10x Is Easier Than 2x | E365

12/09/24 • 71 min

EPISODE 365: Scaling your construction business isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter.

In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Leyah Hostetter, Director of Customer Success, and Monish Khadye, Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) coach, to unpack the transformative strategies from the best-selling book 10x Is Easier Than 2x.

Today, you’ll learn why setting massive goals simplifies execution and how focusing on 20% of your high-value activities can revolutionize your construction business.

Here you’ll discover:

How to implement paid estimates
Let go of low-value tasks
Embrace an abundance mindset

If you’re ready to 10x your business without working longer hours, this episode is for you.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

A brief background on the book (01:51)

Why is 10x easier than 2x (03:18)

Understanding the 10x vs. 2x framework (11:27)

Eliminating the 80% to focus on the 20% (17:05)

A real-world example of focusing on value (25:09)

The mindset behind “how to 10x” (35:32)

Owning your unique ability to create abundance (36:22)

Adapting the gap vs. gain mentality (40:11)

The power of practicing gratitude (44:14)

How the victim mentality creates scarcity (48:25)

You get to choose the story you tell yourself (55:49)

How to implement what you’ve just learned (59:00)

Episode wrap-up (1:06:58)

Additional Resources:

Join our FREE Training on How to Get Paid For Estimates HERE

Join our FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass HERE

Hear our client success stories HERE

Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE

Books Mentioned:

10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

The Obstacle Is The New Way by Ryan Holiday

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

EPISODE 365: Scaling your construction business isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter.

Today, you’ll learn why setting massive goals simplifies execution and how focusing on 20% of your high-value activities can revolutionize your construction business.

Here you’ll discover:

How to implement paid estimates
Let go of low-value tasks
Embrace an abundance mindset

If you’re ready to 10x your business without working longer hours, this episode is for you.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

A brief background on the book (01:51)

Why is 10x easier than 2x (03:18)

Understanding the 10x vs. 2x framework (11:27)

Eliminating the 80% to focus on the 20% (17:05)

A real-world example of focusing on value (25:09)

The mindset behind “how to 10x” (35:32)

Owning your unique ability to create abundance (36:22)

Adapting the gap vs. gain mentality (40:11)

The power of practicing gratitude (44:14)

How the victim mentality creates scarcity (48:25)

You get to choose the story you tell yourself (55:49)

How to implement what you’ve just learned (59:00)

Episode wrap-up (1:06:58)

Additional Resources:

Join our FREE Training on How to Get Paid For Estimates HERE

Join our FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass HERE

Hear our client success stories HERE

Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE

Books Mentioned:

10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

The Obstacle Is The New Way by Ryan Holiday

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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Why More Sales Won’t Save Your Business from Chaos with Cole West | E364

EPISODE 364: Does your construction business feel like chaos on steroids?

Join us in this week’s episode as we interview Cole West, the integrator at Matchless Concrete Construction, as he shares his journey from retail management to construction and how he embraced planning and clarity to transform operations.

Learn how his company overcame inefficiencies caused by rapid growth, how they were able to save $40,000/month in rental costs, and how they empowered employees by simplifying job descriptions into actionable goals.

Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights that can elevate your construction business to new heights!

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Cole West (02:52)

Difference between construction and corporate world (05:42)

Attracting corporate talents to small business (07:35)

The problem with rapid growing without systems (09:59)

Ripple effects when there’s chaos (15:23)

Does construction have to be chaotic? (18:22)

Importance of simplifying job descriptions (20:04)

The CEO Schedule and Revenue Maximizer (27:07)

What does the business look like now? (29:43)

Cole’s powerful scripted question (32:53)

Biggest impact of having systems in place (37:16)

Last piece of advice (43:26)

What’s next for Matchless Concrete? (48:11)

Episode wrap-up (49:17)

Additional Resources:

Join our FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass HERE

Watch our FREE online training: How to Finally Scale Your Construction Business by Unlocking the Secret Profit Phase of Every Project HERE

Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE

Connect with Matchless Concrete Construction:

Visit Matchless Concrete Construction’s website for more information HERE

Follow them on Facebook HERE

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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From $0 to $200M: The Ultimate Construction Business Guide with Torrey Hawkins | E366

EPISODE 366: Want to scale your construction business without the chaos?

Torrey Hawkins, President of Angler Construction, LLC, shares how he managed to scale his construction business to $200 million in annual revenue.

In this week's episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Torrey to talk about...

the biggest challenges in growing a business to $200 million per year
the systems and processes that propelled his business to success
how to lead a construction team through uncertain times
what his day looks like as a 9-figure business owner

And a whole lot more!

Whether you’re looking to systematize your construction business or tackle the next phase of growth, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Don’t miss Torrey’s tips on team building, forecasting, and staying resilient through challenges.

Let's jump right in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Torrey Hawkins of Angler Construction (01:55)

How Torrey started his construction business (03:03)

What does the business look like now? (04:28)

Biggest challenges during the growth (10:33)

Transitioning from in-business to on-business leadership (15:28)

Tips for recruiting and hiring top-quality talent (18:43)

Importance of systems and processes for scalability (22:23)

What does being a visionary leader mean? (29:27)

How Torrey spends his time as a 9-figure business owner (35:48)

Keeping your team moving forward during a crisis (37:12)

Practical ways to share and implement a company vision (42:14)

The burning-the-ship mentality (49:23)

Managing the double-edged sword of being a visionary (52:22)

Episode wrap-up (57:59)

Additional Resources:

Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE

Schedule a FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE

Connect with Torrey HERE

Check out Angler Construction HERE

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.