In this insightful episode of our podcast, we sit down with Kody Thompson, founder of wrkpod, a company specialising in helping businesses scale by leveraging Filipino talent. We delve into the practicalities and advantages of outsourcing to the Philippines, discussing everything from cost benefits to the diverse skill sets available. Kody shares his personal journey from running a web development company to creating wrkpod, highlighting the strategic benefits of building teams overseas. Join us as we explore how businesses can expand quickly and cost-effectively by tapping into the global wor ..read more

In this podcast episode, Greg sits down with Chris Dufey, a seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully navigated the complex journey of selling his construction business. Chris opens up about the challenges and triumphs of exiting his company for a significant profit and how this experience propelled him into starting a new venture. He delves into the critical steps required to prepare a business for sale, emphasizing the importance of alignment between personal life goals and business objectives. Chris provides listeners with invaluable advice on recognizing the right time to move on and how ..read more

In this podcast, we discuss an in-depth conversation with Gavin Smith, an expert in financial management and analysis for construction businesses. The primary focus is on overcoming common financial hurdles such as cash flow issues and understanding profit and loss statements, aimed at enabling business owners to scale their operations effectively.     Gavin Smith's career spans over 20 years, initially in accounting and auditing with KPMG, followed by commercial finance roles in a global marketing agency, and finally as an entrepreneur in Australia, starting businesses in hospi ..read more

In this podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of overcoming personal insecurities with Jaimen Frazer, founder of The Insecurity Project. Frazer, once a church pastor turned life coach, shares his profound insights into identifying and dismantling the deep-rooted insecurities that hold many back from their true potential. With a seven-step framework, he guides listeners through a pragmatic approach to not just manage, but solve insecurities that often stem from childhood narratives. This episode not only promises to uncover hidden fears but also offers actionable strategies to rewri ..read more

In this podcast, we dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship, where passion meets purpose, and building dreams is just as important as constructing homes. Today's episode highlights the powerful stories of individuals who have reached impressive success in the construction industry and have also built lives filled with meaning and positive influence. Our first guest, Rodric Lenhart, embodies the spirit of entrepreneurial courage. Moving from the struggles of an unsatisfying job to starting and growing businesses that reflect his true values, Rodric's story teaches us about following o ..read more

Best-selling author, decorated performance coach, and speaker Jairek Robbins is a man dedicated to helping professionals like you Achieve Success by Living With Purpose in your life and business! At only 23 years old, Jairek was awarded the Congressional Award (Gold Medal) from the United States Congress. He has conducted training for a variety of companies & organizations, including…Harvard University, The United States Marines, The United States Air Force Special Forces, UBS, BMW, Keller Williams Realty, Major League Baseball teams, and members of the U.S. Olympic team.  He is a t ..read more

This podcast is about framework agreements in the construction industry and how they can be beneficial for businesses of various sizes. Host Greg Wilkes discusses with guest Shamayne Harris, head of procurement at Pagabo, the process, benefits, and strategies for construction companies to successfully apply for and manage framework agreements. They cover a range of topics including the definition of framework agreements, their duration, suitability for different business sizes, types of organisations that utilise them, and the application timeline. The conversation also delves into the prepara ..read more

Join us in this insightful episode where we interview John Lanker, CEO of Linker, a firm specializing in growth and branding strategies for construction businesses. John, from Minnesota, USA, shares his expertise on creating distinctive brands in the construction industry. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your competition and developing a unique value proposition to stand out. The discussion covers effective competitor analysis, authentic branding, and communicating value to clients. John also delves into practical branding strategies and tools for the construction sector, highlig ..read more

This podcast features an interview with Charlie Fitzgibbon, who narrates his growth from a contractor to a developer leading a £20 million company. He talks about the challenges in construction, financial strategies, adapting to industry changes like COVID, and emphasizes innovation and sustainability. He offers advice to aspiring professionals on the importance of experience and adaptability. Edinburgh Constructionweb: edinburghconstruction.com FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/edinburghconstruction/ Instagram: @edinburghconstruction Charlie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-fi ..read more

Struggling to find decent tradies?  Is the skill shortage holding you back from growing? This seems to be the #1 frustration in construction. In this episode our guest Matt DiBara dives into some strategies on how to find & attract a ton of candidates. Matt has some really unique and innovative ideas that will leave you feeling ready to go out & scale up! http://www.thecontractorconsultants.com/ https://developcoaching.co.uk If you'd like to discuss fast-tracking your results, book in a free call - https://www.developcoaching.co.uk/schedule/ If you'd like help growing your busin ..read more