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Eric Anderton | Construction Leadership
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Construction Genius is a construction leadership podcast for owners and senior leaders of commercial general contractors and specialty contractors. Host Eric Anderton interviews construction owners and executives about how they run their companies. Solo episodes break down one leadership or management problem at a time. Topics include developing project managers and superintendents, construction b... more

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Time management for construction leaders begins with your calendar. If you're a construction company owner or executive spending most of your week fighting fires, you're probably neglecting the work that could prevent those fires.

I coached a const... more

Every construction business has chased an opportunity that looked great and turned into a money pit. Herb Sargent calls it the Trojan horse.

Herb is board chair of Sargent Corporation, a heavy civil contractor in Maine that turned 100 this year. Sc... more

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Capable people can spend an hour in a meeting and leave without a decision. Effective leadership in construction requires a better meeting structure.

In this solo episode, Eric Anderton shares the process he's used with contractors for over 20 year... more

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Construction Business Development: How to Hire Salespeople Who Win Large Projects

Construction business development suffers when you hire someone for their industry contacts or interview skills, then wait a year to find out they can't sell.

How d... more

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Herb Sargent
Board chair and former CEO of Sargent Corporation, a heavy civil contractor.
Sargent Corporation
Episode: How to Spot a Trojan Horse in Your Construction Business
Scott Peper
Founder and CEO of Mobilization Funding.
Mobilization Funding
Episode: How to Spot a Trojan Horse in Your Construction Business
Neal Glatt
Sales and BD optimization expert for construction companies
Neal Glatt (consultant)
Episode: How to Hire Construction Business Developers Who Win Large Commercial Projects
Kathe Barrington
CPA withConstruction accounting expertise
KBCPA
Episode: Year-End Close for Contractors: Check Your Numbers Before You Pay Bonuses
Kathy Barrington
CPA, partner with Foundation and Dell Tech
Foundation and Dell Tech (CPA)
Episode: Construction Projections: Seeing Cash and Margin Trouble Before It Costs You
Ryan Englin
Founder of Core Matters; developer of FieldCon
Core Matters
Episode: Fixing Performance Reviews for the Field with Ryan Englin
Scott Borroughs
General Superintendent turned VP of Field Operations, Cullen Construction
JP Cullen/Cullen Construction
Episode: You're the Bottleneck: Building the Banks of the River So Your Team Can Flow, with Scott Borroughs
Dimitri Sidiropoulos
Vice President, Delphi Plumbing & Heating; heavy mechanical, self-performing public works contractor in New York City
Delphi Plumbing & Heating
Episode: ChatGPT in Construction: A Working Contractor on What Works, What Fails, and What to Do First
Jake Olsen
CEO at Stratus, MEP fabrication software executive
Stratus
Episode: How MEP Contractors Make Money With Prefab

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Eric Anderton
Host of Construction Genius

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 253 ratings
  • Episode 345 Blew My Mind!!

    I love listening to Eric as a leader in construction. I was taken back listening to Matt. The parent to child relationship between buyer and seller is something I’ve never been able to recognize until now. Game changer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CeeVeee123123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Industry Standard

    If you’re in construction, you should be listening to Eric. Period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ironson11
    United Statesa year ago
  • Definitely worth a listen!

    Such a a fantastic podcast for anyone in the construction industry. Eric does a great job of keeping the conversations engaging and informative. Whether you're new to construction or have been around for years, you'll find plenty of useful tips and ideas to apply to your work. Definitely worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SM405
    United States2 years ago
  • Much Better Job

    This podcast was very insightful on how to do a much better job in construction estimating up front, analyzing the schedule and the risks associated with that schedule.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoodBye Birdy
    United States3 years ago
  • Just Wonderful

    One of the most educational materials I ever came across in my career. Eric is just something else, and the Construction Genius book is a must have business bible. Thank you Eric for your service to the marketplace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sj-bcedotcom
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great mix of leadership and practical tools for builders.
High-quality, actionable insights for construction executives.
The host asks sharp questions and keeps interviews focused on implementation.
Effortless, practical leadership and no fluff.
Consistently valuable interviews with real-world takeaways.

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#58
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#142
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#240
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#2
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#24
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#108
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Spot a Trojan Horse in Your Construction Business
Q: How do you know when the owner of a construction business is the bottleneck?
Scott Peper says growth eventually makes every owner a potential bottleneck. Warning signs include personally approving every expense, project, or invoice, being constantly unavailable, and leaving the team to make decisions without guidance. Owners can identify and develop successors, delegate responsibility, and build systems to reduce the bottleneck over time.
How to Spot a Trojan Horse in Your Construction Business
Q: What happens when the opportunity you're most excited about in your construction business turns out to be a Trojan horse?
Herb Sargent says leaders can be drawn into projects, acquisitions, hires, or new operations without adequate due diligence or a defined limit on acceptable losses. He recommends carefully evaluating the opportunity and setting an exit point before committing.
How to Hire Construction Business Developers Who Win Large Commercial Projects
Q: What should an owner do if they don't have a dedicated sales team?
Start with a clear growth goal, define what the BD role should do, target the right types of prospects, and build a structured, testable hiring process that emphasizes culture fit and objective assessments.
How to Hire Construction Business Developers Who Win Large Commercial Projects
Q: What makes a good BD hire for large-scale construction projects?
Motivation and perseverance, sales DNA (comfort with rejection, not needing constant approval, ability to discuss money), and the ability to ask tough questions. These traits, combined with aligned culture and a tested sales process, predict success.
How to Hire Construction Business Developers Who Win Large Commercial Projects
Q: How heavily should industry experience be weighed in the hiring process?
It depends on the firm and the specific sale. Industry knowledge is helpful but easier to teach than money tolerance, decisiveness, or drive. Hire strong BD people even if they lack industry experience, then onboard them with shadowing and mentorship.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Genius

What is Construction Genius about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Construction-focused leadership conversations that center on practical leadership, business development, financial discipline, and operational execution in the construction industry. Episodes commonly explore topics like backlog management, client relationships, innovative materials and methods, automation and AI for project workflows, and scalable growth through disciplined meetings and communication. Noteworthy are insights drawn from real-world contractor leadership, cross-industry standards, and structured frameworks (e.g., BD cadence, backlog forecasting, and 45-minute kickoff conversations) that aim to make complex construction problems repeatable and profitable. The show often blends hands-on tactics with leadership development, offe... more

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Recent guests on Construction Genius include:

1. Herb Sargent
2. Scott Peper
3. Neal Glatt
4. Kathe Barrington
5. Kathy Barrington
6. Ryan Englin
7. Scott Borroughs
8. Dimitri Sidiropoulos

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