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
257 :: Nick Kuiken: VP of Sales at Kuiken Brothers on the Challenges of Sales Development
In episode 257, Bradley is joined by Nick Kuiken, Vice President of Sales at Kuiken Brothers. They examine the challenges developing current and future sales professionals while introducing the OSR …
256 :: Kolby Dukes and Brad Marks: Live from LBM Advantage's NextGen Leadership Conference
In episode 256, Bradley is joined by Kolby Dukes of Dukes Lumber and Senior Sales Executive at Culpeper Wood Preservers, Brad Marks at the LBM Advantage 2022 NextGen Leadership Conference. They disc…
255 :: Abhi Singh, COO of New South Construction Supply on the Leadership Equation L(PxC)=R
In episode 255, Bradley is joined by Abhi Singh, COO of New South Construction Supply. Abhi reveals and explains the formula he uses to achieve results. He also discusses the It's up to you approac…
254 :: Remembering Kate Whittemore :: A Legacy of LBM Leadership at Home Central
In episode 254, Bradley is joined by GM Ryan Rennells and Office Manager Sam Robinson of Home Central Stores as they detail the life of Owner and President Katherine Whittemore, who tragically passed…
253 :: Drafting Your Ideal Client Roster of the Future
In episode 253, now that the 2022 NFL Draft has concluded, Bradley compares the need to continue prospecting to NFL teams drafting new players each year. Just because you have a great roster doesn't…
252 :: Greg Templeman, President at Sunpro :: From Behavior-Based Pricing to Siberian Leadership Principles
In episode 252, Bradley is joined by Greg Templeman, President at Sunpro. Greg discusses how Sunpro removes emotion from pricing with their behavior-based pricing model. He details how their customer…
251 :: Rita Ferris, President of the NRLA: Increasing the Value of Associations
In episode 251, Bradley is joined by Rita Ferris, President of the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA). Rita discusses the cause and effect of raising association dues. Even when there's …
250 :: Jerry Maguire, Dicky Fox, and an All Star Lineup of Past Guests Celebrate #250
On our milestone 250th Episode, we show our appreciation for the great Dicky Fox. Dicky Fox, a fantastic character in the film Jerry Maguire, gave sound sales and life advice throughout the movie.
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249 :: Sean Shields of SBCA on The Essential Components of Communicating Value
In episode 249, Bradley is joined by Sean Shields, Director of Communications at the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA). Sean discusses how the ability to have full information will h…
248 :: Josh Adams, VP of Ops at NPL on Alliances That Drive Workforce Development
In episode 248, Bradley is joined by Josh Adams, Vice President of Operations at NPL. We discuss the value of building alliances with the people you serve everyday in order to grow together. Josh e…
247 :: How to Build an Authentic Brand Story with Heather Bowman of Superior Plastic
In episode 247, Bradley is joined by Heather Bowman, Director of Marketing at Superior Plastic and Key-Link Fencing and Railing. We discuss how to build trust at an early stage of a marketing relati…
246 :: Rising Together Through DE&I with Clayco's Dan Lester
In episode 246, Bradley is joined by Dan Lester, Director of Field Diversity, Inclusion and Culture at Clayco. Dan explains leadership lessons he learned while playing football at The University of …
245 :: Overcoming Major League Adversity with Ryan McKenna of McKenna Capital
In episode 245, Bradley is joined by Ryan McKenna, Founder and CEO of McKenna Capital. Ryan discusses how the extreme adversity he faced in the athletic world allowed him to find his dream job in th…
244 :: Offsite Insights with Agorus CEO, Garrett Moore
In episode 244, Bradley is joined by Garrett Moore, CEO and Founder of Agorus. Garrett explains how Agorus has streamlined and accelerated the custom home building process and what makes them differ…
243 :: Fostering Leadership Development By Providing Feedforward with Melissa Dalton of DBM Global
In episode 243, Bradley is joined by Melissa Dalton, Head of Global Talent and Organizational Effectiveness at DBM Global. Melissa explains the difference between giving feedback vs. feedforward whe…
242 :: John Madden: The Greatest Football Salesman
In episode 242, Bradley and Erik discuss Football Hall of Famer, former coach, broadcaster, and salesman, John Madden. They examine what made Madden such a great salesman of the game of football, fr…
241 :: Stories from the Negotiating Table with Bobby Krueger of The Krueger Group
In episode 241, Bradley is joined by returning guest Bobby Krueger, Principle at Mavrek Development in Chicago, IL and President of The Krueger Group in Cleveland, OH. Bobby shares some great example…
240 :: Glory Days - They'll Pass You By: Prepare for the Future Now
In episode 240, Bradley explains how to avoid bad habits during the glory days to prepare you for the future. How documenting your assumptions will help when setting annual goals and budgets. Bradl…
239 :: The Wolf of Wall Street: Sales in Cinema with Mark Scherer
In episode 239, returning guest Mark Scherer, COO of Scherer Bros. Lumber Company joins Bradley and Erik to break down another Sales in Cinema film, The Wolf of Wall Street. Mark examines 3 scenes i…
238 :: Kent Jobe of Franklin Building Supply: Sales Hurdles When Under Promising & Over Delivering
In episode 238, Bradley is joined by Kent Jobe of Franklin Building Supply, otherwise known as The Most Interesting Sales VP in the World. Kent explains why under promising and over delivering actua…