Most contractors don’t have a marketing problem. they have a measurement problem. When you don’t know what’s working, what’s not, or where your best leads are coming from, you end up guessing. And guessing is the most expensive strategy in business. In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum talks with Jason Rhoads, Founder & CEO of Rhoads Creative, about how to build digital marketing systems that finally deliver clarity, control, and predictable ROI. Jason

Hiring is the most expensive and often overlooked decision you make in construction. Most contractors hire for skill, not fit. This single mistake creates a cycle of turnover, stress, and underperformance that kills momentum. In this episode of Construction Champions , host Ron Nussbaum talks with Josh Hill , former Australian Army Officer and co-founder of Super Hired AI . They discuss how to rethink hiring from the ground up. Josh explains why culture, clarity, and courage

The construction industry doesn’t have a quality problem; it has a trust problem. For decades, homeowners have hesitated to hire contractors. They fear getting ripped off, overcharged, or left with unfinished work. But one man decided to fix that. In this episode of Construction Champions , host Ron Nussbaum sits down with John Hill , founder of The Good Contractors List . They discuss how he built a nationwide contractor network backed by a $25,000 guarantee . This system p

Most small contractors assume government work is out of reach. The truth? It’s not; it’s just a process. In this episode of Construction Champions , host Ron Nussbaum talks with Chris Clausing , Director of Government Programs at Colibri Group , about how to get DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) and SBE (Small Business Enterprise) certified, register for government contracts, and build a foundation that wins consistently. Chris brings over 20 years of real-world cons

Why Referrals Alone Aren’t Enough For years, referrals have been the backbone of construction business growth. But as Daniel explains, relying only on referrals creates unpredictability. “Referrals feel safe, but they’re not scalable. You can’t control them, and you can’t grow what you can’t control.” The problem isn’t leads. It’s the lack of automated systems to manage them, from first contact to signed contract and beyond. Daniel’s company, ProfitsX , helps contractors bui

The construction industry doesn’t have a labor problem; it has a perception problem. For decades, the trades have been seen as a fallback, not a first choice. But that’s changing fast. In this episode of Construction Champions , host Ron Nussbaum sits down with JJ Owen , Executive Director of the Skilled Careers Coalition , and Jennifer Wilkerson , Vice President of NCCER (National Center for Construction Education & Research) , to talk about how to rebuild construction’s re

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

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