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
356 :: Lease Crutcher Lewis's Tony Stewart on Leadership and the Equation of Trust
In episode 356, Bradley is joined by Tony Stewart, President at Lease Crutcher Lewis. Tony explains the idea of structuring his career journey in quarters, like a football game. He introduces an equa…
355 :: Dr. Darryl Stickel - Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership In An Uncertain World
In episode 355, Bradley is joined by Dr. Darryl Stickel, author of Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World. Darryl shares his unique perspective on trust and leadership shaped b…
354 :: Rita Clifton - The Branding Commander of the British Empire
In episode 354, Bradley is joined by branding expert Rita Clifton. The Financial Times identifies her simply as “The Brand Guru,” and Queen Elizabeth awarded her the distinction of the Commander of t…
353 :: Brian Blevins, Sr. Director of Analytics at PrimeSource: Analytics Might Be Gravel But It Feels Like Gold
In episode 353, Bradley is joined by Brian Blevins, Sr. Director of Analytics at PrimeSource. They discuss Brian's background in analytics and how it can benefit the construction industry. Brian hig…
352 :: Your Summer APB: One Article, Podcast, and Book to Invest In
In episode 352, Bradley introduces three recommended pieces of content - a GQ article about James Cameron's successful movies and his attraction to difficult challenges, a podcast called "Invest Like…
351 :: Steve Jones - The Twin Thieves of High-Performance Teams
In episode 351, Bradley is joined by Steve Jones, author of The Twin Thieves: How Great Leaders Build Great Teams. They discuss the concept of "Twin Thieves," the fear of failure and the fear of judg…
350 :: Martin Pettigrew of Monarch Roofing and Mike Goldenstein of Roofle Talk Innovation, Tech, and Training
In episode 350, Bradley is joined by Martin Pettigrew, CEO of Monarch Roofing and Mike Goldenstein, Chief Revenue Officer of Roofle. They explore the intersection of technology, creativity, and lead…
349 :: The Deafening Silence of Entekra's Demise - And What It Means For Off-Site Construction
In episode 349, Bradley discusses the closure of Entekra, an offsite construction company, and its implications for the construction industry. Despite Entekra's success in other parts of the world, …
348 :: Catherine Wheeler, Founder of Pivot One-Eighty: Choosing Which Problem You Want to Have
In episode 348, Bradley is joined by Catherine Wheeler, founder of Pivot One-Eighty. Catherine shares her insights on topics such as upskilling employees, involving employees in their career convers…
347 :: Ross Theilen, VP of Distribution at Weyerhaeuser On Perceptions of Entitlement and Cutting Edge Innovation
In episode 347, Bradley is joined by Ross Theilen, Vice President of Distribution at Weyerhaeuser. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of working in a large company, as well as the potentia…
346 :: The Construction Leadership Game Show Episode 2
I know you've been anxiously waiting but the time has come. Episode 2 of The Construction Leadership Game Show is here!
On The Construction Leadership Game Show, leaders from different segments of…
345 :: Clara Collins of S.W. Collins: Hard Work and Intention Befitting The 6th Generation
In episode 345, Bradley is joined by Clara Collins, Operations Manager at S.W. Collins. Clara shares her experiences working in the family business and the value of cooperative education. She emphas…
344 :: The Negotiation Mindset - Excerpt From New Book on Negotiating in the Construction Industry
In episode 344, Bradley dives into the topic of negotiation, emphasizing its relevance in personal and professional lives. He stresses the need for consistent frameworks and mental models to negotiat…
343 :: Fresh Hats (and Leadership Lessons) Made Daily: Custom Patch Hats Co-Founders Scott Alexander & Brian Cox
In episode 343, Bradley is joined by Custom Patch Hats co-founders Scott Alexander and Brian Cox. They discuss how the company's rapid growth has been fueled by focusing on high quality products and…
342 :: NFPO Pain Quantification: Your Hero Must Suffer
As we look forward to OSR Academy Cohort 2, Bradley explains why the 12-month development program for construction sales professionals could be a fit for you and your organization. He also introduce…
341 :: Robson Pritchett: Spartan Leader and Co-Founder of Hoot, Camo Gear Created Around Nature’s Stealthiest Predator: The Owl
In episode 341, Bradley is joined by Robson Pritchett, a project manager at Spartan Group and co-founder of camouflage company Hoot. They discuss Robson's unique name and its ties to soccer. Robson …
340 :: About My Lawsuit - Developing Your Personal Board of Directors
In episode 340, Bradley shares his personal experience of being involved in a lawsuit. He discusses his three-pronged defense strategy, which includes the "Shaggy defense" (denying involvement), the …
339 :: Eric Anderton on Construction Genius
In episode 339, Bradley is joined by Eric Anderton, a construction industry expert and host of the "Construction Genius" podcast. They discuss Eric's background, sales experiences, and his book "Cons…
338 :: Steve Chesin :: From Minnesota Bars to Vegas Casinos to Carpets N More
In episode 338, Bradley is joined by Steve Chesin, owner of Carpets N More. They discuss Steve's journey into the flooring business, from relocating from Minnesota to Las Vegas where he started his …
337 :: Air, The New Movie About Nike and Sonny Vaccaro :: Excerpt From Yes, Fear Works
In episode 337, Bradley shares an excerpt from his upcoming book, Yes Fear Works, But There's a Better Way and examines Nike's early strategy in becoming a leader in basketball shoe sales, focusing o…