Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast. Tuning in this week from across the pond is Oregon native, and founder of the ever-growing Baldwin General Contracting, Yohn Baldwin. Yohn shares his story, from childhood life lessons growing up on a farm, to becoming a high-flying touring musician, to packing it in and utilising his range of hands-on skills to grow from solo operation to 100 employees and counting. Ever wonder about the parallels between music and construction? Want to learn from a veteran of the FITFO mentality? This is the episode for you. Let's get started. CON ..read more

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast. This week's masterclass: video. Too many construction companies are either ignoring it altogether, or churning out cookie-cutter landfill that doesn't show off their business, or do anything for their company culture. So that's why we've recruited James Davies, Marketing Manager of Martin Brothers - the Brisbane landscapers who have already featured on the show back in episode #72. Their content is second-to-none, and does an amazing job of showcasing their projects and showcasing their brand - balancing humour with professionalism t ..read more

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast. And welcome to a fascinating approach for running a top construction business, brought to us by Maz Group Managing Director Marty Craggill. As a two-time Australian Superbike Champion, Marty learned a ton in his racing days that he believes has channelled directly into the way he runs his business. Whether it's the standard of safety, the ability to communicate clearly, keeping calm under pressure, working in a close-knit team, making big decisions in real-time... Marty is using it all day-in, day-out, as Maz Group grow from strength ..read more

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast. After being recommended to get him on as a guest 12 months ago, the timings have aligned, and we welcome Stephen Hill into the CIIC hot-seat. Now CEO of BildGroup, Stephen's early plans to become a commercial pilot led him into a side-hustle in construction, before re-aligning his sights, getting an engineering degree and working his way up the ranks. With BildGroup boasting twelve distinct operating departments, Stephen has a lot on his plate, but brings a standout attitude rooted in teamwork, trust, and leaving ego at the door. In ..read more

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast. We're joined this week by Sally-ann Eather, Executive Manager of Eather Group in New South Wales. Eather Group have been popping up everywhere recently, not least because they recently won the prestigious Telstra Best of Business National Award, in the Indigenous Excellence category. Sally-ann joins today to talk us through the company's formation, before going on to share with us just what the award has done for the business, and why other businesses should use awards as a marketing tool. Eather are a hard-working, honest and genuin ..read more

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast. Joining this week is Martin Preece from Building Environs Recruitment in Melbourne. Now, recruiters often get a bad rep. But Martin is one of the good ones, and he's here to share everything you need to know to maximise the business-recruiter relationship and scope out the best talent in the industry. This is a masterclass for employers out there - it's time to elevate your online presence, work in lockstep with recruiters, be honest about the company's shortfalls, and emphasise the benefits, so you can convert passive candidates to p ..read more

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast. Back again with fresh momentum and more guest interviews in the pipeline, we kick things off again by chatting with Gary McLaughlin of Railtrain Holdings Group. Originally from Scotland, Gary made the move to Perth fourteen years ago to work for a huge Tier 1 operator and run big budget, multi-year projects - before electing to join Railtrain as CEO. He talks us through his reasons for making the switch, and reflects on the invaluable boardroom and strategy experience he's picked up in his time. Join us, to learn about Railtrain's wo ..read more

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast. We're now up to Episode 80! Who better to join for a conversation about the impressive rise of Silverstrand Developments than Managing Director Darren Broderick. Based in Queensland, but operating all over Australia and New Zealand, Darren joined Silverstrand in 2012 - taking the leap from Project Manager to Estimator, before coming onboard as a shareholder in 2015. He reflects on this journey, sharing his insights from the business growth story, the value of intellectual property for construction companies, and how things change in b ..read more

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast. It's time for a different kind of episode today, as we dive into something that every construction company could benefit from: hiring overseas talent. Our expert? Founder and CEO of reputable marketing and lead generation agency GrowthLabz, Will Wang. As Will shares, he has hired over fifty employees from the Philippines over the years, and so he knows exactly what it takes to ensure success, support a happy workforce and save on the company wagebill. He gives the lowdown on everything you need to know: where to hire, how to advertis ..read more

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast. Joining from across the pond is Oregon-based bridge builder Con O'Connor, President of Hamilton Construction. With Hamilton diversifying over the last few years to offer more services and reach a wider target market, Con takes a step back to reflect on the successes, important lessons and business wisdom gained from his time in charge. And he's no stranger to the company, having started as a Project Manager back in 1998. He recounts his path to construction, veering away from life as a sheep farmer, going to uni, and trying to land a ..read more