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Todd Dawalt

This podcast is dedicated to helping construction business owners eliminate chaos, maximize profit, and reclaim their freedom.

Designed for leaders who are ready to step out of the daily grind and take control of their business, The Construction Leading Edge Podcast delivers actionable strategies on systematization, time management, increasing profitability, and business growth. Whether it’s stopping profit bleeds, building high-performing teams, or creating systems that allow your business to run without you, each episode will leave you with practical tools to unlock more profit, freedom, and impact.

Join Todd Dawalt every week for solo episodes packed with insights and guest interviews featuring industry experts who’ve mastered the art of building self-sustaining businesses. If you’re ready to stop wearing so many hats and start leading your business like a visionary CEO, this podcast is for you.

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

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EPISODE 411: What happens when you realize you are the bottleneck in your construction business?
 
Meet Travis Balcom, owner of TAB Construction LLC, a custom home-building company based in upstate New York. 
 
Last year, Travis was ready to quit. His construction business was growing, but so were the late nights, the headaches, and the burnout. He was the go-to for every problem—and it was breaking him.
 
Travis realized he was the bottleneck in his business. Everything was in his head, and he needed to be involved in every aspect of the project. 
 
In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, Travis unpacks how he turned his business—and life—around.
 
Today, you’ll learn…
 
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How Travis transitioned from electrician to full-time custom homebuilder
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The danger of the “Just Enough to Start” trap in construction
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How the Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program helped him delegate and empower his team
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Why letting his team handle the planning improved efficiency and ownership
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How systematizing his business gave him freedom, balance, and growth
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 ..and much more!
 
If you’re stuck in reactive mode, constantly firefighting, or just want more freedom from your episode, this episode is a must-listen.
 
Let’s dive in!
 
 
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Introduction (00:00)
 
Travis’s journey from electrician to homebuilder (01:41)
 
Recognizing himself as the bottleneck in his business (09:28)
 
The danger of the “Just Enough to Start” trap (15:13)
 
Implementing the "Big Five" system for daily tasks (22:18)
 
Importance of the “Nail the Handoff” process (23:53)
 
A key aspect of the business that Travis didn’t realize was crucial (30:01)
 
Delegating planning to the people closest to the problem (34:05)
 
Working on the business instead of in the business (41:30)
 
The unexpected freedom that comes with delegating effectively (43:51)
 
Why you should join the SYCB program and the CEO Alliance (45:49)
 
Keys to implementing systems that transform your business (49:31) 
 
Rapid-fire questions (52:13)
 
 
 
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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Escape the Bottleneck Trap for Good Using 3 Simple Systems with Travis Balcom | E411

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EPISODE 410: Do you find yourself always dealing with chaos, simply expecting your construction team to “figure it out”? 
 
What if success in your construction business could be defined as clearly as Billy Beane defined it with the Oakland A’s?
 
In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’ll break down how you can apply the Moneyball approach to your construction business, using data, behaviors, and leading indicators to drive consistent wins.
 
Here’s what you’re going to discover in this episode…
 
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How to define success in terms of behaviors, rather than results
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Why old-school construction metrics and strategies keep you stuck
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How focusing on leading indicators can help your team meet targets consistently
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Why even top athletes (and your team) need structure and clarity to perform at their best
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How a culture of accountability can transform average performers into A-players
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…and a whole lot more!
 
If you’re ready to stop leading on gut feelings and start winning on purpose, this episode is for you.
 
Let’s dive in!
 
 
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Introduction (00:00)
 
What if you run your business like the Oakland A’s? (00:56)
 
The story of Billy Beane and the rise of Moneyball (03:29)
 
Old school baseball vs. the Moneyball approach (07:12)
 
The Moneyball approach in construction leadership (16:10)
 
How A-players thrive when systems are in place (20:41)
 
Navy SEAL story: How leadership transforms team performance (27:57)
 
Final thoughts (30:45)
 
 
 
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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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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How to Use the Moneyball Strategy to Run Your Construction Business Like a Machine | E410

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☎️Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE 
 
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EPISODE 409: What if the secret to doubling your construction business isn’t about working harder, hiring more people, or saying yes to every project? 
 
In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Brining & Tom Battersby of White Maple Construction to share how they doubled their revenue in just one year, without adding more staff or working longer hours.
 
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode…
 
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Why fixing problems on jobsites shouldn’t be on top of your list
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How saying no to the wrong projects is actually a marketing strategy
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The surprising mindset shift that stopped them from letting clients dictate their process
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How setting clear expectations upfront can save you time, money, and stress on every job
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Why it’s crucial to have systems in place before you start scaling (and what happens when you skip this step)
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…and more!
 
If you’re tired of putting out fires and ready to scale your business without saying yes to everything, this episode is a must-listen.
 
Let’s dive in!
 
 
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Introduction (00:00)
 
From finance to hospitality to construction (02:21)
 
The chaos that comes with client-led projects (05:11)
 
Benefits of early selections for clients (12:27)
 
Pre-construction as a collaborative effort (15:32)
 
5 most impactful business systems for White Maple Construction (17:59)
 
Why cranking up your marketing engine first leads to chaos (20:00)
 
How their revenue doubled with less stress (27:15)
 
What’s life like now after implementing the right systems (29:06)
 
What the construction sector could learn from hospitality (31:09)
 
Saying no to projects as a marketing strategy (34:20)
 
Keys to implementing systems and making changes (40:23)
 
Construction advice for those just starting out (43:21)
 
How to attract larger construction projects (48:28)
 
Why saying no to the wrong projects is crucial (50:06)
 
Episode wrap-up (52:00)
 
 
 
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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⚡Visit White Maple Construction for more information HERE
 
⚡Follow White Maple Construction on Instagram 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.
 
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They Doubled Their Business by Saying No, Building Systems, and Setting Clear Expectations with Ryan Brining & Tom Battersby | E409

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EPISODE 408: Most construction owners are bleeding profit and burning out, not because they lack good people, but because they’re building their business in the wrong sequence.
 
In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’m breaking down the biggest mistake construction business owners make when trying to fix chaos. (Spoiler: it’s not about hiring more people or buying the latest software.)
 
Instead, I’ll walk you through a simple 3-step sequence that has helped hundreds of contractors eliminate chaos, grow profits, and finally build a business that runs without them.
 
Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode…
 
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Why even your best hires can’t solve your team’s struggles
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The secret profit phase most contractors ignore (and why it’s costing them big)
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How buying software too soon often backfires
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The one question you should ask to stop answering the same problems over and over again
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How pre-construction shapes your margins, schedule, and customer satisfaction
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…and more!
 
If you’re tired of firefighting every day and being the bottleneck in your own business, this episode will show you the path to freedom.
 
Let’s dive in!
 
 
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Introduction (00:00)
 
Chaos stems from the wrong sequence (01:08)
 
The problem with most business coaches (03:58)
 
What a systematized construction business looks like (08:13)
 
The three-step sequence in systematizing a business (12:40)
 
How software or tech fails without a defined process (26:05)
 
Quick episode recap (27:59)
 
Take the first 5-minute step (30:32)
 
 
 
Additional Resources:
 
⚡Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE
 
⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team 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!

Before You Hire or Buy Software, Fix This First in Your Construction Business | E408

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EPISODE 407: If construction chaos is your normal, you’re probably missing the systems that can fix it.
 
Jeff Bowers, owner of Masterpiece Design Build, joins us to share the hard-won wisdom from decades in the construction industry and how everything changed once he stopped trying to be the best home builder and started becoming a business builder.
 
Based in Stuart, Florida, Jeff has been building homes for over 30 years. But it wasn’t until a crisis that he realized his business couldn’t grow without real systems. That’s when he discovered our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program and joined the CEO Alliance.
 
In today’s episode, you’ll learn…
 
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The truth behind most customer horror stories (hint: it’s not the drywall)
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How he rebuilt his business to run less with chaos
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The mindset shift that freed him to become a real construction CEO
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The systems that changed everything for his team and his clients
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…and more!
 
Want to eliminate chaos and grow a construction business that runs without you?
 
Tune in now!
 
 
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Introduction (00:00)
 
Meet Jeff Bowers and his construction background (02:48)
 
Dealing with economic downturns (10:08)
 
Jeff’s biggest realization while running his business (20:07)
 
Importance of pre-construction and nailing the handoff (28:25)
 
Symptoms of the “Just Enough to Start” trap (30:31)
 
The real reason behind most customer horror stories (32:54)
 
Key processes Jeff implemented to reduce chaos (38:25)
 
What changed in Jeff’s life after implementing systems (45:11)
 
Why training to become a better business owner is crucial (49:28)
 
The role of CEO Alliance in Jeff’s transformation (56:11)
 
Advice that Jeff wishes he’d known sooner (1:07:00)
 
Rapid-fire questions (1:10:16)
 
 
 
Additional Resources:
 
⚡Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE
 
⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 
 
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⚡Check out Masterpiece Design Build’s website HERE
 
⚡Follow Masterpiece Design Build on Instagram 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!

Why Only a Few Builders Ever Find True Success (From a 30-Year Veteran) with Jeff Bowers | E407

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EPISODE 406: What if you could cut your daily calls from 60 down to 5 and finally take weeks off without the chaos following you? It’s possible!
 
Freedom in business isn’t about working harder. It’s about letting go of control and building systems that actually work.
 
In this week’s episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’m joined by construction business owner and long-time client turned guest coach Max Christiansen. Max is the founder and sales director at Tru Builders, a family-owned home remodeling company based in Arizona. 
 
Today, he reveals how systematizing your business can turn daily chaos into clarity and freedom.
 
You’ll discover…
 
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Why being the bottleneck is killing your business growth
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How structures create more freedom, not restrictions
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Why delegating the right way can help your team thrive
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How Max went from 60 calls a day to just 5—and took 18 weeks off
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The power of CEO time and protecting your schedule
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How systematizing opened the door for family succession
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…and more!
 
Ready to reclaim your time, grow your business, and finally take that trip with your family?
 
Let’s get into it!
 
 
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Introduction (00:00)
 
Meet Max Christiansen (01:59)
 
Key lessons from working at a national builder (07:53)
 
From corporate America to entrepreneurship (09:41)
 
Foundations of starting a business (13:48)
 
Challenges of running a construction company (16:37)
 
The dangers of founder bottlenecking (21:13)
 
What you need to know about delegation (26:56)
 
How to let go of control the smart way (29:43)
 
The top systems with the biggest impact on Max’s team (30:49)
 
Measurable results of systematizing a construction business (37:36)
 
Keys to implementing systems that actually work (42:36)
 
Morning routines, CEO time, and the benefits of the CEO Alliance (44:07)
 
Rapid-fire questions (1:02:59)
 
 
 
Additional Resources:
 
⚡Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE
 
⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 
 
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⚡Check out Tru Builders for more information 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!

How to Delegate Results by Letting Go of Control the Right Way w/ Max Christiansen | E406

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EPISODE 405: Are you struggling with the chaos that comes with managing custom construction projects? 
 
Do you feel like every project is starting from scratch, and you’re constantly putting out fires?
 
Most construction business owners believe that having systems for custom projects removes personalization and freedom. But the truth is, systems actually create freedom.
 
In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’ll share how you can eliminate the chaos in your custom projects and systematize your business for maximum profit and freedom without losing the personal touch.
 
Here’s what we’ll be discussing…
 
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Why your custom projects need a structured process (and how it’ll make them smoother)
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How to create a strategic operating playbook (not just an employee handbook)
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The power of clear documentation and handoff checklists
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Why systems don’t restrict your creativity—they create more freedom instead
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…and a whole lot more!
 
Ready to stop micromanaging your team and start leading your business?
 
Tune in now!
 
 
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Introduction (00:00)
 
Common misconceptions about custom projects (01:01)
 
Systems and processes don’t restrict creativity or freedom (03:26)
 
The one thing every construction business needs (11:20)
 
Key elements of a strategic operating playbook (12:44)
 
Does an operating playbook work for luxury home clients? (17:55)
 
How to build a strategic operating playbook (20:22)
 
 
 
Additional Resources:
 
⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team 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!

One Thing Every Professional Construction Business Must Have to Grow | E405

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EPISODE 404: Are you drowning in great ideas, but struggling to execute them? Do your Monday morning meetings leave your team staring back at you blankly?
 
I’ve worked with hundreds of construction leaders who live in that tension—visionaries with bold ideas and integrators scrambling to clean up the mess. 
 
The result? Organizational whiplash. Chaos. Missed targets. And a business that feels more like a trap.
 
But what if your big ideas didn’t create friction, but momentum?
 
In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I break down the missing piece that helps visionary-integrator partnerships finally click.
 
Today, you’ll learn…
 
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How to assess whether your partnership is falling apart
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What your construction business could look like with this missing piece
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How to turn your business into a real money-making asset
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The key components of this critical strategic puzzle
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…and more!
 
Ready to discover the framework that’s helping construction leaders find freedom, impact, and wealth?
 
Tune in now!
 
 
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Introduction (00:00)
 
When the visionary-integrator relationship doesn’t work (02:00)
 
What business could feel like with proper structure (08:08)
 
The missing piece: a strategic blueprint (12:42)
 
Key components of the blueprint (13:40)
 
Real-world case studies and client success stories (23:20)
 
 
 
Additional Resources:
 
⚡Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE
 
⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 
 
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⚡Listen to Episode 370 with Tod Ingersoll HERE
 
⚡Listen to Episode 337 with Max Christiansen HERE
 
⚡Listen to Episode 361 with Kris Miller 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!

The Real Reason Visionary-Integrator Partnerships Finally Click (and Keep Growing) | E404

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☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 
 
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EPISODE 403: What if your construction business doubled tomorrow? Would it thrive or break?
 
You might think the answer is hiring a unicorn project manager to finally grow your business.
 
But here’s the truth: the real reason your construction business can’t scale isn’t about finding the perfect hire. It’s because your business isn’t built to handle growth. And if it doubled in size, it would likely break.
 
In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’ll reveal how to engineer a business that grows without chaos.
 
Here’s what you’ll learn…
 
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What really happens when your business doubles without the right systems
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How to know if your business is ready to scale (don’t skip this)
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Why you don’t need a unicorn employee to grow
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A simple 3-step formula to double your business in 12 months
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How to build a “single source of truth” playbook
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…and more!
 
If you want to double your revenue, cut your working hours, and finally take that family trip, then you don’t want to miss this.
 
Let’s dive in!
 
 
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Introduction (00:00)
 
The cost of unprepared growth (03:11)
 
When you scale your business the right way (06:49)
 
How to know if your business is ready to scale (11:10)
 
Why unicorn employees aren’t the solution (14:06)
 
Assess your business (18:08)
 
Engineer your organization (20:14)
 
Design the process to follow (24:05)
 
Build a “single source of truth” playbook (27:01)
 
Your next steps for business freedom (28:53) 
 
 
 
Additional Resources:
 
⚡Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE
 
⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team 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!

How to Engineer Your Construction Business to Double in 12 Months | E403

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EPISODE 402: Are you drowning in work and constantly feeling like there’s never enough time?
 
If you’re a construction business owner overwhelmed by the day-to-day, I have a message for you: the lack of time is 100% within your control.
 
In this week’s episode of the Construction Leading Edge Podcast, we’ll dive deep into why so many construction business owners feel like they’re always running out of time and why that’s not the real issue.
 
Today, you’ll discover…
 
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Why the lack of time isn’t actually the root cause, but a symptom
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The Five Whys method to uncover the ultimate root cause of time issues
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How many construction companies fail due to poor pre-construction processes
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An inside look at The Builder CEO Weekly Operating System 
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…and more!
 
If you’re tired of being the bottleneck in your construction business and want to reclaim at least 40+ hours of your time back, this episode is for you.
 
Let’s dive in!
 
 
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Introduction (00:00)
 
The truth about lack of time (01:01)
 
How to uncover the root cause (07:34)
 
Your lack of time is 100% in your control (16:21)
 
Three options when you lack time (20:03)
 
The Builder CEO Weekly Operating System (22:27)
 
 
 
Additional Resources:
 
⚡Reclaim 40+ hours per month HERE with The Builder CEO Weekly Operating System 
 
⚡Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE
 
⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 
 
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⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
 
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⚡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!

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