Why More Sales Won’t Save Your Business from Chaos with Cole West | E364

EPISODE 364: Does your construction business feel like chaos on steroids? Join us in this week’s episode as we interview Cole West, the integrator at Matchless Concrete Construction, as he shares his journey from retail management to construction and how he embraced planning and clarity to transform operations. Learn how his company overcame inefficiencies caused by rapid growth, how they were able to save $40,000/month in rental costs, and how they empowered employees by simplifying job descriptions into actionable goals. Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights that can elevate your construction business to new heights! Let’s dive in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Cole West (02:52) Difference between construction and corporate world (05:42) Attracting corporate talents to small business (07:35) The problem with rapid growing without systems (09:59)  Ripple effects when there’s chaos (15:23) Does construction have to be chaotic? (18:22)  Importance of simplifying job descriptions (20:04) The CEO Schedule and Revenue Maximizer (27:07) What does the business look like now? (29:43) Cole’s powerful scripted question (32:53) Biggest impact of having systems in place (37:16)  Last piece of advice (43:26) What’s next for Matchless Concrete? (48:11) Episode wrap-up (49:17)   Additional Resources: - Join our FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass HERE  - 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    Connect with Matchless Concrete Construction: - Visit Matchless Concrete Construction’s website for more information HERE  - Follow them on Facebook 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!