{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Scaling Fast? Stop Chasing Sales and Fix THIS First with Cole West | E416","description":"\ud83d\ude80Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide  HERE \u260e\ufe0fSchedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team  HERE \u2013 EPISODE 416: Is your construction business always in firefighting mode? As a project manager turned integrator at Matchless Concrete Construction, Cole West knew they were growing too fast, but they were also bleeding money, missing deadlines, and drowning in chaos. In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, Cole shares how he and his team have dramatically reduced chaos, boosted margins, and reclaimed lost time. Today, we\u2019ll talk about\u2026   The \u201cBig 5\u201d strategy that eliminated confusion and boosted accountability   How weekly planning meetings turned chaos into control   The key tools that uncovered hidden inefficiencies (and hidden leaders)   The mindset shift that saved the company $45k\/month   Why structure\u2014not hustle\u2014 is the real path to freedom   \u2026and more! If you\u2019re ready to stop firefighting and finally build a construction business that runs smoothly, this episode will show you what\u2019s possible when you systematize your business. Let\u2019s dive in! &amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Cole West\u2019s role and shift to integrator\/strategic planner (01:49) Why Cole left corporate retail for construction freedom (04:40) How construction business owners can attract corporate talent (07:14) The problem with rapid growth without proper systems (08:56)&amp;nbsp; What chaos looks like in construction (14:35) Importance of simplifying job descriptions (20:24) The CEO Schedule and Revenue Maximizer tools (26:32) What does the business look like now? (29:20) Cole\u2019s most powerful scripted question (32:02) Achieving historical wins for the company (36:41)&amp;nbsp; Last piece of advice (42:40) What\u2019s next for Matchless Concrete? (47:36) Episode wrap-up (48:42) &amp;nbsp; Additional Resources: \u26a1Download our FREE Strategic Planning Guide  HERE \u26a1Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team  HERE&amp;nbsp; \u2013 \u26a1Visit Matchless Concrete Construction\u2019s website for more information HERE&amp;nbsp; \u26a1Follow them on Facebook 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\/38873195\/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\/194983985"}