Building Margin For Construction
Running a construction business shouldn’t mean working nonstop, chasing cash, or carrying it all on your shoulders. Building Margin is for owners who are ready to think bigger and start making smarter moves with their numbers, strategy, and team.
Hosted by Steve Coughran of Coltivar, this show delivers straight talk on the stuff that actually drives margin: pricing right, controlling costs, forecasting with confidence, and building a business that doesn’t depend on you for everything. No fluff. No filler. Just real strategies to help you earn more and lead better.
Building Margin: Strategies for Contractors Who Want to Think Bigger and Earn More
Building Margin For Construction
47: Why Most Strategies Fall Short of Their Aspirations
In this episode, Steve breaks down why so many business strategies fall flat. He shares why traditional budgeting—rigid, fear-driven, and often disconnected from reality—sets teams up to fail. Instead, he champions forecasting: a more flexible, forward-looking way to plan. You'll learn the two big mistakes companies make when setting goals—and why bold visions need bold (not timid) strategies to back them up.
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