EP221: The Harsh Realities of Starting a Construction Business That No One Tells You

Everyone glamorizes business ownership until reality punches you in the face. Starting a construction company feels exciting at first. You’re optimistic, energized, and dreaming big. But then come the sleepless nights, last-minute call-outs, cash flow stress, broken tools, ungrateful clients and suddenly, it’s not so pretty anymore. What if someone told you the truth before you jumped in?

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EP221: The Harsh Realities of Starting a Construction Business That No One Tells You
‪@hammerandgrindpodcast‬

🎙️ 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭:

🔨 Discussing the realities of starting and owning a construction business.
📊 Overview of the five stages:
  1️⃣ Uninformed optimism
  2️⃣ Informed pessimism
  3️⃣ Valley of despair
  4️⃣ Success
  5️⃣ Fulfillment
💭 The romanticized view of business ownership vs. the harsh realities.
📖 Personal anecdotes illustrating the struggles faced by contractors.
💵 How financial stability can alleviate stress and improve business operations.
🚀 Introduction of the Profit Accelerator program for affordable business coaching.
💡 Encouragement to seek help and remember that profits are essential.

⏱️ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬:
00:00 – Introduction
02:12 – Why most contractors start their business with false expectations
06:45 – The 5 emotional stages of a construction business owner
13:00 – What the “valley of despair” really feels like
18:30 – The turning point: building a profitable business
26:10 – The importance of mentorship and systems
31:45 – Final thoughts and next steps
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Link to Resources:

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🎯 Why Watch Until the End?
Brad shares the real struggles behind the scenes—stories you won’t hear on most business podcasts. This episode will save you years of trial and error, and introduce a smarter path forward with tools and support to build profitably and sustainably.

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🔴 DISCLAIMER:
This content is based on personal experience and general advice. Always consult with a qualified business advisor before making legal or financial decisions.

⚠ COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
All content in this episode is protected under applicable copyright laws. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited.

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