Bred To Build - Construction Podcast

In this episode, we dig into some powerful topics including: 

• Recovery and becoming the best version of yourself (a true transformation story)
• The importance of second chances and being a second chance employer
• Leadership advice for building culture and empowering employees
• And Keith's experience of completing a 100 mile ultra marathon

1) Keith shares his wild and inspiring story of recovery and turning his life around. He discussing his struggles with addiction and the process of rebuilding his life.

2) Keith digs deeper into the topic of second chances, sharing about his experience as a second chance employer and his observations about those seeking a second chance. We talk about the importance of second chances and the support systems he has in place to help employees build better futures. 

3) We gain insights on building culture, addressing mental health and addiction in the workplace, and dealing with disagreements. We also touch on the importance of empowering employees to become independent thinkers.

4) We hear about his experience of completing a 100 mile ultra marathon, including the mental and physical challenges faced and how he dealt with the discomfort. If you like chasing your potential, you'll appreciate hearing about the 40% rule.

If you enjoy this episode or learn something new, please drop us an awesome 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.

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In construction, your people make or break you. This is a no-BS episode...

Tune in to learn more about how to:

• Solve your people problems
• Get the field and office/HR to work together
• Stop losing money on jobs
• Run a kickass meeting

Eric Anderton (aka Construction Genius) joins us on the podcast. He's a trusted leadership advisor, executive mentor and expert meeting facilitator for construction companies that range in revenue from $10 million - $1 billion...he knows his stuff. 

If you enjoy this episode or learn something new, please drop us an awesome 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.

"Talented people are your best asset no matter what the economy is doing."

Eric's recently launched book -- Construction Genius: Effective, Hands-On, Practical, Simple, No-BS Leadership, Strategy, Sales, and Marketing Advice for Construction Companies

Get the book on Amazon

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Like war stories? You'll enjoy this episode. Taking over a business went south for this twenty-something year old builder. $400,000 in the red. Tune in to hear how this builder fought his way back to building a multi-million dollar business within 4 years.

In this episode you hear us talk about:
* Hire a lawyer and get your contracts squared away
* Hiring and firing
* Setting goals for yourself is a must

And a lot more. Tune in.

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Have you ever felt like...

• You're taking on more work but you feel stuck
• You're growing revenue but you're not actually making more money 
• You're great at your craft but lack some confidence on the business side

Then you're going to want to listen to this episode. 

(Read below on how to win a 1-hour coaching consultation with Shawn Van Dyke -- Value: $500)

Shawn Van Dyke, a former engineer and contractor turned construction business coach, hops on the podcast to dig into the problems most construction face, how to identify what's holding you back, and the areas where systems can help you grow, make more money, and get your life back. 

In this episode we talk about: 

• Building systems
• Focusing on profit 
• How to sell on value...not price 
• Etc. 

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If you're selected, it'll be $250. You gotta have some skin in the game. We don't want to be sending Shawn a tire kicker.

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• Bonus points: What's one thing you've learned from this podcast episode? Post it on your Instagram story and tag us so we can see it @bredtobuildpodcast, @shawnvandyke. 

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In this episode, we unpack current market conditions with a leading housing and real estate expert John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting.  
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Questions we address: ⁠

• How’s housing and construction doing across the board?⁠
• Which types of projects are being most effected? ⁠
• What impact are we seeing on consumer trends and products?⁠

And a lot more. Tune in to hear what the leading builders and experts have to say about the market and what's changing.

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10 years ago, BJ was a completely different person. He's sober, learning from the best mentors and coaches, and is rising the ranks in his market by creating local allies with other businesses and competitors in his market.

BJ credits his success to his mentors and coaches. He wouldn't be where he is today without asking for help and applying his learnings along the way. In fact, if it wasn't for mentors and coaches, he would've had to close down the business for good.

The more hands you shake, the more money you make. BJ doesn't worry about competition. He cares about creating allies. It has become the foundation for his growth.

Want to level up? Tune in. This is a d*mn good episode.

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This isn't his first rodeo. He's been through it before. Jamie Verdura (Owner/General Contractor) will give you some insights into how he's thinking about a recession and which opportunities may surface.

In the episode we talk about: when to self-perform, saying yes or no to work, hiring more labor, motivating your team, and his overall perspective on how you can take advantage of a downturn. 

Want to win during a recession? Tune in.

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Building a company through two downturns and crossing 30 years in business is no cake walk.

Jeff Sweenor, owner of Sweenor Builders, talks about his upbringing working in his family's chocolate business, getting his start in construction with no experience, and remaining disciplined when it comes to building the best projects and the best business.

The Sweenor team continues to push the envelop in further elevating the trades in many ways. Such as...

Educational content that shows how they build.

Sweenor University. A program that aims to educate incoming interns and further develop their investment in their own employees. 

Their company has become a magnet for great people and now employs over 60 folks.

Tune in to learn more!

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When is the right time to hire, scale, and start operating like a real business? Working in the business versus working on the business is a big difference. Tune in to learn from Tom Reber (The Contractor Fight), a former contractor turned construction business coach, on when it's the right time to break away from being a craftsman and start operating like a real business.

In this episode, we discuss the term "The Craftsman Cycle®" and its effects on construction businesses and their owners. The Craftsman Cycle® was created by Shawn Van Dyke, construction business coach, CEO of the Built to Build Academy® and author of Profit First for Contractors. Any references to The Craftsman Cycle® in this episode should be attributed to Shawn Van Dyke and should not be associated with the Bred to Built podcast or the podcast guest. You can find out more information about Shawn Van Dyke on his website.

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A career in construction is something that never crossed Jason's mind. He was obsessed with becoming a musician. An opportunity presented itself and he never looked back. Now he's found more success in construction than he ever imagined.

In this episode, Jason Pietruszka from JJP Construction shares: 

His journey from being a musician, working in a pizza shop, to getting an opportunity to work for a developer that would forever shape his career.

Being a developer, a builder, and a subcontractor.

How making the connection between music and building helped him find his purpose. 

The top questions employees should be asking in interviews to help them find the best culture fit.

And some good nuggets of wisdom throughout the episode. 
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