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The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
Are you spending more time solving problems than actually leading in your construction business? The Construction Leadership Podcast helps executives build high-performing teams, finish on time and under budget—without all the firefighting and babysitting—so you can lead with clarity, consistency, and control. Hosted by Bradley Hartmann—author of 15 books for the construction industry who teaches leadership in the University of Oklahoma's Master's program for construction professionals—each…
Episodes
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
465 :: How to Create a Team That Solves Problems Instead of Waiting for Direction
In episode 465 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartman meets up with Chad Raymond, Division Director of the Henry Company. They discuss…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
464 :: I Chased One Executive for 6 Months. Here's What It Taught Me About Selling Big Ideas.
In episode 464, host Bradley Hartmann shares a personal story about his attempts to sell an executive of a multi-billion-dollar company on a new idea. It's a…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
463 :: 6 Construction Leaders Reveal What Makes Them Buy, Stay Loyal or Switch Suppliers
Episode 463 features the expert builder panel from the 6th Annual Sales Fundamentals Workshop held in April 2025 in Fort Worth. The panel features industry…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
462 :: Can Leadership Be Taught? How Construction Pros Can Learn to Lead With More Confidence
In episode 462, Dr. Matthew Reyes takes over as host to explore the University of Oklahoma's specialized MBA program tailored for construction professionals…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget461 :: What Your "Shadow Behaviors" Reveal About Your Leadership and How Fixing Them Builds Stronger Teams
Episode 461 features a candid conversation between Bradley Hartmann and Adam Kouri from DPR Construction, exploring leadership, personal growth, and team…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget460 :: What Glengarry Glen Ross Gets Right—and Wrong—About Winning in Sales
In episode 460 Hartmann and TJ Shaheen (Executive Vice President at Builders' General) record before and after segments while together in New York City as they…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget459 :: Think Like a Chess Player: How to Know When to Take a Risk and When to Sacrifice the Win
Episode 459 features Jose Berlanga, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Tricon Homes in Houston, sharing insights about business, real estate development…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget458 :: Simplify the Sale: How to Build a Repeatable Process That Wins More Business
In episode 458 of the Construction Leadership Podcast sponsored by LBM Journal and facilitated by Rick Schumacher, Bradley Hartmann deconstructs the elements…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget457 :: Why Brad Jacobs Bought Beacon and How His Playbook Could Reshape Building Materials Distribution
Episode 457 focuses on Brad Jacobs' recent acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, featuring insights from industry experts Craig Webb and Jon Vaughan. The…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
456 :: When Ambition Becomes Overcommitment: How to Keep the Drive Without the Burnout
In episode 456 host Bradley Hartmann explores the dangers of overcommitment through the lens of two contrasting figures: Jim Valvano, the national champion…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
455 :: What The Godfather Can Teach You About Knowing When to Give and When to Walk Away
Episode 455 is Part II of Jim Sobeck's negotiation principles drawn from Mario Puzo's "The Godfather". The discussion explores critical business insights…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
454 :: Don't Lose the Deal or the Relationship: How to Handle Difficult Negotiations
Episode 454 features Jim Sobeck's return to the Construction Leadership Podcast as he discusses negotiation and leadership lessons from the legendary Mario…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
453 :: What Basketball Can Teach Business Leaders About Building Winning Teams
Jon Vaughn returns to the show to discuss leadership through the lens of sports, with a particular focus on basketball. Jon and Bradley dive deep into Rick…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget452 :: What Charlie Munger Can Teach You About Becoming a Better Leader by Knowing What NOT to Do
This podcast episode explores leadership principles through the lens of inversion—focusing on what not to do to become a better leader. Bradley Hartmann shares…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
451 :: You're Owed Nothing: Why Delivering Value First Creates More Career Opportunities
Episode 451 dissects a clip from The Tim Ferriss Show featuring inventor Danny Hillis as he shares an entertaining story about working his way into Marvin…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget450 :: How Dr. Sarah Buchner Built Trunk Tools to Solve Construction's Biggest Data Challenges With AI
In episode 450 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann interviews Dr. Sarah Buchner, a remarkable entrepreneur whose journey took her…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget449 :: How Family Businesses Can Attract the Next Generation & Build a Company That Keeps Growing
In episode 449 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann reunites with Dave Reichert for an in-depth exploration of business growth, family…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget448 :: How to Build a Sales Process That Keeps Producing Closed Deals in Any Market
In episode 448, host Bradley Hartmann discusses the importance of having robust, reliable processes that can withstand economic cycles. Using legendary…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget447 :: How Construction Leaders Can Build a People-First Culture That Improves Retention & Results
Episode 447 features Ed DeAngelis, CEO of EDA Contractors. Ed provides a masterclass in effective leadership for construction companies. DeAngelis shares how…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget446 :: What Disney and ESPN Can Teach Leaders About Using Stories to Drive Revenue with Author Paul Kix
Episode 446 is a must-listen for any business leader looking to grow their influence and impact. Storytelling expert Paul Kix shares invaluable insights on how…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget445 :: What Football's Air Raid Offense Can Teach Your Sales Team About Winning More Customers
Unlock game-changing sales tactics with this exclusive excerpt from Bradley Hartmann's November 2024 guest appearance on The Lumber Slingers Podcast with…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget444 :: What the Air Raid Offense Can Teach You About Sales and Closing More Deals
Exclusive excerpt from Bradley Hartmann's new book, The Air Raid Sales Offense—a sales philosophy based on simplicity, fearlessness, optimism, and fun. It…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget443 :: QXO vs. Beacon: Inside the $11 Billion Battle That Could Transform Construction Supply
Host Bradley Hartmann dives into the high-stakes drama unfolding between QXO, led by serial entrepreneur Brad Jacobs, and Beacon Roofing Supply. Jacobs is…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget442 :: How to Sell and Implement Construction Technology People Actually Want to Use
In episode 442, Tannis Liviniuk provides valuable insights into the role of a digital advancement executive and the challenges of technology adoption in the…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget441 :: What Hal Mumme and Mike Leach Taught Dustin DeWald About Building a Successful Business
In episode 441, Dustin DeWald joins the show to talk leadership—on the gridiron (leading Iowa Wesleyan in the early 90s, he threw for 12,045 yards and 115…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget440 :: What the Air Raid Offense Can Teach LBM Sales Teams About Closing More Deals
In episode 440, Jon Vaughan wrests control of the host role and turns the table on Bradley Hartmann as they discuss Hartmann's new book The Air Raid Sales…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget439 :: Dan Starr on the $200M Deal That Made Do it Best the World's Largest Independent Home Improvement Network
Dan Starr, CEO of Do it Best since 2016, joins the show to discuss the $200 million acquisition of True Value that included inventory, brand rights, and paint…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget438 :: Why Great Leaders Give Away Leadership: Jim Hershey on Building Stronger Teams
In episode 438, you'll dive into the wisdom and insights of industry veteran Jim Hershey. Jim shares lessons learned on his remarkable leadership journey as…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
437 :: From Walter Hobbs to Buddy the Elf: Leadership Lessons Hiding in a Holiday Classic
Bradley discusses leadership lessons that can be learned from the classic holiday film Elf with Data Scientist, Brock Lacy and returning guest, Sales Leader…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget436 :: What a Luxury Home Project Manager Really Wants From Suppliers
In this special bonus episode 436, Project Manager Taylor Parker of Lingenfelter Luxury Homes discusses Adam Lingenfelter's leadership style along with…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget435 :: Adam Lingenfelter on Why Building Material Salespeople Lose Deals and How to Win More
Luxury home builder Adam Lingenfelter returns to the Construction Leadership Podcast, sharing insights on how his business has evolved since 2019. Adam…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget434 :: The $300 Email Tool I Think Will Save Me $250,000
In episode 434, you'll discover the superhuman skill that saved Hartmann over $250,000 this year. Frustrated with the burden of email, Bradley shares the…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget433 :: Why 90% Quit Too Soon: Dr. Carla Fowler on the Science of High Performance
In episode 433, Dr. Carla Fowler joins the show to share earned insights on leadership from her academic and athletic background. Carla is the founder of…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget432 :: 4 Reading Strategies to Get the Insights You Need Without Reading Every Page
In episode 432, Bradley shares his belief—along with a simple four-step formula—to take advantage of the most overlooked key to reaching your goals (and those…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget431 :: How Building Suppliers Can Get Paid Faster, Grow Online Sales, and Keep Customers Coming Back
Erik Bornstein, a former commercial and residential builder in Toronto, shares the earned insights that compelled him to quit his job, move to California, and…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget430 :: The Hidden Leadership Lessons in Moneyball That Can Help You Build a Winning Team
In episode 430, Bradley Hartmann shares leadership insights from one of his favorite movies, Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt as the Oakland A's general manager…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget429 :: How Construction Leaders Can Influence the Policies Shaping Their Industry with Mireya Zapata
In episode 429 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann sits down with Mireya Zapata, the Executive Director of the Lumbermen's…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
428 :: Construction Spanish Through Music: Jobsite Lessons From Pedro Capó's "TK"
In this sidecar bonus episode to 427, host Bradley Hartmann and Tony Meza break down the lyrics from the summer jam, TK by Pedro Capó, as they identify which…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget427 :: How Cultural Awareness Helps Construction Leaders Build Trust & Employee Loyalty
In episode 427, Tony Meza joins the podcast to share insights on cultural intelligence and leadership across linguistic and cultural gaps on the job site. Tony…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget426 :: Why Smarter Office Design Can Help You Attract Talent, Impress Customers & Drive Sales
In this conversation, Steven Paynter from Gensler discusses the innovation that landed Gensler on Fast Company's list of most innovative companies in 2024. The…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget425 :: How To Take Control of Your Sales Pipeline So You Can Stop Getting Beat Up on Price
In this conversation, Matt DiBara shares the leadership insights accumulated on his journey from nine-year-old laborer to fourth generation business owner…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget424 :: What Happens When 3 Construction Safety Leaders Face Off in a Live Game Show?
In episode 424, we hosted a Construction Leadership Game Show live in front of a raucous 250+ attendees at the annual TEXO Safety Day in Fort Worth on August…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget423 :: Why Doing the Sales Pitch for Your Team Could Be Hurting Their Performance
In episode 423, host Bradley Hartmann sits down with Bret Martz (VP - North American Professional Sales) of Trex and Chris Gerhard (Executive VP) of Specialty…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget422 :: Why Your Employees May Have Great Ideas They'll Never Tell You
In episode 422, host Bradley Hartmann takes you on a journey from the Pacific Northwest to Kobe, Japan as he shares the incredible true story (with some…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget421 :: Why Attracting Young Talent Is Useless If Your Culture Can't Keep Them
Paul Robinson, founder of ConstructReach, discusses his passion for helping young people find opportunities in the construction industry. He emphasizes the…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
420 :: What a Judo Champion, Apple's Forgotten Co-Founder & Sriracha Can Teach You About Leadership
In episode 420, host Bradley Hartmann weaves together three captivating stories with valuable leadership lessons. First, he introduces Teddy Riner, the…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
419 :: How Mike Tomlin's "Don't Seek Comfort" Mindset Can Make You a Better Leader
In episode 419, Jon Vaughan returns to the show to examine leadership and culture building through the lens of sport—specifically, the head coach of the…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget418 :: Why Chasing Every Sales Opportunity Can Keep You From Building a Profitable Niche
In this conversation, Chelsea Zuccato, a sales manager at Patrick Lumber Company, discusses various topics related to leadership and sales. She shares her…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget417 :: How To Build a Communication Campaign That Actually Changes Employee Behavior
In episode 417, host Bradley Hartmann discusses the fallacy of "cascading communication" as a leadership metaphor. He argues that while information may cascade…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget416 :: Why Developing Power Skills Makes Construction Project Managers More Effective
In episode 416, Ben Breen of the Project Management Institute (PMI) joins the show from Australia. Ben is the Global Director of Construction at PMI and he…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget415 :: Want to Grow Your Construction Business? Build Your People Before You Hire More
In episode 415, Krysta Van Ranst of Building PPL joins The Construction Leadership Podcast to discuss how to leverage learning and development to build…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget414 :: HR Huntsman: Interrogating Your Own Reality
In episode 414, HR Huntsman—CEO of Leader's Edge Consulting and Coaching—joins The Construction Leadership Podcast to help leaders and teams become the best…
- The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
413 :: What Jerry Seinfeld, Home Depot, and Human Stupidity Can Teach Leaders
In episode 413, host Bradley Hartmann shares the best content he's come across the last 90 days in three different mediums: an article, a podcast episode, and…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget412 :: How to Find New Sales Opportunities Inside the Business You Already Have with Bill Heuer of The Countertop Factory
Episode 412 features Bill Heuer, co-founder of The Countertop Factory Midwest whose 2011 insights on leadership were shared in episode 411. Bill reveals…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget411 :: What an 8-Hour Bar Conversation Can Teach You About Leadership and Building a Business
In February of 2011, Bradley Hartmann requested an interview with Bill Heuer and Geoffrey Gran, co-founders of The Countertop Factory Midwest. The interview…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget410 :: How Military Leadership Lessons Help Zac Elenchin Build Stronger Teams at 84 Lumber
In episode 410, Zac Elenchin, a former combat medic in the US Army, shares his leadership journey and experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget409 :: Why Everyone in Construction is in Sales and How to Win More Business
In episode 409, Ryce Elliott, President at Benning Construction Co. in Atlanta joins the Construction Leadership Podcast discuss to career development…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget408 :: Could Digital Twins Predict Construction Problems Before They Happen? Dr. Kofi Asare Explains
In episode 408 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, Dr. Kofi Asare and Bradley Hartman discuss the concept of digital twins and their potential impact on…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget407 :: How Great Leaders Give Candid Feedback Without Burning Bridges
In episode 407, host Bradley Hartmann shares the most effective communication framework he's ever learned: the SBI Framework that originated within The Center…
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406 :: Persuading Prefontaine: How Bill Bowerman—Track GOAT and Co-Founder of Nike—Coached Steve Prefontaine to Maximize His Potential
In episode 406 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann discusses leadership and persuasion techniques that can be applied in the…