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Why your foremen keep getting blindsided (and the three platforms that fix it)
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The Cost of Chaos
(and why it's killing your construction company)
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The real reason you can't scale
(hint: it's not your systems or software)
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Three AI Tools That Actually Work: Contractor’s Edition
No fluff, just results: Save time, catch costly mistakes, and keep your projects moving.
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Why do great builders still lose money on perfectly good jobs?
Because 98% of projects run late. And someone’s paying for the downtime. Is it you?
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Paper to Pixels: When Permitting Goes Digital
...and Builders Get Left Behind
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Why My Ideal Audience Isn't on LinkedIn (or Substack, or X, or Facebook)
But why I publish anyway
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April 2025

The Secret Every Great Builder Knows About Discipline
Everyone talks about hustle and grit. But very few understand the real driver of success.
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People > Process > Profit
I’ve said this in meetings, on job sites, and in interviews:
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The Pursuit of Mastery
You can make money doing almost anything. But not everyone can be a master craftsman.
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Napkin Math and the Legacy Tax
Let me buy you a beer 🍺
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The Setback That Saved My Life
Drowning in debt. Sink or swim. I chose to surf. 🏄
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