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
- 477
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Ep. 136 :: Kimberly Simonson on Technology and Innovation
In episode 136, Bradley Hartmann is joined by Kimberly Simonson, President of Simonson Design USA. In her firm, Kimberly and her team, which includes family, leverages the power of 3D design software…
Ep. 135 :: Avoiding Cobra Effects - Motivation, Incentives, and Unintended Consequences
In episode 135, Bradley Hartmann shares an excerpt from his upcoming book project with Carl Moyer (Director of Human Resources at Parr Lumber Company) titled, Yes, Fear Works (But There's a Better Wa…
Ep. 134 :: Rock the Recession with Jonathan Slain
In episode 134 Bradley meets Jonathan Slain, co-author of Rock the Recession (with Paul Belair) and founder of Autobahn Consultants.
Use the promo code BEHIND to receive 29% off everything sold at Ro…
Ep. 133 :: Better Leader, Better Human with Ronda Conger of CBH Homes
In episode 133 Bradley is joined by Ronda Conger, author, podcaster, public speaker, and home building executive at award-winning CBH Homes in Boise.
Ep. 132 :: Leadership Lessons from ‘The Last Dance’ with Jon Vaughan and Mark Scherer
In episode 132, Bradley is joined by Jon Vaughan, President of Brand Vaughan Lumber, and Mark Scherer, COO of Scherer Bros. Lumber Co., to analyze leadership lessons they took from ESPN's Michael Jor…
Ep. 131 :: The D.A.M. Problem with Salespeople
In episode 131, Bradley is joined by Jenny T. to talk about the D.A.M. Problem with Salespeople. They give their tips on how to help you and your salespeople overcome the drift to account management.…
Ep. 130 :: Live from New Jersey with TJ Shaheen of Builders' General
In episode 130, Bradley is joined by TJ Shaheen, Owner and EVP of Builders' General in New Jersey. TJ gives an inside look at the COVID-19 pandemic from his perspective and shares what his company is…
Ep. 129 :: Upgrading your online presence with Jillian Sobeck Whalen
In episode 129, Bradley is joined by Jillian Sobeck Whalen, Founder & Strategist at Sobeck Studio. She gives her advice on:
- How to make your message stand out on social media
- How to improve your dig…
Ep. 128 :: Seeing the forest for the trees with Dr. Mark Guinter
In episode 128, Bradley is joined by epidemiologist Dr. Mark Guinter, PhD, to help us give public health insights far beyond the current COVID-19 experience.
Ep. 127 :: Unessential Business with Zach Williams, Brett Thorne, and TJ Shaheen
In episode 127, The Behind Your Back Sales Co. presents a new, recurring podcast series featuring four LBM thought leaders: Bradley Hartmann (Founder & CEO of the Behind Your Back Sales Co.), TJ Shah…
Ep. 126 :: Yes, there is a playbook for this
In episode 126, Bradley Hartmann takes another look at the COVID-19 pandemic, this time focusing on what's inside a builder's playbook during times of uncertainty. He talks about:
- What you can lear…
Flashback to Ep. 69 :: Overconfidence in Drafting Talent: Yours and in the NFL
In the wake of the NFL's first virtual-only draft, we take a look back at "Ep. 69 :: Overconfidence in Drafting Talent: Yours and in the NFL." Bradley Hartmann draws parallels between the 2019 NFL Dr…
Ep. 125 :: Stephen James of the Leadership Lab
In episode 125, Bradley Hartmann sits down with Stephen James, Founder & CEO of The Leadership Lab and President & Executive Director of Sage Hill Counseling. They dive into:
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Why the human aspect …
Ep. 124 :: Yes, Fear Works (But there’s a better way) with Carl Moyer of Parr Lumber
In episode 124, Bradley Hartmann sits down with Parr Lumber's Director of Human Resources, Carl Moyer. They discuss:
- How to build a culture employees want to be a part of
- What companies do that ki…
Ep. 123 :: What do you never want them to feel?
In episode 123, Bradley Hartmann takes a look at Groundhog Day to show you how the stress of COVID-19 might be affecting your leadership. He gives his advice on how to ensure you're making your emplo…
Ep. 122 :: Mike Barrett of Barrett Homes: Finding the Upside In Any Downturn
In episode 122, Bradley sits down with Mike Barrett, owner of Barrett Homes. They discuss:
- Starting a business during an economic downturn
- How you can take advantage of times of uncertainty
- How to…
Ep. 121 :: Habit Defense and Development in times of uncertainty
In episode 121, Bradley and Jenny T. discuss habit defense and development in times of uncertainty.
Tactical elements include:
- Why you start with defensive measures against new bad habits
- How y…
Ep. 120 :: Negotiation in times of uncertainty, part 2
In episode 120, Bradley and Jenny T. revisit last Friday's topic of negotiation in times of uncertainty.
Tactical elements include:
- How the clock can help/hurt you - Why you should lead with obje…
Ep. 119 :: Negotiation in times of uncertainty, part 1
In episode 119, Bradley and Jenny discuss negotiation in times of uncertainty.
Tactical elements include:
- Anticipating the shift to buyers
- Understanding loss aversion
- Examining cost drivers
-…
Ep. 118 :: Sales leadership in times of uncertainty
- Maintaining confidence
- Goals and Q1 progress
- Daily planning
- Target prospecting
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