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:

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⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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🚀Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

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EPISODE 400: Are you constantly putting out fires in your construction business? Do you feel like you never have time to work on your business because you’re always reacting to problems?

For many business owners, it’s easy to believe that freeing up time means hiring extra help. But I’m here to tell you—you can reclaim 40 hours a month of your time without bringing anyone new on board.

In this episode, we’ll explore how adjusting your approach to time management, task prioritization, and communication can help you take control of your business, reduce overwhelm, and stop operating in constant reactive mode.

You’ll learn…

• Jeff Bezos’s secret to creating more time (instead of managing it)

• The importance of identifying the root cause of recurring problems

• Common time and energy drains for construction business owners

• How eliminating free estimates can save you serious time

…and more!

If you’re ready to stop firefighting and finally take back control of your schedule, this episode is for you.

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Stop believing the “I don’t have the time” lie (02:13)

Common time drains in construction businesses (05:26)

How to focus on high-impact activities (09:13)

Use the 5 Whys method to find the root causes (20:49)

Breaking the vicious cycle of reactive work (33:20)

Why you need proactive communication (39:27)

Eliminate free estimates to save time (45:51)

Additional Resources:

⚡Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

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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!

🚀Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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EPISODE 399: Do you often find yourself reacting to problems instead of making progress?

Many construction business owners feel like they’re stuck in a loop of chaos, constantly chasing the next urgent task.

But what if you could get ahead of the game? What if you could plan for success rather than react to it? What if you could finally check off the goals that have been collecting dust on the shelf?

In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’ll reveal a simple but powerful way to transform your business using “right-to-left” thinking.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• What right-to-left thinking is, and how it differs from traditional goal setting

• How working backwards from your goals can help your business grow with less stress

• 5 key areas in your business where you can apply right-to-left thinking

• How these shifts will give you greater clarity in your business and help you make better decisions

• The impact of a solid handoff process on projects

…and more!

Want more clarity and control in your business? Don’t miss this episode.

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The problem with left-to-right thinking (00:19)

What right-to-left thinking really means (03:02)

Using right-to-left thinking for big picture strategy planning (03:34)

Setting financial targets and breaking them down (07:23)

Strategic sales forecasting using right-to-left thinking (14:04)

Nailing the handoff in project management (17:31)

Hiring with the end in mind (26:53)

Final thoughts (31:58)

Additional Resources:

⚡Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

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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!