The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
Are you spending more time solving problems than actually leading in your construction business?
The Construction Leadership Podcast helps executives build high-performing teams, finish on time and under budget—without all the firefighting and babysitting—so you can lead with clarity, consistency, and control.
Hosted by Bradley Hartmann—author of 15 books for the construction industry who teaches leadership in the University of Oklahoma’s Master’s program for construction professionals—each episode delivers real-world lessons for real-world builders.
You’ll learn how to:
• Lead change with less resistance using field-tested strategies that increase engagement
• Build a culture of accountability—without micromanaging or constant confrontation
• Eliminate confusion with mental models and tools that drive confident execution
New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday.
Ready to jump in? Start with episode 470: The Glock 17, a Billionaire, and the Leadership Lesson That Will Transform Your Team’s Change Management. It’s a listener favorite and will shift how you lead through resistance.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 478
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
297 :: Bill Walton :: One-on-One Leadership Discussion with the NBA Legend
In episode 297, Bradley is joined by NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Bill Walton at West Coast Lumber and Building Materials Association (WCLBMA) Annual Convention that was held October 19-21 in San Die…
296 :: Bill Walton, NBA Legend - Keynote Live from WCLBMA's Annual Convention
In episode 296, Bradley introduces NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Bill Walton at West Coast Lumber and Building Materials Association (WCLBMA) Annual Convention that was held October 19-21 in San Diego…
295 :: Rikka Brandon: Recruiting and Hiring Expert, Live from the WCLBMA Annual Conference
In episode 295, Bradley is joined by Rikka Brandon, President and Chief Executive Recruiter at Building Gurus. Rikka reveals her 3S Framework you can follow to hire effectively in your organization.…
294 :: WCLBMA All Star Panel Lineup :: Matt Saunders of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, George Emmerson of Sierra Pacific Industries, Steve Patterson of Central Valley, Steve Swanson of The Swanson Group, and Victor Fresca of Dixieline Lumber
In episode 294, Bradley introduces an all star panel at the West Coast Lumber and Building Materials Association (WCLBMA) Annual Convention that was held October 19-21 in San Diego, CA. The panel inc…
293 :: Bill Lee: Kolbe Assessment to GSD
In episode 293, Bradley is joined by Sales Leader and Consultant Bill Lee. They discuss the importance of using assessment tests, such as the Kolbe A, to determine whether a person would be a good f…
292 :: Know Your Role. Do Your Job: The Risks of Wearing Too Many Hats
In episode 292, Bradley offers a preview of the 2023 Sales Fundamentals Workshop being held April 10-12, 2023 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He also tells the story of Venture Capitalist, Luke Nosek, who miss…
291 :: Negotiation and the 2023 Sales Fundamentals Workshop
In episode 291, Bradley offers a preview of the 2023 Sales Fundamentals Workshop being held April 10-12, 2023 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He also offers tips to negotiate and save money. Bradley reveals t…
290 :: Time Management and the 2023 Sales Fundamentals Workshop
In episode 290, Bradley and Erik: The Producer offer a preview of the 2023 Sales Fundamentals Workshop being held April 10-12, 2023 in Ft. Worth, Texas. They also discuss the importance of a time ma…
289 :: Sales Pipeline Management and the 2023 Sales Fundamentals Workshop
In episode 289, Bradley and Erik: The Producer offer a preview of the 2023 Sales Fundamentals Workshop being held April 10-12, 2023 in Ft. Worth, Texas. They also discuss the importance of tracking …
288 :: Kimberly Simonson on Hurricane Ian Rebuilds and Risk
In episode 288, Bradley speaks with President of Simonson Design USA, Kimberly Simonson, about the devastation that Hurricane Ian caused in Florida. Kimberly offers advice for those who have been af…
287 :: The Bold Look of Walking in Stupid Every Morning: RIP Herb Kohler, Jr. and Dan Wieden
In episode 287, Bradley examines the lives of two entrepreneurs who recently passed, Herb Kohler, Jr. and Dan Wieden. Herb Kohler, Jr. who led the Kohler brand went from poetry to hotels to golf cou…
286 :: Maria Khokhlova :: Co-Founder of TraceAir, Drone-Driven Home Building Innovation
In episode 286, Bradley is joined by Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Trace Air, Maria Khokhlova. They discuss how to leverage tools and analytics to inform better decision making, homebuilde…
285 :: Dan Efenecy of Carter Lumber: Hunting Before You're Hungry
In episode 285, Bradley is joined by Carter Lumber Market Sales Manager, Dan Efenecy. They examine managing emotions in order to lead effectively. Dan discusses the keys to successful personal bran…
284 :: Roundtables, Conflicts of Interest, and the Equitable Exchange of Insights
In episode 284, Bradley and Erik: The Producer make a pit-stop in Lancaster, PA and discuss industry roundtables and how they can be improved. They also examine the conflicts of interest that exists…
283 :: Gary Geiman :: How to DMN8 Your Personal Brand
In episode 283, Bradley is joined by author and Business Growth Expert, Gary Geiman. We examine teaching standards of behaviors consistently in order to be successful. Also, we discuss the importan…
282 :: The Anti-Library :: The Most Valuable Version of a Personal Library
In episode 282, Bradley explains the concept of an Anti-Library which was first conceived by Nicholas Taleb. He also reveals several books in his Anti-Library.
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281 :: Bev Garnant, Executive Director of ASCC :: Earning Enough Trust to Roast People in Public (and Have Them Love You For It)
In episode 281, Bradley is joined by Bev Garnant, Executive Director of American Society of Concrete Contractors. We discuss building a strong culture within your organization, the fundamentals of s…
280 :: Sundt Construction: The Making of a Private Podcast
In episode 280, Bradley and Erik The Producer are joined by District HS&E Manager, Adam Mack and Project Manager, Brandon Drury of Sundt Construction. Adam and Brandon have begun their journey to cr…
279 :: Unlearning The Alcatraz Rule to Grow Faster, More Enjoyably
In episode 279, Bradley explains the Alcatraz Rule and how his friend, Patrick, misapplies it to NOT listen to this podcast, despite being a fan of it. Bradley discusses why you should discard the A…
278 :: Keegan O'Reilly of Brand Vaughan Lumber Co. - Optimism and Expectations Under Uncertainty
In episode 278, Bradley is joined by Brand Vaughan Outside Sales Representative Keegan O'Reilly. Keegan and Bradley discuss setting realistic expectations, the benefits of time management, and more.…