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...
Good to Great by Jim Collins – What Construction Business Owners Need to Know
Contractor Bitesize books
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5 months ago
Good to Great by Jim Collins – What Construction Business Owners Need to Know
What separates good construction companies from truly great ones? In this episode of Craftsman to Owner, we break down Good to Great by Jim Collins and reframe it specifically for builders and contractors doing $500K–$5M/year. If you’re leading a crew, quoting jobs, and trying to scale beyond word-of-mouth hustle, this episode gives you the core tools to evolve from busy operator to strategic owner. We cover: Why "getting the right people on the bus" is everything—and how to apply it on small...
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...
