"Place your army in deadly peril, and it will survive; plunge it into desperate straits, and it will come off in safety. For it is precisely when a force has fallen into harm's way that is capable of striking a blow for victory. Out of options and faced with death, troops execute at an extremely high level."  Sun Tzu   What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode:  

• What is the Death Ground Strategy, and how does it apply to business and leadership?
• What is "Desperate Ground" according to Sun Tzu, and why should you intentionally get yourself into tight spots?
• How can you use this principle to spend more time with your kids, your spouse....even start a business?
• Some specific ways you can implement this strategy to boost productivity on your projects.

Resources mentioned in this construction podcast:

The ADVANCE live events - https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/advance

Interested in one of Todd's coaching programs?  Schedule your free strategy call at www.constructionleadingedge.com/call

Systematize Your Construction Business - Click here to get the free training when it's available

Why do megaprojects fail, and how does that affect you...regardless of what size project you're doing? What you'll get from this construction podcast episode:

• One surprising reason megaprojects fail.
• What is the "quadruple bottom line?"
• A few red flags Gaf looks for when selecting a contractor.
• Why do Navy SEALs make good project managers?
• Gaf's advice to make your next presentation or sales pitch more successful.

Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: The ADVANCE live events - https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/advance FieldChat - Get 15% off by going to www.fieldchat.com/edge  Gaf Gaffen's company website - www.gafcon.com

You might be holding yourself back...even sabotaging yourself and your finances.  Learn how in my interview with Jill Thomas.

What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode:

• How you could be sabotaging your financial health.
• Why is stress induced anxiety a "learned" response...and what you can do about it.
• Positive thinking is useless unless you do something specific.
• The importance of looking at why you're doing something.
• The "no problem" problem.
• What does self-sabotage look like?
• How does lack of confidence hurt a leader financially?
• What is "mental malware" and how to fix it.

 

Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:

The ADVANCE Vegas 2020 - Click here for the details or go to  https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/advance 

FieldChat - Clean up your jobsite communication.  Go to www.fieldchat.com/edge to save 15%.

Jill's website - https://soulconnecthypnotherapy.com/free

If I had spent more time analyzing my weaknesses and less time building alibis to cover them, I would be much further along.  I'll bet you would too.

Which of these 57 Famous Alibis are you using to cover your weaknesses?

• IF I had money...
• IF I had a good education...
• IF I only had time...
• If I did not fear what THEY would say...
• IF I had the talent some people have...
• IF I could just get started...

My challenge for you:

Listen to the entire list of 57 Famous Alibis and see which ones you are using as an excuse to cover your weakness.

Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:

For a limited time only - get a 7 day trial of The Construction Business Accelerator for only $1.99 - https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/start

The construction industry is being disrupted, and you might end up going the way of Blockbuster if you're not aware of what's going on.

 

Resources mentioned in this construction podcast:

The ADVANCE Vegas 2020 - https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/advance

Systematize Your Construction Business - The free training video series

Todd's website - www.constructionleadingedge.com 

"It can't get here fast enough."  Why would Rob Strobel, President of a large concrete contracting business say that about the next recession?  Listen to Jonathan Slain, coauthor of the book Rock the Recession explain....

 

What you'll get from this construction podcast episode:

• Learn how everyone is a few days away from their own recession.
• What is a "non-economic" recession, and what yours might look like.
• How can you create wealth during the next recession?
• What are some leading indicators, or red flags to watch for, that will signal the next recession?
• What can you do right now to limit your financial risk?

 

Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:

Rock the Recession: How Successful Leaders Prepare For, Thrive During, and Create Wealth After Downturns

Recession.com - Use "Edge" as a coupon code.

The ADVANCE Vegas 2020 - The live event for construction business owners.

Systematize Your Construction Business - Get on the wait list for when it reopens.

What's in it for you to join a mastermind?  What's the "Explainer Effect," and what are some of the most common challenges that being part of a mastermind could solve?

 

Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:

The Construction Business Accelerator 

This conversation between two pilots led to a tipping point in the war in the South Pacific during WW2, and also illustrates how to start putting your business into overdrive.

What you'll get from this construction podcast episode:

• Four steps to start putting your business into overdrive.
• The most often overlooked question that you need to answer first.
• Why shouldn't everyone get an estimate from you?
• You should be selling on ________ instead of ________.
• If you shouldn't build your business around people, what should you build it around?

Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:

The Construction Business Accelerator Program - Get your $6,000 of free bonuses now before it's too late.

FieldChat - The ultimate text messaging platform for construction sites.

Boost profits, shorten schedules and even reduce jobsite supervision with the untapped potential of your supply chain.  Plus one thing you can do to help the skilled labor shortage.

What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode:

• How to boost profits by communicating with your suppliers differently.
• One strategy from the war on terror that could help you reduce your jobsite supervision.
• Who or what is the actual enemy you're fighting against?
• One thing builders and GCs can do this week to help solve the skilled labor shortage.
• What does it mean to "change by evolution, not revolution?"

Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:

Schedule your free Business Breakthrough Session with Todd Dawalt

Systematize Your Construction Business - Free Training Workshop

FieldChat - Reduce rework and mistakes by organizing your jobsite communication

 

How to connect with Felix Vasquez

Click here to learn more about Felix and Hyphen Solutions

 

How is your time worth $1,000 per hour?  Here are ten things you can and should be doing that are worth $1,000 per hour.

What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode:

• How to start thinking differently about your time.
• If your job isn't to reduce cost...what is your job?
• What is opportunity cost, and how might it be hammering your bottom line.
• My #1 business development strategy.
• How most productivity problems are foreseeable...and how to prevent them.
• How a few phone calls saved me around $500 per day...every day.

 

Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:

Systematize Your Construction Business - Free Training Workshop

FieldChat - Reduce rework and mistakes by organizing your jobsite communication

Tsheets time tracking 

Offload your bookkeeping and payroll headaches