EPISODE 346: Are you tired of the chaos in your construction business? Do you wake up at night worrying about project management and cash flow? Today’s guest might have the solution you need.

Meet Eric Fortenberry, the founder and CEO of JobTread, an all-in-one construction project management software for builders and contractors.

Today, Eric shares his journey from transforming a chaotic construction company into an organized, scalable operation using systematization and technology.

Learn how to implement real-time cost management, use templates to streamline operations, get your team on board with new technology, and more

Ready to take control of your business and turn it into a well-oiled machine?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

From software to construction (02:05)

How Eric Fortenberry started JobTread (06:36)

What happens when you don’t manage your cash flow effectively (13:09)

Stop digging yourself out of a hole (16:39)

Acknowledge and take action (21:30)

Challenges construction companies are dealing with (24:28)

Is your business designed to succeed or fail? (30:05)

The importance of financial planning (32:10)

How to get your team on board with new technology (38:25)

Ways to leverage JobTread for efficiency (46:04)

Surprising construction trends (53:05)

Unconventional business belief (58:59)

Keep up with Eric (1:03:25)

Episode wrap-up (1:06:15)

Additional Resources:

- Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE

- Or send a text message to 877-755-2410 with the word “APPLY”

Keep up with Eric Fortenberry

- Connect with Eric on LinkedIn HERE

- Check Out JobTread on YouTube HERE

- Visit JobTread HERE to schedule a demo

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EPISODE 345: What makes a construction company attractive to customers?

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Anthony Perera, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully built and sold multiple businesses, including a popular mud racing magazine and a multi-state HVAC company.

Today, Anthony shares his journey from his first venture at 19 to his current role in the private equity firm Exuma Capital Partners.

He offers valuable brand-building insights and explains why it’s as crucial as your systems and processes for scaling a business.

Tune in now to discover the secrets behind Anthony’s success and learn how you can apply them to your business.

Let’s jump right into it!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

From a mud racer to a magazine publisher (03:13)

What does it mean to build a brand first? (05:40)

How to build an attractive construction brand (07:53)

From 2 employees to 1,000 employees (10:53)

Documenting processes, tracking, & holding your team accountable (15:05)

How to properly hire and train your people (24:13)

Keys to building a sellable business (31:25)

Top tips when acquiring a business (36:13)

How to get people to buy into a new process (39:18)

Anthony’s private equity firm–Exuma Capital Partners (40:15)

Should you start a business from scratch or acquire an existing one? (45:11)

Rapid-fire questions with Anthony (47:08)

Episode wrap-up (53:16)

Additional Resources:

- Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE

- Or send a text message to 877-755-2410 with the word “APPLY”

Keep up with Anthony

- Connect with him on LinkedIn HERE

Book Mentioned

- Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman

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EPISODE 344: Do you ever wish your construction business could run smoother, attract better clients, and be more profitable?

Join us for a special roundtable discussion with the Construction Leading Edge coaches, Leyah Hostetter, Monish Khadye, and yours truly.

Today, we share insider tips that have helped hundreds of construction business owners transform their operations and personal lives.

We’ll discuss the power of customer journey mapping and how setting clear client expectations can make your business stand out from the competition.

Plus, we’ll reveal strategies, tools, productivity hacks, and morning routines to help you uncover hidden profits, streamline your process, and truly bring out the best CEO in you.

If you’re serious about taking your construction business to the next level, this episode is jampacked with insights from those who’ve made it.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The importance of customer experience journey mapping (04:42)

How to align your team with the financial side of the business (08:43)

#1 tool to effectively delegate complicated tasks (13:50)

Productivity hacks and mourning routines for success (16:44)

Coaching tactics that have a significant impact on clients (26:25)

Biggest limiting beliefs that are holding entrepreneurs back (42:56)

How business owners can help their team embrace growth (48:06)

Tips when tailoring your coaching styles (53:57)

Episode wrap-up (1:03:47)

Additional Resources:

- Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE

- Or send a text message to 877-755-2410 with the word “APPLY”

Books Mentioned:

- The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

- 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

- Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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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!