The Construction Leading Edge Podcast 7-Figure Growth Starts with Lean Systems w/ Tod Ingersoll | E415
Oct 27, 2025
Tod Ingersoll, founder of NuWood Creations, shares his journey scaling a construction business to seven figures. He discusses how embracing lean manufacturing principles transformed operations and discusses the importance of letting go for growth. Tod emphasizes the value of robust pre-construction planning in overcoming common project inefficiencies. He reflects on the ripple effects of rapid growth and how clear systems not only benefitted his team but also regained him valuable time. His insights are a must for any contractor aiming to thrive.
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From Corporate To Carpenter
- Tod Ingersoll left corporate manufacturing and started Newwood Creations after working a summer with his brother's small business.
- He turned a hobby into a nearly 20-year contracting business serving projects from $5k to multi-million dollars.
Lean Is Continuous Improvement
- Lean means continuous improvement and eliminating all waste from processes permanently.
- Treat process development as iterative milestones and keep pushing for measurable gains.
Standardize The Repeatable Parts
- Construction often focuses on completing individual projects rather than improving repeatable systems.
- Standardize techniques and offerings to convert custom work into repeatable, analyzable processes.