EPISODE 351: Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you’re three hours behind. Your phone is ringing nonstop and you haven’t even had your first cup of coffee. Sounds familiar? For over 20 years, this was the daily grind for our guest as a seasoned construction business owner.

But everything changed when he joined our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program.

In this week’s episode, our Director of Customer Success, Leyah Hostetter, interviews Eric Brownson, owner of Sweet Homes of Colorado, a luxury home building company.

Today, Eric shares how he transformed his business from a reactive mess to a self-managing contracting business.

He discusses how the SYCB program not only helped him streamline his operations but also significantly improved his work-life balance.

Want to make your business run seamlessly without you?

Tune in now to discover how to set your construction business up for long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Eric Brownson (02:26)

Challenges before the SYCB program (04:24)

The importance of pre-construction (08:55)

Most impactful lesson from the SYCB program (13:52)

Impact of delegating project management (15:52)

Eric’s life after joining the SYCB program (17:35)

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”

Connect with Eric and his team

- Check out Sweet Homes of Colorado on Instagram HERE

- Visit their official website for more information HERE

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EPISODE 350: Is it really possible to double your revenue while cutting your work hours in half? Jacob Richmond didn’t believe it–until he made it happen.

In this week’s episode, I interview Jacob Richmond, owner of Richmond Construction, a general contracting company based in Washington specializing in custom homes and large additions.

Today, Jacob shares his journey from a labor-intensive role in commercial construction to becoming a strategic business owner who’s nearly doubled his revenue while cutting his work hours in half.

He recounts how a motorcycle accident and a lack of business systems in his early ventures led him to enroll in our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program.

Listen in as Jacob explains how implementing systems and processes allowed him to delegate effectively, focus on strategic growth, and achieve work-life balance.

If you’re ready to take your business to the next level without sacrificing your personal life, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Jacob Richmond and his construction journey (02:53)

Why Jacob left his business and went back to work (06:01)

Starting a construction business during the pandemic (12:39)

One piece of advice Jacob regrets ignoring (16:27)

Jacob’s pivotal moment that led him to enroll in SYCB (19:29)

Limiting beliefs that were holding Jacob back (23:07)

What it’s like inside the SYCB program (24:53)

3 key processes that transformed Jacob’s business (27:53)

Side effects of implementing systems and processes (33:39)

Life and business before and after SYCB (36:50)

Tips for effectively implementing systems and processes (44:10)

The power of accountability, setting goals, and saying no (48:27)

Final set of questions (55:50)

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”

Connect with Richmond Construction’s team

- Follow them on Instagram and Facebook

- Visit their website for more information HERE

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EPISODE 349: Are you tired of being chained to your desk, doing estimates, and feeling like your business can’t run without you?

It’s time to ditch the estimator hat once and for all and start putting on your CEO hat!

In this week’s episode, I’ll reveal a five-step process to help you construction business owners transition out of your estimating roles.

We’ll discuss why transitioning from free estimates to paid pre-construction services is crucial, how this shift can turn your construction business into a profit center, and common mistakes you should avoid.

If you’re a custom builder, remodeler, general contractor, or trade contractor who wants to get out of estimating and instead work on your business, this episode is packed with value to help you drive your business forward.

Let’s jump right in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Why do you want to get out of estimating (03:19)

Step #1: Solve your head trash (05:26)

Step #2: Stop giving out free estimates (13:43)

Step #3: Nail the handoff (19:04)

Step #4: Design the role of an estimator (24:43)

Step #5: Answer the WWIT question (28:24)

Final tips (30:49)

Additional Resources:

- Join our FREE Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE

- Download the Get Out of Estimating Playbook HERE

- Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE

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

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EPISODE 348: Do you find yourself working late into the night, constantly putting out fires in your construction business? This week’s episode might be just what you need.

Meet Travis Balcom, owner of TAB Construction LLC, a custom home-building company based in upstate New York. Travis shares his transformative journey from being the bottleneck in his business to implementing effective systems that empower his team.

After his wife's pregnancy with their first child, he realized he needed to change his approach after feeling overwhelmed and burnt out.

Travis realized he was the bottleneck in his business. Everything was in his head, and he needed to be involved in every aspect. This led to reactive mode, dealing with constant fires and working late nights to compensate for the lack of planning.

If you're feeling overwhelmed in your construction business and want to break free from being the bottleneck, tune in to learn how you can transform your operation into a well-oiled machine.

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)

Travis introduces his custom home-building business (03:12)

Recognizing himself as the bottleneck in the business (10:55)

The negative effects of the "just enough to start" approach (12:54)

Implementing the "Big Five" system for daily tasks (15:02)

Importance of the "nail the handoff" process (23:28)

Delegating planning to the team closest to the problem (30:02)

Working on the business instead of in the business (41:18)

You can't manage people; you can only manage a process (51:48)

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”

Check out Tab Construction LLC

- Follow on Instagram HERE

- Visit their website HERE for more information

Book Mentioned

The Gap and The Gain

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EPISODE 347: Running a construction business is tough. It even gets challenging when you’re doing it with your family. However, these two sisters found a way around to turn chaos into order.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with sisters Ashlee Mejia and Alexis Izquierdo of MDT Inc., a contracting firm based in Southern California and students of our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) Program.

They share their journey of transitioning from remodeling to larger-scale projects, using Instagram for marketing, and the crucial role of pre-construction planning.

We also dive into the challenges of working with family, their strategies for overcoming these, the impactful changes they’ve made to their business, and more.

Tune in now to learn how you can transform your family-owned construction business into a success!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Ashlee and Alexis from MDT Inc. (02:52)

How they got into the construction industry (04:13)

From corporate to entrepreneurship (09:34)

Common Instagram marketing mistakes (15:28)

Effective social media marketing strategies (17:40)

Symptoms of lack of business structure (24:26)

Dealing with profit bleeds and free estimates (26:51)

Challenges in implementing systems and processes (29:25)

Benefits of pre-construction planning (30:57)

Most impactful changes made in the business (37:22)

How MDT Inc. looks now (42:43)

Advice for those who are working ON their business (50:14)

Life after systematizing their construction business (53:23)

Rapid fire questions answered (1:00:58)

Final advice (1:03:24)

Keep up with Ashlee and Alexis (1:06:06)

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”

Check out MDT Inc.

- Follow MDT Inc. on Instagram HERE

- Visit their website HERE for more information

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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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