Construction Genius | Construction Leadership

Today's guest spent years as a vet, but she will surely provide tremendous value in the construction industry. In this episode, Dawn Bloomer, the founder of Productive PressureTM, shares her insights on structuring your deal team in acquiring businesses and how to remove yourself from the center of your business to position it at an advantage once you leave on purpose or by accident. She also explains that doing so will help improve your quality of life and increase your company's value. But won't your business collapse if you are not in your business? Well, this is a challenging conversation for most business owners that we must dive into. Let's indulge ourselves in this conversation with Eric and Dawn to fortify our understanding of exit planning.

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Failure isn't the end; it's your pathway to progress. Embrace it, learn from it, and let it fuel your journey towards success. In this compelling episode, host Eric Anderton welcomes empathic keynote speaker, writer, and coach Erin Thorpe. Today, Erin brings a refreshing perspective on how to navigate failure, both as a leader and as a team member. She explores how embracing failure as part of the learning process is not only essential but also an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Throughout the episode, Eric expounds several key points such as normalizing failure, embracing emotions, developing empathy, and ensuring leadership growth. If you're looking to transform failure into a stepping stone towards success, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and learn how to turn failure into fuel for your personal and professional growth!

The future of construction is modular, sustainable, and ready to evolve. Modular construction is transforming the way we build, addressing a housing deficit of over 7 million units with innovative solutions. In this episode, Roger Krulak, Founder and President of FullStack Modular, explores how modular construction is evolving into a mature player in the game. Throughout the episode, Roger takes us on a ride through the evolution of this approach, unpacks the necessity that fuels innovation, reveals how cultural openness and economic factors impact the acceptance of industrialized construction, and offers a peek of the future for industrialized construction. Join us in this discussion on the evolution of modular construction, debunking myths, embracing innovation, and shaping the future of buildings.

When all is said and done, where do you see your construction business going next succession-wise? This question is not at all very easy to answer; in fact, even the great ones fumble over their succession planning like Disney. The good thing is that we're here to learn from their mistakes. In this episode, Eric Anderton flies solo to break down the winning strategies we can learn from Disney's leadership missteps so we can avoid the succession sinkhole. He prepares a step-by-step guide on succession planning, looking into three things: decision-making, structuring the plan, and lessons learned. Eric shares the succession planning framework along with the necessary questions to consider before diving headfirst—from getting buy-in to assembling a team to deciding on your successor. Through it all, Eric reminds us that no great plan is ever smooth sailing; you'll have to face some weakness eventually. But by going through the planning process and learning from the challenges your way will help make your plan a reality. Tune in now and get your succession planning in place, ensuring your company's future!

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Many salespeople in the construction space often see themselves as builders instead of sellers. Because of this mindset, many fall short of achieving success in construction selling as they are only focusing on low-hanging fruits. Eric Anderton sits down with Tom Reber, Founder of The Contractor Fight, to discuss the best strategies for winning more projects. He explains how to get rid of your mediocre sales tactics and focus on genuine relationship-building approaches to become an elite salesperson. Tom also discusses the right way to leverage networking events, why salespeople should learn how to ask the tough questions, and the massive benefits of taking care of yourself.

An effective team has the strongest bond and connection. Appreciation is the sugar that sweetens the relationship within your team. In this episode, Jesse Hernandez, the Author of Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be, tackles how a systematized appreciation helps elevate construction teams. Building your relational capital requires a mindset shift to move away from being transactional to being transformational. Jesse shows us how he spends time with his team without being transactional. Today's episode brings so much wisdom on leading your people with a heart. So, let's dive right into this conversation with Jesse today.

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Working for a multi-billion-dollar construction or a small family business has pros and cons. But what is the difference between these types of companies? In this episode, Joel Lipsky, the President of Lipsky Construction, brings light to reigniting passion and preparing the next generation in the family construction business. He also shares how he integrates Virtual Construction Assistance into his business. One of the large organizations Joel works with caused burnout, which led him to a breakthrough in his family business. As he dives deeper into the conversation, Joel shares tips for fighting burnout. Tune in to this insightful episode with Joel Lipsky today.

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Mastering equipment utilization is the key to unlocking construction success. Strategies for asset tracking and cost reduction can pave the way for maximum productivity and profit. In this episode, we are joined by Jason Perez, the co-founder and CEO of Yards, an authority on rental equipment utilization. Jason discusses the key factors of effective equipment utilization, unraveling the reasons behind both success stories and failures in the construction industry. He also shares simple strategies on how to leverage equipment efficiently and effectively, enabling you to make informed decisions that save money and boost productivity. Tune in now and say goodbye to wasted resources and hello to a streamlined approach to equipment rental.

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A peacock spreads its tail to attract a peahen. You can also apply that same concept of mating in attracting the right people into your business. Today, Ryan Englin, the CEO of Core Matters, dives into attracting, hiring better people faster, and retaining great talent for your construction business to prosper. It is valuable to be clear with your core values and what you offer to attract the right people into your business. Ryan also identifies the top assessments that are most effective for him in identifying the best people. Let's tune into this episode with Ryan Englin and see the importance of your core values in hiring because your Core Matters.

Building blocks shape the foundation of a construction company while stumbling stones reveal the path to success. In this episode, our guest is Oliver Fernandez, a construction company owner that has completed over $100M worth of construction projects. Oliver discusses the building blocks and stumbling stones of running a construction company. He shares his story, of how his parents shaped his path into the construction industry. He shares the exhilarating highs and daunting lows he encountered while building his own construction company, shedding light on the pivotal moments that molded his business. With his transition from a subcontractor to a general contractor, Oliver shares the strategic decision-making and the secrets behind his company's success. He shares the key takeaways he had during his journey from 20 million to hundred million in revenue. Moreover, Oliver also shares his biggest failures and losses in construction, and how it led him to understand what constructs a thriving construction company. Tune in now and learn the keys to a flourishing construction business!

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