The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

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 D...

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 Ley...

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...

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 buildi...

EPISODE 336: Are you working 50-60 hours a week on your construction business? What happens if you suddenly can’t come to work? Is your business designed to run without you?

Here’s the staggering truth: Only 15% of CEOs have a business continuity plan in case they are incapacitated, pass away, or a key employee leaves the company. Why do only 15% of CEOs have such a plan?

In this week’s episod...

EPISODE 335: What would happen to your family after you’re gone? 

Estate planning may not be as fun as booking a trip but without it, it’s like throwing away everything you’ve worked so hard for. Yet, research shows that fewer than 50% of Americans have a will or any form of estate plan. 

Who gets what? How do your loved ones access your assets? What about your ongoing projects? How can your c...

EPISODE 334: Have you ever wondered how controlling your entire construction process could drastically transform your projects and profits? This week, our guest exemplifies just that, achieving an astounding 1,126% business growth in just four years. 

Joining us is Chris Tatge, co-owner of DC Materials—a complete framing material provider for large multifamily and commercial construction projects and an In...

EPISODE 333: Are you struggling with getting your team on board with new processes? Are you dealing with most of the problems at work?

In this episode, we’ll discuss the common mistakes construction business owners make when implementing new processes and how these mistakes often lead to team resistance rather than compliance. 

We’ll explain everything you need to know about the Made My Day Di...

EPISODE 332: Are you stuck in your construction business's day-to-day operations? Do you find yourself constantly bombarded by messages and phone calls from clients, trade partners, and your team? Are your projects taking way too long? 

You may be suffering from a serious deficiency that’s costing many construction business owners millions of dollars!

In this week’s episode, we’ll dive deep in...

EPISODE 331: What sets successful construction business owners apart?

Join me as I sit down with Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) coaches Monish Khadye and Leyah Hostetter. Today, we’ll dive deep into what transpired during our recent CEO Alliance Live Meetup in Del Mar, California.

We'll unpack the biggest takeaways from the event, from mastering financial transparency to understanding the pi...

EPISODE 330: Do you feel stuck in your construction business's day-to-day operations? Do you dream of taking it to the next level but are unsure how? These experts might teach you a thing or two.

Join us in this week’s panel discussion (and our first in-person episode) featuring Alex Gregg, Michael Moore, and Alex Thompson. 

These accomplished construction business owners share their pivotal shift from run...

EPISODE 329: How can construction businesses thrive even during economic downturns? 

Join us in this week’s podcast episode as Michael Moore, owner and president of Waterton Construction Group, shares his journey in navigating the challenges of growing a construction company and how systematization and strategic changes turned his company from six-figure losses to seven-figure profits.

Today, Michael break...

EPISODE 328: Are you tired of constant phone interruptions while trying to spend quality time with your family? Construction business owners know this feeling all too well.

In this week’s episode, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, interviews Alex Knapp, the owner of Minneapolis Decks, as he shares his journey from being bombarded with round-the-clock phone calls to becoming addicted to working on his b...

EPISODE 327: Imagine leaving your teaching job and starting your dream business amidst an economic meltdown. It sounds daunting, right?

This is how Alex Gregg, owner of Gregg Homebuilding, started his custom homebuilding company in Tennessee.

From facing the uncertainty of the 2008 global financial crisis to transforming challenges into success stories, Alex shares his inspiring journey and the foundation ...

EPISODE 326: Most construction business owners handle all aspects of their companies themselves: estimation, sales, project management, and more.

However, it is easy to overlook the need to develop business acumen alongside trade skills when running a construction business.

Jeff Bowers, our guest on this week’s podcast, understands this principle better than most. 

As the owner and CEO of Mast...

EPISODE 325: Who doesn’t dream of expanding their construction business? We all do. Yet, along with expansion comes more significant challenges. Without the right systems, it’s easier to forget about scaling up. This was precisely the situation our guest found himself in.

In this week’s episode, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, sits down with Nolan Harris, the owner of Riviera Construction, who specia...

EPISODE 324: Are you spending most of your time putting out fires instead of working on your construction business?

Join us in this week’s episode as Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, sits down with Charles Rogers, co-founder of Rethink Enterprise, a dynamic custom home builder company based in Colorado.

Today, Charles shares his transformative journey after signing up for our Systematize ...

EPISODE 323: Do you wish you could sit down with a successful construction business CEO and pick his brain? This week’s interview with 30-year veteran CEO Jonathan Orpin is something you don’t want to miss.

In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Orpin, CEO of multiple profitable companies, including New Energy Works and Pioneer Millworks. 

Jonathan’s passion for energy conservation and sustainable build...

EPISODE 322: Is your construction business not making any progress? Are you putting things on hold for so long? You could be stuck in one of these hidden and destructive thinking traps.

In this week's episode, I've invited Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, and Monish Khadye, our Systematize Your Construction Business coach, to discuss the thinking traps holding back construction business owners. We unc...