miss.
In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Orpin, CEO of multiple profitable companies, including New Energy Works and Pioneer Millworks.
Jonathan’s passion for energy conservation and sustainable building led him to establish multiple interconnected and profitable businesses.
Today, he shares how he transitioned his companies to 100% employee ownership by setting up an employee stock option plan (ESOP). He also explains how this plan ensures employees are well-invested in the company’s success, the best strategies for succession planning, and what businesses can achieve when prioritizing the triple bottom line approach.
If you’re intrigued by how businesses can drive positive change, this episode is a must-listen!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Meet Jonathan Orpin and the businesses he built (02:26)
The inception of Jonathan’s New Energy Works (06:35)
The triple bottom line concept explained (08:50)
How to articulate the company’s mission & vision with your employees (12:44)
How to transition to 100% employee ownership (ESOP) (18:38)
Benefits and challenges of an ESOP (28:23)
Biggest mistakes most construction business owners make (37:16)
What are the top priorities of a CEO? (39:59)
The number one thing to look for when hiring an employee (46:11)
What people need to know when starting a business (48:27)
Rapid fire questions answered (53:22)
Keep up with Jonathan (55:37)
Additional Resources:
Download your FREE strategic planning guide HERE
Schedule your business evaluation call with our team HERE
Join the FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass HERE
Keep up with Jonathan’s works:
Check out New Energy Works HERE
Check out Pioneer Millworks HERE
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3 Key Concepts to Grow a Custom Home Building Business with Alex Gregg | E299
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
08/07/23 • 86 min
EPISODE 299: What does it take to grow a successful custom home building company?
In today's episode, we've invited a Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) client, Alex Gregg, a teacher-turned-construction-business-owner of Gregg Homebuilding, a Tennessee-based company specializing in custom-built and spec homes.
Today, Alex shares the key concepts that moved the needle for his custom home building business and how he became a better leader.
He also talks about how his company was able to switch from giving away free estimates to charging pre-construction services agreements, the major takeaways he had from joining SYCB, and more.
Make sure to tune in so you won't miss it!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
From teaching to homebuilding (01:07)
What was it like starting a construction company in 2008? (04:19)
Spec vs. custom home building (05:48)
Misconceptions about custom home building (09:26)
Keys to growing a successful custom building business (13:57)
The truth about giving away free estimates (16:52)
The Kent Hooper story (20:28)
Why is it important for Alex to become a better leader? (27:07)
Delegating outcomes vs. delegating tasks (32:07)
The biggest problems that Alex had before joining SYCB (36:01)
What is nailing the handoff and its impact on Alex's business? (52:43)
The turning-the-tables concept (56:29)
Working ON vs. working IN (58:03)
The 3 key concepts that grew his construction business (59:27)
Life after implementing what he learned from SYCB (1:07:53)
His most valuable takeaway as being part of the CEO Alliance (1:11:41)
The biggest truth about running a business (1:16:06)
Rapid-fire lightning round questions (1:19:20)
Additional Resources:
Join the FREE Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE
Hear our clients' success stories HERE
Book a FREE call with our team HERE
Visit Construction Leading Edge for more HERE
Connect with Alex
Follow Gregg Homebuilding on Instagram HERE
Visit their website for more information HERE
Books Mentioned
Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes, Jay Conrad Levinson, Michael Gerber, and Amanda Holmes
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Is This Deficiency Plaguing Your Business? | E332
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
04/22/24 • 38 min
EPISODE 332: Are you stuck in your construction business's day-to-day operations? Do you find yourself constantly bombarded by messages and phone calls from clients, trade partners, and your team? Are your projects taking way too long?
You may be suffering from a serious deficiency that’s costing many construction business owners millions of dollars!
In this week’s episode, we’ll dive deep into the crucial yet often overlooked phase that’s causing chaos in your business operations: pre-construction.
We’ll unpack common symptoms of a pre-construction deficiency, explore its side effects, and break down the secret to developing an effective pre-construction process. We'll also show you how mastering this phase can transform both your business and personal life.
Join us in this riveting discussion!
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
The underlying problem (01:55)
Common symptoms of a construction deficiency (03:38)
Understanding the pre-construction deficiency (06:46)
How the JETS trap affects your team and business (10:36)
Nailing the handoff in five essential steps (12:22)
Secret to developing an effective pre-construction process (16:07)
Practical tips for a robust pre-construction process (20:06)
Side effects of nailing the handoff (23:52)
Reflective questions to ponder (30:03)
Episode wrap-up (32:03)
Additional Resources:
Join our FREE Get Paid For Estimates Masterclass HERE
Download your FREE strategic planning guide HERE
Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE
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The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.
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The Systems Behind an 8-Hour Workweek with Monish Khadye | E313
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast
12/11/23 • 58 min
EPISODE 313: Are you slaving away working in your construction business 70-80 hours per week? Is it possible to own a successful business and work fewer hours?
In this replay episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, we’ll revisit my interview with our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) client turned coach, Monish Khadye.
Monish and his wife Michelle own Khadye Design & Construction in Brisbane, Australia, specializing in renovations, extensions, and house remodelings. Between juggling construction and a baby on the way, Monish decided that he needed to systematize his business to spend more time with his family while keeping the business running and his people employed. And so he signed up for our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program in 2021; the rest was history.
Today, Monish shares what led him to seek help with our team and the systems and processes he implemented to grow his construction business to where it is today.
He also talks about his regular workweek back then and what it looks like now, stressing about taking quality time off and focusing on his CEO tasks instead of wearing many hats.
Whether you’re starting or have been in this business for a long time but want to scale up your business, this episode is everything you need to hear.
Let’s dive in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Meet Monish Khadye (02:48)
Why Monish wanted to become an SYCB coach (04:27)
What has Monish experienced after joining the SYCB program? (09:10)
The mindset shift if you want to systematize your business (12:08)
Challenges that lead him to connect with our team (16:14)
What does working 70-80 hours a week look like? (21:03)
On dealing with anxiety, fear, and rejection (26:37)
When Monish realized that the SYCB program was working (30:43)
Most impactful systems and processes that really moved the needle (34:02)
What does life and business look like now for Monish? (38:42)
Surprising effects of systematizing your construction business (47:41)
Advice for construction business owners (52:30)
Additional Resources:
Join our FREE Get Paid For Estimates Masterclass HERE
Hear our clients' success stories HERE
Schedule your business evaluation call with our team HERE
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How many episodes does The Construction Leading Edge Podcast have?
The Construction Leading Edge Podcast currently has 362 episodes available.
What topics does The Construction Leading Edge Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Hvac, Leadership, Construction, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Plumbing, How To, Podcasts, Education, Leader and Business.
What is the most popular episode on The Construction Leading Edge Podcast?
The episode title '8 Flawed Fixes for Cash Flow Problems | E205' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Construction Leading Edge Podcast?
The average episode length on The Construction Leading Edge Podcast is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast released?
Episodes of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast?
The first episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast was released on Mar 3, 2014.
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