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In Episode 23 : "The small Job Advantage - How Minor Projects Build Major Trust" Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup discuss the immense value of small projects for reputation building and as a 'proving ground' for developing your processes and honing your skillset. They explain 3 key ways that small jobs prove they are invaluable for building a lasting and strong reputation. This is a must see or must listen for anyone starting out in business or considering doing so in the near future.

Chapters
00:00:01 Jon's Intro Where He Illustrates the Value of Small Jobs In Building a Strong Reputation and Winning Bigger Projects Over Time
00:01:08 Joe Introduces the Show's Outline for Discussing Small Projects & Building a Valuable Reputation
00:02:21 Point 1: Small Jobs are Auditions Not Just Transactions
00:06:37 Point 2: Excellence at Scale - Treat Every Job Like It Was Your Biggest
00:11:21 Point 3: The Compound Growth of Trust & Referrals
00:19:11 Jon Makes Another Key Point About the Value of Stacking Small Jobs Over Time
00:20:16 Joe Wraps Up the Episode & Shares His CTA
00:20:44 Joe Reviews the 3 Key Points of the Value of Small Jobs

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Keywords
general contractors baton rouge, commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building, Joe Nortrup, Jon Kelly

Key Takeaways
* Learn the importance of building a strong reputation.
* Learn how small jobs are of great value as they offer opportunity for you to build a strong reputation and to develop effective operation strategies.
* Learn why you should treat every small job like an audition.
* Learn why you should treat every job, no matter how small, like it was your biggest.
* Learn the "compound effect" of building a strong reputation through the completion of many small jobs over time.

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In Episode 22 of the K Cup, Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup discuss the importance of cash-flow in business. Jon & Joe lay out 3 key ways in which a business owner can manage their cash in a proactive way, rather than having their cash, or a lack there of, manage them. This episode is a "must see" or "hear" business survival guide for one of the most important aspects of business... "cash-flow."

Chapters
00:00:02 Introduction to the Cash-Flow Trap
00:01:09 Jon & Joe Start the Show
00:02:03 Point 1: Understanding the Difference Between cash-Flow & Profit
00:10:30 Point 2: Creating Financial Buffers for Irregular Income
00:15:45 Point 3: Smoothing Out the Feast or Famine Cycles
00:24:00 Joe Reviews All 3 Points for Avoiding the Cash-Flow Trap Before Jon's Final Thoughts
00:25:01 Jon Delivers His Final Thoughts
00:26:43 Joe's Final Thoughts and His Call to Action
00:27:29 Joe Highlights Our Complimentary Pre-Construction Services

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#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand #joenortrup #jonkelly #cashflow

Keywords
general contractors baton rouge, commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building, Joe Nortrup, Jon Kelly, cash flow

Takeaways
* Learn that there is a distinct difference between the terms "cash-flow" and "profit."
* Learn how to manage your money for success in business. Understand that cash-flow and profit move through your books differently, both in different ways and at different times.
* Learn how even your most profitable months can leave you without any cash-flow.
* Learn what a "dashboard" is in business and how this simple tool can help you manage and track your company's cash-flow easily.
* Learn how to create financial buffers that will make managing the money your business takes in much, much easier.
* Learn when and why you need to save in reserve 3-6 months of operating costs.
* Learn how to smooth out the feast or famine cycles of your business by developing recurring monthly income as a basis for stability while working on "contract" driven projects for larger chunks of revenue.

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www.kellyconstructiongroup.com

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In Episode 21 Jon & Joe discuss 3 Reasons Why You Want to Quit Saying 'Yes' to Every Opportunity That Comes Your Way In Business. The episode highlights 3 common reasons that saying yes and taking on a project can actually damage your business, finances, and your reputation. Jon gives great real-world insight into why you need to rethink what is the 'right-fit' when it comes to a job.

Link to website: www.kellyconstructiongroup.com

Chapters
00:00:01 Jon Delivers a POV Introduction for the Episode
00:39:23 Episode 21 Begins
02:10:11 Jon Gives a Brief Outline of the Episode
05:00:19 Joe Explains the 3 Reasons to Stop Saying Yes
05:24:01 Joe Introduces 'Reason1' and Jon Explains
10:09:20 Joe Introduces 'Reason 2' and Jon Explains
15:47::20 Joe Introduces 'Reason 3' and Jon Explains

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#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand

Keywords
general contractors baton rouge, commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building

Takeaways
* Learn about several circumstances where accepting a project can actually become a source of costly problems and how to recognize the signs.
* Learn about how by accepting a project that is not well suited for you or your team can take you away from being able to focus on projects that are better fits and will produce better outcomes.
* Learn about how taking on projects that are not a good fit could possibly destroy or at least damage your otherwise good reputation.
* Learn how and why you need to be more discerning about how you cash flow your business, by trying to do so with projects that are not a good fit it can actually have the opposite affect and stop or interrupt critical cash flow and threaten your business.

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In Episode 20 Jon & Joe Wrap Up Their 5-Part Series on "The Business of Being A Contractor" The episode covers the process of completing a project which has several critical steps which include final inspections, punch list, warranty info, operation and maintenance manuals, lien releases and final payment. They also discuss the collection of client feedback and maintaining good relations for future projects and referrals. They end the episode with a brief recap of all 5 parts of the series.

Chapters
01:16:13 Project Completion and Delivery
01:26:21 Punch List Walk and Final Inspections
04:09:13 Closeout Docs
06:45:09 Final Payment and Lien Waivers
09:17:03 Post Completion Follow Up
09:24:28 Managing Post Completion Warranty Wrap Up
11:51:29 Client Feedback Collection
15:24:13 Saving the Referral
16:38:13 Recap of Entire 5 Part Series

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#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand

Keywords
general contractors baton rouge, commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building

Takeaways
* Learn about how the punch-list and final inspections unfold.
* Learn about closeout docs, what is included and in what form.
* Learn about the role that lien waivers play in processing final payments.
* Learn about how to handle the warranty period in a way that sets you up for success in getting the client referral and keeping the relationship in good standing.
* Find out how requesting client feedback can actually lead toa referral even when everything didn't go smoothly.
* Listen to a brief recap of the 5 part series and how you can source the information in a written form as well.

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In this episode/Part 4 we finally make it to the construction phase of the project. Jon & Joe discuss key elements to mobilizing and executing the project in the field. Don't miss the key insights into what it means to be a general contractor and what is required when taking a project to this critical phase of the actual construction process.

Chapters
00:00:04 Jon Is Cutting Up!
00:00:42 Jon Has His Own Idea for the Intro
00:00:50 Joe Tells Jon Not to Quit His Day Job
00:01:51 Jon Talks About Mobilization - Scheduling & Coordination
00:04:52 Jon Explains the Importance of Discussing the Schedule With the Project Owner
00:07:01 Jon Explains handling Weather Contingencies
00:10:44 The Construction Commencement Phase
00:11:07 Jon Discusses the Importance and Value of the Pre-Construction Meeting
00:12:48 Safety Protocol On the Job
00:15:51 Quality Control Explained
00:17:42 The Importance of Managing Client Expectations During Construction
00:21:41 Project Management During the Construction Process
00:24:22 The change Order Process Once Work Commences
00:27:19 Punch List Management
00:29:39 Handling Unexpected Issues & Delays
00:36:25 Jon Tells Joe It Took Him a While to "Put the Icing" On This Episode

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#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand

Keywords
general contractors baton rouge, commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building

Takeaways
* Figure out that Jon & Joe like to cut up at the beginning and end of each episode
* Learn critical path elements that have to be addressed and managed when the time comes to actually begin the construction process.
* Learn the importance of the pre-construction meeting.
* Learn how vital it is to be managing the project owners expectations through out the entire process but especially once construction begins.
* Learn how weather, change orders, and unexpected delays are typically part of every project and what makes the difference in how they impact your project is how well they are managed.

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In Part 3 of Our 5-Part Series: "The Business of Being a Contractor" Jon & Joe discuss the critical logistics that have to be addressed prior to mobilization and beginning the actual building process. They discuss the "Permitting Process", "Site Prep and Soil Testing", and "Subcontractor Procurement". This is a pivotal step in finally turning the all lights green and commencing construction. Follow along and learn key insights into each of these critical steps.

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:38:14 The Permitting Process
08:36:09 Site Prep & Soil Testing
14:32:29 Subcontractor Procurement

Hashtags
#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand

Keywords
general contractors baton rouge, commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building

Takeaways
* Learn crucial insights into the permitting process, learn not only who typically handles the permitting process in commercial construction but why they handle it.
* Learn when soil testing goes form a maybe should to a requirement. Learn why soil testing is so important to the success of the entire project and finally, l4arn how soil conditions can affect the project's feasibility and how to have a contingency plan for when unexpected conditions pop-up.
* Learn the important aspects of when and how to procure the right subcontractors for the job.

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In Part 2 - Episode 17 Jon & Joe discuss the next step in cultivating a lead into a client that is going to execute building their project. Among other things the highlights include: Developing the Working Budget, Contract Signing and Legal Protections, and Design Team Assembly. The points covered in this episode are going to level-up your game as a contractor in how you prepare a convincing proposal that will help you close the deal and cultivate the client to feel prepared and want to move to the next step in the process. Also, don't forget you can find the corresponding article to this podcast episode on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7351607975213453312

You can also register your interest in attending our Mastermind this fall in Baton Rouge for anyone interested in investing in commercial real estate development, either on a small scale or a macro-scale it doesn't matter this 4 hour workshop featuring speakers from the commercial real estate space, the commercial lending space, the architect space, and the general contracting space, followed by a panel discussion and live Q & A. Follow this link to register, it doesn't cost a dime! https://forms.gle/3J8ePFeLtM12983H6

Chapters
00:00:04 Out Take of Jon & Joe Cutting Up
00:00:49 Introduction to Episode 17
00:01:50 Developing a Working Budget
00:03:54 Jon Talks About When to Walk Away from a Project
00:05:37 Jon Discusses the Practice of Value Engineering
00:08:20 The Guys Discuss Contracts & Legal Protections
00:13:36 Jon's POV Where He Discusses the Planned Workshop for CRE Construction - Investing
00:14:54 Bringing Together the Design Team
00:22:35 Jon Talks About the Benefits of Being Able to Sync the Budget with the Design

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#theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand

Keywords
commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building

Takeaways
* Learn some key aspects of building a working budget and why it is so important to do as opposed to a one and done approach.
* Learn why Jon says it's okay to walk away from a project at this stage and sometimes why it is the smartest thing you can do.
* Learn the basic principles about the practice of value engineering.
* Learn the basics about the importance of signing contracts and having legal protections in place.
* Learn about bringing together the design team.
* Get insight into why being able to sync the budget with the design is best practices.

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In Episode 16 Jon & Joe take a closer look at Lead Gen & Client Acquisition for contractors. This episode is key for anyone considering becoming a contractor because lead gen can be challenging for contractors due to the nature of the type of a service related business, contracting for the construction trades is. Jon & Joe cover lead gen and client acquisition, preliminary client consultation, proposal development. This is a must watch for every aspiring contractor or construction management student.

Jon also announces in his ad roll that Kelly Construction Group is putting together a commercial real estate development Mastermind tentatively planned for the fall of '25, you are invited to register your interest so we can plan the event and make sure the information you may be interested in is provided. Just follow the link here: https://forms.gle/HvYdZYmJVNge6Lch7


Chapters
00:10:15 Introduction to Part 1 of the 5 Part Series - The Business of Being A Contractor
00:54:29 Lead Generation Section 1: Referrals
03:46:13 Lead Gen Section 2: Digital Marketing
11:12:06 Lead Gen Section 3: Professional Networking
14:43:07 Jon Announces Commercial Real Estate Developing Mastermind
16:02:05 Prospective Client Consultation
22:30:18 Client Acquisition and Proposal Development
26:17:13 Joe Recaps Part 1

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#theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand

Keywords
commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building

Takeaways
* Learn how to develop leads and acquire clients in a challenging industry.
* Register your interest for learning how to get involved in commercial real estate development.
* Learn how to coach or consult a potential client.
* Learn how to develop a proposal that will lead to client acquisition.