Welcome to Episode 24 of the Construction Leading Edge podcast.  My name is Todd Dawalt and my goal is to provide the tools and resources to grow your leadership skills, grow your business and grow your income.

Free online training for contractors: How to get out of cash crunch mode and upgrade your profit margins. 5 simple strategies I used to get out of the vise-like grip of poor cash flow, while doubling a construction business in a few years.

This episode is an interview with Nick Baucom, a former Marine who had to close down his construction business, but rebounded to start a successful business a few years later.  In this episode Nick talks about:

How saying, “No” is very freeing.

Learning to be comfortable in the “fog of war,” and how to be decisive in spite of combat.

“Discomfort means something is being done.”

Nick’s advice for anyone considering starting a business

More resources from Nick Baucom

Nick’s book – On The Move: A Marine’s Guide to Entrepreneurial Success

Washington Post Article about Nick and his business

Articles Nick has written in Inc. Magazine

Want to connect with Nick?

His website – www.twomarinesmoving.com

Facebook – and – Twitter