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#20: In-House Crews & Employee-Centered Companies with David Gerstel
David Gerstel is back to talk about the decision between hiring in-house crews or subcontractors. We also discuss the advantages of employee-centered companies. For those of you who haven’t listened to Episode 19 with David, he is a best-selling author of several construction books, including his most recent, Nail Your Numbers: A Path to Skilled Construction Estimating and Bidding. He is also a well-known speaker, and will be featured at the JLC Live Show November 28-30 in Portland. In addition to being an expert on many things “home building,” David is also a model of success, having achieved financial freedom with his own construction business by the age of 34.
Enjoy the episode! And be sure to sign up for email updates and new information at www.buildingoptimal.com!
Show Notes
[1:15] – The pros and cons of in-house crews vs. subcontractors.
[4:00] – The best part of having an in-house crew.
[7:32] – What questions should you be asking before making the decision.
[9:18] – David’s business setup.
[13:00] – How to find and hire your crew.
[17:03] – The benefits of giving your employees a 4-10 workweek.
[18:10] – David’s staffing/employee structure in his company.
[20:55] – David’s prescription for stronger subcontractor relationships.
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David Gerstel is back to talk about the decision between hiring in-house crews or subcontractors. We also discuss the advantages of employee-centered companies. For those of you who haven’t listened to Episode 19 with David, he is a best-selling author of several construction books, including his most recent, Nail Your Numbers: A Path to Skilled Construction Estimating and Bidding. He is also a well-known speaker, and will be featured at the JLC Live Show November 28-30 in Portland. In addition to being an expert on many things “home building,” David is also a model of success, having achieved financial freedom with his own construction business by the age of 34.
Enjoy the episode! And be sure to sign up for email updates and new information at www.buildingoptimal.com!
Show Notes
[1:15] – The pros and cons of in-house crews vs. subcontractors.
[4:00] – The best part of having an in-house crew.
[7:32] – What questions should you be asking before making the decision.
[9:18] – David’s business setup.
[13:00] – How to find and hire your crew.
[17:03] – The benefits of giving your employees a 4-10 workweek.
[18:10] – David’s staffing/employee structure in his company.
[20:55] – David’s prescription for stronger subcontractor relationships.
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