Excellent leaders enable others to act. They empower people to step up and become leaders themselves. “Before you are a leader, success...

It May Not be What You Think The concept of humility has gotten a bum rap over the last decades. People think showing humility will label...

In this final installment of the word of mouth series, the topic is clients and customers. You can see the other posts here: Word of...

In this continuing Word of Mouth series, it is time to look at Vendors and Service Providers. Use these links to take you to the previous...

This post is the third in the series concerning word of mouth strategy. The introduction is here, with the second found here. Where’s the...

When you want information, confirmation, or illumination, you draw from a supply of resources. Perhaps your mentor, a fellow contractor,...

Whether the Big Bad Wolf is outside huffing and puffing or inside showing his big ears, his big eyes, and his big teeth, something needs...

It is in the potential. And it is looking outward. The potential clients who need your services aren’t mind-readers. You must tell them...

Get too comfortable in your business, and you’re likely to discover the same thing sleeping people and sleeping dogs learn. You get left...

What is a construction project made of? What makes a successful construction project a successful construction project? What is the...

Announcing Construction Junction Podcast! The dictionary says the word “junction” means a point where two or more things are joined. And...

Construction Business Owner as Hero When writing this post, I wanted to use the title, “How to be a Top-Notch Construction Business...

It’s your plan Take a moment to envision the peeling of potatoes. In your mind’s eye, you might have seen different tools being used, but...

You know, and so do we that being a construction contractor and keeping up with all-the-things isn’t easy. Sometimes you need to call for...

Interruptions – you got ‘em When daily interruptions and distractions keep you always on your toes as you put out the small fires they...

The mighty checklist tool From administrative procedures to job site safety protocols, from purchase orders to change orders, from daily...

The Power of Categories Whether you think of it as a well-oiled machine or a streamlined operation, the health of your construction...

Organizing Fundamentals Establishing three organizing fundamentals in your construction contracting office will aid you and your staff to...

Organizing Time is About Organizing Time When you run from one business fire to another all day, there’s a good chance you didn’t take...

When you or your workers waste time looking for material, tools, or equipment, dollars are flying out the door If you’re organized, even...