What if the real key to growing your construction business isn’t more tools or longer hours, but building the right culture? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G sits down with executive coach Andrew Poles to talk about how contractors can step into the CEO role without burning out. With over 23 years of experience coaching business owners (from remodelers to NASA leaders), Andrew explains why culture is one of the biggest things that can make or break your business. You’ll hear how to define your values, delegate the right way, and get buy-in from your team and trades. They also talk about how simple stories can teach more than a training manual, and why feeling stuck might just mean it’s time for something new. If you’re ready to grow your business and lead with more purpose, don’t miss this one.

Andrew Poles is an executive coach with over 20 years of experience helping founders and leaders grow their businesses without sacrificing their personal lives. He’s coached more than 10,000 people, from startup entrepreneurs to executives at major companies, focusing on leadership, mindset, and sustainable success. With a background in managing multi-million-dollar teams in construction and manufacturing, Andrew brings real-world insight and a straightforward coaching style. Based in Austin, Texas, he’s known for helping clients lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose without burning out.

Connect with Andrew:
https://andrewpoles.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpoles/

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:08) Andrew’s background and what drives him
(2:14) The biggest mindset shift from contractor to CEO
(4:14) Why culture is critical to business success
(7:40) How to define, document, and repeat your values
(12:29) Why culture should show up in your job descriptions
(15:27) How building your business is like building someone’s home
(22:37) Getting buy-in from your trades and employees
(27:37) How to delegate instead of dumping
(29:47) Using stories to share and teach company culture
(32:17) Advice for avoiding burnout and reigniting purpose
(35:28) Where to connect with Andrew
(36:36) Outro

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