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The Right Mindset to Run a Construction Company

The Right Mindset to Run a Construction Company

These lessons are based on my 35-year career in the construction industry. For the most part, they represent things I wish I had known, but had to find out for myself, usually at significant expense.  Be smart, learn from my mistakes.

Good judgement comes from experience...Experience comes from bad judgement.

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Dennis Dennis Author
 

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The Entrepreneurial Seizure

We Are All Infected
The Entrepreneurial Seizure is the moment where you realize you should… no, you absolutely must… start your own business. It is an unrelenting pressure you cannot resist.

Ten Commandments For Running a Construction Business

Commandment One
You shall spend time working ON your business while working IN your business.
Commandment Two
You shall only play in a game worth winning.
Commandment Three
You shall position yourself and your business as problem-solvers.
Commandment Four
You shall study your financials religiously.
Commandment Five
You shall conserve cash at all costs.
Commandment Six
You shall treat your bankers and suppliers as you wish to be treated.
Commandment Seven
You shall accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.
Commandment Eight
You shall never mess with the Government. It is bigger than you and it does not play fair.
Commandment Nine
You shall get organized.
Commandment Ten
You shall systematize yourself out of a job.

Developing a No-Nonsense Attitude

What is a “No-Nonsense Attitude”?
You are asking a client to trust that you have what it takes to turn their dollars into their dream. Be serious about that transaction.
Your Sales Attitude
Know what’s important to your market.
Your Sizzle Attitude
Give your Buyer something to brag about.
Your Systems Attitude
Systems help you be a better manager.
Your Supplier Attitude
Treat your suppliers right, but let them know you expect more than product from them.
Your Specialist Attitude
Make certain your specialist team members earn their fees.

The Government Is Your Partner (Like It Or Not)

Which Government Agencies have a finger in your pie?
See the many ways that various governmental entities are involved with your construction business. There isn’t much you can do about it, just be aware of the players in your game.
Links to Government sites
It is always a good idea to know what you are dealing with when you are dealing with the Government. Here is a list of useful links to government sites.

Thanks — for the Miseries

Thanks… 
Thankfulness with a little bit of a twist. A lesson in why mindset is important to running a construction business.