You don’t lose jobs because of price. You lose them because people don’t trust you — yet. In this episode, we walk through one high-stakes project that pushed everything to the edge: a cold client, a flat crew, a blown deadline... and the turning point that saved it. Along the way, we unpack Dale Carnegie’s timeless lessons — not as theory, but as on-site tools that build trust, leadership, and real influence. If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying your whole business on your back… this one...
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You don’t lose jobs because of price. You lose them because people don’t trust you — yet. In this episode, we walk through one high-stakes project that pushed everything to the edge: a cold client, a flat crew, a blown deadline... and the turning point that saved it. Along the way, we unpack Dale Carnegie’s timeless lessons — not as theory, but as on-site tools that build trust, leadership, and real influence. If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying your whole business on your back… this one...
Build on Principles, Not Panic – Ray Dalio’s Playbook for Clearer Thinking in Construction
Contractor Bitesize books
6 minutes
5 months ago
Build on Principles, Not Panic – Ray Dalio’s Playbook for Clearer Thinking in Construction
Ever feel like you’re making decisions on the fly, solving the same problems again and again? In this episode of Builder’s Book Brief, we break down Principles by billionaire investor Ray Dalio—and apply his thinking to the daily chaos of running a construction company. This episode is for builders doing $500K–$5M/year who are trying to lead better, think clearer, and stop running their business on gut instinct alone. We cover: How to turn painful mistakes into permanent systemsWhy writing yo...
Contractor Bitesize books
You don’t lose jobs because of price. You lose them because people don’t trust you — yet. In this episode, we walk through one high-stakes project that pushed everything to the edge: a cold client, a flat crew, a blown deadline... and the turning point that saved it. Along the way, we unpack Dale Carnegie’s timeless lessons — not as theory, but as on-site tools that build trust, leadership, and real influence. If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying your whole business on your back… this one...
