Crushing It In Construction – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

It's time to face a brutal fact:  nearly 3400 construction industry businesses have gone bust in the last 18 months.

Here to share his blueprint for keeping your business afloat in an increasingly difficult economic environment is Director and Head of Operations at Haddarco, Abdullah Haddara.

Founded as a one-man operation by Haddara Snr. back in 1965, the business gained a new lease of life when brothers Abdullah and Mohammed took it on twenty years ago.

Abdullah shares how they learned to delegate responsibility as they scaled, why you need to manage your cashflow, and how business survival ultimately comes down to  adaptability and mindset. 

Time to get the notebooks out.

CONTACT DETAILS

Abdullah Haddara
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-haddara-5592337b
Website: https://haddarco.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

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Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

It's time for a masterclass from residential building business coach Mick Hawes, of Builders Business Blackbelt.

He takes us through how he found his niche, and reveals how he helps great builders get better at being entrepreneurs.

Revealing exercises and processes that he uses at his in-person training days, Mick brings some brilliant strategies for fixing mistakes, enhancing the ambition of your vision and being a builder that people want to come back to.

Let's get started.

CONTACT DETAILS

Mick Hawes
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/mickhawes
Website: https://buildersbusinessblackbelt.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

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Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

This week's masterclass: video.

Too many construction companies are either ignoring it altogether, or churning out cookie-cutter landfill that doesn't show off their business, or do anything for their company culture.

So that's why we've recruited James Davies, Marketing Manager of Martin Brothers - the Brisbane landscapers who have already featured on the show back in episode #72.

Their content is second-to-none, and does an amazing job of showcasing their projects and showcasing their brand - balancing humour with professionalism to prove their individuality in the marketplace.

James takes us through the content creation cycle, sharing his tips for getting employees to feel comfortable in front of the camera, coming up with unique ideas, and keeping viewers engaged.

CONTACT DETAILS

James Davies
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/james-davies-3a2696253
Website: https://www.martinbrothers.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

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Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

And welcome to a fascinating approach for running a top construction business, brought to us by Maz Group Managing Director Marty Craggill.

As a two-time Australian Superbike Champion, Marty learned a ton in his racing days that he believes has channelled directly into the way he runs his business.

Whether it's the standard of safety, the ability to communicate clearly, keeping calm under pressure, working in a close-knit team, making big decisions in real-time... Marty is using it all day-in, day-out, as Maz Group grow from strength to strength.

But what does Michael Jordan have to do with the story? Michael Schumacher? Turn 3 at The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit? Join us to find out.

CONTACT DETAILS

Marty Craggill
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/marty-craggill-19bb7140
Website: https://www.mazgroup.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

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Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

After being recommended to get him on as a guest 12 months ago, the timings have aligned, and we welcome Stephen Hill into the CIIC hot-seat.

Now CEO of BildGroup, Stephen's early plans to become a commercial pilot led him into a side-hustle in construction, before re-aligning his sights, getting an engineering degree and working his way up the ranks.

With BildGroup boasting twelve distinct operating departments, Stephen has a lot on his plate, but brings a standout attitude rooted in teamwork, trust, and leaving ego at the door.

In our chat, he shares insights from their post-Covid business restructuring, the cost reimbursement model, and why you should NEVER win at all costs - make sure you do right for your clients, and you'll do right for your team.

CONTACT DETAILS

Stephen Hill
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stephen-hill-91206628
Website: https://bild.group/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

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Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

We're joined this week by Sally-ann Eather, Executive Manager of Eather Group in New South Wales.

Eather Group have been popping up everywhere recently, not least because they recently won the prestigious Telstra Best of Business National Award, in the Indigenous Excellence category.

Sally-ann joins today to talk us through the company's formation, before going on to share with us just what the award has done for the business, and why other businesses should use awards as a marketing tool.

Eather are a hard-working, honest and genuine team, now employing 40 individuals with an authentic ethos at their core. Join us to learn from a 21st century business making the right moves!

CONTACT DETAILS

Sally-ann Eather
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/sallyanneather
Website: https://www.eathergroup.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

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Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

Joining this week is Martin Preece from Building Environs Recruitment in Melbourne.

Now, recruiters often get a bad rep. But Martin is one of the good ones, and he's here to share everything you need to know to maximise the business-recruiter relationship and scope out the best talent in the industry.

This is a masterclass for employers out there - it's time to elevate your online presence, work in lockstep with recruiters, be honest about the company's shortfalls, and emphasise the benefits, so you can convert passive candidates to people knocking your door down for a job!

Let's dive in.

CONTACT DETAILS

Martin Preece
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-preece-buildingenvironsrecruitment
Website: https://www.buildingenvirons.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Is your company attractive to potential employees? Take the scorecard: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/scorecard

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

Back again with fresh momentum and more guest interviews in the pipeline, we kick things off again by chatting with Gary McLaughlin of Railtrain Holdings Group.

Originally from Scotland, Gary made the move to Perth fourteen years ago to work for a huge Tier 1 operator and run big budget, multi-year projects - before electing to join Railtrain as CEO.

He talks us through his reasons for making the switch, and reflects on the invaluable boardroom and strategy experience he's picked up in his time.

Join us, to learn about Railtrain's work as an RTO, the numerous ways to incentivise retention, and the challenges of uprooting and relocating to the other side of the world.

CONTACT DETAILS

Gary McLaughlin
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/gary-mclaughlin-650873b
Website: https://www.railtrain.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Is your company attractive to potential employees? Take the scorecard: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/scorecard

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

We're now up to Episode 80! Who better to join for a conversation about the impressive rise of Silverstrand Developments than Managing Director Darren Broderick.

Based in Queensland, but operating all over Australia and New Zealand, Darren joined Silverstrand in 2012 - taking the leap from Project Manager to Estimator, before coming onboard as a shareholder in 2015.

He reflects on this journey, sharing his insights from the business growth story, the value of intellectual property for construction companies, and how things change in business once you've got some skin in the game.

Let's get started.

CONTACT DETAILS

Darren Broderick
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-broderick-68b87548
Website: https://silverstrand.com.au/

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Is your company attractive to potential employees? Take the scorecard: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/scorecard

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

It's time for a different kind of episode today, as we dive into something that every construction company could benefit from: hiring overseas talent.

Our expert? Founder and CEO of reputable marketing and lead generation agency GrowthLabz, Will Wang.

As Will shares, he has hired over fifty employees from the Philippines over the years, and so he knows exactly what it takes to ensure success, support a happy workforce and save on the company wagebill.

He gives the lowdown on everything you need to know: where to hire, how to advertise, how much you could save, and how to maintain a team spirit when half the team are a couple thousand miles away.

Strap in and see what this could do for your business!

CONTACT DETAILS

Will Wang
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willwangliveshere
Website: https://growthlabz.com/
Email: info@growthlabz.com

Jordan Skinner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/

Want to book a FREE 30-minute consultation call? Book a time to speak here: https://calendly.com/book-a-chat-with-jordan/chat-with-jordan

Is your company attractive to potential employees? Take the scorecard: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/scorecard