

Construction Genius
Eric Anderton
Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration."
This show interviews hard-working construction company owners and executives who share their wisdom, perspectives, and lessons learned from decades of experience bidding, planning, and building profitable projects. Topics include leadership, strategic planning, conflict resolution, niche identification, succession planning, talent management, business development, and business growth.
Industry expert, Eric Anderton also shares his insights about how construction company owners can increase project profit by improving communication, running productive meetings, and attracting, developing, and retaining talented leaders.
Tune in each week and get practical inspiration for how to build people, projects, and profits.
"I know of no genius but the genius of hard work." John Ruskin
This show interviews hard-working construction company owners and executives who share their wisdom, perspectives, and lessons learned from decades of experience bidding, planning, and building profitable projects. Topics include leadership, strategic planning, conflict resolution, niche identification, succession planning, talent management, business development, and business growth.
Industry expert, Eric Anderton also shares his insights about how construction company owners can increase project profit by improving communication, running productive meetings, and attracting, developing, and retaining talented leaders.
Tune in each week and get practical inspiration for how to build people, projects, and profits.
"I know of no genius but the genius of hard work." John Ruskin
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 13min
How To Solve Your People Problems
The construction industry is all about building relationships. To manage an effective team who can handle projects of any scope, you must know how to solve your people problems. Eric Anderton shares this bonus episode where he joins as guest at the Bred to Build Podcast. In this conversation, he shares his many interactions with construction companies to discuss how to hone effective leaders. Eric talks about the best approach to improving your recruitment process to find suitable people for your available positions. He also explains how to solve the field-to-office disconnect, maintain consistent team communication, and bridge the gap with project and people leaders.

Jan 10, 2023 • 34min
Not Your Father's Modular…How Boxabl Seeks To Change Construction With Paolo Tiramani
Construction is essentially preindustrial, and today's guest is working on rationalizing and industrializing the construction process. The Boxabl mission is to lower the cost of homeownership for everyone significantly. Obsessively designed to the highest quality, strength, and sustainability standards to last for generations. Paolo Tiramani, CEO of Boxabl, shares his wisdom on how Boxabl seeks to change construction. He discusses the roadblocks and how Boxabl overcomes these elements, roadblocking industrialization. Learn more from Paolo as he walks us through lowering our homeownership cost.

Jan 3, 2023 • 53min
Mergers And Acquisitions: Process, Pitfalls, And Profit With Ryan Goral
Mergers and acquisitions are by far the fastest way to achieve tremendous business growth and reach. Instead of spending years cultivating organic growth, you can acquire another company that is similar or aligns with your own. But since this process promises huge profits in the long run, it also possesses some serious pitfalls as well. Eric Anderton sits down with Ryan Goral, Founder of G-Spire Group, to present the ideal step-by-step guide that leads to a smooth-sailing mergers and acquisitions process. Ryan explains the right way to pick a target company, design a comprehensive prep plan, and integrate workplace cultures. He also talks about human emotions and the dangers they can bring to an M&A deal if not handled well.

Dec 27, 2022 • 43min
Skip The Drive: How To Visit A Job, Anytime, Anywhere
Today's construction industry might be a bit under innovated or not as technologically open as they should already be in the new digital age. Why is that? And why is it crucial to change this? Today, Adrian Hatch shares the crucial things contractors should let tech companies know about construction, and how to actually get them to give contractors their much-needed technology solutions. Adrian is an entrepreneur and construction technology expert that currently applies his passion in the AEC industry with mixed reality as CEO of IMAJION, a startup bringing telepresent communication to construction and solving practical problems with MR (mixed reality). Tune in and learn the most effective tools in construction and how contractors can help companies outgrow the biggest misconceptions in construction technology!

Dec 20, 2022 • 39min
How Civility Increases Your Effectiveness With Christine Porath
Civility means respect. It's about making people feel valued, appreciated, and heard, so they feel they are part of the team. Unfortunately, with so much conflict happening, civility is often lacking in the construction industry. And this episode's guest believes that civility in the workplace can reduce turnover and increase productivity. Join Eric Anderton as he talks to author, professor, researcher, and speaker Christine Porath about civility in the workplace. Learn how you can develop a culture where every voice matters and people aren't afraid to speak up. Find out why it's important to recruit people who align with your values. And know how you can be a team player. Start practicing civility today!

Dec 13, 2022 • 18min
Do Miracles Occur? One Woman's Remarkable Experience
This is the Christmas episode of the Construction Genius Podcast. Eric takes his annual detour to consider the Christmas story to share the gospel of Luke, Chapter 1, Verses 6-38. He shares the story between the Virgin Mary and an angel and how God shows one of his miracles. Eric also identifies the three key aspects of the story. Hear the words of God by tuning in to this episode now!

Dec 6, 2022 • 39min
Optimism In The Storm: How To Navigate Your Business Through A Downturn With Levi Benkert
The market is spiraling downward, and fear creeps into most business owners. The real estate market is also affected, but how do we respond to this current storm we're in? Is there a way to sail through the current weather? In this episode, Levi Benkert, the CEO of Harbor Capital, teaches us how to navigate your business through a downturn. He shares why he is optimistic about the current state of the economy and the future of the United States and the Texas market in particular. Learn to maintain a positive view through turbulent times as Levi dives deep into the impact of being hyper-focused. He has so much more to unravel in this conversation. So before you set sail in the storm, tune in now!

Nov 29, 2022 • 30min
The Best Ways To Find And Recruit Labor Talent In A Tight Market With Chip Aldridge
Chip Aldridge, Product Owner of Talroo, discusses the challenges of recruiting and retaining labor talent in the construction industry post-COVID. He highlights the importance of value proposition, incremental staffing improvements, bilingual recruiters, and leveraging insights from top workers. Strategies include social media marketing, streamlined communication, and referral programs to enhance recruitment efforts.

Nov 22, 2022 • 41min
How to Get Diversity in Construction Without Being Fake
There is a shortage of labor in the construction industry. Attracting the right talent can be frustrating. It leads to projects not being completed on time and impacts your bottom line. Why is there a shortage? The answer is Racism. Racism leads to stereotypes, exclusion and ultimately keeps you from growing your business with skilled talent. The good news? You can attract top notch talent without excluding people. This will keep the company growing with a competitive advantage and projects completed on time. In this episode, Henry Nutt of Southland Industries joins us to reveal the best way to have an inclusive culture. This will keep growing your business at a breakneck speed without worrying about labor shortage. Listen now. Show highlights include: The "know and trust" formula that keeps your company from attracting skilled talent (5:10) How "Tunnel Vision" keeps you from growing your business with the best ideas in construction (7:10) The "Story" method to use for recruiting top notch talent in the industry (16:10) How to transform communities with projects that makes you stand out from the competition (17:05) The four key ingredients to measure growth and inclusion that leaves your competition in the dust (23:00) The "partnership" formula for training talent that stays and grows with your company (31:00) How to grow the next generation of leaders in the industry that leaves a legacy (31:45) Interested in Executive Coaching? Contact Eric: www.constructiongenius.com/contact Please Buy Henry's Book: Seven Principles: Creating Your Success in the Construction Industry

Nov 15, 2022 • 26min
Check's in the Mail: How to Take Advantage of the Employee Retention Credit
Running a construction business is hard enough on its own. So many moving parts and details to look at. Then, you add accounting to the mix of complications. This leads to long nights during tax season, confusion and overwhelm. Why? The tax rules change every year, making it impossible to keep up. Imagine doing this all by yourself? Focusing on these small details will keep you away from your core business activities and if done incorrectly, it might even trip an IRS notice. That's the bad news. The good news is that you can hire a competent CPA to take care of all of this for you. They can potentially keep you out of jail. In this episode, Catherine Tindall of Dominion Enterprise Services, joins us to reveal how to choose the best CPA for your construction business. You'll also discover how to potentially get back a six-figure tax credit that very few know about, before it expires. Listen now. Show highlights include: The "Employee retention credit" trick that gives you a potential 6 figure pay day (3:00) How to choose a competent CPA to avoid being audited by the IRS (14:25) Two specific questions to ask your CPA for maximum tax credits and more money in your pockets (15:45) The little-known secrets to qualify for "special tax" statuses to maximize returns (17:25) How to spot "Tax waste" in your construction business before filing your taxes (17:35) The "Strategic tax planning" technique that accelerates personal wealth building (18:50) 3 Biggest mistakes CPAs make when handling your tax returns (and how to spot them) (20:35) How to avoid kicking off "IRS notices" in your construction business that leads to a tax bill (21:15) Interested in Executive Coaching? Contact Eric: www.constructiongenius.com/contact Please visit Catherine Tindall at https://dominiones.com


