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...
Turn the Ship Around – How to Build a Crew That Leads Without You
Contractor Bitesize books
7 minutes
5 months ago
Turn the Ship Around – How to Build a Crew That Leads Without You
If you’re the one answering every question, solving every problem, and dragging your crew across the finish line—Turn the Ship Around! by L. David Marquet is your leadership wake-up call. In this episode of Craftsman to Owner, we break down this powerful book by a U.S. Navy submarine captain and reframe it for construction business owners doing $500K–$5M/year who are stuck in the day-to-day grind. You’ll learn: How to build leaders on your crew, not just workersWhy giving up control (the righ...
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...
