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Modern Craftsman

#353 The Nuances of Scaling a Construction Business

Mar 17, 2025
01:18:02

In this episode, Nick and Tyler discuss the nuances of scaling a construction business, emphasizing the importance of separating personal emotions from objective business decisions to ensure long-term profitability and sustainable growth.

Scaling a Construction Business  (0:00) Understanding Scaling and Business Growth (3:11) Personal Motivations and Risks of Scaling (5:13) Subjective Decisions and Objective Metrics (14:43) Challenges of Hiring and Managing Employees (23:03) Balancing Profitability and Growth (25:31) The Importance of Systems and Processes (25:49) Scaling Based on Market Conditions (26:04) The Role of Emotions in Business Decisions (46:27) Overhead and Decision-Making (46:55) Business Model Sustainability and Hourly Rates (1:12:02) Systems and Coordination for Scaling (1:14:33) Visiting Anderson Windows in Arizona (1:16:19)

Watch this episode on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/phbqWAGr7iM

Partners: 

Andersen Windows

Buildertrend

Velux

The Modern Craftsman:

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Find Our Hosts

Nick Schiffer 

Tyler Grace 

Podcast Produced By:

Motif Media

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