Built to Scale: Timely advice for scaling your construction biz!
Built to Scale: Timely advice for scaling your construction biz!
Podcast Description
Built to Scale is THE podcast for construction business owners looking to not just grow, but scale their business! Listen in for timely financial management and business strategy advice geared specifically for the construction industry. Learn how to increase your revenues and produce strong margins in your business. Let’s scale!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes such as financial management, business strategy, and operational efficiency in the construction industry. Specific episodes cover topics like preparing construction businesses for economic downturns, navigating volatile material costs, and preventing profit fade, providing insights on diversifying services and maintaining strong margins.
Built to Scale is THE podcast for construction business owners looking to not just grow, but scale their business! Listen in for timely financial management and business strategy advice geared specifically for the construction industry. Learn how to increase your revenues and produce strong margins in your business. Let’s scale!
Should your construction company pursue government contracts or avoid them altogether?
In this episode of Built to Scale, Mason Brady sits down with Karla Talisee, government contracting specialist and founder of So She Builds, to break down how construction companies can successfully enter public works without damaging cash flow, compliance, or profitability.
Topics We Cover
(0:00) – Why construction companies consider government contracts
(6:07) – Should public work be diversified or your main focus?
(9:03) – Federal vs state vs local contracts explained
(13:42) – Mentor-protégé programs and how they actually help
(17:36) – Certified payroll and prevailing wage realities
(21:30) – Biggest government opportunities in 2026
(24:26) – What it takes to become GovCon ready
(30:15) – The three steps to start bidding on public projects
Links & Resources
So She Builds: https://soshebuilds.com
Brady CFO:https://bradycfo.com/ – Fractional CFO services for construction companies
🤝 Connect with Karla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlatalisse/
🎙️ Connect with Mason:https://www.linkedin.com/in/masonbrady/
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