From Breaking Even to Big Wins: How Empowered Teams Drive Real Profits w/ John & Shannon Springstead

EPISODE 360: Is your construction business stuck operating on a zero-profit margin while you’re tied to it 24/7? It’s time to break the cycle, just like our guests did. Meet John and Shannon Springstead of John Springstead Construction–a father-and-daughter duo who completely overhauled their business. In this episode, John and Shannon share their experience with our Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program, which helped them reduce chaos and move toward profitability. They share how SYCB empowered them to delegate responsibilities, set up clear communication channels, and take charge of their projects without constant oversight. You’ll hear how they started charging for estimates after doing it for free for 15 years and how their “Nail the Handoff” system has brought peace and structure to their operations. Tune in to uncover the secrets to transforming your construction business into a self-managing powerhouse!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet John and Shannon Springstead (02:22) Initial struggles with zero-profit margins and lack of growth (03:53) How empowering employees results in effective delegation (07:28) Impact of Nail the Handoff meetings on team clarity (09:02) From 15 years of free estimates to charging for them (13:57) Benefits of delegating to the “super” in daily operations (20:01)  What’s next for John Springstead Construction? (24:01)   Additional Resources: - Watch our FREE online training: How to Finally Scale Your Construction Business by Unlocking the Secret Profit Phase of Every Project HERE - Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE  - Check out John Springstead Construction 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!