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Crushing It In Construction

Crushing It In Construction

By: Jordan Skinner
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Crushing It In Construction is a weekly podcast created to give people in the construction industry a resource where they can learn tips and tactics on how to improve their business, improve their career and keep up to date on everything happening in the world of construction. We cover a wide range of tips from marketing construction, technology, succession planning, recruiting, culture and much much more. Whether you're in heavy civil, mining, engineering, building, landscaping or plumbing our guests share tips and tactics that are actionable and insightful.

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  • #110 From Army Vet to Multi-Million Dollar Family Business in High-Stakes Ground Stabilization With James Rutledge

    #110 From Army Vet to Multi-Million Dollar Family Business in High-Stakes Ground Stabilization With James Rutledge
    May 21 2025

    Welcome Back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.

    This week, we chatted with James Rutledge, the gritty founder of Rutledge Drilling - a family owned and operated geotechnical drilling and stabilisation company.

    From dodging cyclones to rebuilding after floods, James knows what it takes to stabilize both crumbling hillsides and a growing business. He shares his unorthodox journey from Army vet to underground miner to high-risk license trainer and why he finally decided to stop making money for someone else.

    Ever wondered how to turn a niche trade into an industry contender? Curious what happens when you mix family dynamics with heavy machinery? Or just want to hear why “some people have to piss on the electric fence to learn”? Strap in! This one’s packed with hard-won wisdom.


    Connect with James Rutledge:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red_dog_group/

    Website: https://www.rutledgedrilling.au/


    Connect with Jordan Skinner:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanaskinner/

    Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/


    Do you have an influential personal brand? Take the quiz to find out:

    http://www.constructingaleader.com/quiz
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    32 mins
  • #109 From Chippy to 8-Figure Builder Beating 2025’s Worst Odds With James Elliot

    #109 From Chippy to 8-Figure Builder Beating 2025’s Worst Odds With James Elliot
    May 14 2025

    Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.


    This week, we’re sitting down with James Elliott, owner of Red Dog Group and a UK-born builder who traded drizzle for Queensland downpours (and somehow still came out on top).


    James has strong opinions about our industry, and he’s not sugar coating them: Builders are tired of being the scapegoat for every delay and price hike, overregulation is choking growth, and if we don’t start making trades appealing again, we’re in serious trouble.


    From battling another year of biblical rain to flipping the script on sales (hint: stop selling services, start selling products), this episode digs into why 2025 might be the toughest year yet for builders.


    And if you thought post-COVID chaos was behind us? Think again. James breaks down why the ripple effects,material costs, labor shortages, and red tape are still hitting hard.


    Ready for some straight talk? Let’s go!


    Connect with James Elliott:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red_dog_group/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-elliott-99252334/


    Connect with Jordan Skinner:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanaskinner/

    Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/


    Do you have an influential personal brand? Take the quiz to find out:

    http://www.constructingaleader.com/quiz
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    34 mins

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