#283 The Harsh Realities of Running a Construction Business
Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
4.8 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 23 October 2023
⏱️ 57 minutes
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No guest, Nick and Tyler discuss the challenges of running a construction business, including high employee turnover and unrealistic expectations from potential hires. They compare building a business to training as a professional athlete, requiring relentless dedication over many years. The conversation touches on setting clear expectations, effective management structures, and the difficulties of portraying an accurate picture of the industry through marketing and social media.
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| 0:00.0 | I just I don't know I feel like I am literally drowning that's that is how I am |
| 0:07.8 | literally drowning that's that is how I physically feel. Um, why? |
| 0:15.0 | I mean, I know why. |
| 0:17.0 | Not everything, but I have a general sense of what's going on. |
| 0:22.0 | Gosh, it has been... I have a general sense of what's going on. |
| 0:22.8 | Gosh, it has been a very challenging year. |
| 0:27.2 | This podcast is brought to you by Anderson. |
| 0:31.1 | When making decisions on the product you spec, we're always thinking about what's right for the customer and what the specific projects needs are. |
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