The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

EPISODE 346: Are you tired of the chaos in your construction business? Do you wake up at night worrying about project management and cash flow? Today's guest might have the solution you need. Meet Eric Fortenberry, the founder and CEO of JobTread, an all-in-one construction project management software for builders and contractors. Today, Eric shares his journey from transforming a chaotic construction company into an organized, scalable operation using systematization and technology. Learn how to implement real-time cost management, use templates to streamline operations, get your team on board with new technology, and more Ready to take control of your business and turn it into a well-oiled machine? Let's dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) From software to construction (02:05) How Eric Fortenberry started JobTread (06:36) What happens when you don't manage your cash flow effectively (13:09) Stop digging yourself out of a hole (16:39) Acknowledge and take action (21:30) Challenges construction companies are dealing with (24:28) Is your business designed to succeed or fail? (30:05) The importance of financial planning (32:10) How to get your team on board with new technology (38:25) Ways to leverage JobTread for efficiency (46:04) Surprising construction trends (53:05) Unconventional business belief (58:59) Keep up with Eric (1:03:25) Episode wrap-up (1:06:15) Additional Resources: - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE - Or send a text message to 877-755-2410 with the word "APPLY" Keep up with Eric Fortenberry - Connect with Eric on LinkedIn HERE - Check Out JobTread on YouTube HERE - Visit JobTread HERE to schedule a demo -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 345: What makes a construction company attractive to customers? In this week's episode, we're joined by Anthony Perera, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully built and sold multiple businesses, including a popular mud racing magazine and a multi-state HVAC company. Today, Anthony shares his journey from his first venture at 19 to his current role in the private equity firm Exuma Capital Partners. He offers valuable brand-building insights and explains why it's as crucial as your systems and processes for scaling a business. Tune in now to discover the secrets behind Anthony's success and learn how you can apply them to your business. Let's jump right into it! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) From a mud racer to a magazine publisher (03:13) What does it mean to build a brand first? (05:40) How to build an attractive construction brand (07:53) From 2 employees to 1,000 employees (10:53) Documenting processes, tracking, & holding your team accountable (15:05) How to properly hire and train your people (24:13) Keys to building a sellable business (31:25) Top tips when acquiring a business (36:13) How to get people to buy into a new process (39:18) Anthony's private equity firm–Exuma Capital Partners (40:15) Should you start a business from scratch or acquire an existing one? (45:11) Rapid-fire questions with Anthony (47:08) Episode wrap-up (53:16) Additional Resources: - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE - Or send a text message to 877-755-2410 with the word "APPLY" Keep up with Anthony - Connect with him on LinkedIn HERE Book Mentioned - Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 344: Do you ever wish your construction business could run smoother, attract better clients, and be more profitable? Join us for a special roundtable discussion with the Construction Leading Edge coaches, Leyah Hostetter, Monish Khadye, and yours truly. Today, we share insider tips that have helped hundreds of construction business owners transform their operations and personal lives. We'll discuss the power of customer journey mapping and how setting clear client expectations can make your business stand out from the competition. Plus, we'll reveal strategies, tools, productivity hacks, and morning routines to help you uncover hidden profits, streamline your process, and truly bring out the best CEO in you. If you're serious about taking your construction business to the next level, this episode is jampacked with insights from those who've made it. Let's dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) The importance of customer experience journey mapping (04:42) How to align your team with the financial side of the business (08:43) #1 tool to effectively delegate complicated tasks (13:50) Productivity hacks and mourning routines for success (16:44) Coaching tactics that have a significant impact on clients (26:25) Biggest limiting beliefs that are holding entrepreneurs back (42:56) How business owners can help their team embrace growth (48:06) Tips when tailoring your coaching styles (53:57) Episode wrap-up (1:03:47) Additional Resources: - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE - Or send a text message to 877-755-2410 with the word "APPLY" Books Mentioned: - The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy - 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy - Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 343: What's the most important part of a construction project? Is it pre-construction or the building phase? If you answered the building phase, it's time to reexamine your system and start prioritizing your pre-construction process. This week's guest has a lot to share about this topic. Join me as I interview my good friend and owner of Gannage Design & Construction, Mikhail Gannage. In today's episode, Mikhail and I talk about his remarkable transition from hands-on work to a process-driven approach. Inspired by his background in industrial robotics, he shares how meticulous pre-construction planning is the secret to success. He reveals the strategies and tools that impacted his construction business, the limiting beliefs that hold people back, what it's like to own a company rather than run one, and more. Let's jump right in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Mikhail Gannage (03:26) Commercial vs. residential projects (08:46) Lessons from a Top Gun instructor & pilot (11:16) Limiting beliefs that hold people back (15:20) Finding the "who" and the monkey bar analogy (21:26) Challenges that Mikhail faced in his business (27:43) Impactful strategies and tools (34:07) Getting your estimation down to a process (39:31) The most important part of a construction project (46:23) From running a construction company to owning one (1:00:00) The CEO Alliance, setting goals and rapid-fire questions (1:08:34) Additional Resources: - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE - Or send a text message to 877-755-2410 with the word "APPLY" Keep up with Mikhail - Check out Gannage Design & Construction HERE - Follow them on Facebook and Instagram - Got some questions? Email Mikhail at mikhail@gannageconstruction.com -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 342: Imagine starting a custom home building business with no safety net, fully embracing the fear of failure, and emerging victorious. Not many can do that, but this week's guest did exactly that. Meet Mark Williams. Mark is the founder of Mark D Williams Custom Homes and host of The Curious Builder podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark reveals how overcoming fear is a stepping stone for success. Today, he shares practical ways to be "steady at the helm" no matter what, how to find and work with your ideal client, the importance of setting clear expectations and boundaries with clients, and more. Curious to learn how to turn failure into success? Let's dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Mark Williams (02:22) Importance of removing the safety net and overcoming fear (06:05) Practical ways to maintain steady at the helm (08:56) How to find and work with your ideal client (14:59) Advice on turning away prospective clients who aren't the right fit (23:04) On setting clear expectations and boundaries with clients (31:14) Biggest business lessons Mark learned from his father (37:22) Common mistakes builders make and how to avoid them (39:55) Mark's Curious Builder Podcast and its impact on his business (48:18) Rapid fire questions answered (1:03:13) Episode wrap-up (1:05:20) 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" Keep up with Mark - Follow Mark on Instagram Here - Check out Mark D Williams Custom Homes Here - Listen to The Curious Builder Podcast Here -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

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" -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 340: Is your business prepared for the unexpected? Many small business owners don't have a plan for business continuity in case of death or disability. They never thought that by neglecting this crucial aspect of their business, they risk depriving their families and employees of a secure future. In this week's episode, we've invited experienced estate planning attorneys Dusty and Jennifer King. They reveal the most critical mistakes business owners often make and the consequences of not having an estate plan. Learn more about the basics of estate planning, the importance of proper documentation, common misconceptions about estate planning, and much more. Whether you're just starting out or have been running your construction business for years, this episode is packed with knowledge on protecting your business and ensuring its continuity. Don't leave your business's future to chance. Tune in now! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Dusty and Jennifer King (01:08) Common mistakes in estate planning (01:50) Consequences of not having an estate plan (04:32) Impact of probate on business operations (07:16) Licensing issues upon the owner's death (10:47) Misconceptions about estate planning (17:26) The basics of estate planning (26:12) Operational considerations for business succession (33:33) Importance of proper documentation (42:25) Real-life case study (52:58) How to find a good estate planning attorney (1:04:06) 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" Keep up with Dusty and Jennifer King - Visit their website for more information HERE - Follow King & King PLC on Facebook - Need advice? Contact them at 251-501-6100 / 731-664-6864 -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 339: Have you ever wondered what it's like to step into the construction industry as a woman and not just survive but thrive? Women make up only about 11% of the construction industry. More often than not, they have to prove themselves to be taken seriously. But women bring much more than most people realize. So, in this week's episode, we've invited four incredible women: our host Leyah Hostetter, Emily Reidy Twigg of Forest Glen Construction, Cassie Parra of Tru Builders, and Shannon Springstead of John Springstead Construction. These women grew up on construction sites, learned the ropes from their fathers, and are now leading successful careers in the construction industry. Listen in as these inspiring women share their unique journeys, the challenges they've faced as women in construction, the invaluable lessons they've learned from their fathers, and much more. Let's jump in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet the daughters of construction (01:26) Memorable experiences with their fathers (12:50) How their fathers prepared them for their careers (21:03) From father-daughter duos to construction colleagues (27:32) Challenges faced as women in construction (33:31) Valuable lessons from their dads (41:37) Advice for women considering construction (45:40) Ways fathers can support their daughters (51:59) How men in the industry can help women (55:05) Final thoughts (1:00:08) Additional Resources: - Join our FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass HERE - Download your FREE strategic planning guide HERE - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 338: Are you tired of project delays? If you've ever been frustrated by slow architects or indecisive clients, this episode is exactly what you need. Join me as we explore the nine proven strategies to get architects, designers, and even clients to meet your deadlines. We'll tackle some of the common problems contractors face with design consultants and clients. Plus, we'll explore the psychological traps you have to avoid, the concept of anchoring expectations early, the importance of a comprehensive pre-construction process, and more. Are you ready to take control of your projects and never miss a deadline? Tune in now to learn more! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Top ten problems with design consultants (01:21) Avoiding psychological traps in project management (05:00) Importance of project kickoff meetings (11:16) Setting clear expectations and commitments upfront (14:55) Creating a list of client commitments and key decision dates (24:07) Performing budget reality checks (27:27) Why include page flip sessions (30:37) Setting change deadlines during projects (32:34) Continuously resetting expectations with the client (35:47) Imagine these (41:46) Final advice (44:33) Additional Resources: - Download the list of 9 Strategies to Get Architects, Designers, and Clients to Meet Your Deadlines HERE - Get your Legacy Planning Checklist HERE - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

EPISODE 337: Does everything have to go through you? Are you becoming the bottleneck? In this week's episode, we're joined by construction business owner and long-time client turned guest coach Max Christiansen. Max is the founder and sales director at Tru Builders–a family-owned home remodeling company based in Arizona. Today, he shares his journey from working in corporate America to building his own construction company. He talks about why effective delegation, accountability chart, and letting go are crucial for business growth and personal freedom. Plus, the benefits of systematizing your construction business, the importance of a morning routine and networking, and much more. Let's dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Max Christiansen (02:31) From corporate America to entrepreneurship (08:46) Construction business challenges and frustrations (17:34) The real value of delegation and strategically letting go (26:14) Most impactful business changes for Max and his team (29:34) Results after implementing systems and processes (39:40) Key factors when implementing systems (44:39) Importance of having a morning routine and a CEO time (46:10) The CEO Alliance group, goals, and hiring (54:42) Rapid-fire questions (1:05:05) Episode wrap-up (1:12:08) Additional Resources: - Join our FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass HERE - Download your FREE strategic planning guide HERE - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!