Titans of the Trades | Straight-Talk for Scaling Your Construction Business

Learn how to overcome hiring challenges, build an attractive company culture, automate the hiring process, and master authentic interviewing. Discover the importance of retention and the impact of bad bosses and toxic leaders. Reflect on the journey of writing a transformative book and express gratitude for the support system.

How does Core Matters help people in the construction industry? Let’s ask one of my clients, Ryan Schmitt, CEO of Petticoat-Schmitt, a heavy civil contractor that's working to reshape the construction industry with a visionary approach. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

Ryan Redding, CEO of Levergy, returns to examine the benefits of training your employees to replace you. We started out talking about marketing and ROI, but our conversation opened up into how successful ROI comes from excelling in operations and having a well-defined process for running the business. So it’s not just all about marketing... Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

Life is a journey, not a destination. While we may have big dreams and goals, it's essential to embrace the journey so that we can all grow, learn, and experience the ups and downs that shape us into the individuals we become. In this episode, I sit down with Jordan A. Simon, a successful entrepreneur and founder of a family-owned plumbing business to discuss the ways in which businesses can find fulfillment in the journey while heading towards their goals. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

Can you get your employees to care about your business as much as you do? We’ll discover the keys to inspiring intrinsic motivation in your employees with Pablo Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of Be The Stage. Join us as we explore the changing dynamics of the employer/employee relationship and uncover the importance of purpose and mission in solving problems and controlling the narrative to serve your ideal clients. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

Join the movement to reshape the perception of the trades and attract the next generation of skilled workers. Josh Zolin, CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, sits down to share insights from his book "Blue is the New White" and highlights the need for a new narrative around the trades. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

In this episode, we tackle the pressing issues of hiring and retention in the construction industry with the insightful Jennifer Wilkerson. She fearlessly addresses the elephants in the room and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the long game and the benefits of having women as part of construction crews. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

In this episode, I got the chance to sit down with the one and only John Jantsch, the marketing guru behind "Duct Tape Marketing." We dived headfirst into the world of AI, unraveled myths, and explored its potential in revolutionizing small businesses. We've all heard the fears and the hype about AI, but John brings a fresh perspective that strips away the apprehension and unveils the strategic benefits of AI... Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

This week, we dive into the exciting world of AI in the home services industry. My guest, Corey Berrier, discusses the rapid advancements in technology and how it's reshaping the way we do business. From automated customer interactions to streamlined workflows, we explore the potential of AI to revolutionize your company's operations. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. It’s one of my favorite quotes because it’s so true. In this episode marketing expert Tim Fitzpatrick sits down with me to discuss the crucial role of planning in marketing and recruiting. He tackles the tendency marketers have to jump into action without first establishing the fundamentals. Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.