The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

• Lock In Profits & Assign Risk with a Solid Buyout Process | E378

  ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  👉Enroll in the Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE 💥Download the free How to Buy Out a Construction Project Playbook HERE – EPISODE 378: Want to lock in profits and reduce risk on your construction projects? Many contractors struggle with last-minute buyout decisions—causing delays, cost overruns, and chaos.  In this week’s episode, I break down the buyout process–a crucial yet often overlooked construction phase—that keeps big contractors profitable. You’ll learn the biggest buyout mistake most contractors make, and key strategies for securing subcontractors, locking in pricing, and reducing risk early in the project lifecycle. Plus, stick around until the end of this episode for a special bonus tip. If you’re ready to run a more profitable construction project, this episode is for you! Let’s dive in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Why project delays happen (02:27)  Project buyout phase defined (05:21) The biggest buyout mistake most contractors make (06:50) Assigning risk early: The egg analogy (11:07) Locking in profits early on the project (13:55)  How value engineering during buyout boosts profits (15:43) The importance of systemic buyout and clear accountability (18:03) Benefits of pre-construction buyout (21:04) The buyout playbook (22:22)   Additional Resources: - Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  - Enroll in the Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE - Download the free How to Buy Out a Construction Project Playbook 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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• Scaling a Construction Business Using the 4L Framework with Mike Andes | E377

  ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  👉Watch the free Masterclass: Get Out of Your Construction Business HERE – EPISODE 377: Overworked, constantly firefighting, and unable to take even a short vacation—does this sound familiar? Many construction business owners feel stuck in the chaos, unable to step away or grow their company beyond themselves. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Mike Andes, CEO of Augusta Lawn Care, a multi-location home services company.  After a near-death accident at work, Mike realized his business was 100% dependent on him—a wake-up call that led him to build a system-driven, scalable company. You’ll learn… The 4L Framework for business growth How the Pay for Performance (P4P) model works Why most construction businesses fail The real job of a CEO How to grow a YouTube channel and leverage it If you want to scale your business and make it run without you, this episode is truly a must-listen. Let’s dive in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) The dangers of running a business without systems (02:01) How to tell if your business lacks systems (04:14) The hidden problems with the “I am the system.” mindset (06:10)  Biggest myths business owners believe about scaling (10:27) Three biggest mistakes when scaling a business (17:38)  How the Pay for Performance (P4P) model works (19:53) Scaling from one to multiple locations (35:45) The 4L Framework for business growth (39:33)  The CEO’s #1 job (43:01) Tips for growing a YouTube channel and leveraging it (48:40) Episode wrap-up (54:25)   Additional Resources: - Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  - Watch the free Masterclass: Get Out of Your Construction Business HERE - Subscribe to Mike Andes’ YouTube Channel HERE - Grab a copy of Mike’s book: Total Business Turnaround HERE - Check out the Pay for Performance (P4P) software 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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• How to Get Clients to Make Decisions Faster | E376

  ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  👉Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE – EPISODE 376: Are you tired of project delays caused by indecisive clients? What if the real problem isn’t your clients—but your process? Sometimes, the chaos and indecision are self-created because we overwhelm clients with too many decisions to make. In this week’s episode, I’ll reveal the root cause behind client indecision in construction projects and share practical strategies to help your clients decide faster. We’ll dive into the chaos created by overlapping pre-construction and construction phases, the dangers of the “Burger King” philosophy in construction, and why unlimited flexibility leads to project delays and shrinking margins. Listen now to take control of your time, eliminate chaos, and increase your profit margins. Let’s jump right in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) The real problem isn’t the clients—it’s your process (02:17) The Just Enough to Start (JETS) trap explained (05:17) The Burger King philosophy (06:45) Parkinson’s Law and why decision deadlines matter (10:59) Make all selections before production (14:15) Set change deadlines for clients (16:47) Eliminate unnecessary processes and choices (22:25) Narrow choices by selecting one supplier or showroom (24:22) Episode wrap-up (26:32)   Additional Resources: - Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide HERE - Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team 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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• The Missing System That Helps Construction Leaders Build Accountable Teams: How Pro Sports Teams Do It | E375

  ☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  👉Watch our free training video: The 5 Root Causes of Contractor Failure HERE – EPISODE 375: Does your construction business feel like it can’t run without you? Are you answering questions and solving the same problems over and over? In this week’s episode, I’ll share a transformative tool to help you systematize your operations and empower your teams without losing control or quality. We’ll cover the leadership pitfalls that lead to chaos and the five reasons why every construction business owner needs a playbook. We also talk about nailing the pre-construction handoff process, the biggest misconception about having a playbook, and the benefits of having one. Whether you want to delegate more effectively, reduce stress, or improve your team’s accountability, this episode is for you! Tune in now!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) The dangers of micromanaging your team (01:42)  Characteristics of “the genius with a thousand helpers” (05:53)  Five reasons why you need a playbook (07:25) Biggest misconception on having a playbook (13:29)  Five steps to creating a business playbook (14:51) The critical importance of the pre-construction handoff (23:18) Ripple effects of having a construction playbook (25:19) Episode wrap-up (26:41)   Additional Resources: - Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  - Watch our free training video: The 5 Root Causes of Contractor Failure 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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• Cut Project Schedules by 25% and Boost Profitability by 38% - Here's How w/ Michael Thorp | E374

  ☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE  👉Watch the free masterclass: How to Escape from Day-to-Day Operations HERE – EPISODE 374: Is your construction business stuck in “just enough to start” mode? Are constant mistakes and delays eating away your profits? This week, I sit down with Michael Thorp, owner and designer at Kitchen Design—and a Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) student—to break down how he escaped the “Just Enough To Start” (JETS) trap and increased his business profitability. Michael shares how adopting a pre-construction process and empowering his team cut project timelines by 25% and boosted profits by 38% in just a year. He also discusses tools like the Revenue Maximizer, which streamlined his business operations and eliminated financial anxiety, as well as the “Eyes Up” business mindset that drives long-term business success. If you’re tired of being in constant firefighting mode and ready to increase your profitability, this episode is for you! Let’s jump right in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Michael Thorp’s construction journey (02:10) How pre-construction planning reduces project delays (04:16)  Defining the Just Enough to Start (JETS) trap (08:13)  Profitability gains from shorter project durations (14:20)  Key steps in Michael's pre-construction process (19:49) Transferring ownership to the right people (21:41) How the Revenue Maximizer tool drives profitability (27:40)  Applying the “Eyes Up” mindset to business strategy (36:28) How the CEO Alliance supports construction business owners (41:34) Advice for construction business owners (49:35) Episode wrap-up (51:56)   Additional Resources: - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE  - Watch the free masterclass: How to Escape from Day-to-Day Operations HERE - Reach out to Michael by emailing him at [email protected] - Visit Kitchen Design 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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