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    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

    Construction business owners doing $1M–$20M: fix your preconstruction and handoffs so you can stop firefighting and build a profitable business that runs without you.

    For custom home builders, remodelers, commercial GCs, and trade contractors, this podcast shows you how to design a real preconstruction process and nail the handoff from office to field. If your projects are slipping, profit is bleeding out through rework and giveaways, and everything lives in your head, you’ll get practical systems to tighten precon, cut chaos, and turn your construction business into a more profitable, controllable machine that runs without you.

    Over time, you’ll use what you hear on this show to:

    ✅ Buy back your time– spend less of your week in day‑to‑day fires and more of it leading, selling, and actually living your life.

    ✅ Maximize your profit from the work you already do instead of just grinding for more volume.

    ✅ Scale with confidence – grow the business without doubling your hours or losing control.

    ✅ Turn your company into a real asset, not just a job – one that can run without you, give you real vacations, and eventually support whatever exit or lifestyle you want.

    Host Todd Dawalt has spent nearly 30 years in construction and the last decade coaching hundreds of builders, remodelers, GCs, and trade contractors on these issues, managing over $300M of projects and helping companies uncover millions in hidden profit.

    Hit *Follow* so you don’t miss an episode and keep turning your construction business into a systematized, profitable machine that doesn’t depend on you for every decision. To go deeper, tools and resources are at constructionleadingedge.com.

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    Before You Hire or Buy Software, Fix This First in Your Construction Business | E408 Sep 08, 2025
    Show notes

    🚀Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE

    ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

    –

    EPISODE 408: Most construction owners are bleeding profit and burning out, not because they lack good people, but because they're building their business in the wrong sequence.

    In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I'm breaking down the biggest mistake construction business owners make when trying to fix chaos. (Spoiler: it's not about hiring more people or buying the latest software.)

    Instead, I'll walk you through a simple 3-step sequence that has helped hundreds of contractors eliminate chaos, grow profits, and finally build a business that runs without them.

    Here's what you'll take away from this episode…

    • Why even your best hires can't solve your team's struggles

    • The secret profit phase most contractors ignore (and why it's costing them big)

    • How buying software too soon often backfires

    • The one question you should ask to stop answering the same problems over and over again

    • How pre-construction shapes your margins, schedule, and customer satisfaction

    …and more!

    If you're tired of firefighting every day and being the bottleneck in your own business, this episode will show you the path to freedom.

    Let's dive in!

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    Chaos stems from the wrong sequence (01:08)

    The problem with most business coaches (03:58)

    What a systematized construction business looks like (08:13)

    The three-step sequence in systematizing a business (12:40)

    How software or tech fails without a defined process (26:05)

    Quick episode recap (27:59)

    Take the first 5-minute step (30:32)

    Additional Resources:

    ⚡Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE

    ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

    ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

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    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

    Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!


    Why Only a Few Builders Ever Find True Success (From a 30-Year Veteran) with Jeff Bowers | E407 Sep 01, 2025
    Show notes

    🚀Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE

    ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    EPISODE 407: If construction chaos is your normal, you're probably missing the systems that can fix it.

    Jeff Bowers, owner of Masterpiece Design Build, joins us to share the hard-won wisdom from decades in the construction industry and how everything changed once he stopped trying to be the best home builder and started becoming a business builder.

    Based in Stuart, Florida, Jeff has been building homes for over 30 years. But it wasn't until a crisis that he realized his business couldn't grow without real systems. That's when he discovered our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program and joined the CEO Alliance.

    In today's episode, you'll learn…

    • The truth behind most customer horror stories (hint: it's not the drywall)

    • How he rebuilt his business to run less with chaos

    • The mindset shift that freed him to become a real construction CEO

    • The systems that changed everything for his team and his clients

    …and more!

    Want to eliminate chaos and grow a construction business that runs without you?

    Tune in now!

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    Meet Jeff Bowers and his construction background (02:48)

    Dealing with economic downturns (10:08)

    Jeff's biggest realization while running his business (20:07)

    Importance of pre-construction and nailing the handoff (28:25)

    Symptoms of the "Just Enough to Start" trap (30:31)

    The real reason behind most customer horror stories (32:54)

    Key processes Jeff implemented to reduce chaos (38:25)

    What changed in Jeff's life after implementing systems (45:11)

    Why training to become a better business owner is crucial (49:28)

    The role of CEO Alliance in Jeff's transformation (56:11)

    Advice that Jeff wishes he'd known sooner (1:07:00)

    Rapid-fire questions (1:10:16)

    Additional Resources:

    ⚡Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE

    ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    ⚡Check out Masterpiece Design Build's website HERE

    ⚡Follow Masterpiece Design Build on Instagram HERE

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    ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

    ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

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    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

    Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!


    How to Delegate Results by Letting Go of Control the Right Way w/ Max Christiansen | E406 Aug 25, 2025
    Show notes

    🚀Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE

    ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    EPISODE 406: What if you could cut your daily calls from 60 down to 5 and finally take weeks off without the chaos following you? It's possible!

    Freedom in business isn't about working harder. It's about letting go of control and building systems that actually work.

    In this week's episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I'm joined by construction business owner and long-time client turned guest coach Max Christiansen. Max is the founder and sales director at Tru Builders, a family-owned home remodeling company based in Arizona.

    Today, he reveals how systematizing your business can turn daily chaos into clarity and freedom.

    You'll discover…

    • Why being the bottleneck is killing your business growth

    • How structures create more freedom, not restrictions

    • Why delegating the right way can help your team thrive

    • How Max went from 60 calls a day to just 5—and took 18 weeks off

    • The power of CEO time and protecting your schedule

    • How systematizing opened the door for family succession

    …and more!

    Ready to reclaim your time, grow your business, and finally take that trip with your family?

    Let's get into it!

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    Meet Max Christiansen (01:59)

    Key lessons from working at a national builder (07:53)

    From corporate America to entrepreneurship (09:41)

    Foundations of starting a business (13:48)

    Challenges of running a construction company (16:37)

    The dangers of founder bottlenecking (21:13)

    What you need to know about delegation (26:56)

    How to let go of control the smart way (29:43)

    The top systems with the biggest impact on Max's team (30:49)

    Measurable results of systematizing a construction business (37:36)

    Keys to implementing systems that actually work (42:36)

    Morning routines, CEO time, and the benefits of the CEO Alliance (44:07)

    Rapid-fire questions (1:02:59)

    Additional Resources:

    ⚡Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE

    ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    ⚡Check out Tru Builders for more information HERE

    –

    ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

    ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

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    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

    Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!


    One Thing Every Professional Construction Business Must Have to Grow | E405 Aug 18, 2025
    Show notes

    ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    EPISODE 405: Are you struggling with the chaos that comes with managing custom construction projects?

    Do you feel like every project is starting from scratch, and you're constantly putting out fires?

    Most construction business owners believe that having systems for custom projects removes personalization and freedom. But the truth is, systems actually create freedom.

    In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I'll share how you can eliminate the chaos in your custom projects and systematize your business for maximum profit and freedom without losing the personal touch.

    Here's what we'll be discussing…

    • Why your custom projects need a structured process (and how it'll make them smoother)

    • How to create a strategic operating playbook (not just an employee handbook)

    • The power of clear documentation and handoff checklists

    • Why systems don't restrict your creativity—they create more freedom instead

    …and a whole lot more!

    Ready to stop micromanaging your team and start leading your business?

    Tune in now!

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    Common misconceptions about custom projects (01:01)

    Systems and processes don't restrict creativity or freedom (03:26)

    The one thing every construction business needs (11:20)

    Key elements of a strategic operating playbook (12:44)

    Does an operating playbook work for luxury home clients? (17:55)

    How to build a strategic operating playbook (20:22)

    Additional Resources:

    ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

    ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

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    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

    Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!


    The Real Reason Visionary-Integrator Partnerships Finally Click (and Keep Growing) | E404 Aug 11, 2025
    Show notes

    🚀Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE

    ☎️ Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    EPISODE 404: Are you drowning in great ideas, but struggling to execute them? Do your Monday morning meetings leave your team staring back at you blankly?

    I've worked with hundreds of construction leaders who live in that tension—visionaries with bold ideas and integrators scrambling to clean up the mess.

    The result? Organizational whiplash. Chaos. Missed targets. And a business that feels more like a trap.

    But what if your big ideas didn't create friction, but momentum?

    In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I break down the missing piece that helps visionary-integrator partnerships finally click.

    Today, you'll learn…

    • How to assess whether your partnership is falling apart

    • What your construction business could look like with this missing piece

    • How to turn your business into a real money-making asset

    • The key components of this critical strategic puzzle

    …and more!

    Ready to discover the framework that's helping construction leaders find freedom, impact, and wealth?

    Tune in now!

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    When the visionary-integrator relationship doesn't work (02:00)

    What business could feel like with proper structure (08:08)

    The missing piece: a strategic blueprint (12:42)

    Key components of the blueprint (13:40)

    Real-world case studies and client success stories (23:20)

    Additional Resources:

    ⚡Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE

    ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    ⚡Listen to Episode 370 with Tod Ingersoll HERE

    ⚡Listen to Episode 337 with Max Christiansen HERE

    ⚡Listen to Episode 361 with Kris Miller HERE

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    ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

    ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

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    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

    Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!


    How to Engineer Your Construction Business to Double in 12 Months | E403 Aug 04, 2025
    Show notes

    🚀Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE

    ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

    –

    EPISODE 403: What if your construction business doubled tomorrow? Would it thrive or break?

    You might think the answer is hiring a unicorn project manager to finally grow your business.

    But here's the truth: the real reason your construction business can't scale isn't about finding the perfect hire. It's because your business isn't built to handle growth. And if it doubled in size, it would likely break.

    In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I'll reveal how to engineer a business that grows without chaos.

    Here's what you'll learn…

    • What really happens when your business doubles without the right systems

    • How to know if your business is ready to scale (don't skip this)

    • Why you don't need a unicorn employee to grow

    • A simple 3-step formula to double your business in 12 months

    • How to build a "single source of truth" playbook

    …and more!

    If you want to double your revenue, cut your working hours, and finally take that family trip, then you don't want to miss this.

    Let's dive in!

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    The cost of unprepared growth (03:11)

    When you scale your business the right way (06:49)

    How to know if your business is ready to scale (11:10)

    Why unicorn employees aren't the solution (14:06)

    Assess your business (18:08)

    Engineer your organization (20:14)

    Design the process to follow (24:05)

    Build a "single source of truth" playbook (27:01)

    Your next steps for business freedom (28:53)

    Additional Resources:

    ⚡Is your construction business ready to scale? Take the FREE online assessment HERE

    ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

    ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

    --

    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

    Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!


    The Real Reason You Don't Have Time & What to Do About It | E402 Jul 28, 2025
    Show notes

    🚀Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

    ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    EPISODE 402: Are you drowning in work and constantly feeling like there's never enough time?

    If you're a construction business owner overwhelmed by the day-to-day, I have a message for you: the lack of time is 100% within your control.

    In this week's episode of the Construction Leading Edge Podcast, we'll dive deep into why so many construction business owners feel like they're always running out of time and why that's not the real issue.

    Today, you'll discover…

    • Why the lack of time isn't actually the root cause, but a symptom

    • The Five Whys method to uncover the ultimate root cause of time issues

    • How many construction companies fail due to poor pre-construction processes

    • An inside look at The Builder CEO Weekly Operating System

    …and more!

    If you're tired of being the bottleneck in your construction business and want to reclaim at least 40+ hours of your time back, this episode is for you.

    Let's dive in!

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    The truth about lack of time (01:01)

    How to uncover the root cause (07:34)

    Your lack of time is 100% in your control (16:21)

    Three options when you lack time (20:03)

    The Builder CEO Weekly Operating System (22:27)

    Additional Resources:

    ⚡Reclaim 40+ hours per month HERE with The Builder CEO Weekly Operating System

    ⚡Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

    ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

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    ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

    ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

    --

    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

    Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!


    How to Make Faster, Better Decisions Like a CEO | E401 Jul 21, 2025
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    EPISODE 401: Do all decisions in your construction business fall on your shoulders?

    If you're a construction CEO, that's often just the reality—every choice runs through you, and the questions keep coming, even long after the workday ends. But it doesn't have to be.

    In this episode, we'll dive into the underestimated problem plaguing construction businesses—decision bottlenecks.

    Together we'll unpack…

    • The serious consequences of slow, scattered, or centralized decision-making

    • How to know if you have a decision-making problem

    • The common myths and misconceptions about decision-making

    • 5 CEO-level strategies that will help you lead without doing everything yourself

    …and so much more!

    If you feel—or know someone who feels—bogged down by decision overload, this episode is truly a must-listen.

    Let's dive in!

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    Signs you have a decision-making problem (01:06)

    Debunking common misconceptions on decision-making (04:23)

    Successful CEOs should make as few decisions as possible (12:33)

    Why you should document your processes (18:45)

    What does manufacturing urgency mean (22:24)

    Make decisions in parallel instead of in series (30:36)

    Separate the decision from implementation (33:42)

    Episode wrap-up (42:47)

    Additional Resources:

    ⚡Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

    ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

    –

    ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

    ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

    --

    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

    Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!


    How to Free Up 40 Hours a Month in Your Construction Business | E400 Jul 14, 2025
    Show notes

    🚀Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

    ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

    –

    EPISODE 400: Are you constantly putting out fires in your construction business? Do you feel like you never have time to work on your business because you're always reacting to problems?

    For many business owners, it's easy to believe that freeing up time means hiring extra help. But I'm here to tell you—you can reclaim 40 hours a month of your time without bringing anyone new on board.

    In this episode, we'll explore how adjusting your approach to time management, task prioritization, and communication can help you take control of your business, reduce overwhelm, and stop operating in constant reactive mode.

    You'll learn…

    • Jeff Bezos's secret to creating more time (instead of managing it)

    • The importance of identifying the root cause of recurring problems

    • Common time and energy drains for construction business owners

    • How eliminating free estimates can save you serious time

    …and more!

    If you're ready to stop firefighting and finally take back control of your schedule, this episode is for you.

    Tune in now!

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    Stop believing the "I don't have the time" lie (02:13)

    Common time drains in construction businesses (05:26)

    How to focus on high-impact activities (09:13)

    Use the 5 Whys method to find the root causes (20:49)

    Breaking the vicious cycle of reactive work (33:20)

    Why you need proactive communication (39:27)

    Eliminate free estimates to save time (45:51)

    Additional Resources:

    ⚡Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

    ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

    –

    ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

    ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

    --

    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

    Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!


    5 Ways Right-to-Left Thinking Can Work for You | E399 Jul 07, 2025
    Show notes

    🚀Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

    ☎️Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

    –

    EPISODE 399: Do you often find yourself reacting to problems instead of making progress?

    Many construction business owners feel like they're stuck in a loop of chaos, constantly chasing the next urgent task.

    But what if you could get ahead of the game? What if you could plan for success rather than react to it? What if you could finally check off the goals that have been collecting dust on the shelf?

    In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I'll reveal a simple but powerful way to transform your business using "right-to-left" thinking.

    Here's what we'll cover:

    • What right-to-left thinking is, and how it differs from traditional goal setting

    • How working backwards from your goals can help your business grow with less stress

    • 5 key areas in your business where you can apply right-to-left thinking

    • How these shifts will give you greater clarity in your business and help you make better decisions

    • The impact of a solid handoff process on projects

    …and more!

    Want more clarity and control in your business? Don't miss this episode.

    Tune in now!

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    The problem with left-to-right thinking (00:19)

    What right-to-left thinking really means (03:02)

    Using right-to-left thinking for big picture strategy planning (03:34)

    Setting financial targets and breaking them down (07:23)

    Strategic sales forecasting using right-to-left thinking (14:04)

    Nailing the handoff in project management (17:31)

    Hiring with the end in mind (26:53)

    Final thoughts (31:58)

    Additional Resources:

    ⚡Join our Live Meetup this coming 16th of October. Register HERE

    ⚡Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE

    –

    ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE

    ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE

    --

    The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time.

    Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!


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