Most contractors think leadership means working harder, showing up first, and putting out every fire that comes their way. But according to Dr. Darrin Peppard , founder of Road to Awesome , that’s not leadership, that’s exhaustion. In this episode of Construction Champions , host Ron Nussbaum  sits down with Darrin to talk about what real leadership looks like in construction. From developing foremen into leaders to creating clarity and culture, this conversation is a masterc

AI isn’t the future of construction, it’s already here. And according to James Hatfield , Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch , the contractors who start learning it now  will lead the next decade of the industry. In this episode of Construction Champions , host Ron Nussbaum  sits down with James to break down how builders can start using AI today, not as a theory, but as a practical jobsite tool. The Next “Paint Sprayer Moment” in Construction Every major innovation in const

Every contractor dreams of growth, but too many hit the same wall, long hours, no profit, and complete burnout. In this episode of...

What if your construction business could grow without you being in it every day? That’s not a fantasy, it’s a design problem. In this episode of Construction Champions , host Ron Nussbaum  sits down with Dr. Ruth Mannschreck , dentist-turned-business systems strategist and founder of Work Fewer Hours , to explain how any business owner, including contractors, can reclaim their time and freedom by building the right systems. After redesigning her dental practice to run from 5

Every contractor has seen the phrase “licensed and bonded”  but few actually understand what it means. In this episode of Construction...

What does it take to grow a family HVAC business into a multi-location platform, without losing your values? For Trey McWilliams , the...

Most contractors think getting more leads means spending more money on ads. But the truth is, your Google Business Profile , reviews, and...

Construction is entering one of the most disruptive eras in decades. Material prices have surged more than 40% in just five years. AI...

Hiring in construction has always been tough. From labor shortages to constant turnover, contractors often feel like they’re playing a...

Parking has long been one of the biggest constraints in construction. From excavation costs to restrictive parking ratios, contractors...

Most contractors don’t fail because of lack of work.They fail because their businesses are built on chaos. That is the hard truth Mike...

Most contractors don’t fail because they can’t build. They fail because they can’t stay consistent. That’s the message Aaron Christy,...

When contractors think about rewarding their best employees, they usually think about raises, bonuses, or maybe even ownership. But...

Most builders settle for code. But code is just the minimum standard , the bare floor, not the ceiling. In this episode of the...

Most contractors don’t fail because they can’t build. They fail because their businesses are drowning in chaos . Schedules shift without...

Most construction projects don’t fail because of bad builders. They fail because of bad documentation and poor coordination. That’s the...

Most contractors spend their lives building America, but very few ever build financial freedom. Why? Because no one teaches money in the...

In construction, a callback is more than a small inconvenience, it’s a profit killer. For Nicolas Breedlove , Founder & CEO of...

Why contractors struggle to use the tools they buy. Most construction software is built by people who don’t work in construction. That’s...

Most contractors don’t have a marketing problem, they have a messaging problem. Marketing in the construction industry is often...