Builder Tactics

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Episode 38 Getting things done Mar 08, 2020

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Damien and Jason go on for what seems like an eternity about checking the weather, knowing your site conditions and just getting things done. They also get into the metrics that construction managers are judge on and the importance of building to them, they are metrics for a reason after all.

CMP Episode 32 Owning your job site and maintaining expectations Jan 18, 2020

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Damien and Jason cover a huge range of subjects from safety to trash. The overwhelming message is to be a Construction Manager that owns their job and maintains high standards for the conduct and quality of the trade partners working for them. This one has a little cursing, listener beware. Enjoy.

Trade Tactics #3 Interview with Danny Kerr from The Breakthrough Academy Part 2 Jan 10, 2020

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This is part 2 of our interview with Danny Kerr from The Breakthrough academy. Damien and Danny continue their conversation and touch on topics including employee training, on site marketing and Danny provides some wisdom for entrepreneurs on how to be successful in business and in life.

Trade Tactics Episode 2 Interview with Danny Kerr from The Breakthrough Academy Jan 05, 2020

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This is part 1 in a 2 part interview with Danny Kerr from the Breakthrough Academy. Damien and Danny discuss some of the tools that BTA uses to maximize the success of their clients including financial management, goal setting and recruitment.

CMP Episode 30 Pre-Construction Planning Dec 22, 2019

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Damien and Jason discuss how to plan for new projects to guarantee success, or at least make some money while delivering a quality product.

Trade Tactics #1 Paint and Drywall Dec 11, 2019

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Damien and Jason interview Mitch Elmore, Vice President of HDS Drywall. The guys discuss the demands placed on drywall and paint contractors and how HDS is able to manage their production schedules as well as the customer service requests from construction managers.

CMP Episode 27 STRESS Nov 22, 2019

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Damien and Jason talk about the health implications of stress and give some advice for how to manage it.

Episode 24 Trust but Verify Oct 17, 2019

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Damien and Jason discuss the importance of trusting our trade partners but also verifying the work they do meets our quality standards is and is completed per your instructions. We also discuss the importance of making sure our instructions are clear and that you are understood when managing trade partners.

CMP Episode 21 Hard conversations for managers Sep 12, 2019

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Damien and Jason discuss the importance of setting clear expectations for employees. They discuss daily corrections as well as how to manage annual evaluations and everything in between. This is a must listen to for any manager that wants to elevate the people around them.

CMP Season 2 Episode 6 Frame Checks Aug 02, 2019

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Damien and Jason discuss the importance of conducting frame checks immediately after the home is "dried in" and again after your mechanical trades are complete. They also discuss Damien's new blood lust to go hunting.

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