The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

Tue, 27 November 2018

Gerri Dominikos has grown her NYC construction business with strategies she learned from her corporate career. Listen to learn how she did it.

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

What Gerri calls the "evolution of tradesman" and the skills gaps of new hires coming out of trade school.
A customer service culture is more important than ever to avoid being a commodity.
The big corporate strategies and tactics Gerri has used to systematize and grow her business.
What it means to "learn how to hunt."
Gerri's experience taking over a family business, and what you can learn from it.
Why it is crucial to have the right mindset.
How to say "No" strategically

Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:

Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt.

How you can connect with Gerri Dominikos:

Company website - www.airlogix.co

Email - Gerri@airlogix.co

Phone - (718)947-1311 x221

Direct download: 097_Gerri_Domenikos.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:52am EDT

Mon, 19 November 2018

How Audree Grubesic built a successful modular home building business, and some tips for growing your construction business.

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

How Audree Grubesic made the transition from sales and marketing to construction business owner.
The most common misconceptions about modular construction.
What home builders need to know about modular and off site construction, and why you might want to consider this method.
Audree's experience has a woman starting a business in what is considered to be a male dominated industry.
The importance of setting expectations with your clients.
Audree's advice for helping you grow your construction business.

Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:

Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt.

How you can connect with Audree Grubesic:

Connect Home Builders - www.connecthomebuilders.com

Audree's email - audree@connecthomebuilders.com

Direct download: 096_Audree_Grubesic.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:57am EDT

Mon, 12 November 2018

How have we failed 70% of the people working in the construction industry? What are most contractors doing that is causing them to fail?

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

The REAL issues behind the skilled labor shortage.
The disconnect between field labor leaders and management, and how the system is often designed to fail.
The common mistakes you could be making when it comes to compensation.
The difference between merit based increases and socialist increases...and which is better for high performing teams.
What is the most overlooked group of people that has a huge impact on whether new employees are successful.
Why are people really leaving your company?

Other resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode:

Free Strategy Call – Own a construction business? Click here to schedule your free strategy session with Todd Dawalt.

How to contact John Morris:

Associated Builders and Contractors National Website - www.abc.org

Ohio Valley Chapter of the ABC - www.ovabc.org

John's email address - john(at)ovabc.org

Direct download: 095_John_Morris.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:21pm EDT

Mon, 12 November 2018

You say you don't want to compete on price, but the way you're selling makes you do just that. Learn what you stop doing to avoid that.