Construction Genius

By Eric Anderton

Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration."

This show interviews hard-working construction company owners and executives who share their wisdom, perspectives, and lessons learne... more

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The podcast currently has 347 episodes available.

Construction Genius episodes:

May 17, 2022 Partner Paradise: How To Build A Healthy Business Partnership With Matt Stewart
For a business partnership to work, you and your partner need the same values, vision, camaraderie, and strength in different areas. If you manage to find the right people to work with, success will come in no time. But not all partnerships are as straightforward as that. It takes time and patience to trust each. It's only growing pains; it happens to everyone. Learn how to build partnerships with Eric Anderton and his guest, Matt Stewart. Matt is co-founder and Co-CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. He has been partnering with three other individuals for over 25 years. Join him as he talks about how they got through the rough times and how they communicate daily. Build strong partnerships today!
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43min
May 10, 2022 Death's Witness: Learning From A County Coroner How To Have Difficult Conversations With Harrison Furmidge
In construction, you need to be a leader who is compassionate and empathetic. You need to have those tough and difficult conversations with people. No one better than a Death Coroner to give you some insight into that. Join Eric Anderton as he talks to Deputy Coroner for the Yolo County Sheriff's Office, Harrison Furmidge about having difficult conversations. Learn how Harrison deals with having to tell a loved one that someone close to them has died. Find out how he deals with grieving families and why he never leaves them in an unstable position. Discover how he works with law enforcement and how to tell if someone is lying to you. Learn how to see the whole picture of the crime today!
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57min
May 03, 2022 How To Innovate, Add Value And Set Yourself Apart From Your Competition With Jack Aspenson
The construction industry has been one of the most affected fields in recent years with supply chain issues, geopolitical pressures, rising fuel prices, to name a few. So how do you innovate and add/create value and give yourself a competitive edge? Jack Aspenson is the CEO and President of S3 Surface Solutions, a disruptive, client-driven organization that focuses on providing environmentally friendly, simple surface systems that are long-lasting and cost-effective. In this episode, Jack sits down with host Eric Anderton to share the key strategies he used for his business to stay afloat and come out the other end successfully during such a volatile time in the industry. Tune in as he shares his thoughts on the blue ocean vs. red ocean strategy, environmental impact, supply chain issues, and manufacturing back in the US. Jack also gives solid advice to leaders and business owners on innovation and relationship building. Stay tuned.
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43min
April 26, 2022 How Kevin Improved His Life By Walking Away From $20m
Are you overwhelmed and stressed out with how your life is currently running? Kevin Dahlstrom’s story is going to present you with some interesting questions and perspectives that might challenge the way you're doing things and improve your life. Kevin is the CEO of Swell Money. He joins Eric Anderton in this episode to talk about how his journey of walking away from $20 million led him to consider a different approach to his career. Listen in and learn more as Kevin shares how you can balance your career with your choices outside of your business life.
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39min
April 22, 2022 Permit To Keys In 30 Days! How Contractors And Developers Can Use Prefabrication To Build Better With Garrett Moore
Want to build a home faster, better, and more sustainably? Prefabrication is the key. Today’s guest is Garrett Moore, CEO and Co-Founder of Agorus, offering prefab offsite solutions that can transform how we build homes. He joins host Eric Anderton to explain prefabrication and clear up some misconceptions. Garret dives deep into the positive impact of the new tech on labor, cost, and time for contractors, developers, and homeowners. Listen as they discuss why leaning into this technology can also help issues surrounding housing and the environment. Stay tuned!
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38min
April 17, 2022 How To Run A Successful Family Business With George Cullen | Ep. 170
Passing on a business from one generation to the next can be a challenge. So what makes a successful family business? Eric Anderton introduces George Cullen, a 5th generation family business owner and the Co-President of JP Cullen, a construction company out of Wisconsin that has been in business since 1892. What’s their secret? Tune in to find out. You will also hear about the importance of gaining outside experience with different companies before coming into the business itself, the challenges and opportunities of siblings working together, managing time, and separating family from business.
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49min
April 15, 2022 How To Improve Your Sales Process And Increase Revenue Using Data And Intuition With Jennifer Aplin And Alice Chandrasekaran
Every company follows a different sales process to build revenue. But some organizations don't want to keep an open mind. You can't scale if you don't want to do things differently. Learn what drives your revenue and how you can plug out all the leaks. Join Eric Anderton as he talks to Jennifer Aplin and Alice Chandrasekaran of Digital Magenta about increasing your revenue with data and intuition. Jennifer is the CEO and Co-Founder of the company, while Alice is the Co-Founder and Chief Intelligence Officer. Discover your key meetings, which can lead you to more revenue. Do things differently to scale and grow. Scaling doesn't always mean adding more salespeople. It's more about improving your sales process, data gathering, and systems. Start optimizing your sales process today!
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44min
April 12, 2022 The Digital World Of Construction: Technology Implementation Done Right With Bob Armbrister
When was the last time a software salesperson hit you up, promising to solve all of your issues? The truth is, there is no easy solution to the technology challenges you face in your business. SPARK Business Works CEO Bob Armbrister does not trumpet one single answer to his problems. He believes that each challenge is unique and calls for no specific, standard formula. In this episode, he sits with Eric Anderton and brings a refreshing approach to the implementation of technology in a company. Listen in as they dive deep into practical, straightforward solutions you can use to increase your profitability and productivity.
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34min
April 05, 2022 What's It Costing You NOT To Listen?: Build Genuine Credibility With Christine Miles M.S. Ed.
How do you build genuine credibility? Eric Anderton presents Christine Miles M.S. Ed., the author of What Is It Costing You Not to Listen? and the founder and CEO of EQuipt. Christine talks about how listening is about hearing what's not said, not just what is said. You build credibility because of what you understand about others, not what you tell them. And the more you learn how to listen, the more emphatic you become. Join the conversation to discover six questions that can sharpen your listening skills. Tune in!
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52min
March 29, 2022 From The Owner’s Perspective: What Every Construction Company Needs To Know To Build Successfully With Project Management Expert Antonia Botero
Are you struggling in your relationship with the owners that your company is building for? If your answer is yes, then this episode is for you. Sitting down with Eric Anderton is Antonia Botero, the owner of MADDPROJECT, a project management and business consulting firm. Antonia talks about the owner’s perspective and why it matters in every project. She enjoins contractors to put themselves in the owner’s shoes to see what things look like from the perspective of the project’s biggest stakeholder. She also shares three insights that every construction company needs to lay hold of in order to build successfully. If you'd like to get some insights into the owner's perspective, this episode of Construction Genius is going to be super helpful. Tune in!
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37min

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