Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

It's a great pleasure to welcome Jarrad Tait onto the show this week from Adelaide Hills Lawns & Gardens.

Jarrad developed an early passion for the outdoors, and in the midst of enjoying stints as a cricketer in the UK he settled into seasonal landscaping work back in Australia.

One thing led to another, and soon he had the tools, the Facebook page, and a black trailer with the logo. As he says - "all the gear but no idea..."

Fast-forward: he's now got a business partner in ex-employee Luke Timmins, a landscaping yard, and AHLG now have a team of over 75 people and counting.

Today's episode is all about expansion - with Jarrad sharing how a crucial mentor transformed their business ambition, why it's not just about building culture it's about creating a sense of belonging, and why the smartest thing you can do is to hire for values.

Let's get started.

CONTACT DETAILS

Jarrad Tait
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jarrad-tait-89636b179
Website: https://www.ahlg.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

Tuning in from Sydney this week is Verity Construction head honcho James Clark.

Since relocating from Adelaide and setting up shop on his own, Verity have been growing from strength to strength - becoming specialists in the building of childcare, schools and medical centres from design to handover.

He chats about the benefits of finding their niche, the business differences between Adelaide and Sydney, and his own journey from school and into the industry, via a short stint as an amateur bodybuilder!

Let's get started.

CONTACT DETAILS

James Clark
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/james-clark-4b146864
Website: https://www.verityconstruction.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

And a warm welcome to this week's guest Richard Austin, CEO of Australia's leading fire safety engineering outfit Omnii.

Richard is a management expert who has spent his career rising through the ranks of numerous industries, his sights set on seniority.

His wealth of insights are now on hand to help you kick forward - covering their cutting-edge use of AI, his tips for connecting effectively with each member of your team, his love of coaching, and why he emphasises the power of human connection.

There's loads to gain here from a 21st century CEO with a heap of experience.

Let's dive in.

CONTACT DETAILS

Richard Austin
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/richardwaustin
Website: https://omnii.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

We're keeping the momentum by welcoming John Carolan into the hotseat, Founder and Director of SKOPE Constructions in New South Wales.

John is here to share the rise of SKOPE, his own journey from on-site labourer to managing executive, and most importantly, the impact that a new marketing strategy has had on their business.

With the help of Ken Robinson of Persuasive Marketing, they chose to focus on customer success, creating new content and strategies that get them into discussions for as many potential jobs as possible.

It's simple, you've got to put yourself out there and keep your ear to the ground.

Let's dive in.

CONTACT DETAILS

John Carolan
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/john-carolan-b9241025
Website: https://skopeconstructions.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

We're back! And we're kicking things off again by chatting to New York State's finest electrician-entrepreneur, skilled trades advocate, professional race driver and LinkedIn commenter, Doug Winston.

Doug chose his path at 18 years old, rejecting uni to follow in the footsteps of his high-earning electrician cousin. Now with 39 years under his belt, he's grown from an apprentice to the President of his own company D&M Electrical.

He shares anecdotes from his early days, some missteps that brought valuable lessons, taking accountability, niching down, and his voluntary work with Bring Back The Trades, a non-profit showing young people the alternative to the university route.

Doug is full of wisdom in this one, and there's a lot to learn - so let's get started!

CONTACT DETAILS

Doug Winston
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-winston-8311b339/
Website: https://dmelectrical.com/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

Tuning in this week from across the pond is Oregon native, and founder of the ever-growing Baldwin General Contracting, Yohn Baldwin.

Yohn shares his story, from childhood life lessons growing up on a farm, to becoming a high-flying touring musician, to packing it in and utilising his range of hands-on skills to grow from solo operation to 100 employees and counting.

Ever wonder about the parallels between music and construction? Want to learn from a veteran of the FITFO mentality? This is the episode for you.

Let's get started.

CONTACT DETAILS

Yohn Baldwin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yohnbaldwin
Website: https://www.baldwingeneral.com/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Is your company attractive to potential employees? Take the scorecard: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/scorecard

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

This week's masterclass: video.

Too many construction companies are either ignoring it altogether, or churning out cookie-cutter landfill that doesn't show off their business, or do anything for their company culture.

So that's why we've recruited James Davies, Marketing Manager of Martin Brothers - the Brisbane landscapers who have already featured on the show back in episode #72.

Their content is second-to-none, and does an amazing job of showcasing their projects and showcasing their brand - balancing humour with professionalism to prove their individuality in the marketplace.

James takes us through the content creation cycle, sharing his tips for getting employees to feel comfortable in front of the camera, coming up with unique ideas, and keeping viewers engaged.

CONTACT DETAILS

James Davies
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/james-davies-3a2696253
Website: https://www.martinbrothers.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Is your company attractive to potential employees? Take the scorecard: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/scorecard

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

And welcome to a fascinating approach for running a top construction business, brought to us by Maz Group Managing Director Marty Craggill.

As a two-time Australian Superbike Champion, Marty learned a ton in his racing days that he believes has channelled directly into the way he runs his business.

Whether it's the standard of safety, the ability to communicate clearly, keeping calm under pressure, working in a close-knit team, making big decisions in real-time... Marty is using it all day-in, day-out, as Maz Group grow from strength to strength.

But what does Michael Jordan have to do with the story? Michael Schumacher? Turn 3 at The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit? Join us to find out.

CONTACT DETAILS

Marty Craggill
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/marty-craggill-19bb7140
Website: https://www.mazgroup.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Is your company attractive to potential employees? Take the scorecard: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/scorecard

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

After being recommended to get him on as a guest 12 months ago, the timings have aligned, and we welcome Stephen Hill into the CIIC hot-seat.

Now CEO of BildGroup, Stephen's early plans to become a commercial pilot led him into a side-hustle in construction, before re-aligning his sights, getting an engineering degree and working his way up the ranks.

With BildGroup boasting twelve distinct operating departments, Stephen has a lot on his plate, but brings a standout attitude rooted in teamwork, trust, and leaving ego at the door.

In our chat, he shares insights from their post-Covid business restructuring, the cost reimbursement model, and why you should NEVER win at all costs - make sure you do right for your clients, and you'll do right for your team.

CONTACT DETAILS

Stephen Hill
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stephen-hill-91206628
Website: https://bild.group/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Is your company attractive to potential employees? Take the scorecard: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/scorecard

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

We're joined this week by Sally-ann Eather, Executive Manager of Eather Group in New South Wales.

Eather Group have been popping up everywhere recently, not least because they recently won the prestigious Telstra Best of Business National Award, in the Indigenous Excellence category.

Sally-ann joins today to talk us through the company's formation, before going on to share with us just what the award has done for the business, and why other businesses should use awards as a marketing tool.

Eather are a hard-working, honest and genuine team, now employing 40 individuals with an authentic ethos at their core. Join us to learn from a 21st century business making the right moves!

CONTACT DETAILS

Sally-ann Eather
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/sallyanneather
Website: https://www.eathergroup.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Is your company attractive to potential employees? Take the scorecard: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/scorecard