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...
Extreme Ownership – What Navy SEAL Leadership Looks Like on a Construction Site
Contractor Bitesize books
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5 months ago
Extreme Ownership – What Navy SEAL Leadership Looks Like on a Construction Site
Can battlefield leadership principles help you run a better construction business? In this episode of Craftsman to Owner, we break down Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin—and translate it directly for contractors and builders doing $500K–$5M/year. We cover: Why everything is your responsibility—even when it’s not your faultHow to build a crew that takes initiative (instead of waiting on your every move)What to do when the chaos hits—and how to prioritize and execute like a true...
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...
