Welcome to episode #56 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, brought to you by www.constructionleadingedge.com.

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This episode is an interview with Dan Harbin, Founder and Owner of Redwood Builders, located outside San Francisco, California.  

Dan has been working on his business part time for the past year or so, and just recently took the leap to dedicating 100% of his time to growing his business.

We cover topics including:

• When do you know it's the right time to jump and go all in on your business?
• How do you pick a niche market to focus on?
• The strategies Dan learned in commercial construction management that he uses with his residential clients.
• How Dan markets his business using social media.
• The most educational mistake Dan has made so far in business.
• "Every day is a roller coaster."
• The research Dan recommends before you start up your business. 

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How to connect with Dan Harbin:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/redwoodbuildersgc

www.redwoodbuildersgc.com

Welcome to The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com.  Episode #55 is an interview with Dan Parish, CEO of Millworks By Design, and we cover topics including:

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- How Dan got started as a finish carpenter and ended up as a CEO.

- Why starting a business during a recession can be a good thing.

- Dan's advice if you're thinking about starting a business.  (It's actually a question)

- How you can be entrepreneurial, without starting your own business.

- Company culture, and how it happens whether you want it to or not.

- Why Dan is so focused on safety right now.

- The benefits of hiring millennials.

- His book recommendations.

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Welcome to The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com.  Episode #55 is an interview with Dan Parish, CEO of Millworks By Design, and we cover topics including:

Click here to learn how to make your crews more productive...and profitable.

- How Dan got started as a finish carpenter and ended up as a CEO.

- Why starting a business during a recession can be a good thing.

- Dan's advice if you're thinking about starting a business.  (It's actually a question)

- How you can be entrepreneurial, without starting your own business.

- Company culture, and how it happens whether you want it to or not.

- Why Dan is so focused on safety right now.

- The benefits of hiring millennials.

- His book recommendations.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Click here to learn how the Advanced Construction Leadership Community can help you do it.

This episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast  is an interview with construction entrepreneur Jonah Canter, owner of Canter Construction in Charleston, SC.

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Topics we cover in this episode include:

• How Jonah is still getting business from a single lead generation strategy he used.
• Differentiating yourself from the competition.
• Why Jonah focuses on getting Google reviews, and what that has done for his business.
• His non-traditional background that led him to owning a construction business.
• Common mistakes made by people starting a construction business.
• What Jonah uses social media for....but you may not have thought about.
• Strategies for negotiating with price hagglers.
• Sweat equity

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Two articles Jonah has written:

Hell hath no fury Like ME scorned and how it helped me build my business

Generating No-Cost Construction Leads Through Realtors – A Tutorial

How you can connect with Jonah Canter:

Company website - www.canterconstructionsc.com

Instagram - @chucktown and @canterconstruction

This episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast  is an interview with construction entrepreneur Jonah Canter, owner of Canter Construction in Charleston, SC.

Click here to learn how to help your crews make you more money.

Topics we cover in this episode include:

• How Jonah is still getting business from a single lead generation strategy he used.
• Differentiating yourself from the competition.
• Why Jonah focuses on getting Google reviews, and what that has done for his business.
• His non-traditional background that led him to owning a construction business.
• Common mistakes made by people starting a construction business.
• What Jonah uses social media for....but you may not have thought about.
• Strategies for negotiating with price hagglers.
• Sweat equity

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Two articles Jonah has written:

Hell hath no fury Like ME scorned and how it helped me build my business

Generating No-Cost Construction Leads Through Realtors – A Tutorial

How you can connect with Jonah Canter:

Company website - www.canterconstructionsc.com

Instagram - @chucktown and @canterconstruction

This episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with serial construction entrepreneur Randal DeHart, who has started, built and sold multiple construction businesses in his career.  

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We cover topics including:

• Why it's not the workers' fault you're not making money.
• Why money is made in the office...not the field.
• How you can make money by buying new equipment.
• The "yellow fever" many contractors get every spring.
• Should you buy equipment or pay taxes?
• What's more important...reducing cost or increasing revenue?
• Who should be on your five person board of advisors.
• How to start thinking about succession planning.
• Advice for you if you're thinking about starting a business.
• How to make your field crew more profitable.

Resources mentioned:

W. Edwards Deming

"Until One is Committed" - The poem

How to connect with Randal:

His website - www.fasteasyaccounting.com

Quickbooks templates available for download - www.fasteasyaccountingstore.com

This episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com is an interview with serial construction entrepreneur Randal DeHart, who has started, built and sold multiple construction businesses in his career.  

Learn more about the Advanced Construction Leadership Community

We cover topics including:

• Why it's not the workers' fault you're not making money.
• Why money is made in the office...not the field.
• How you can make money by buying new equipment.
• The "yellow fever" many contractors get every spring.
• Should you buy equipment or pay taxes?
• What's more important...reducing cost or increasing revenue?
• Who should be on your five person board of advisors.
• How to start thinking about succession planning.
• Advice for you if you're thinking about starting a business.
• How to make your field crew more profitable.

Resources mentioned:

W. Edwards Deming

"Until One is Committed" - The poem

How to connect with Randal:

His website - www.fasteasyaccounting.com

Quickbooks templates available for download - www.fasteasyaccountingstore.com

Welcome to Episode 52 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com.  This an interview with Dr. Michael Hatcher, President of Sovereign Construction and Development.

Topics we discuss include:

• How Michael started his business.  His approach will surprise some of you.
• How he landed his first contract.
• The business case for diversity
• If you're just "checking the box" for diversity, you could be making a mistake.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Free audio book and 30 day trial from Audible

How to connect with Michael Hatcher:

Company website - www.sovereignbuilt.com

Twitter - @drbigmikephd or @sovereignbuilt

Welcome to Episode 52 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com.  This an interview with Dr. Michael Hatcher, President of Sovereign Construction and Development.

Topics we discuss include:

• How Michael started his business.  His approach will surprise some of you.
• How he landed his first contract.
• The business case for diversity
• If you're just "checking the box" for diversity, you could be making a mistake.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Free audio book and 30 day trial from Audible

How to connect with Michael Hatcher:

Company website - www.sovereignbuilt.com

Twitter - @drbigmikephd or @sovereignbuilt

Welcome to Episode 51 of The Construction Leading Edge podcast from www.constructionleadingedge.com.  This an interview with Ryan Michler - veteran, entrepreneur, husband, father and founder of OrderOfMan.com.

This episode is all about personal development, and while the conversation is aimed at men, most of the concepts and strategies we discuss will help men and women.

Topics we discuss include:

• The root cause of a lack of confidence
• Why systems and processes are better than goals
• Why you need a life philosophy
• Leadership lessons Ryan Michler has learned
• Dealing with resistance

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Free audio book and 30 day trial from Audible

Ryan Michler's website - www.orderofman.com

Deep Work by Cal Newport

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink

Ego Is The Enemy and The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday