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EPISODE 417: Are you tired of doing everything in your construction business and still feeling stuck?

Most construction business owners believe that working harder will solve everything. However, Daniel Queen, founder of Built by Coalition, a custom home building company in Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered that by wearing too many hats, he became the bottleneck in his business.

In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, Daniel shares his transformative journey from a burned-out solo builder to a strategic leader.

Today, you'll hear…

• The mindset shift that helped Daniel stop being the bottleneck

• Why working harder isn't the answer (and what works instead)

• How letting go of control transformed Daniel's team

• Why involving his team in creating systems was crucial

…and more!

Are you ready to systematize your construction business and reclaim your time?

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The story behind "Built by Coalition" (02:39)

Struggles with doing everything solo (04:28)

Implementing systems and processes (17:39)

How clarifying everyone's role is crucial (19:50)

Wearing many hats isn't serving your clients (23:12)

Results of focusing on pre-construction (25:57)

Keys to implementing changes in your business (32:21)

Let your team help design systems (35:38)

The real value of the CEO Alliance group (37:33)

Gaining understanding of everything (39:42)

Why join the SYCB program (42:32)

Final question (43:47)

Episode wrap-up (47:06)

Additional Resources:

⚡Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE

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

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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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⚡Visit Matchless Concrete Construction's website for more information HERE

⚡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.

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

🚀Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE

☎️Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team 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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⚡Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

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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!