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...
Radical Candor – How to Lead Your Crew Without Being a Jerk (or a Doormat)
Contractor Bitesize books
7 minutes
5 months ago
Radical Candor – How to Lead Your Crew Without Being a Jerk (or a Doormat)
Tired of walking on eggshells with your crew—or blowing up and regretting it later? In this episode of Craftsman to Owner, we unpack Radical Candor by Kim Scott and show how construction business owners can lead with both clarity and care—without losing respect or dropping standards. You’ll learn: Why "just being nice" is ruining your cultureHow to give honest feedback without blowing up moraleWhat it looks like to build a high-accountability crew that actually wants to stayIf you’re stuck be...
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...
