Kevin’s first solo Atomic Construction episode lays out a clear mission for the trades: elevate respect for craft, make entry simple and dignified, bridge the skills gap through mentorship, and fight for specialty contractor rights. He previews data driven gear reviews, a trades first merch line, and a practical eight step playbook for scaling a specialty business.

Kevin’s eight step starter playbook

1. Decide if you truly want to own a business and why
2. Read and keep learning
3. Find mentors who have done what you want to do
4. Test with a side hustle before you jump fully
5. Start with the end in mind and map the destination
6. Choose your pace, measured or fast, and own the tradeoffs
7. Watch common pitfalls

• Lead flow
• First hires vs subcontracting
• Accounting, legal, insurance, and real job costing

8. Scale with intent

• Mission, purpose, vision that attract talent
• Hire well, set expectations, exit quickly when needed
• Build tolerance for mistakes
• Burn the boats when it is time and keep swinging

Books he recommends

• Traction
• Rocket Fuel
• People Are Idiots and I Can Prove It
• Ten Times is Easier Than Two Times
• Who Not How
• Good to Great
• Start With Why

Past Atomic Construction episodes to cue up

• 16 - Scott Kaplan on specialty growth
• 18 - Paul Wendy on unions in Chicago
• 20 - Megan Shapiro on contracts and protecting subs
• 8 and 9 - Dave Destur and Lisa Pacal She Builder series
• 5 - Joel Spalding Ten times easier than two times in real life

Stay connected:

• Kevin Hohe | LinkedIn

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