272 - Stop Juggling Everything: How Contractors Can Buy Back Their Time with John Nieuwenburg
The Cash Flow Contractor
Building a Strong Team Culture in Contracting Businesses
This chapter explores effective strategies for contractors to improve their business by investing in team development and fostering a positive culture. The discussion highlights proactive hiring practices and the reflection of leadership's intentions in shaping company culture.
Business coach John Nieuwenburg reveals how contractors can escape day-to-day overwhelm by delegating low-value tasks and focusing on true leadership. You'll discover practical strategies for identifying what you should stop doing, creating time for high-impact work, and building a reliable talent bench—all without adding more hours to your already packed schedule.
What You’ll Learn
- How to identify the 5-7 hours of work you shouldn't be doing each week
- Why "attention" is more valuable than "time" for contractors
- How to properly delegate tasks using virtual assistants without micromanaging
- Practical steps for building a recruiting bench that gives you leverage with current employees
Time Stamps
- 00:55 - Episode Intro
- 02:51 - Guest Intro: John Nieuwenburg
- 03:50 - Challenges Faced by Business Owners
- 04:55 - Time Management for Construction Companies
- 05:40 - The Oh Shit List
- 07:06 - Delegation and Virtual Assistants
- 13:08 - Mindset and Personal Coaching
- 18:15 - Focus & Prioritization
- 22:44 - The Importance of Attention Management
- 23:51 - The Big Rocks Metaphor
- 24:38 - Implementing a Default Diary
- 27:01 - Handling Interruptions and Emergencies
- 30:52 - Building Your Bench
- 37:46 - The Role of Company Culture
- 39:22 - Conclusion and Contact Information
Snippets from the Episode
- "If you're listening to this call and you own a construction business, you're probably doing five to seven hours worth of work each week that you shouldn't be doing."— John Nieuwenburg
- "All business coaching is personal coaching in disguise. Often, business owners identify the problem as something in their business, but they don't hold up a mirror to themselves and recognize they're actually the obstruction."— John Nieuwenburg
- "The question isn't 'How can I get this done?' It's 'How can this get done?' And the only thing that changed is who's doing it. It isn't I."— John Nieuwenburg
- "You don't get the culture you want. You get the culture you deserve."— John Nieuwenburg
Key Takeaways
- The Oh Shit List Delegation Strategy
- Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Admin Tasks
- Implementing a Default Diary System
- Building a Proactive Talent Bench
- Creating SOPs Through Delegation
- Attention Management vs Time Management
- The Leadership Mindset Shift
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