Podcast appearances and mentions of todd dawalt

In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network podcast, Logan Shinholser talks with Todd Dawalt, founder of Construction Leading Edge and host of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast. Together, they dive into the dangerous trap many contractors fall into, doing “just enough to start” (JETS)—and why that mentality holds businesses back from sustainable growth. Todd shares how building robust pre-construction systems, documenting processes, and creating real clarity in communication can make the difference between chaos and control on a jobsite. Drawing from his years of coaching and consulting with construction companies, Todd walks through tactical strategies for increasing profitability and how simple documentation can solve major business problems. Whether you're a one-man band or running a team of 100, this episode is packed with insights that will help you stop winging it and start winning. Key Takeaways The JETS Mentality is Holding You Back Doing “just enough to start” creates costly mistakes and jobsite chaos. Companies need to operate with a mindset of clarity, not improvisation. Documented Systems Drive Profitability Contractors often mistake “it's in my head” for a system. Writing things down can solve 80% of common construction business problems. Pre-Construction is Where the Money Is Made Profits are built (or lost) before the job even begins. Pre-construction systems reduce change orders, stress, and delays. Turn Chaos into Predictability Without structure, your team will make up their own rules. Checklists, job books, and templates create consistent results. Leadership Isn't About Hustle—It's About Systems Business owners need to graduate from “doer” to “leader.” Building systems empowers your team and removes dependency on you. Memorable Quotes “Chaos is expensive—clarity is profitable.” “You don't rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” “Documenting your process is the cheapest, fastest way to fix most of your problems.” Actionable Advice Start with one system. Pick one process you repeat often and document it. Replace tribal knowledge. Get everything out of your head and onto paper. Build a job book. Give your team a standard package of information for every job. Focus on pre-construction. Nail the planning phase before picking up a hammer. Lead with clarity. Create systems that enable your team to win without you.

We've reached our bicent...episodial?!01:58 - ReminiscingToday we're looking back over more than three years of producing the CBP. Here are some our initial thoughts:-Our intro is still rocking a 2019 vibe. -Mom is usually pretty supportive, but… There's an episode out there somewhere from those very first episodes, and we would really love for them to stay buried deep in whatever pile of digital debris. Tyler poses a challenge: If we get to 100 ratings on Apple Podcasts within two months of today's episode, he'll share this embarrassment. -Tyler flashes back to the studio setup for those earliest episodes: Just a couple dudes and a big-screen TV.-Eddie recalls and early episodes with Pete DuMont, Clifton Harness, and more.09:08 - Whitey Tighties, Pete Rose and Cannibalistic HamstersEddie gives a shout-out to his favorite episode title. Our middle brother, Andy, joined us for this episode, which consisted of brotherly recollections. Poor guy passed out quite often. We cringe as we look back at our early rhythms and quirks. Tough stuff. 11:48 - Favorite episodesHere are a few that we look back on most fondly:-Going Analog in a Digital World - (feat. Eric Reinholdt of the 30x40 Design Workshop on Youtube) -Eric Anderson and his leg lamp-Todd Dawalt (who has his own podcast, Construction Leading Edge) and our discussion about the labor shortage as we headed into the pandemic -David Smigel and an early conversation about Starlink on jobsites-Roy Underhill of The Woodwright's Shop-Lego episode-The House that Sears Built-The RFI Blockchain-Matt Byrd of the Reality Capture Network-Donnie Williams and our conversation about supply chains19:15 - Surprise lessonsWe spend some time exploring what we've learned. Eddie shares that he'd thought he had the solutions that the construction industry needs. He has seen his understanding expand and has gained empathy.Tyler discusses leadership and the constraints that make it hard for higher-ups to do things the way that younger, less-experienced people think things ought to be done. We express our appreciation for the sometimes contentious discussions. We've seen growth result from the open exploration of points of disagreement. 28:00 - Echo chambersTyler dumps some thoughts about people pitching themselves as guests in order to discuss the fact that the industry is slow to accept technology. He disagrees. Eddie lists technologies that have been readily adopted because they increase our productivity and make us look more competent. He acknowledges that he'd look like an old man if he'd step back onto a residential-construction jobsite today with tools that didn't exist when he was working in that world.We discuss the program features and the types of content that we've chosen to leave behind.39:43 - Megaphone messageWe share our thoughts for the industry. They're simple:-Eddie: Treat others the way you'd like them to treat you.-Tyler: Say thanks. Check out the partners that make our show possible.Find Us Online: BrosPodcast.com - LinkedIn - Youtube - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - Eddie's LinkedIn - Tyler's LinkedInIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening

Episode 191: Today on “The Building Code,” Zach and guest host Courtney Mattern, director of brand and content marketing, are talking all about how to manage operational chaos with Todd Dawalt, founder of Construction Leading Edge. Todd has 26 years of experience in the construction industry and knows what it takes to own a business and manage $300 million worth of projects. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how to run an effective business while maintaining personal freedom.   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildertrend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/  

A recession happens on a micro or macro basis. Everyone should prepare because a recession will strike when it strikes. In this episode, we will help you to be ready for it. Todd Dawalt, Founder of Construction Leading Edge, talks with Eric Anderton to discuss how you can recession-proof your business. Companies will be able to get through this recession by taking some practical steps. Make sure that you're ready for the recession! Tune in to this insightful episode and gain tremendous value from Todd. Link to Eric's Book, Construction Genius: Effective, Hands-On, Practical, Simple, No-BS Leadership, Strategy, Sales, and Marketing Advice for Construction Companies: https://www.amazon.com/Construction-Genius-Effective-Hands-Leadership/dp/B0BHTRDY1T/

Are you wasting marketing dollars?  How can you use your website as a “lever” to automate your sales process?  What's the 80/20 on marketing activities you should be focused on now, even if you're busier than ever?  Listen to my conversation with Spencer Powell to learn all that and more. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode with Spencer Powell: Using marketing as a lever for adjusting lead flow. What you could be wasting your marketing dollars and energy on. How people really find you online. The 80/20 on marketing activities, and the question you need to answer first. What you can focus on now to strengthen your position during the next downturn. The biggest group of people you want to market to, that no one else is talking to. How to use lifestyle content to build relationships with future clients. How to use your website during the sales process. How can busy construction business owners leverage automation? How to say “No” gracefully. How creating constraints can make you more effective.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Get Out of Your Business: Make it Run Without You This Year - www.constructionleadingedge.com/getout Apply to Work with Todd Dawalt's Team to Systematize Your Construction Business: www.constructionleadingedge.com/apply Delegate to Elevate: Free ebook from Belay Solutions - https://resources.belaysolutions.com/edge Raken - Get the data you need to build better projects with an app your field crews will actually  use - https://www.rakenapp.com How to connect with Spencer Powell: Builder Funnel Website: https://www.builderfunnel.com/ Builder Funnel Radio Podcast: https://www.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio

What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode with Todd Dawalt and our Director of Customer Success, Leyah Valgardson: Top 5 fears you'll need to push through to grow your business. How business owners tend to get in their own way. Are you “shoulding” all over yourself? Harmony vs. Balance. Practical tips to stop screwing yourself over. What's in it for you in the Systematize Your Construction Business program.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Get Out of Your Business: Make it Run Without You This Year: Free online training workshop - www.constructionleadingedge.com/getout Delegate to Elevate: Free ebook from Belay Solutions - https://resources.belaysolutions.com/edge

Why is giving work away such a good idea if you want to grow your business?  What's the business case for "corporate social responsibility?"  How did an encounter with a little girl affect Charles early in his career? What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: What happens when an entrepreneur gets clarity on their vision. There is something that is better to get wrong than to not try at all.  What is it? "Doing well by doing good."  What that belief model means, and how an encounter with a little girl started it. The business case for corporate social responsibility...why it's good for your business to give work away. The power of authenticity and how you should be using it to connect with your employees and customers. Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Builder Mastermind Group - https://buildermastermindgroup.com CompanyCam - The photo app every contractor needs - https://companycam.com/cle Curri - Sign up to get $40 of free credit.  Use Curri to deliver your materials.  https://www.constructionleadingedge.com/curri Schedule a Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - www.constructionleadingedge.com   How to connect with Charles Antis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-antis-a3b6637/ Antis Roofing website: www.antisroofing.com/  

Want results? At a certain point you need to forget about setting goals. There's something else you should focus on instead. In this episode we'll talk about Right to Left Goal setting, and the right time to forget about setting goals.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Builder Mastermind Group - https://buildermastermindgroup.com CompanyCam - The photo app every contractor needs - https://companycam.com/cle Flexbase the card built for construction companies - https://www.flexbase.app/todd Schedule a Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - www.constructionleadingedge.com

Hiring high level talent required overcoming a few limiting beliefs, and it's been a key to growing revenue 26% in a year.  What else has Michael Moore done to grow his business and why does he say "success and failure aren't too far apart"?   What you'll take away from this construction podcast episode with Michael Moore, owner of Waterton Construction Group: Advice from a couple of guys who have been fired. The benefits of letting go of your business. Two things he's done to increase revenue 26% in a year. Two places you need to go if you're ever in McKinney, TX. Your definition of success is up to you. The right way to define success. Why success and failure aren't too far apart. Myths about hiring high level talent and the truth about leading people who are better than you. Limiting beliefs around attracting talent and growing your team. The difference between building houses and building a business that builds houses. A few keys to cracking the code on selling. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Waterton Construction Group - https://watertonconstruction.com/ Builder Mastermind Group - https://buildermastermindgroup.com Move the Needle 90 Day Accountability Challenge - https://buildermastermindgroup.com/move CompanyCam - The photo app every contractor needs - https://companycam.com/cle Curri - Sign up to get $40 of free credit.  Use Curri to deliver your materials.  https://www.constructionleadingedge.com/curri Schedule a Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - www.constructionleadingedge.com  

Today, Tom's guest is Todd Dawalt, host of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast. Todd shares tips for being a great leader, and how to shore up profit leaks in your business.    In this episode, we talk about… Your job as a leader is to give your people a vision Don't just tell when you coach people—ask questions. This will make you a ninja-level conversationalist The better relationships you have, the less you're going to have profit leaks If you're trying to get somebody to do something, don't ask them why they can't do it—ask, what would it take to solve this? “There's this myth that the leader has to come up with the plan—No—your job is to get the right people in the room, ask the right questions, and then get out of the way, let them let them do their thing” How your control over your employees affects their productivity The solution to productivity crisis and skilled labor shortage A good leader asks good questions Solve the handoff—this is where 80% of the profit bleeds live Ways to leverage yourself Start thinking differently about yourself and your company Design your organization for the future   Resources: Construction Leading Edge Podcast – http://www.constructionleadingedge.com/     Follow Tom on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realtomreber    The $100k Contractor is designed to get you to at least $100k a year in personal income. It's time we quit stealing from our families and get that time back! https://TheContractorFight.com/100k     The Contractor Fight Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorfight/      The Contractor Fight Night – https://thecontractorfight.com/fightnight/    The Contractor Fight TV – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHDzg1Tnogow9uAL3YESw 

There's a hidden profit bleed that is killing contractors.  They can feel it but can't see it because it never shows up on an invoice or a bank statement. The worst effects can last a lifetime...  What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: - Bagpipes in Nebraska. - What is this hidden profit bleed? - How your future wealth is affected by it. - The only thing you may need to do in order to get paid more. - A lesson from physics. - What you should give the grave, and what you shouldn't take with you. - One form of this profit bleed that can't be measured, but could have the most impact on your life. - A simple 3 step process you can use to start reducing the effect of this profit bleed in your business and life. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: The Builder Mastermind Group - Avoid costly mistakes by sharing ideas with a group of like minded construction business owners. https://buildermastermindgroup.com Schedule a Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - https://www.constructionleadingedge.com/ Infratech Outdoor Heaters - https://infratech-usa.com/leadingedge CompanyCam - Document your jobs and protect your company - https://companycam.com/cle    

Neil Sundresh has grown Glacier West Construction dramatically in recent years.  How has his approach to quality control, delegation and the "fat steaks and bourbon" strategy helped him do it?  Listen to my conversation with Neil to learn that...and a lot more. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode with Neil Sundresh, owner of Glacier West Construction:  The “Fat Steaks and Bourbon strategy” and how Neil uses it to rob his clients. Stealing the magic sushi sauce How do you really scratch a client's itch? Working with customers who can't have mistakes. Why Neil says every builder should be a designer. A top down approach to quality control, and how it ties into sales. Importance of staying the heck out of the way. Delegation is not the same as autonomy. How to be insulated from problems. Sometimes you're not in charge of your growth How to connect with Neil Sundresh: Company website: https://www.glacierwest.ca/ Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: The Builder Mastermind Group - Avoid costly mistakes by sharing ideas with a group of like minded construction business owners. https://buildermastermindgroup.com Schedule a Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - https://constructionleadingedge.as.me/freesession Infratech Outdoor Heaters - https://infratech-usa.com/leadingedge    

  What you'll hear about in this construction podcast episode with Monish Khadye: - The business case for happiness - What are "dinner date" clients and why you want them - His rule for emails that don't allow him to be a jerk - Being happy to ask foolish questions. - When your goals aren't really YOUR goals - Keys to working with your spouse in a true partnership - The only way you're guaranteed not to fail - Embracing technology to make subcontractors more profitable and compress schedules. - Their upside down approach to business goal setting. - How he uses automation to deliver a higher volume of projects. - How he's cracked the code on performance reviews and peer reviews.   How to connect with Monish Khadye: Company website: https://www.khadye.com.au   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: The Builder Mastermind Group - Avoid costly mistakes by sharing ideas with a group of like minded construction business owners. https://buildermastermindgroup.com Schedule a Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - https://constructionleadingedge.as.me/freesession Start using the Preconstruction Services Agreement to Get Paid for Estimates - https://buildermasterclass.com/script  

What were the benefits of starting his homebuilding business in 2008? Alex Gregg explains, and also discusses some keys to setting expectations with multi-million dollar customers and knowing when to say "No." Here's what you're going to learn about in this construction podcast episode with Alex Gregg: - The benefits of starting a homebuilding business in 2008. - Keys to communicating with customers on multi-million dollar projects. - Expectations he sets with his clients. - How Alex thinks about failure, and a term that's better than failure. - How being part of the Builder Mastermind Group has re-energized him. - How using templates helps him automate his projects, avoid reinventing the wheel every time, and which templates he's been focused on. - The importance of knowing your costs. - How to know when to say No.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Live Meetup November 11-12 in Sarasota, FL - https://buildermasterclass.com/live The Builder Mastermind Group - https://buildermastermindgroup.com Schedule a Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - www.constructionleadingedge.com   How to connect with Alex Gregg: Website - https://gregghomebuilding.com/ FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/gregghomebuilding Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregghomebuilding  

What you're going to learn from this construction podcast episode with Tom Reber: -Your customers are always feeling something. Whose job is it to be in control of what they're feeling? - What is the Contractor Fight? The person you're fighting may surprise you. - Some of the common self-imposed struggles you may be dealing with. - Why Tom says it's a 100% guarantee you're the problem. - Why you shouldn't wish it was easier. - How things are probably much simpler than you're making them. - Tom explains the question, "Can you win six seconds?" - Tom also talks about his book and a TV show that are coming out soon. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Free copy of Winning the Contractor Fight by Tom Reber - https://thecontractorfight.com/book/ Live Meetup November 11-12 in Sarasota, FL - https://buildermasterclass.com/live The Builder Mastermind Group - https://buildermastermindgroup.com Schedule a Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - www.constructionleadingedge.com  

What is "Right to Left" thinking, and how can it help you scale your business, nail the handoff, avoid hiring mistakes, and get buy-in on your project schedules? What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: - The common symptoms of Left to Right operation in a construction business. How "Right to Left" thinking can be used: - Strategic planning for your business. - Setting and achieving your financial targets. - Creating a system for sales and lead generation. - Nailing the handoff to eliminate chaos on your jobsites. - Hiring for a newly created role. - Getting your field team bought into your project schedules. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Live Meetup November 11-12 in Sarasota, FL - https://buildermasterclass.com/live Schedule a Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - www.constructionleadingedge.com  

Most contractors aren't really in the building business. Why did John Wojtas downsize from 40 employees in 19 states, and how has he scaled his custom homebuilding business in the last year?   What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode with John Wojtas of Paxis Group: - Why John downsized from 40 employees working in 19 states. - How he has grown from 4 to 13 employees in about 14 months. - When 80% of schedule overruns can be prevented - Why his company doesn't bid on projects. - A surprising benefit of using a Preconstruction Services Agreement. - Why John says he's not really in the building business, as a custom home builder. - The power of the pause. - Why he joined the Builder Mastermind Group, and the benefits he's seen as a member. - Crack the Code segment: One surprising strategy John uses with his people. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:   The Builder Mastermind Group - Avoid costly mistakes by sharing ideas with a group of like minded construction business owners. https://buildermastermindgroup.com Schedule a Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - https://constructionleadingedge.as.me/freesession   Start using the Preconstruction Services Agreement to Get Paid for Estimates - https://buildermasterclass.com/script  

John Warrillow is an expert in the mechanics of selling a business. He's helped thousands of business owners build and harvest the value of a business, and his written several books on the subject. Here's what you're going to learn about in this construction podcast episode: - Why most construction businesses are unsellable, and what to do to fix it. - What is TVR? - Trojan Horse effect of a subscription model. - The "Freedom Point", and how it relates to the right time to sell your business. - What John calls the "Pull Factor" and why it's important if you're planning to sell...or even retire. - Disastrous mistakes to avoid when selling a business. - Due diligence you should be doing as the seller. - Clauses to watch out for during a transaction. - I asked John what the #1 thing sellers do to sabotage themselves. - The question you don't want to answer during the negotiation. - Why the value of your business is in the eye of the beholder. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: STRUXI Labor Productivity Software - https://struxi.com 3 Questions to Help You Get Paid for Estimates - https://buildermasterclass.com/script Mastermind Group for CoConstruct Users- https://buildermasterclass.com/cogroup Schedule Your Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - https://buildermasterclass.com/apply Connect with John Warrillow and get some of his resources - https://learn.builttosell.com/construction  

Mike Brewer is CEO of a plumbing business in Arizona with 400 employees. They stopped trying to find plumbers. Now they're creating them. What you'll learn about in this construction podcast episode: - How one word on your business card can steer business decisions. - The unique solution Mike's company is using to solve the skilled labor shortage. They're not trying to find plumbers...they're making them. - The piece of information that would have prevented Mike from starting his training program if he had known about it. - How he almost went out of business three times, and a couple of the reasons behind the near failure. - Importance of attaching actions to outcomes. - Why they provide financial management training for their new hires. - "Not having cash puts you out of business faster than anything else." - Importance of staying in your lane, understanding your limits. - MIke's thoughts on having a business coach and a system to follow. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: STRUXI Labor Productivity Software - https://struxi.com 3 Questions to Help You Get Paid for Estimates - https://buildermasterclass.com/script Mastermind Group for CoConstruct Users- https://buildermasterclass.com/cogroup Schedule Your Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - https://buildermasterclass.com/apply Brewer Companies website: www.brewercompanies.com Brewer University: www.breweruniversity.com Brewer Craftsman Academy Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BrewerCraftsmanAcademy Build Your Future Arizona: www.BYFAZ.org  

What you're going to hear about in this construction podcast episode with Kevin Oakley of Doyouconver.com: - How to avoid "selling yourself into bankruptcy." - Why advertising has zero momentum. - Tips on talking to your customers about problems caused by material delays and price increases. - What's happening with the Build to Rent market. - The most interesting trends Kevin is seeing with builders across the country right now. - Why now is a good time to pace yourself, no matter how badly you feel like you need to grow. - Some of the biggest mistakes many contractors are making, that you want to avoid.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: STRUXI Labor Productivity Software - https://struxi.com 3 Questions to Help You Get Paid for Estimates - https://buildermasterclass.com/script Mastermind Group for CoConstruct Users- https://buildermasterclass.com/cogroup Schedule Your Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - https://buildermasterclass.com/apply   How to connect with Kevin Oakley: Company website: https://www.doyouconvert.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinoakley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/koakley81  

How did a moped accident set Connor Crook up for success? Why did an attorney buy a toolbelt company, and why is having an audience such a great idea? What you'll hear about in this construction podcast episode with Connor Crook, CEO of Diamondback Tool Co.: - Why should a business create an audience, and how do you go about building that audience? - Connor's process for creating new products, and why you might want to try it. - How do you know when to say no? - Some bad jokes about being an attorney with the last name Crook, and how he ended up owning a toolbelt business. - They Diamondback is doing about helping the skilled labor shortage. - The difference between IG and LI marketing - How a moped accident changed his life and set him up for success.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: STRUXI Labor Productivity Software - https://struxi.com 3 Questions to Help You Get Paid for Estimates - https://buildermasterclass.com/script Mastermind Group for CoConstruct Users- https://buildermasterclass.com/cogroup Schedule Your Strategy Call with Todd Dawalt - https://buildermasterclass.com/apply   How to connect with Connor Crook: Diamondback Tool  - https://toolbelts.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/diamondback.toolbelts/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-crook-bb82b110/      

The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you'll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor. Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week! In today's episode, we hosted Todd Dawalt, CEO/Founder of Construction Leading Edge, for a lively conversation on growing a commercial contracting and construction business. ▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as: • How he got involved in commercial real estate, • How to find reliable sub-contractors, • The challenges commercial construction companies face when scaling their business, • Advice for those interested in taking on a ground-up construction project, • Best ways to maximize profit in your commercial construction business, • Determining what jobs are right for you to take on, • As well as much more... ▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Todd, below I've provided relevant links: ▶ Podcast: https://apple.co/34UFKrD ▶ Website: judifox.com ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-dawalt/ Below I've provided links to books that were referenced during the episode: 1) Think and Grow Rich - https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 If you find value in these episodes, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to press the bell

This week, Karalynn sits down with Todd Dawalt, of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, to dive into his work as a construction business advisor. What are some common mistakes new business owners make? Are you making them? How can Todd's services help businesses owners like you? Tune in and leave us a like if you learn something new! Happy listening.  _____ Find Todd's work and services at: https://www.constructionleadingedge.com/ Listen to the The Construction Leading Edge podcast: https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/podcast  Check out our Website, www.subcontractorinstitute.com , to learn more about what we do. Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside.fm and is distributed by Castos.

What You Will Learn: 3 ways to create a customer for life Avoid looking at results and look at the systems Right to left thinking instead of left to right thinking Avoiding chaos in the construction business In the latest episode of the Constructing Brands podcast, we speak with Todd Dawalt, host of The Construction Leading Edge. Todd’s years of experience consulting for construction companies has awarded him vital insights and knowledge on how the most successful businesses should operate, what to focus on, and what mistakes to avoid. This information combined with strategic customer service can help you develop customers for life.

Tim talks with Todd Dawalt about charging customers for estimates and other smart decisions that will get your business better leads.

In the final episode of Profit Bleeds, Todd shares how you can combat unsolicited charity and materials issues.  These can be real profit killers, so tune in and solve these issues in your business today!

Phone time and stolen time can be some of the most frustrating profit bleeds.  Todd shares how you can diagnose and solve these profit bleeds in episode 3.

Down time and shop time can be profit killers. In this episode, Todd breaks down common examples of how your employees can be burning up time and money and how you can solve these profit bleeds!

In this episode, you'll learn how to eliminate schedule overruns and re-work.  Todd is a master when it comes to finding areas in your business that steal away profit from you.  Fix just these two profit bleeds, and you'll start putting more money back in your pocket.

My guest for today is Todd Dawalt and he has an awesome podcast called The Construction Leading Edge. It's for business owners and contractors who would like to grow and do away with any disorder in their business. On the show today I have a really great conversation with Todd about ways to improve your business. And Todd has some great giveaways too, like a video series with a ton of really simple information that you can use to better your business. So be sure to listen in all the way to the end of the show! Did you know that feedback is the breakfast of champions? It really is important that you give it to your people regularly, because as business leaders, we know that this is how you grow your company and your people. So we're also talking feedback today because we have to tell our people how things are, what can be improved on, and what we like, or don't like about what they're doing. Listen in to find out more. What you'll hear in this episode: Todd explains how he got to where he is today.     How Todd ended up in the sewer rehab industry in 2010/2011.     How Todd managed to grow and improve the business in three years.     Taking the stress out of construction.     Todd shares a fundamental mind shift in how to run a contracting business.     What operating your business from right to left means.         Starting with a vision and direction.     A great tip for managing your fear and anxiety.     How to avoid becoming a 'lid' on your business and keeping it from growing.     A fixed mindset vs a growth mindset.     Developing the confidence you really need.     Todd tells us about the controversial 'skilled labor delusion'.     Why you need to lead your people well.     Developing the skill to have the difficult conversations.     Telling your people what winning looks like and giving them some recognition really goes a long way.     The difference between selling and estimating.     About Todd's Contractor Sales Accelerator series.     Todd explains what he has to offer, and how you can get hold of it. Connect with Todd! To get Todd's free video series, The Secrets of Successful Contractors, go to www.constructionleadingedge.com/owner For resources on leadership, selling, project management, or designing your business to operate from right to left, sign up for Todd's Construction Business Accelerator Program free ten-day trial at www.constructionbusinessaccelerator.com Books Mentioned: Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell Mindset by Carol Dweck Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Resources: Download My FREE 1-Page Business Plan Download Diane's Free Ebook: buildyournumbers.com/dave Text Me @ (510) 612-1450 - Say Hi! I would love to hear your feedback, pros & cons! **Please leave me a review on iTunes!** ~Please Share My Podcast With Other Contractors~ THE ROOFER SHOW SPONSOR INFO: Need Help Answering the Phone Or Online Chat? Use Ruby Receptionists!! Find Out How They Can Help Bring In Leads!! Click here and use the code Roofer50 for a special $50 discount! https://www.callruby.com/roofershow Or Call Ruby at (844) 326-7829 Check out their app!! My Listeners Get a 21-Day Money-Back Guarantee!

We’ve heard that the biggest problem facing construction is the skilled labor shortage, but what if it’s just a delusion? Join host Todd and guest Todd Dawalt of The Construction Leading Edge podcast as they discuss if the labor shortage is just a symptom of a larger problem. They also tackle questions like: is there a better way to do things, or do you search for new and innovative ways to look at construction? How do you make employees and customers feel valuable and important to your business? Todd Dawalt is an Executive Business Coach on The Construction Leading Edge podcast. He helps construction business owners to boost revenue, put financial worries behind them, and turn their company into a well-oiled, profitable machine. He also has a website (www.constructionleadingedge.com) dedicated to helping construction leaders grow their leadership skills, business, and income.

Learn from the mistakes Mike McCallum made the first time he started his drywall business, and the adjustments he made the second time around. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - The quickest way to go out of business is to do work based on someone else's numbers. - Everybody has a boss - The mistakes he made the first time around as a drywall construction business owner. - The danger of not charging enough for your work. - Why the term cash flow may be a misnomer. - The importance of protecting your credit - How to determine if a potential employee is reliable.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Eliminate Profit Bleeds - Schedule a free strategy session with Todd Dawalt to identify your biggest profit bleeds and map out a plan to eliminate them - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call FieldChat - Get your free trial at www.fieldchat.com/edge CompanyCam is now totally free for small teams. Signup is quick and easy and there’s no card required. Discover which plan fits your needs and get your company started at www.companycam.com/cle Tsheets Time Tracking App - www.constructionleadingedge.com/tsheets Monday project management app - www.constructionleadingedge.com/monday How you can connect with Mike McCallum: www.drywall918.com https://www.facebook.com/mccallumandsons/

Leadership and business lessons from a retired Army General now running a construction business. Don't miss this one. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - What disappointed Larry Harrington the most when he transitioned from the military into the construction industry. - Larry's "4 E's" - Leadership lessons from leading troops in the war on terror. - This is essentially a leadership masterclass from a man with 40 years experience leading large teams and initiatives in a variety of environments. You might want to listen to this one a few times. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Eliminate Profit Bleeds - Schedule a free strategy session with Todd Dawalt to identify your biggest profit bleeds and map out a plan to eliminate them - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call FieldChat - Get your free trial at www.fieldchat.com/edge CompanyCam is now totally free for small teams. Signup is quick and easy and there’s no card required. Discover which plan fits your needs and get your company started at www.companycam.com/cle

Michael is joined on the CompanyCast by Todd Dawalt of the Construction Leading Edge Podcast to discuss what measures contracting companies should be taking to prepare for a down economy.

What if you could create your own economic stimulus package and get a refund on your worker's comp policy?   Here's what you'll get from this construction podcast episode: - How to potentially get a refund from your worker's compensation policy. - The financial upside of a training program. - A few questions your accountant needs to be asked. - What is a "mid-term audit" of your GL policy, and why right now is a really good time to do it. - Why you want to put a good timesheet tracking system like Tsheets in place.   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Eliminate Profit Bleeds - Schedule a free strategy session with Todd Dawalt to identify your biggest profit bleeds and map out a plan to eliminate them - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call FieldChat - Get your free trial at www.fieldchat.com/edge Connect with Jeff Heet - www.ioausa.com LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/jeffheet  

What you'll hear in this construction podcast episode with Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight: - Your mindset and why it's where the game is won or lost. - How to get out of your comfort zone. - Time is the fuel for fear. - A few great questions you can ask to sell at higher margins. - A few things you absolutely need to think about as you come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: The Contractor Fight - https://thecontractorfight.com/ Eliminate Profit Bleeds - Schedule a free strategy session with Todd Dawalt to identify your biggest profit bleeds and map out a plan to eliminate them - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call FieldChat - Get your free trial at www.fieldchat.com/edge

When Kelly Hollatz left her corporate event planning career to start a construction safety business, she was turned down by every bank she met with.  What lessons from beauty pageants kept her going? What does she mean "the weak weed themselves out of her team?" What you'll hear in this construction podcast episode with Kelly Hollatz owner of First Star Safety: - How a conversation with a man in a restaurant affected her entrepreneurial journey. - The lessons she learned from participating in beauty pageants that set her up for business success. - How to boost your confidence. - How she didn't back down or quit after being turned down by every banker she met with. - "Doing what you're passionate about is a cardinal mistake." - The difference between being comfortable and complacent. - Making it your strong suit to find your weaknesses. - What she looks for in a potential employee, and why the weak weed themselves out of her company. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Offload your bookkeeping headaches - Learn more about the Apparatus Team and how outsourcing your bookkeeping, reporting and payroll headaches could help - www.constructionleadingedge.com/headache   Eliminate Profit Bleeds - Schedule a free strategy session with Todd Dawalt to identify your biggest profit bleeds and map out a plan to eliminate them - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call   How to get in touch with Kelly Hollatz: www.firststarsafety.com Kelly's LinkedIn page Company Facebook page First Star Safety's Instagram page  

Everything has been thrown up in the air like we’ve never seen before and it seems like the tendency is for everyone to run around like chickens with their heads cut off. You just don’t have to look at it that way. Abraham Lincoln said, “If I have 6 hours to cut down a tree, I’m going to spend 4 hours sharpening the ax.” Now is the time to sharpen the ax. Wherever there is crisis, there is also opportunity. Tom’s guest today is Todd Dawalt, a man who specializes in finding those opportunities. Todd is an executive business coach and brings a ton of great content for the construction industry on his podcast, Construction Leading Edge. He knows all about the different opportunities that are presented during times of crisis and how to jump on those opportunities. If you don’t think you are going to survive this thing, then close shop, but if you plan on being in business after this, look for the opportunity. Just make the decision! Stay tuned for Todd’s 2-word question that has made him hundreds of thousands of dollars!   In this episode, we talk about… Finding the opportunity amid the sea of crisis Sharpen the ax by hoarding the profit that you have in your backlog The phase of the project that can help you keep a lot of the profit Find the customer’s motivations so you can give them the best experience possible Todd’s 2-word question that has made him hundreds of thousands of dollars Problems that contractors run into that lead to profit leads Just make a decision about the future of your business   Links to resources: Never Split The Difference Lithco Contracting Rock the Recession Check out Todd on LinkedIn or at his website: http://constructionleadingedge.com/ Construction Leading Edge TV YouTube Check out EP156 of Todd’s podcast for the 8 profit bleeds that are killing contractors! Schedule A Contractor Sales Academy Demo Order Your Fight Planner The Contractor Fight Facebook Group The Contractor Fight Night $100k Contractor The Bridge The Contractor Fight TV The Contractor Sales Academy Podcast Text CONTRACTOR FIGHT to 877-807-1740 to get more connected and help you build a better business Want some fight swag to wear? Share this episode on Instagram or Facebook with #JoinTheFight and our team will pick one winner each week to recognize your help in spreading the fight message!   Want to stop sucking the life out of your contracting business? Join the Contractor Sales Academy and take command of your entire sales process! CSA is a game changer for your business.   Read more at http://strongpreneur.libsyn.com/#vyWRWfcf0VRHIKyQ.99

How does your marketing affect your employees, and what does it mean to turn your organization inside-out? What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: How does your marketing affect employee attraction and retention? What does it mean to "give it all away to keep it?" Tips for generating more leads Common mistakes and misconceptions about your website The entrepreneur mindset How to get found by Google What happens if strangers land on your website? Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Offload your bookkeeping headaches - Learn more about the Apparatus Team and how outsourcing your bookkeeping, reporting and payroll headaches could help - www.constructionleadingedge.com/headache   Eliminate Profit Bleeds - Schedule a free strategy session with Todd Dawalt to identify your biggest profit bleeds and map out a plan to eliminate them - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call   The Hook Agency - www.hookagency.com Tim Brown's Lead Generation Guide - www.hookagency.com/leads Tim's SEO Strategy - www.hookagency.com/seo-basics  

Listen to a master class on contract law with construction attorney Bruce Inosencio. Common mistakes to avoid and contract "red flags" to run from.   What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: Some of the risks you should be looking at, but probably aren't. The biggest risks to watch out for in your contracts. How to prevent disputes. The most common mistakes Bruce sees various contractor types making from a legal standpoint. A few red flags in contracts that should be non-starters for you, and you should run from. Advice that could save you thousands of dollars, and could even save your business.  Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Offload your bookkeeping headaches - Learn more about the Apparatus Team and how outsourcing your bookkeeping, reporting and payroll headaches could help - www.constructionleadingedge.com/headache   Eliminate Profit Bleeds - Schedule a free strategy session with Todd Dawalt to identify your biggest profit bleeds and map out a plan to eliminate them - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call

There are some counter-intuitive things you should be doing, and some mistakes to avoid during this recession. There's also one thing you should do that your banker might not like... What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: The "ambulance chasers" that could come out in a few months, and how to prepare for them now. How to recession proof your resume if you're an employee. One thing you should consider doing right now that your banker might not appreciate. Avoiding "air bubbles" in your backlog. A surprising thing about marketing during a recession. A few things you should be tracking right now to set yourself up in case you want to make an insurance claim. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Rock the Recession - The book by Jonathan Slain - www.constructionleadingedge.com/rock   Offload your bookkeeping headaches - Learn more about the Apparatus Team and how outsourcing your bookkeeping, reporting and payroll headaches could help - www.constructionleadingedge.com/headache   Eliminate Profit Bleeds - Schedule a free strategy session with Todd Dawalt to identify your biggest profit bleeds and map out a plan to eliminate them - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call

What's one thing you should do at the beginning of a crisis that your banker might not like? How can you make your business a "hard target" for failure? Spencer Padgett and I discuss... What you'll get out of this construction podcast: Advice from a couple of guys who have been through financial disaster before. A few things you can to set up a proper baseline to deal with all the chaos. Some advice that your banker might not appreciate. Five lessons you can learn from a financial crisis, and what you can do right now. A few self-destructive behaviors to avoid (from personal experience.) How to use the COVID-19 induced recession as an opportunity. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast: CoConstruct - The software and community that will help you run your entire construction business.  More details on CoConstruct at this link - http://www.constructionleadingedge.com/coconstruct   Apparatus Team - Offload your bookkeeping, reporting and payroll headaches.  Learn more at this link - www.constructionleadingedge.com/headache    Eliminate Profit Bleeds - Schedule a free strategy call (if still available) with Todd Dawalt by selecting a time at this link - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call

What stimulus funds are available, and how can you request them?How can you manage finances during this crisis so you survive AND are in a better position when things start returning to normal? Get your questions answered by Nicole Landau, who specializes in providing CFO (Chief Financial Officer) services to a variety of construction businesses. Contact Nicole Landau - www.landauconsultingsolutions.com Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: FieldChat - Get 15% off by going to www.fieldchat.com/edge Companycam - Get your 14 day free trial + 50% off your first two months at https://companycam.com/cle Suffering from profit bleeds?  Schedule your free strategy call with Todd Dawalt at www.constructionleadingedge.com/call  

Here's a different way to to look at the Coronavirus pandemic. What you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: - What are some of the new problems being created by COVID-19 that could turn into projects? - How to "flow to problems." - How to take this opportunity to "sharpen the saw." - Answer the question, "how much of the profit in your backlog do you want to keep?"   Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: FieldChat - Get 15% off by going to www.fieldchat.com/edge Companycam - Get your 14 day free trial + 50% off your first two months at https://companycam.com/cle Suffering from profit bleeds?  Schedule your free strategy call with Todd Dawalt at www.constructionleadingedge.com/call

Why did Scott Wentz set up a nonprofit to get young people into the construction trades, and how is the Builders Bridge program working?   Here's what you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: The overlooked group of people whose misconceptions about the construction industry are keeping young people away. What's missing from the typical approaches many are using to try to attract young people to the trades? What is a "homebuilding immersion trip?" What's in it for homebuilders and trade partners to get involved with creating pathways into the trades? How you can get involved with Builders Bridge. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: FieldChat - Get 15% off by going to www.fieldchat.com/edge Companycam - Get your 14 day free trial + 50% off your first two months at https://companycam.com/cle Suffering from profit bleeds?  Schedule your free strategy call with Todd Dawalt at www.constructionleadingedge.com/call Builders Bridge - Bridging the gap between the opportunities in the homebuilding industry and the needs in our communities https://buildersbridge.com/  

What if you hire all the right people and your company still breaks.  What if filling all your openings actually makes things worse?   Here's what you'll get out of this construction podcast episode: Would you vote yes or no to raise the dam? Why you may not actually have a labor shortage.  (What is it then?) How hiring more people could be the worst thing you can do. Details on the "other" skilled labor shortage that's much worse than ours, and what they're doing about it. What is load shedding, and how might it help you? Learn about one type of "organizational malware." Details of one contractor who is busier than ever, but not making more money.  What are the "profit bleeds" he's suffering from...and the alarming amount it's costing. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: The ADVANCE Bottom Line Growth Hacks and Secrets Conference - https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/advance Are you suffering from profit bleeds?  Map out a plan of attack to stop the bleeding.  Schedule your free strategy call with Todd Dawalt at www.constructionleadingedge.com/call

A lot of contractors are busier than ever before, but are making less money than before...even losing money.  Why is that?   In this episode you'll learn about eight profit bleeds that cause really busy contractors and builders to lose money.  You might be surprised to see how much these profit bleeds add up to at the end of the year. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Resources and tools mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Companycam - Get your free trial + 50% off your first two months at https://companycam.com/cle Systematize Your Construction Business - Free Video Series - https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com  The ADVANCE: Bottom Line Growth Hacks & Secrets for Builders and Contractors - Live Event - https://constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/advance Schedule Your Free Call with Todd Dawalt - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call

Is there a labor shortage? What are disruptions in construction that aren't as noticeable? These were the questions we brought our guest, Todd Dawalt, this week. His answer to these questions are an incredible reminder of where your priorities should be as a company. Before we get to our interview with Todd, we discuss robots being fired from their jobs at a fully robotic hotel in Japan. Todd Dawalt is the host of "The Construction Leading Edge" podcast. His show has the goal of teaching contracting professionals how to be more effective entrepreneurs and business leaders. Make sure you check him out! We're giving away a $100 gift card to Amazon! Here's how you can enter --- 1. Leave our show a Rating or Review on Apple Podcasts 2. Take a snapshot of your rating (as proof) 3. Email the snapshot to contact@brospodcast.com We'll be announcing the winner on March 30th! Related Links Todd's LinkedIn The Construction Leading Edge Podcast Todd's Website Japanese Robot Hotel Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE! Like us on LinkedIn! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! (Our day job)

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What's going to happen if your business shuts down for a week?  How much would that cost you?  Would it be an extinction level event?  How can you plan for, or better yet prevent, that from happening? What you'll get from this construction podcast episode: Are you a "single point of failure" in your business?  If so, what can you do about it? Some of the biggest potential interruptions in your construction business. How to start developing your business continuity plan. A few potential risks to the continuity of your business you may not have considered. How can another company's ability to manage risk affect YOUR business?  You might be surprised. Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: FieldChat - www.fieldchat.com/edge Systematize Your Construction Business - Free Training Videos - constructionbusinessaccelerator.com  Secrets of Successful Contractors - Free Video Series - constructionbusinessaccelerator.com/secrets Schedule Your Free Call with Todd Dawalt - www.constructionleadingedge.com/call