{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Hidden Reason Your Projects Keep Slipping\u2014and How to Stop It | E414","description":"\ud83d\ude80Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook  HERE \u260e\ufe0fSchedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team  HERE&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcddIs Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the FREE Online Assessment  HERE \u2013 EPISODE 414: Have you ever had a project delay wreck your schedule and cash flow? Most of us would argue that project slippage is beyond our control, but actually, it\u2019s not. In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I\u2019ll unpack four powerful strategies to stop project slippage from derailing your business. Today, you\u2019ll learn\u2026   Why project slippage is more predictable than you think   How to build a pre-construction system that protects your schedule   What \u201coverselling\u201d really means (and why it\u2019s essential)   Why your clients aren\u2019t the problem\u2014your system is   and more! If you\u2019ve ever felt like your clients or circumstances are running your company, this episode will show you how to take the reins back. Let\u2019s dive in! &amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) What happens when a project is delayed (01:59) Most contractors make this mistake (05:43) How to establish pre-construction milestones and expectations (07:45) Why you should sell more than 100% of your capacity (19:51) Why every project needs a firm go\/no-go date (20:48) Have a flex track project ready to go (25:45) Quick episode recap (27:27) Why the problem isn\u2019t clients (29:25) &amp;nbsp; Additional Resources: \u26a1Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook  HERE \u26a1Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team  HERE&amp;nbsp; \u26a1Is Your Construction Business Ready to Scale? Take the FREE Online Assessment  HERE \u2013 \u26a1 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn \u26a1 Subscribe to our YouTube channel  HERE \u26a1Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode! &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Construction Leading Edge Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.constructionleadingedge.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38619375\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194320230"}