Hammer & Grind : Built For Contractors

Updated: 10 Nov 2025 • 244 episodes
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If you are a General Contractor, Remodeling Contractor, or Landscaper, this podcast is built for you. Gain insight into business, mindset, sales, marketing, systems, culture, and leadership. Through a combination of solo cast and interviews, Brad covers every area of the business side of Construction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Historically, referrals were the cornerstone of many businesses, particularly in industries like construction and home services. The idea was simple: provide excellent service, and satisfied customers would naturally spread the word. However, this model is becoming obsolete as the way consumers engage with services evo

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Many contractors are not genuinely running a business but rather managing a chaotic circus with a stressed ringmaster and a bunch of unorganized clowns rather than a legitimate business. This chaos is not merely a symptom of external factors but is primarily rooted in the absence of effective systems. In this episode,

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Communication has a blueprint, much like building a house. You can’t put on the roof before you’ve laid the foundation. In the same way, you must follow a structure when communicating if you want to capture and hold someone’s attention. In this episode, Brad and Aurora talked about: The importance of the "hook" in comm

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A lot of business owners confuse information gathering with quick action. They wait for the "ideal" piece of advice before acting, watching one more video, reading one more article, and attending one more webinar. But in real life, implementation is more important than knowledge. In this episode, Brad talks about: Unde

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Have you ever promoted someone because they were great at their job only to realize later that leadership requires a completely different skill set? It’s a common challenge in the construction industry, where technical excellence doesn’t always translate into effective leadership. In this episode, Brad talks about: Imp

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Do you start your mornings in chaos? Rushing out the door, skipping breakfast, and already behind before the day even begins? If you’ve ever felt like life is a constant fire drill, this episode will show you how to take control, create structure, and start living with purpose. In this episode, Brad talks about: Why yo

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