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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.