The Atomic Construction Podcast
The Atomic Construction Podcast
Podcast Description
This is the Atomic Construction Podcast; the show where we break down what it really takes to build better projects, stronger teams, and a more respected construction industry.Hosted by Kevin Hohe…construction leader and lifelong learner.Every week, he sits down with people who are out there doing the work, like Kyle Nitchen, to talk honestly about the challenges, wins, and wild stories behind the job sites. We cover everything from scaling businesses and navigating project costs……to building strong leadership, creating community, and restoring real respect to the trades.So if you’re in the construction world or just want to hear what it takes to build something that lasts - you’re in the right place.Hit follow, and join us every week on the Atomic Construction Podcast, produced by Pineapple Audio Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on a range of topics relevant to the construction industry, including scaling businesses, navigating project costs, building strong leadership, creating community, and restoring respect for the trades. For example, episodes feature candid conversations about the challenges and triumphs faced on job sites and discussions on leadership strategies essential for successful teams.
This is the Atomic Construction Podcast; the show where we break down what it really takes to build better projects, stronger teams, and a more respected construction industry.
Hosted by Kevin Hohe…construction leader and lifelong learner.
Every week, he sits down with people who are out there doing the work, like Kyle Nitchen, to talk honestly about the challenges, wins, and wild stories behind the job sites.
We cover everything from scaling businesses and navigating project costs…
…to building strong leadership, creating community, and restoring real respect to the trades.
So if you’re in the construction world or just want to hear what it takes to build something that lasts – you’re in the right place.
Hit follow, and join us every week on the Atomic Construction Podcast, produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
And let us know what you think with our feedback form.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kevin’s first solo Atomic Construction episode lays out a clear mission for the trades: elevate respect for craft, make entry simple and dignified, bridge the skills gap through mentorship, and fight for specialty contractor rights. He previews data driven gear reviews, a trades first merch line, and a practical eight step playbook for scaling a specialty business.
Kevin’s eight step starter playbook
- Decide if you truly want to own a business and why
- Read and keep learning
- Find mentors who have done what you want to do
- Test with a side hustle before you jump fully
- Start with the end in mind and map the destination
- Choose your pace, measured or fast, and own the tradeoffs
- Watch common pitfalls
- Lead flow
- First hires vs subcontracting
- Accounting, legal, insurance, and real job costing
8. Scale with intent
- Mission, purpose, vision that attract talent
- Hire well, set expectations, exit quickly when needed
- Build tolerance for mistakes
- Burn the boats when it is time and keep swinging
Books he recommends
- Traction
- Rocket Fuel
- People Are Idiots and I Can Prove It
- Ten Times is Easier Than Two Times
- Who Not How
- Good to Great
- Start With Why
Past Atomic Construction episodes to cue up
- 16 – Scott Kaplan on specialty growth
- 18 – Paul Wendy on unions in Chicago
- 20 – Megan Shapiro on contracts and protecting subs
- 8 and 9 – Dave Destur and Lisa Pacal She Builder series
- 5 – Joel Spalding Ten times easier than two times in real life
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Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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