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EPISODE 416: Is your construction business always in firefighting mode?

As a project manager turned integrator at Matchless Concrete Construction, Cole West knew they were growing too fast, but they were also bleeding money, missing deadlines, and drowning in chaos.

In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, Cole shares how he and his team have dramatically reduced chaos, boosted margins, and reclaimed lost time.

Today, we'll talk about…

• The "Big 5" strategy that eliminated confusion and boosted accountability

• How weekly planning meetings turned chaos into control

• The key tools that uncovered hidden inefficiencies (and hidden leaders)

• The mindset shift that saved the company $45k/month

• Why structure—not hustle— is the real path to freedom

…and more!

If you're ready to stop firefighting and finally build a construction business that runs smoothly, this episode will show you what's possible when you systematize your business.

Let's dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Cole West's role and shift to integrator/strategic planner (01:49)

Why Cole left corporate retail for construction freedom (04:40)

How construction business owners can attract corporate talent (07:14)

The problem with rapid growth without proper systems (08:56)

What chaos looks like in construction (14:35)

Importance of simplifying job descriptions (20:24)

The CEO Schedule and Revenue Maximizer tools (26:32)

What does the business look like now? (29:20)

Cole's most powerful scripted question (32:02)

Achieving historical wins for the company (36:41)

Last piece of advice (42:40)

What's next for Matchless Concrete? (47:36)

Episode wrap-up (48:42)

Additional Resources:

⚡Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE

⚡Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE

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⚡Follow them on Facebook HERE

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The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

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🚀Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE

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EPISODE 415: Do you always feel like you're constantly putting out fires, drowning in details, and barely keeping your construction business afloat? It doesn't always have to be that way.

In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sat down with Tod Ingersoll, founder and president of NuWood Creations, who scaled his company from doing small projects to 7-figure design-build jobs by doing something most contractors avoid—letting go.

Today, we'll talk about…

• The unspoken rule that separates thriving construction businesses from overwhelmed ones

• Why "just enough to start" is sabotaging your growth and profits

• How Lean manufacturing tactics transformed Tod's operations

• The real power behind pre-construction planning

• Why doing less yourself creates more for your construction business

..and more!

If you're overworked and stuck in survival mode, this episode will give you the roadmap on how to scale without burnout.

Let's dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Tod Ingersoll's journey into construction (02:43)

Applying Lean management strategies in construction (07:57)

Manufacturing vs. construction mindset (09:02)

Challenges of a rapidly growing business (14:50)

Ripple effects of outgrowing your systems (19:38)

Importance of a robust pre-construction process (22:26)

Impact of clear systems and processes (28:08)

How to get your team on board with new processes (29:46)

Keys to empowering your team (34:14)

How to reclaim your time freedom (37:50)

Advice for those thinking of joining the SYCB program (39:25)

How to successfully implement systems and processes (43:33)

Advice for new construction business owners (47:34)

Episode wrap-up (48:44)

Additional Resources:

⚡Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE

⚡Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE

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⚡Follow NuWood on Facebook and Instagram

⚡Visit NuWood Creations' website for more information HERE

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⚡Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

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The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

🚀Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE

☎️Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE

📝Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the FREE Online Assessment HERE

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EPISODE 414: Have you ever had a project delay wreck your schedule and cash flow?

Most of us would argue that project slippage is beyond our control, but actually, it's not.

In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I'll unpack four powerful strategies to stop project slippage from derailing your business.

Today, you'll learn…

• Why project slippage is more predictable than you think

• How to build a pre-construction system that protects your schedule

• What "overselling" really means (and why it's essential)

• Why your clients aren't the problem—your system is

and more!

If you've ever felt like your clients or circumstances are running your company, this episode will show you how to take the reins back.

Let's dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

What happens when a project is delayed (01:59)

Most contractors make this mistake (05:43)

How to establish pre-construction milestones and expectations (07:45)

Why you should sell more than 100% of your capacity (19:51)

Why every project needs a firm go/no-go date (20:48)

Have a flex track project ready to go (25:45)

Quick episode recap (27:27)

Why the problem isn't clients (29:25)

Additional Resources:

⚡Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE

⚡Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE

⚡Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the FREE Online Assessment HERE

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⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

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The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!