Construction Champions Podcast

On this episode of Construction Champions Podcast Les O’Hara and Ron Nussbaum talk about what it really means to be the head couch of your business. They dive into what roles you should be hiring for and letting go of TODAY if you want to grow your business and take it to the championship.   Les’s Bio Personally estimated and closed million dollar plus construction projects. Took 4 different types of contracting businesses passed the 7 figure mark in revenues. Back to back National Franchise of the Year in an HVAC restoration company that was started from scratch. Currently owns a masonry company that he manages in under 20 hours a week that did over $3.0M in 2021. A world-class youth and HS football coach with an 88-15 career record. But, his biggest accomplishment by far is his dream project: His 4 boys and amazing wife of  26 years.What I can do: Solve all kinds of problems and develop strategies to never have them again. Who I work best for: Property managers/owners that want #contractinggreatness. Construction business owners who are #buildinggreatness. Aspiring athletes that are #chasinggreatness. Why I do it: To honor God and try to fulfill the dream of becoming a full-time football coach one day when I retire. When should you call: NOW!   Les’s Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesohara/ https://www.thecontractorhuddle.com/ https://build12.com/home   #construction #constructionlife #constructionindustry #contech #roofer #builder #contractor #builders #contractors #podcast #constructionpodcast #fyp #constructionleadership #projectmanagement #management #leadership #constructionchampions #ronnussbaum #nuttnest #project10k  

On this episode of Construction Champions Podcast Angela Gardner & Christi Powell talk with Ron Nussbaum about having the opportunity to help mentor the next generation of women in construction, the journey that brought them both into the construction industry and the passion they both have for seeing everyone win together.   Christi’s Bio Christi is a servant leader who loves people, efficiency, productivity, and results 💪. As a woman leader in the construction industry, creating a culture of value and creativity for other women has been a newfound dream of hers, she says she GETS to do this every day!! Christi Powell has worked in the commercial and residential construction industry for over 30 years and is currently the Women's Business Enterprise Lead for 84 Lumber Company. A large part of Christi’s success comes from her communication, business acumen, and supporting businesses with compassion. She finds fulfillment in making an impact with inclusivity in the construction, manufacturing, and industrial industries. Christi holds several National awards such as Women of influence, WBE Advocate of the year, Groundbreakers, Business Excellence, and Changemaker. She serves on several boards to increase awareness of the value of women needed in the industry while bringing her business acumen and strong leadership skills to support change. She is the co-host of Women Talk Construction, a podcast highlighting women and men supporting women in non-traditional roles. The website includes a forum where her large network of incredible women and men can connect. She is also the Co-founder of Women Confidence Builders, a non-profit event building confidence, encouraging mentorship, and creating a unity with all people.   Angela’s Bio Angela brings nearly three decades of industry-specific experience in construction, engineering, and architecture with expert knowledge in strategic and operational management to her role. Her main responsibilities include community involvement, memberships, social media, business development, workforce development, and marketing. Community service is a hallmark and natural extension of Angela’s life and work, serving as the co-founder of the Women Construction Forum, Upstate SC, and Women Talk Construction (podcast co-host). She is also a member of Women in Manufacturing, CREW Network, Upstate SC Alliance, SCBio, Development Corporation of Anderson County, and Anderson Chamber. She has served on numerous boards and committees throughout her career. Angela seeks balance in her life with her joy of cooking, baking, time with family, hiking, yoga, reading, and traveling. #TogetherIsBetter Branding is essential. I am lucky enough to be able to contribute to a sector I love: CONSTRUCTION. I love the PEOPLE and company I get to do it for ~ JOB + PASSION = Career Success & Happiness   Christi’s Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/christi-powell-99023b1b/ https://www.84lumber.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@WomenTalkConstruction https://womentalkconstruction.com/ https://forum.womentalkconstruction.com/   Angela’s Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/agardner22/ https://hillelectric.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@WomenTalkConstruction https://womentalkconstruction.com/ https://forum.womentalkconstruction.com/   #construction #constructionlife #constructionindustry #contech #roofer #builder #contractor #builders #contractors #podcast #constructionpodcast #fyp #constructionleadership #projectmanagement #management #leadership #constructionchampions #ronnussbaum #nuttnest #project10k

On this episode of Construction Champions Podcast Chris Michel and Ron Nussbaum talk about the overthinking that pledges the construction industry from getting shit done and leads to just being busy! Chris talks about real world examples to overcome overthinking.   Chris’s Bio Author – The Red Chair Experience, Founder CM Consulting, LLC – Sales and Business Consulting for the home services industry. Chris has over 30 years of sales and management experience and helps small to medium business owners increase sales by creating processes, metrics, and key performance indicators. Chris helps develop business culture and provides big-picture views to guide your company towards more profits. Chris’s Links How to contact Chris: https://linktr.ee/coachchrisconsulting  www.coachchrisconsulting.com Calendar link: https://calendly.com/cmconsulting84/coach-chris-introduction-short  Book link: https://coachchrisconsulting.com/the-red-chair/the-red-chair-experience/the-red-chair-experience-autograph-order/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/195635316X Audiobook links: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-red-chair-experience-chris-w-michel/1142839239  https://www.amazon.com/dp/195635316X  https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Chris_W_Michel_The_Red_Chair_Experience?id=AQAAAEDComDisM  https://open.spotify.com/show/4E9BA4CzMVHzSLRmhh6Vvv?si=c449309a57944615   #construction #constructionlife #constructionindustry #contech #roofer #builder #contractor #builders #contractors #podcast #constructionpodcast #fyp #constructionleadership #projectmanagement #management #leadership #constructionchampions #ronnussbaum #nuttnest #project10k  

On this episode of Construction Champions Podcast Gavin Coyle and Ron Nussbaum talk about the impacts of health and safety in the construction industry, discussion best practices for bringing on and creating these roles within your business.   Galvin’s Bio The Safety CEO Gavin Coyle is the Founder and CEO of Coyle Group, a company that specializes in recruiting outstanding health and safety professionals on behalf of clients worldwide. Coyle Group is known for delivering premium safety people to manage high impact projects in wind, energy, utilities, and engineering. Gavin is a Global Safety Leader, Influencer and Board Advisor with over 25 years of experience holding safety leadership and consulting positions. He has founded and co-founded multiple businesses in the area of safety, recruiting and software. A thought leader, speaker, and safety mentor working with individuals, small business owners and Tierone companies.   As The Safety CEO and A Global C-Level Executive, Gavin wants to help and share his experiences with employers and their teams to improve safety, corporate governance, risk maturity and resourcing so that every employer can find practical and achievable solutions and every worker can feel safe, secure and without risk within the workplace. Gavin and his company, Coyle Group aim to act their clients’ health and safety partner of choice in ensuring that their organization has access to a reliable pipeline of high-quality safety professionals on a long-term or short-term basis. They also provide safety consultancy services. Everything they do is tailored to match the client’s project-specific requirements and budget expectations.   Gavin holds a level 9 MBS in workplace Safety from DCU, a Diploma in Safety, a Certificate in Law, and with a Diploma in Corporate Governance. He has built 7 figure businesses using his unique and proven model that allows any business idea and vision to scale. With have over 20,000 LinkedIn connections. He is the Author of ''Workplace Safety on a Budget'', a must-read book for entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, management teams and safety professionals of all levels. Gavin have over 20,000 LinkedIn connections and he has contributed to many leading industry podcasts, events, and print articles. Gavin have helped thousands of business owners change their lives, and with his proven track record, expertise and experience, he can help you as well.   Galvin’s Links https://gavin-coyle.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavincoyle/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erx9Dfo4nME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5zIOlX27AE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9GV4BW/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_X2WXC5VQT99JTZ1EAAPH_2   #construction #constructionlife #constructionindustry #contech #roofer #builder #contractor #builders #contractors #podcast #constructionpodcast #fyp #constructionleadership #projectmanagement #management #leadership #constructionchampions #ronnussbaum #nuttnest #project10k

On this episode of Construction Champions Podcast Maggie Perotin and Ron Nussbaum talk about the fundamentals of getting out of working in your busy to working on your business.  Overcoming the industry standard of how it is always done and letting go of the busy!   Maggie’s Bio As an international business and leadership coach, Maggie helps service-based business owners grow their businesses without overwhelm. With her DREAM-PLAN-DO coaching model her clients scale while transforming into high-performing CEOs of their business. Maggie has over 13 years of experience in corporate leadership roles and holds an executive MBA from Jack Welch Management Institute. She lives in Canada, metro Toronto area with her blended family with 4 kids. Maggie loves spending time in nature, traveling, reading, dancing and good food.   Maggie’s Links https://stairwaytoleadership.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-perotin-business-and-leadership-coach/ https://www.instagram.com/maggie.perotin.s2l/ https://diamondeffect.buzzsprout.com/     #construction #constructionlife #constructionindustry #contech #roofer #builder #contractor #builders #contractors #podcast #constructionpodcast #fyp #constructionleadership #projectmanagement #management #leadership #constructionchampions #ronnussbaum #nuttnest #project10k  

On this episode of Construction Champions Podcast Tommy Mello and Ron Nussbaum talk about being humble enough to ask for help and then being able to accurately put the systems in place to grow. Having a business is a lot of work and you should be building it right. Tommy’s Bio Tommy Mello is the owner and operator of A1 Garage Door Service, the host of the Home Service Expert podcast, and owner, partner, or investor in 14 other businesses ranging from Christmas lights to real estate to mobile apps. In 2010, Tommy became the sole owner and operator of a single Phoenix-based garage door service business, which came with $50,000 in debt. Today, A1Garage generates north of $150 million dollars in annual revenue, with over 500 employees in 16 states. Tommy is a regular contributor to Inc., Entrepreneur, and other business publications on the topic of entrepreneurship and small business as well as a sought after podcast, radio and television guest. When not in the office or working on the businesses, you’ll find him on a plane headed to exotic destinations or chasing the little white ball around one of Arizona’s many golf courses. Tommy’s Links https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/ https://homeserviceexpert.com/ https://homeserviceexpert.com/category/podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHZz8wAvo7GEvDw04C9DDWQ https://twitter.com/RealTommyMello #construction #constructionlife #constructionindustry #contech #roofer #builder #contractor #builders #contractors #podcast #constructionpodcast #fyp #constructionleadership #projectmanagement #management #leadership #constructionchampions #ronnussbaum #nuttnest #project10k

On this episode of Construction Champions Podcast Dave Goodall and Ron Nussbaum talk about our biggest hurdle in life and business, the mind. Dave gives real life ways to help you unpack all the shit you go through running your construction business every day.   Dave’s Bio Dave Goodall helps Entrepreneur-minded leaders align their energy, skills, and business processes to realize their dreams.   Growing up in his grandfather’s countertop manufacturing plant, he fell in love with the idea of business at a young age. Gifted with Dyslexia, he realized that he could see things that others struggle to see. His education in electrical engineering and neuro-linguistic programming allows Dave to bring an analytical approach to solving your problems. He spent over 20 years in the IT industry developing tech teams, and delivering product support and change management integration solutions   Through his IT experience, Dave realized that there were two tracks of challenges in business – the logistical and the human. With a proven track record of delivering on strategy and knowing that everything starts with your team, Dave sought to understand the human element of workflow better.   Synthesizing his understanding of NLP based mental and emotional programming and human interaction into his well-established consulting practice has taken his business to the next level.   Dave is now more sought out than ever. He helps clients tap into their best selves, prioritize deliverables, improve their sales cycle, and streamline their operations, bringing better work-life balance, cohesive teams, and multi-seven-figure profits.       Dave’s Links https://tapmental.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgoodall1/       #construction #constructionlife #constructionindustry #contech #roofer #builder #contractor #builders #contractors #podcast #constructionpodcast #fyp #constructionleadership #projectmanagement #management #leadership #constructionchampions #ronnussbaum #nuttnest #project10k

On this episode of Construction Champions Podcast Connor Babcock and Ron Nussbaum talk about what it’s like to make the transition from w-2 to owner. Connor talks about building from nothing in a way that people want to be with you and the most important thing to do when starting out. Connor’s Bio About me: I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with two bachelor’s degrees, one in Finance and the other in Insurance & Risk Management. I worked in the banking industry for about a decade during and after college, where I rose from a Teller to a Credit Analyst. In December 2017, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, which kicked me into gear and showed me that life doesn’t just happen for you; you have to make it happen. Then the pandemic happened. As someone who is immuno-compromised, I started working remotely. I applied to jobs all over and was was finally hired as the operations manager/business advisor for an accounting firm called iCFO. My first business advisement meeting with a client was where I fell in love with helping small business owners and knew that’s all I want to do for the rest of my life. Connor’s links https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-babcock135/ http://www.groundlevelgoals.com/ #construction #constructionlife #constructionindustry #contech #roofer #builder #contractor #builders #contractors #podcast #constructionpodcast #fyp #constructionleadership #projectmanagement #management #leadership #constructionchampions #ronnussbaum #nuttnest #project10k

On this episode of Construction Champions Podcast Ron Nussbaum and Lyle Nearby talk about the emotions and problems we face with communicating to customers. With over 30 years of customer service experience Lyle knows a thing or two about making happy customers! Lyle’s Bio Lyle comes to the table with over 30 years of sales, management, and business experience. His career started on construction sites in Northern New Jersey. He spent 5 years leading a team during the construction boom of the late 80’s and early 90’s. In 1991 the construction boom ended abruptly in NJ, Lyle quickly switched gears and started his career with Tiffany & Co. He spent the next 20 years working his way up the corporate ladder until finally landing as the store Director of the Charlotte NC store in 2002. He spent the next 8 years building that store from 4 million in revenue a year to 14 million a year, winning store of the year twice. He specializes in customer service and sales leadership. In 2010 Lyle left Tiffany & Co. and bought an AdvantaClean franchise and has since been a leader in the organization. He spends his time working on the business rather than in the business. He is consistently in the top 10% of overall revenue among all AdvantaClean franchises. He is considered among the best in the network as a brand ambassador. He continually looks for new ways to get the AdvantaClean message out. In 2022 Lyle joined the WinRate Consulting team as a Coach. Lyle is responsible for coaching clients through business, marketing, financial and life strategies. He believes that to be successful it starts with you. You need to be the best version of yourself every day. Always strive to do better and live by your core values. Lyle lives in Waxhaw NC with his wife of 16 years, and 2 (12 and 14) of his three children. His third child is grown and lives in Charlotte. He loves to read and works out daily. Lyle believes you can accomplish anything with the right mindset. Lyle’s Links Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn: Lyle Nearby Email: Lyle@winrateconsulting.com or Lylenearby@yahoo.com #construction #constructionlife #constructionindustry #contech #roofer #builder #contractor #builders #contractors #podcast #constructionpodcast #fyp #constructionleadership #projectmanagement #management #leadership #constructionchampions #ronnussbaum #nuttnest #project10k

On this episode of Construction Champions Podcast Ron Nussbaum and Ryan Growth talk about what it takes to become a true professional. Define success for yourself today and learn to get in the right rooms. You will not be disappointed with the knowledge Ryan drops on this episode. Ryan’s Bio Ryan is a former professional baseball player who got into sales in the construction industry after his career in baseball ended. Growing up, his parents owned a construction company and he saw the pains that they went through due to not having a predictable, consistent sales system in place. Today Ryan has helped transform over 500+ contracting, trades, and building materials businesses through the sales transformation model. Ryan’s Links https://www.salestransformationgroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/grothryan/ https://www.instagram.com/thesalesathlete/ #construction #constructionlife #constructionindustry #contech #roofer #builder #contractor #builders #contractors #podcast #constructionpodcast #fyp #constructionleadership #projectmanagement #management #leadership #constructionchampions #ronnussbaum #nuttnest #project10k