Podcasts about general contractors

In this conversation, Nik Farooqui discusses the critical issues surrounding construction project management, particularly the consequences of inadequate oversight and assessment. He shares a case study of a luxury home project where a contractor absconded with a significant amount of money, highlighting the importance of regular evaluations and the role of consultants in navigating such challenges. The discussion emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in construction projects to prevent financial losses and legal disputes.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Fifteen years ago, Fares Elsabbagh launched Canadian General Contractors with only $50,000 and a background in digital marketing. Today, he leads a group of construction companies generating over $30 million in annual revenue. In this conversation, Fares shares how he turned early chaos into a scalable, system-driven business. He discusses what he learned after dealing with theft during rapid expansion, how he created systems to improve client satisfaction, and the five key things homeowners care about most during a renovation. Fares also shares the key things looks for when acquiring other design-build companies. In this episode, you will learn: How Fares achieved operational excellence after rapid growth What decisions Fares would have made differently if he had a do-over Fares' views working on the business rather than in the business The type of construction companies he wants to acquire next Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Learn more about Canadian General Contractors here.

What would change if you stopped chasing one off flips and rebuilt a real business that runs without you? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Tiffany High. Tiffany lays out how she left a demanding corporate path to be present for family, stumbled into flipping, then scaled from 40 flips in year one to a virtual operation closing 20 plus deals a month. The turning point was tearing everything down in 90 days and rebuilding with systems, training, and leadership so the company could run without constant firefighting. She explains why newbies should start with wholesaling, how to use licensed inspections plus a GC to scope work, and why leverage and team building beat solo grind. The theme is simple. Real estate is copy and paste when you install infrastructure and remove limiting beliefs. If you are ready to replace hustle with a system, check out the four week Real Estate Business Accelerator and grab a seat at the Columbus workshop. Start implementing one channel, one closer, one scorecard today.   Highlights: 00:00 - 09:59 Origin story and first flips ·        Leaving corporate to support family ·        Discovering flipping and investing in education ·        First 40 flips as a one person show ·        Early mistakes without CRM or lists ·        Why wholesaling should have come first 10:00 - 19:59 From grind to systems ·        Hiring a GC before subs ·        Virtual acquisitions and scope of work flow ·        Inspector plus GC on site together ·        Cosmetic rehabs over gut jobs ·        Median price focus for multiple exits 20:00 - 29:59 Rebuilding the business ·        Year two crash and 90 days reset ·        Installing onboarding training tracking ·        Each closer worth eight deals a month ·        Leadership and removing limiting beliefs ·        Option freedom through leverage 30:00 - 39:59 Marketing and deal flow ·        Diversified channels inbound and outbound ·        Partnering with a realtor team for listings ·        San Diego success case million-dollar month ·        Define success then reverse engineer 40:00 - 49:59 Money and risk management ·        Private lenders and double-digit returns ·        Deals versus business capital ·        Why real estate beats stocks for control ·        Lender package inspections comps photos ·        Only funding deals you would take over 50:00 - 01:00:53 Wholesaling first and next steps ·        What wholesaling is and why to begin there ·        Contract timelines 30 day close 21-day inspection ·        Dispo in under three weeks with buyers list ·        Workshops plus four-week accelerator outline ·        Tactical podcast for ongoing execution   Quotes: “Flipping a house is not a unique thing. It is a copy and paste system.” – Tiffany High “We rebuilt every aspect in less than 90 days and did 300 deals after that.” – Tiffany High “We lock everything up virtually over the phone through an acquisitions process.” – Tiffany High “Success is you define it. Our job is to get you to where you want to go.” – Tiffany High   To contact Tiffany High, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on her Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Podcast.   Connect with Tiffany High! Website: https://resultsdrivenrei.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhighofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtiffanyhigh  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@resultsdriven-rei Podcast: https://www.theresultsdrivenpodcast.com/   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.   #RealEstateExcellence #TiffanyHigh #RealEstateInvesting #WholesalingHouses #HouseFlipping #VirtualFlipping #Acquisitions #Dispositions #PrivateLending #RealEstateSystems #KPI #CRM #DealFlow #MarketingChannels #GC #HomeInspection #MindsetShift #Leadership #OptionFreedom #ResultsDriven #ColumbusRealEstate #SanDiegoRealEstate

Today on Rounding the Bases, a construction industry executive whose love of building projects can only be topped by her passion for building relationships joins Joel Goldberg. Her name is Courtney Kounkel, the founder and owner of Monarch Build. Using a solid foundation of teamwork and trust, her company has reshaped the way people think about General Contractors. Delivering more than an aspirational measure of excellence, but a commitment to partnership that endures, even after the job is complete.Website: https://monarch.build/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarch.build Twitter: https://x.com/ckounkel | https://x.com/monarchbuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.kounkel | https://www.facebook.com/monarchbuildkc/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E3MZbqIRo0k

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 09/27/25: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc., General Contractors Specializing in Concrete, joins the show to answer several WGN Radio listener concrete questions and talk about how they can improve commercial and industrial facilities this winter. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & Sons, […]

We started this week's show by chatting with Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors, discussing bollard installation and loading face lifts. Next, Green Attic Insulation’s Andrei Turea shares why proper insulation and air sealing matter. Then, Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, discusses how dirt encapsulation is damaging your floors. Throughout the show, listeners call and […]

Send us a textWhat is your process—from requesting bids from vendors to back-costing? Today, Max walks through the workflow: from requesting vendor bids to analyzing project costs after completion.  Back-costing helps identify areas where you may have underquoted or gone over budget. Over time, it will improve your quoting and estimating accuracy—and boost your profitability!   --------------

In this episode of the Investor Fuel Podcast, host Skyler Byrd interviews Derek Hogarty, a seasoned real estate investor and general contractor. Derek shares his journey from being a general contractor to diving into multifamily investments, emphasizing the importance of education and surrounding oneself with the right team. He discusses his investment strategies, property criteria, and the significance of understanding market dynamics. Derek also highlights the role of brokers in finding properties and shares insights on business planning and exit strategies. The conversation concludes with advice for aspiring investors looking to enter the real estate market.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Send us a textIf your employees are not trained and equipped with the skills they need for the job you hired them for and expect the highest level of performance from – they will leave, it's that simple.Today Max discusses 8 key points he uses to ensure that employees are on-boarded and trained properly and equipped to do the job you have hired them to do. Your business must run on systems, and those systems are driven by very good human resource. Humans that you must set them up for success in your company, not failure!  --------------

In this episode, Dylan Silver interviews Andrey Cunha, a general contractor and mortgage professional from Fort Myers, Florida. They discuss Andrey's journey into real estate, focusing on fix and flip investments, the various asset classes he works with, and the nuances of commercial contracting. The conversation also touches on the real estate market in Fort Myers and offers insights for aspiring contractors and investors.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Ditch the Landlord Life: How to Become a Private Money Lender & Earn Passive Income!

Chris Berg, President of IEI General Contractors & AGC Board Member, joins Bob Barker to discuss his journey to IEI and the work they perform, and how AGC participation and his time on the board have benefited his career and company. 

Wilson Molina is the founder and principal broker of Molina Realtors & Molina General Contractors, a Minnesota-based firm he launched in 2013. A licensed real estate broker and contractor, Wilson brings a rare blend of hands-on building experience and savvy real estate acumen to every client. Over the past decade, he has guided buyers and sellers while also managing renovations, new construction, and multi-family development projects—always with an eye toward affordability and inclusive service. Wilson Molina and his family immigrated from Ecuador to Minnesota in 1992. At just 16, he bought his first home in Minneapolis—a bold move that foreshadowed his entrepreneurial path. Today, he leads Molina Realtors, a thriving firm of 15+ agents that sold over 200 homes in 2019. Expanding into construction, Wilson and his team have built and renovated more than 20 homes in the past decade, along with commercial buildouts, apartments, duplexes, single-family homes, and ADUs. His journey to business success is a powerful story of grit, vision, and relentless drive. Resources:  Website: https://www.molinarealtors.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-molina-9648438a/

Send us a textSummary: Zach and I talk about the Design Build Process, housing affordability, and big ideas.________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development, you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!________________________________________________________Big Takeaways:- How to design and build a home well.- Reducing project risk through community engagement. - How community organizations can leverage their resources to impact the community through housing.________________________________________________________About Zach: Zach Sunderland, AIA, NCGC, is the co-founder and Executive Director of Haven Design|Build. As a licensed Architect and General Contractor, Zach leads Haven's design and construction teams and manages overall operations and visioning for the firm at large. With an extensive background in the architecture and construction industry, he has worked on projects at every scale within multiple sectors and takes every opportunity possible to spur conversations on practice management and community-based design.Zach is passionate about working alongside communities to create exceptional places to live, work, and play where each individual can flourish.Connect with Zach: Website | LinkedIn Mentioned in the show:- [PDF] Affordable Housing Pocked Guide by Haven Design|Build - About B Corporations- Harper's Home- [BOOK] Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City- [BOOK] There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development, you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC, where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome. I am your host, Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have worked on nearly every aspect of the land use ecosystem. This show provides an opportunity for me to share what I've learned with you, as well as introduce you to some of my friends, both new and old, who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC, my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straightforward.As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments, questions, or suggestions about Dirt NC or any land-use related matter, you can connect with me at www.oakcitycre.com.Until next time, thank you!

☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  – EPISODE 405: Are you struggling with the chaos that comes with managing custom construction projects?  Do you feel like every project is starting from scratch, and you're constantly putting out fires? Most construction business owners believe that having systems for custom projects removes personalization and freedom. But the truth is, systems actually create freedom. In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I'll share how you can eliminate the chaos in your custom projects and systematize your business for maximum profit and freedom without losing the personal touch. Here's what we'll be discussing… Why your custom projects need a structured process (and how it'll make them smoother) How to create a strategic operating playbook (not just an employee handbook) The power of clear documentation and handoff checklists Why systems don't restrict your creativity—they create more freedom instead …and a whole lot more! Ready to stop micromanaging your team and start leading your business? Tune in now!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Common misconceptions about custom projects (01:01) Systems and processes don't restrict creativity or freedom (03:26) The one thing every construction business needs (11:20) Key elements of a strategic operating playbook (12:44) Does an operating playbook work for luxury home clients? (17:55) How to build a strategic operating playbook (20:22)   Additional Resources: ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  – ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!  

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Dean offers expert advice to a caller exploring different techniques for adding solar panels to their roof. He also helps another listener navigate the challenges of rebuilding a fire-damaged home—offering tips on dealing with unreliable contractors and avoiding overpriced labor. Dean explains the importance of hiring a contractor separate from a house designer and shares how to verify a contractor's license to ensure you're working with a true professional.

Constrafor is revolutionizing how construction companies manage their back office operations, from procurement to embedded finance. With over $400 million in funding and 75,000 companies on their platform representing 25% of US construction companies, Constrafor has processed nearly $2 billion in invoice funding. In this episode of Category Visionaries, we sat down with Anwar Ghauche, CEO and Founder of Constrafor, to learn about the company's journey from addressing subcontractor payment challenges to building an invisible automation platform for construction's back office. Topics Discussed: Constrafor's origin story and the strategic decision to target general contractors first to access subcontractors The company's evolution from construction procurement platform to comprehensive back office automation Constrafor's approach to embedded finance and the Early Pay product for subcontractors The challenge of building in construction tech during COVID-19 and early customer acquisition strategies Distribution strategies that evolved from manual outreach to leveraging customer referrals The company's vision for invisible software that eliminates manual back office work for subcontractors Why construction remains a technology laggard and how margin compression affects software adoption GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Turn industry warnings into competitive advantages: When mentors warned Anwar that subcontractors were hard to reach and general contractors were poor software buyers, he reframed this as validation. "Instead of taking it as a negative and kind of changing the idea, I took it as kind of validation that this is great. Just because nobody else was really going to try to go after the space." B2B founders should consider whether widespread industry skepticism might actually signal an underserved opportunity with less competition. Build an indirect go-to-market strategy when direct sales won't scale: Rather than pursuing expensive direct sales to thousands of small subcontractors, Constrafor sold to large general contractors at low margins to access their 300-400 subcontractors at once. This created a distribution channel that would have been impossible to build through traditional sales methods. B2B founders should identify intermediaries or platforms that can provide access to their true target customers at scale. Recognize product-market fit through pattern recognition: Anwar knew they had achieved product-market fit when they reached customer number 10-12 requesting exactly the same thing. "We didn't have to kind of study this whole thing from scratch as if we were dealing with it for the first time." B2B founders should look for the moment when customer requests become predictable and solutions become repeatable rather than focusing solely on revenue metrics. Prioritize sales team development over marketing in B2B: Constrafor crossed $1 million in annual revenue before building a marketing team, instead focusing on sales team structure and product-led lead generation. "We've tried to build out the product to generate the leads as opposed to having to rely on marketing for warming up the leads." B2B founders should consider whether their resources are better invested in sales infrastructure and product virality before traditional marketing efforts. Leverage unique data assets for thought leadership: With 25% market penetration, Constrafor began providing industry insights on insurance pricing, material costs, and project pipelines. This data-driven approach to content creation established them as a trusted voice in construction. B2B founders should identify unique data they collect through their platform and use these insights to build authority rather than creating generic educational content.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM 

On August 19, Danny is teaming up with Matt Risinger to show you how to take control of your calendar, focus on what matters and block distractions in a sea of never ending notifications. Click here to save your spot at this free web class: https://trybta.com/CE-PM-AU2025Grab your project management resource bundle and start implementing these tips today: https://trybta.com/DL231To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP231 Poor project management leads to massive financial losses in the construction industry (up to $40 BILLION each year), but this can be avoided with effective communication. By improving communication skills, contractors can avoid costly mistakes and improve overall project outcomes.Last month I hosted a roundtable webinar alongside Charley Burtwistle from The Building Code Podcast and two high-performing builders who've cracked the code on running smoother, more profitable projects.Today, it's coming to you as a bonus episode. You'll hear how Dylan from Tectonic Design Build and Toby and Bradley from New Beginnings Construction systemized their project management, defined key roles, and created a repeatable communication rhythm that keeps things on time and on budget—even on multi-million dollar projects.Episode highlights:Understand WHY project management is so hard to execute properlyLearn how to transform your PMs from glorified errand boys to forward-thinking team leadersGet tips for holding subcontractors accountable so they deliver quality work, consistently00:00-Intro05:54-About the panelists12:31-Signs your PM is broken18:06-What is a project manager's role?25:02-What have you learned about PM hiring?35:28-How does communication make or break project management?49:01-Prove PM systems used by pro contractors57:09-The evolution of the entrepreneur01:04:02-How to use the Contractor Growth Method®01:07:34-How to implement change TODAY01:13:05-What advice would you give yourself five years ago?01:17:55-Q&A

In this episode of AZREIA Show we sit down with Tom Cole, the Director of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Tom outlines the role and responsibilities of the ROC, highlighting their mission to protect public health, safety, and welfare by promoting quality construction in Arizona. We delve into common issues faced by homeowners and real estate investors, including the importance of hiring licensed contractors and the consequences of unlicensed work. Tom also shares his extensive background in government administration and workforce development, emphasizing the significance of education and proper training for future construction professionals. Whether you're a homeowner, real estate investor, or contractor, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate the construction industry in Arizona.   Key Takeaways: 02:23 Role and Responsibilities of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors 03:27 Importance of Contractor Licensing 04:16 General Contractors and Subcontractors 07:29 Tom Cole's Background and Experience 14:24 Leadership and Team Management 17:39 Path to Working with the Governor 22:30 Director Nominations Process 23:02 Senate Confirmation Experience 23:50 Real Estate Investing Advice 24:38 House Flipping Regulations 28:37 Importance of Hiring Licensed Contractors 29:28 Common Complaints and Workmanship Standards 31:36 Protecting Yourself from Unscrupulous Contractors 40:22 Workforce Development Initiatives 44:14 Final Thoughts and Consumer Protection   ------  

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/02/25: Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. General Contractors Specializing in Concrete joins the show to answer several WGN Radio listener concrete questions and talk about how bollards can be an essential safety addition to your business. To learn more about Robert R. Andreas & […]

We started off this week's show by chatting with Student Loan Attorney Rae Kaplan of the Kaplan Law Firm about the latest changes to student loans. Next, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc., General Contractors Specializing in Concrete, talks about making pickleball courts and installing bollards. Then, Jake Stotter of Fenceworks, Inc. joins to discuss the history of the […]

In this episode, I will get into one of the most critical steps in any successful remodel or construction project: hiring the right general contractor. Whether you're planning a kitchen remodel, a bathroom upgrade, or a full home renovation, choosing the right GC can make or break your project. I discuss the essential questions to ask, what red flags to avoid, and how to tell if a contractor is the right fit for you.Some of my talking points:Do the preliminary homework (work with a designer & specify finishes/projects)Do get referralsDon't be afraid to ask questions: is he/she insured, bondedInterview the contractor in personContractor has to communicate by text, phone, emailVisit jobsite of recent work & work in progressIs jobsite cleanIf you are doing a kitchen remodel, you want to see the kitchens the contractor has done.If you are not comfortable with the person--DO NOT HIRE HIM/HERCheck references - you want to know the pros and consQuality of work, I have done many podcasts describing quality of work...listen to themFlexibility of schedule   what time do they start  Does GC have tile setters, electricians, plumbers, finish carpentersIf you plan on doing some work yourself, is GC ok with that  Go to my Youtube channel to view the video of the project I spoke about in this podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/@NancyHugoCheck out DesignersCircleHQ.com for all the latest in design.  Send me your email if you would like to have Designers Circle sent to you bi-monthly.This podcast is sponsored by ⁠Monogram.com⁠Please email me at Nancy@nancyhugo.com for questions and suggestions on design topics you would like to learn about.  If you want to learn more about me, go to ⁠NancyHugo.com

EPISODE 401: Do all decisions in your construction business fall on your shoulders? If you're a construction CEO, that's often just the reality—every choice runs through you, and the questions keep coming, even long after the workday ends. But it doesn't have to be. In this episode, we'll dive into the underestimated problem plaguing construction businesses—decision bottlenecks. Together we'll unpack… The serious consequences of slow, scattered, or centralized decision-making  How to know if you have a decision-making problem The common myths and misconceptions about decision-making 5 CEO-level strategies that will help you lead without doing everything yourself …and so much more! If you feel—or know someone who feels—bogged down by decision overload, this episode is truly a must-listen. Let's dive in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Signs you have a decision-making problem (01:06) Debunking common misconceptions on decision-making (04:23) Successful CEOs should make as few decisions as possible (12:33) Why you should document your processes (18:45) What does manufacturing urgency mean (22:24) Make decisions in parallel instead of in series (30:36) Separate the decision from implementation (33:42) Episode wrap-up (42:47)   Additional Resources: ⚡Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  – ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!  

I think it's a great question because he's trying to target B2B. So he has a general contractor who wants to target commercial business owners only. Do you have any recommendations on the copy and target audiences that he should use? Okay. So they own the office building, I would assume? They own or lease and need a general contractor...

In our first story, Jeremy Kenee and his buddies embark on a cross-country road trip with a Big Gulp super-glued to the roof of the car. Ride along with Jeremy to experience the hilarious reactions and unexpected encounters everywhere they went. Jeremy calls his story “Big Gulp”. Thanks for listening. Thanks, Jeremy. Jeremy Kenee graduated from the University of Colorado in 1994, landed a 3-month temp job in Missoula and never left. He met his wife, Heather, and they raised two talented daughters who are now flung far and wide in the world. After a long career engineering streets and highways, Jeremy became the City Public Works Director in 2019. When he’s not sailing on Flathead Lake, you might find him riding mountain bikes in the hills around Missoula or playing beer-league hockey at the Glacier Ice Rink. In our next story, Meco Correia is a former PACU nurse with a heightened awareness of horizons and the lingering echoes of trauma. Discover how a unique self-care practice involving Japanese rope art provides grounding and connection, setting the stage for an extraordinary encounter with the unknown on a quiet Missoula street. Meco calls her story “Eye on the Sky”.  Meco Correia is a believer that a nourishing meal cooked and shared in LOVE will advance soul healing on this planet. She is a co-creator in a sensual healing touch community, a culinary artist, a watercolor dabbler, a gypsy gardener and an RN that has touched many lives and BODIES in this community for over 25 years. Tom Attard shares his story about a raw and emotional Christmas Eve encounter at a Kalispell bar, where a man’s heartbreak leads him to his “little” brother, a drywall-delivering, street-fighting, functional alcoholic. Their intertwined lives, marked by a decade of distance and dangerous choices, build to a powerful, desperate conversation about change. Crack a beer and listen along to Tom's story that he calls “A Ride Home from the Rainbow”. Tom Attard was born and raised in the great state of Montana and is a father, husband, General Contractor, ultra runner and lover of all things outdoors.  You can find him on most dark winter mornings running a trail on any of the surrounding slopes. In constant motion from birth, Tom rarely sits still. Skiing, rafting, fishing, hunting, running and finding any excuse to get out there. Kali Neumeister invites you to forget what the movies taught you about pregnancy. This candid account reveals the surprising realities of pregnancy, from a challenging gestational diabetes diagnosis to an unexpected labor during a severe storm. Follow one woman’s unforgettable journey to motherhood, proving that real-life births are far more dramatic and unpredictable than anything on screen. Kali calls her story “A Womb Awakening” Kali Neumeister. Kali is 33 years old and was born and raised here in Missoula. A counselor by trade, Kali enjoys the quiet life of reading and storytelling and the adventures of skiing and scuba diving.

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