Episodes - Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors

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2025.10.20 /36:48

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EP241: Stop Collecting Information and Start Taking Action

A lot of business owners confuse information gathering with quick action. They wait for the "ideal" piece of advice before acting, watching one more video, reading one more article, and attending one more webinar. …

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2025.10.13 /43:18

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EP240: The Foreman Test: How to Identify and Develop Effective Leaders

Have you ever promoted someone because they were great at their job only to realize later that leadership requires a completely different skill set? It’s a common challenge in the construction industry, where technical …

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2025.10.06 /29:52

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EP239: The CORE 4 Method: Win Your Day Before It Starts

Do you start your mornings in chaos? Rushing out the door, skipping breakfast, and already behind before the day even begins? If you’ve ever felt like life is a constant fire drill, this episode …

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2025.09.29 /49:10

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EP238: Servant Leadership and Business Stewardship with Adam Weisner

Being indispensable is not the fundamental power of a leader; instead, it is the ability to create teams that function well without you. Leaders build strong teams that are prepared for expansion by encouraging …

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2025.09.22 /41:41

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EP237: Empowering women in leadership: Insights from Natasha Skolny

All of us have memories in our brains that have been influenced by our upbringing, experiences, and the culture we live in. Some of those stories push us forward. Others hold us back. These …

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2025.09.15 /20:04

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EP236: Burn the Ships: Why Going All In on Yourself is Crucial for Success

The biggest risk in life and in business is frequently not taking a chance on something you have never tried before, but rather not taking a chance on yourself. Too many entrepreneurs and contractors …

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2025.09.08 /33:52

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EP235: The Freedom Formula: Unlocking Success in your business

Most business owners start out chasing freedom, the freedom to control their time, make more money, and build a life on their own terms. But too often, that dream turns into long hours, constant …

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2025.09.01 /42:14

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EP234: Overcoming Failures and Finding Fit: Ryan Hogan on Entrepreneurship and Talent Acquisition

In business leadership, ego often does more harm than good. While confidence is necessary to lead, unchecked pride can quietly sabotage growth and stall organizational success. This is especially true in the blue-collar industry, …

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2025.08.25 /45:00

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EP233: Breaking Free from the Chaos Trap: Strategies for Business Success with John Nieuwenburg

Are you drowning in the daily chaos of running your contracting business?Running a contracting business shouldn't feel like you're constantly putting out fires, yet that's exactly where most entrepreneurs find themselves. According to business …

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2025.08.18 /46:36

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EP232: Eugene Gershman Explains Why Collaboration Wins in Construction and Development

What if you didn’t have to tackle your next real estate project alone? Joint venture partnerships between landowners and seasoned developers are on the rise, reducing risk and increasing project success.In this episode, Brad …

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2025.08.11 /45:45

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EP231: Why Every Contractor Needs a Specialized Tax Advisor: A Conversation with Cody Daniels

Taxes might not be the most exciting topic but they play a huge role in both personal and business finances. Whether you're an individual or a business owner, understanding how taxes work is essential. …

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2025.08.04 /50:47

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EP230: Hire-Train-Retain: The Science Behind Building a Winning Team with Mike Matalone

It is impossible to overestimate the importance of effective hiring in the competitive business environment of today. Choosing the proper people is essential for an organization's overall health as well as the performance of …

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