231. STOP Losing Money to Poor PM: No-Frills Project Management Tips (Contractor Roundtable) - Danny Kerr, Charley Burtwistle, Dylan Ochala, Toby Wessel, Bradley Powers

13/08/2025 1h 35min Temporada 5
231. STOP Losing Money to Poor PM: No-Frills Project Management Tips (Contractor Roundtable) - Danny Kerr, Charley Burtwistle, Dylan Ochala, Toby Wessel, Bradley Powers

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Grab your project management resource bundle and start implementing these tips today: https://trybta.com/DL231To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP231 Poor project management leads to massive financial losses in the construction industry (up to $40 BILLION each year), but this can be avoided with effective communication. By improving communication skills, contractors can avoid costly mistakes and improve overall project outcomes.Last month I hosted a roundtable webinar alongside Charley Burtwistle from The Building Code Podcast and two high-performing builders who’ve cracked the code on running smoother, more profitable projects.Today, it’s coming to you as a bonus episode. You’ll hear how Dylan from Tectonic Design Build and Toby and Bradley from New Beginnings Construction systemized their project management, defined key roles, and created a repeatable communication rhythm that keeps things on time and on budget—even on multi-million dollar projects.Episode highlights:Understand WHY project management is so hard to execute properlyLearn how to transform your PMs from glorified errand boys to forward-thinking team leadersGet tips for holding subcontractors accountable so they deliver quality work, consistently00:00-Intro05:54-About the panelists12:31-Signs your PM is broken18:06-What is a project manager's role?25:02-What have you learned about PM hiring?35:28-How does communication make or break project management?49:01-Prove PM systems used by pro contractors57:09-The evolution of the entrepreneur01:04:02-How to use the Contractor Growth Method®01:07:34-How to implement change TODAY01:13:05-What advice would you give yourself five years ago?01:17:55-Q&A

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