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Construction Champions Podcast
Real conversations with construction industry leaders building the future.
Episodes
- Construction Champions Podcast
Why Contractors Lose Money When They Grow
Why Contractors Lose Money When They Scale | Connor Watumull, Miter Growing a construction business doesn't automatically mean making more money. More…
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Why Contractors Lose Jobs Stop Selling Price, Start Selling Outcomes
Most contractors think they need more leads to grow their construction business. But what if the real problem is how you're selling the leads you already have?…
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Your Business Problems Are NOT Your Customer's Problem
Your employee called out. Someone quit. A truck broke down. You're short-staffed. The schedule is packed. Those are real problems. But they're your business…
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How Personal Branding Can Grow Your Construction Business
Can building a personal brand actually help grow your construction business? For Pat Miller, the answer has been yes. Pat is the owner of Blue Diamond…
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30 Years in Construction 5 Lessons Every Contractor Should Know
What does 30 years in construction teach you about running a successful contracting business? A lot of lessons learned the hard way. In this episode of…
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AI Is Fixing Construction's Biggest Supply Chain Problem
Idle time on job sites is the silent killer nobody talks about and it's costing construction companies millions. In this episode, Eshan Jayamanne, CEO and…
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Construction Estimates Why You're Losing More Jobs Than You Think
Contractors love talking about leads. Facebook ads. SEO. Marketing. But none of that matters if you can't answer the phone. In this solo episode, Ron Nussbaum…
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How to Scale a Construction Business Without Losing Money
Every contractor wants to grow. More revenue. More crews. More jobs. But what if growth is actually making your problems worse? In this episode, Ron Nussbaum…
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How Social Media Is Helping Contractors Win More Work and Hire Better People
Most contractors say they can't find good people. But what if that isn't the real problem? In this episode, Ron Nussbaum sits down with Sy Kirby to discuss…
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Someone Is Telling Your Story Better Make Sure It's You
America is celebrating 250 years.Think about that. The history. The battles. The victories. The failures. Every great nation and every great company has one…
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Why Contractors Struggle to Get Paid And How to Fix It
You finished the work. The customer is happy. The invoice was sent. So why haven't you been paid? In this episode, Ron Nussbaum sits down with George…
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Before You Take a Business Partner, Ask These 4 Questions
Partnerships don't fail because of paperwork. They fail because nobody had the hard conversations first. In this episode, Ron Nussbaum shares lessons from both…
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Why Construction Businesses Go Broke Even When They’re Busy
A full schedule doesn’t mean you’re profitable. And being “busy” doesn’t mean your business is healthy. In this episode, Ron Nussbaum sits down with returning…
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Gas Prices Aren’t the Problem, Your Pricing Is
Gas prices go up… And suddenly every contractor says they need to raise prices. But when gas prices dropped? Nobody lowered them. That’s the real problem. In…
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How to Win in the Hardest Construction Markets
Most contractors blame the market. These guys built success in one of the hardest construction markets in the world. In this episode, Ron Nussbaum sits down…
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Construction Code Compliance Why Projects Get Delayed And How to Avoid It
Most construction delays don’t start in the field. They start long before the project even begins.In this episode, Ron Nussbaum sits down with Scott Reynolds…
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AI Construction Takeoffs Fix Your Estimating Process in 2 Weeks
Most contractors are still doing takeoffs the same way they did 20 years ago. Manual. Slow. Taking nights and weekends. And it’s costing them bids.In this…
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Predatory Construction Services Are Out of Control (And No One Is Saying It)
There’s a problem in the construction industry…And it’s not contractors. It’s the people selling to them.In this episode, Ron Nussbaum calls out one of the…
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Discipline in Construction: Why the Small Things Are Costing You Big
Most contractors don’t fail because of big mistakes. They fail because of small ones.Showing up late. Messy trucks. No structure. No standards. In this…
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Stop Chasing Revenue The Real Way to Build a Profitable Construction Business
Most construction business owners are chasing revenue.More jobs.More trucks.More chaos.But what if that’s the exact reason you’re not making money?In this…
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Callbacks Are Killing Your Construction Business (Here’s How to Eliminate Them)
Callbacks aren’t just costing you money… They’re destroying your reputation, your schedule, and your future work. In this episode, Ron Nussbaum breaks down the…
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Why Homes Should Be Built Like a System Not Separate Parts
In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron Nussbaum sits down with Austin Trautman to break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in construction…
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The Real Reason Your Construction Business Isn’t Growing (It’s Not What You Think)
What if the biggest problem in your construction business… is simply not doing what you say? In this episode, Ron Nussbaum breaks down the number one thing…
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Software Won’t Fix Your Construction Business (And Nobody Wants to Say It)
Everyone in construction is chasing software like it’s the silver bullet. But what if it’s not? In this episode, Ron Nussbaum breaks down one of the biggest…
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The Truth About AI in Construction Nobody Wants to Say
Everyone in construction is chasing AI right now. Faster workflows. Smarter tools. Less work. But here’s the truth nobody is talking about…AI doesn’t fix…
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75 Hard Will Change Construction Leadership
In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Ron challenges the entire construction industry to take on 75 Hard, the mental toughness program created…
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The Hiring Numbers Every Contractor Must Know | Timothy Wingate
Hiring is one of the biggest decisions a contractor will ever make. But most construction business owners hire based on stress, workload, or gut feeling, not…
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Busy Will Break You: Why Staying Busy Is Killing Construction Profits
Most contractors think staying busy means they’re winning. It doesn’t. In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron Nussbaum breaks down why “keeping the…
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Why SOPs Fail in Construction (And How to Build Ones Your Team Actually Uses)
Most construction business owners know they need SOPs.Almost none of them have SOPs their team actually uses. In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron…
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The 5 Communication Breakdowns Killing Construction Businesses (And How to Fix Them)
Most construction businesses don’t lose money because of bad work. They lose money because of communication breakdowns. In this episode of Construction…
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Insurance Claims Are Killing Contractors (Legal Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them)
Insurance work can be incredibly profitable or it can completely destroy a contractor if it’s done wrong. In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron…
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Know Your Numbers in Construction: The Simple Funnel That Controls Your Revenue
Contractors hear it all the time: know your numbers.But no one ever explains what that actually means. In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron Nussbaum…
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Why Home Services Have a Reputation Problem (And How Contractors Fix It for Good)
The home services industry has a reputation problem and it’s not because contractors don’t work hard. In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron Nussbaum…
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Why Construction Businesses Fail as They Grow (And How to Fix Problems Before They Scale)
Most construction businesses don’t fail because they’re too small. They fail because they scale problems instead of fixing them. In this episode of…
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The Problem With Construction Podcasts (And How We’re Fixing It in 2026)
After more than three years, 300+ episodes, and one of the fastest-growing audiences in the construction industry, Construction Champions is evolving. In this…
Construction Champions PodcastPassive House Explained: How to Build the Most Energy-Efficient and Healthy Home in the World
Most homes today are built to meet code, not to protect your health, your wallet, or your long-term comfort.In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron…
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How to Start a Construction Business From Scratch (No Trade School Needed)
What does it really take to leave corporate life and build a construction business from the ground up?In this episode of Construction Champions, Ron Nussbaum…
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How to Build a High-Performance Construction Team: Hiring, Culture, and Leadership
If you're struggling to hire, retain, or develop great people in your construction company, this episode is going to change everything. In today’s Construction…
Construction Champions PodcastHow High-Performing Men Fail at Home And How to Fix It Marriage, Fatherhood, and Masculinity
Most high-performing men succeed at work but silently fail at home. They lead teams, build businesses, solve problems, yet struggle with their marriage, their…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Sell Your Construction Company for Maximum Value Insider Advice From an M&A Expert
Selling a construction company isn’t something you decide on Friday and complete by Monday. For most owners, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime decision and if you get…
Construction Champions PodcastHow Contractors Can Build Real Wealth: The Money Rules Every Tradesperson Must Learn
Most contractors know how to work hard, make money, and support their families, but very few know how to actually use money as a tool to build wealth, freedom…
Construction Champions PodcastEngineering Problems That Kill Construction Projects (And How to Fix Them Faster)
Most construction delays aren’t caused by labor. They aren’t caused by materials. They’re caused by communication failures between engineers, contractors…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Stop Rework on Your Job Sites: Engineering Expert Reveals Why Projects Fail
Rework is one of the biggest silent killers in construction, costing contractors time, profit, morale, and reputation. But what if most rework is completely…
Construction Champions PodcastHow Business Credit Really Works for Contractors: Stop Losing Money, Jobs, and Cash Flow
Most contractors don’t realize their business already has a credit file and it could be costing them jobs, cash flow, insurance rates, and commercial…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Measure Marketing ROI in Construction Digital Strategy That Actually Works Jason Rhoads
If you don’t know what’s working in your marketing, you’re flying blind. In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum talks with Jason Rhoads…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Fix Hiring in Construction Building Culture & Systems That Scale Josh Hill
Most contractors hire for skill and ignore fit. That’s why turnover, frustration, and chaos keep repeating. In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Build Trust in Construction The Good Contractors List Story John Hill
The construction industry has a reputation problem, but one man decided to fix it. In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum talks with John…
Construction Champions PodcastGovernment Contracting for Contractors. How to Get DBE/SBE Certified & Grow in Public Work
Want to win government contracts but don’t know where to start? This is your playbook. In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum talks with…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Systemize, Market & Scale Your Construction Company Daniel Strohli
Most contractors don’t need more leads, they need better systems. In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Daniel Strohli…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Grow Your Construction Business Without Losing Integrity | Seth Fryer on Building Vision That Lasts
Too many construction companies stay stuck because they’re afraid to change.In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Seth…
Construction Champions PodcastWhy Young People Should Choose the Trades Skilled Careers Coalition, NCCER Talk Constructions Future
The construction industry doesn’t have a labor problem, it has a marketing problem.In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum talks with JJ…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Build Leaders in Your Company and Stop Firefighting, Start Leading Dr. Darrin Peppard
Most construction leaders burn out because they’re stuck putting out fires instead of building leaders.In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron…
Construction Champions PodcastHow To Start Using AI Today Real Examples from the Field James Hatfield
AI isn’t the future, it’s already here in construction.In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum talks with returning guest James Hatfield…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Scale a Construction Business (Without Burning Out) Kyle Zanetto on Future Builder & Business Systems
Too many builders hit a wall trying to grow. Long hours, no profit, total burnout, it’s the silent crisis in construction.In this episode of Construction…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Make Your Construction Business Run Without You Work Less & Earn More w/ Dr. Ruth Mannschreck
What if your construction business could keep growing, even while you step back?In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum talks with Dr…
Construction Champions PodcastWhat Are Surety Bonds in Construction? How Construction Bonding Really Works with Gary Eastman
If you’ve ever seen “licensed and bonded” on a contractor’s truck but didn’t really know what that meant this episode is for you. In this episode of…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Grow a Family HVAC Business the Right Way with Trey McWilliams
How do you grow a family HVAC business into a multi-location success story without losing your values? In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron…
Construction Champions PodcastHow to Get More Leads from Google & Reviews Google Maps SEO for Contractors Gabe Bustos
FREE Skool group!https://www.skool.com/mission-elite-ops-5659/about?ref=1a55bdb77dba443485258ad567edbb23 Most contractors think marketing success means running…
Construction Champions PodcastHow Contractors Compete AI, Costs & Consolidation Scott Cannon
Construction is changing fast and the biggest threats aren’t just interest rates. In this special edition of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum sits…
Construction Champions PodcastContractor Hiring Secrets: How to Recruit, Retain & Adapt with AI Paul Sanneman
Most contractors struggle with hiring and retention, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum sits down…