“Level Up”: Building Businesses and Elevating the Trades

This week on the Atomic Construction Podcast, Kevin Hohe and Kyle Nitchen are back, this time diving into the real-life challenges of scaling a business in the construction world. From navigating the complex relationship between owners and subcontractors to finding (and keeping) great talent, this episode is packed with insights from both sides of the industry.

Kyle and Kevin get real about the need to bring respect and prestige back to the trades, and how leadership, storytelling, and community can help shift the narrative. Whether you're in the field, in the office, or somewhere in between, this one’s about elevating the game for everyone.

What’s Inside:

• The shared struggles between corporate teams and tradespeople.
• Why scaling a construction business is one of the toughest—but most rewarding—challenges.
• The leader’s true job: enabling their team’s success.
• Why attracting young talent to the trades is more than a pipeline issue—it’s a culture issue.
• A powerful call to honour, respect, and celebrate tradespeople.
• How we can change the image of the industry to inspire the next generation.
• The role of community in lifting the entire construction space.
• Why selling, storytelling, and communication are skills every construction leader needs.

This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a mission. If you care about the future of construction and the people who make it happen, this episode is your call to action.

Stay connected:

• Kyle Nitchen | LinkedIn
• Kevin Hohe | LinkedIn

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