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June 9, 2025 25 mins

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EPISODE 395: Most construction business owners believe that success is all about “getting it”. Getting that big contract. Hitting that revenue goal. But chasing milestones can feel exhausting and overwhelming.

Around 70% of construction businesses shut down within five years. What’s even more alarming? Construction has the second-highest suicide rate of any industry.

What if many of the deepest struggles owners face stem from one flawed belief?

In this episode of Construction Leading Edge Podcast, I’ll share a powerful mindset shift for construction CEOs and business owners.

Listen in and learn…

  • Why preparation, not just achievement, is the real key to lasting success

  • How to sustain success without burning out

  • The hidden cost of shortcuts and risk-taking

  • How amateurs and professionals prepare differently

…and so much more!

Ready to stop scrambling and start sustaining success?

Tune in now!

 

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The biggest lie from the Karate Kid movie (00:30)

Symptoms of wrong beliefs in construction CEOs (03:26)

Tanner’s story about wanting to be a catcher (04:57)

The problem with focusing only on “how do I get it?” (06:40)

Charles Barkley’s turning point story (11:13) 

The mindset shift questions (13:38) 

Lessons from a Navy SEAL on training (15:43)

Four key challenge questions for CEOs (19:17)

Business owners who are focused on sustaining success (21:32)

 

Additional Resources:

⚡Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the free online assessment HERE 

⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 

⚡Listen to Episode 299 on Growing a Custom Home Building Business with Alex Gregg HERE

⚡Listen to Episode 297 on Foundations for Scaling a Business to $50M with Shawn Dominguez HERE

⚡Listen to Episode 286 on Nailing the Handoff with Max and Lori Christiansen HERE

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