In this episode of The ConTech Crew, the host Jeff Sample talks with Don Tiefenbrunn and Steve Botz from RMOne about why current ERPs overlook pre-construction needs and how RMOne was born out of real-world challenges faced by construction professionals. They explore the fundamental shift in how construction companies approach technology, starting with pre-construction.
Don Tiefenbrunn is a seasoned architect turned construction leader who co-founded RMOne after decades in the industry. His firsthand frustrations with fragmented data systems led him to build a unified ERP that starts at the very beginning: pre-construction. Steve Botz brings a tech-centric perspective, having worked in real estate and construction tech. He joined RMOne to help scale the solution and bring its grounded, craftsman-built approach to more companies.
Key Takeaways
- Why pre-construction is the most overlooked yet critical phase in project planning.
- How RMOne was built from scratch to solve real construction pain points.
- What "eating your own dog food" looks like in construction tech.
- The role of change management in rolling out new systems organization-wide.
- How small to mid-sized contractors can benefit from affordable, scalable ERP solutions.
Timestamps
[00:15] - Episode Kickoff & Guest Introductions
[02:49] - Don’s Journey: From Architect to ERP Innovator
[08:21] - Steve’s Background and Career Journey
[10:25] - Iterating the Product: Feedback, Testing, and Rollouts
[13:08] - Building Software from Real Construction Experience
[15:53] - Going Commercial: Why RMOne Was Taken to Market
[20:17] - Philosophy Behind RMOne: No VC Money, Just Mission
[26:01] - Why Pre-Con Matters: Real-Life Scenarios & ROI
[32:09] - Final Thoughts & How to Learn More About RMOne
Follow Don Tiefenbrunn:
Follow Steve Botz:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebotz/
Follow RMOne:
- Website: https://rmone.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rm-one/
Follow the Host:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/
Follow The ConTech Crew:
- Website: https://thecontechcrew.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew
- Twitter: https://x.com/TheConTechCrew
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.