They Doubled Their Business by Saying No, Building Systems, and Setting Clear Expectations with Ryan Brining & Tom Battersby | E409

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EPISODE 409: What if the secret to doubling your construction business isn’t about working harder, hiring more people, or saying yes to every project? 

In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Brining & Tom Battersby of White Maple Construction to share how they doubled their revenue in just one year, without adding more staff or working longer hours.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode…

• Why fixing problems on jobsites shouldn’t be on top of your list

• How saying no to the wrong projects is actually a marketing strategy

• The surprising mindset shift that stopped them from letting clients dictate their process

• How setting clear expectations upfront can save you time, money, and stress on every job

• Why it’s crucial to have systems in place before you start scaling (and what happens when you skip this step)

…and more!

If you’re tired of putting out fires and ready to scale your business without saying yes to everything, this episode is a must-listen.

Let’s dive in!

 

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

From finance to hospitality to construction (02:21)

The chaos that comes with client-led projects (05:11)

Benefits of early selections for clients (12:27)

Pre-construction as a collaborative effort (15:32)

5 most impactful business systems for White Maple Construction (17:59)

Why cranking up your marketing engine first leads to chaos (20:00)

How their revenue doubled with less stress (27:15)

What’s life like now after implementing the right systems (29:06)

What the construction sector could learn from hospitality (31:09)

Saying no to projects as a marketing strategy (34:20)

Keys to implementing systems and making changes (40:23)

Construction advice for those just starting out (43:21)

How to attract larger construction projects (48:28)

Why saying no to the wrong projects is crucial (50:06)

Episode wrap-up (52:00)

 

Additional Resources:

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