<h2>The Business Case for Diversity in Construction</h2> Welcome to Episode 52 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from <a href="http://www.constructionleadingedge.com" target= "_blank">www.constructionleadingedge.com</a>.  This an interview with Dr. Michael Hatcher, President of Sovereign Construction and Development. Topics we discuss include: <ul> <li>How Michael started his business.  His approach will surprise some of you.</li> <li>How he landed his first contract.</li> <li>The business case for diversity</li> <li>If you're just "checking the box" for diversity, you could be making a mistake.</li> </ul> Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/edge" target="_blank">Free audio book and 30 day trial from Audible</a>   How to connect with Michael Hatcher: Company website - <a href="http://www.sovereignbuilt.com" target="_blank">www.sovereignbuilt.com</a> Twitter - <a href= "https://twitter.com/drbigmikephd">@drbigmikephd</a> or <a href= "https://twitter.com/sovereignbuilt" target= "_blank">@sovereignbuilt</a>

The Business Case for Diversity in Construction Welcome to Episode 52 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com. This an interview with Dr. Michael Hatcher, President of Sovereign Construction and Development. Topics we discuss include: How Michael started his business. His approach will surprise some of you. How he landed his first contract. The business case for diversity If you're just "checking the box" for diversity, you could be making a mistake. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free audio book and 30 day trial from Audible How to connect with Michael Hatcher: Company website - www.sovereignbuilt.com Twitter - @drbigmikephd or @sovereignbuilt

The Business Case for Diversity in Construction Welcome to Episode 52 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from <a href="http://www.constructionleadingedge.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.constructionleadingedge.com</a>. &nbsp;This an interview with Dr. Michael Hatcher, President of Sovereign Construction and Development. Topics we discuss include: <ul> <li>How Michael started his business. &nbsp;His approach will surprise some of you.</li> <li>How he landed his first contract.</li> <li>The business case for diversity</li> <li>If you're just "checking the box" for diversity, you could be making a mistake.</li> </ul> Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/edge" rel="noopener noreferrer">Free audio book and 30 day trial from Audible</a> &nbsp; How to connect with Michael Hatcher: Company website - <a href="http://www.sovereignbuilt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.sovereignbuilt.com</a> Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/drbigmikephd" rel="noopener noreferrer">@drbigmikephd</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/sovereignbuilt" rel="noopener noreferrer">@sovereignbuilt</a> &nbsp;

#052: Business Startup & The Business Case for Diversity - Michael Hatcher

Construction business owners doing $1M–$20M: fix your preconstruction and handoffs so you can stop firefighting and build a profitable business that runs without you.  

For custom home builders, remodelers, commercial GCs, and trade contractors, this podcast shows you how to design a real preconstruction process and nail the handoff from office to field. If your projects are slipping, profit is bleeding out through rework and giveaways, and everything lives in your head, you'll get practical systems to tighten precon, cut chaos, and turn your construction business into a more profitable, controllable machine that runs without you.  

Over time, you'll use what you hear on this show to:  

✅ Buy back your time– spend less of your week in day‑to‑day fires and more of it leading, selling, and actually living your life.  

✅ Maximize your profit from the work you already do instead of just grinding for more volume.
  
✅ Scale with confidence – grow the business without doubling your hours or losing control.
  
✅ Turn your company into a real asset, not just a job – one that can run without you, give you real vacations, and eventually support whatever exit or lifestyle you want.  

Host Todd Dawalt has spent nearly 30 years in construction and the last decade coaching hundreds of builders, remodelers, GCs, and trade contractors on these issues, managing over $300M of projects and helping companies uncover millions in hidden profit.  

Hit *Follow* so you don't miss an episode and keep turning your construction business into a systematized, profitable machine that doesn't depend on you for every decision. To go deeper, tools and resources are at constructionleadingedge.com.

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Construction business owners doing $1M–$20M: fix your preconstruction and handoffs so you can stop firefighting and build a profitable business that runs without you. For custom home builders, remodelers, commercial GCs, and trade contractors, this podcast shows you how to design a real preconstruction process and nail the handoff from office to field. If your projects are slipping, profit is bleeding out through rework and giveaways, and everything lives in your head, you'll get practical systems to tighten precon, cut chaos, and turn your construction business into a more profitable, controllable machine that runs without you. Over time, you'll use what you hear on this show to: ✅ Buy back your time– spend less of your week in day‑to‑day fires and more of it leading, selling, and actually living your life. ✅ Maximize your profit from the work you already do instead of just grinding for more volume. ✅ Scale with confidence – grow the business without doubling your hours or losing control. ✅ Turn your company into a real asset, not just a job – one that can run without you, give you real vacations, and eventually support whatever exit or lifestyle you want. Host Todd Dawalt has spent nearly 30 years in construction and the last decade coaching hundreds of builders, remodelers, GCs, and trade contractors on these issues, managing over $300M of projects and helping companies uncover millions in hidden profit. Hit *Follow* so you don't miss an episode and keep turning your construction business into a systematized, profitable machine that doesn't depend on you for every decision. To go deeper, tools and resources are at constructionleadingedge.com.

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