Elevate Construction

It is even more important to stay calm and walk by faith when we experience hard times. In this podcast we cover: Why it is so important to find our voice Why it is so important to trust and believe when times get hard How gratitude ties into those concepts If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Don't get a big head just because you have a little authority! In this podcast we cover: Why everyone deserves respect Why new construction managers can be disrespectful to trades and vendors If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

A Superintendent has an incredible opportunity to be an integral part of the maintenance of the schedule. Don't just sit there and let it pass you by. In this podcast we cover: How to properly update and use a schedule The steps to implementation Why you should not just sit there Question: What can you do to be a more integral part of the scheduling process? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

I don't care if you liked it. I care if it helped you! In this podcast we cover: Why the purpose of an effort should be stated How to measure the success of an event or training How the energy of the few affects the many If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Believing everything is your fault is not about seld-deprication. Its about being empowered to fix the situation! In this podcast we cover: What it means to have a victim mindset What it means to have an accountable mindset If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

There are certain things you just cannot delegate as a leader, president, or CEO! In this podcast we cover: What you cannot delegate as a CEO Why CEOs attempt to delegate those critical items Why you must check into the details and manage your business to prevent mistakes What have you delegated in your business that will come back to bite you? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

You do not have a resource problem, you have a resourcesfulness problem! In this podcast we cover: The definition of resourcefulness Why people sometime blame failure or want to waste money on the excuse of a lack of resources What can happen when people are resourceful Are you trying to fix problems with resources when you should be more resourceful? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Takt Planning works on all types of projects! In this podcast we cover: Answers to questions brought to us in the 2 Hour FREE Takt course. I you interrested in attending the Takt Production System Course, please click this link: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/takt-fundamentals If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

"Be considerate, treat your subordinates right and they will literally die for you." General Arthur Hyman In this podcast we cover: How you should treat your people The difference between consequences, respect, and punishment If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Kanban helps visualize your work, limit work-in-progress (WIP) and quickly move work from "Doing" to "Done." In this podcast we cover: The difference between Kanban and Scrum Key Kanban Mantras How can you implement the concepts in this podcast and improve your project? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

"It takes considerable committment and effort to become a true expert in your field! Don't shortchange yourself or your experience!" In this podcast we cover: Why you should Read the top 100 books in your field Study the last 20 years of history in your field Spend 10 years implementing in your field Join a Mastermind of like-minded people who are what you want to become If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

We should constantly be improving. That includes the Last Planner System. Today we talk about how to do just that! Also, please sign up for our 2 Hour Free Takt Production System Course here: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/takt-fundamentals Also, click here to subscribe to any of our YouTube channels: leanSuperintendent: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg leanSurvey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw leanTakt: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6M8U0xBex2hytTLEU7Xreg In this podcast we cover: Why finishing early is not a problem What principles in the system can be improved Why it is important to improve them If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: What is a Honeybadger? What are its characteristics? How can you use this creature as a muse for higher performance? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs How they apply to creating engagement on the jobsite What you can do to get people to full engagement If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: What it means to strain at ngats and swallow camels What you can do as a leader to tackle the most difficult area of your business first If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

When you allow bad behavior, it becomes a culture, and that culture then becomes your process. In this podcast we cover: What a mistake is What negligence is What you can do to prevent both If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

I have never ignored a red flag and had it work out. In this podcast we cover: What red flags are How you can spot them How you can react to them If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why as a leader you must dig deeper in everything you do on site Why you cannot just assume things are being installed right Why you cannot just assume people know what they are doing Why you cannot just trust words to verify critical parts of the project If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: What quality really is How you as a leader can create a quality culture If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: What continuous improvement means for construction companies What ingredients are necessary to create that culture Why it may or may not work for you If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: What it means to drive What is means to push What it will look like when you drive If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why workers should be focused on their work in the morning Why materials should be staged the night before What will happen if we make this a focus If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover the remainder of the logistical rules everyone should follow on a project. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

There are very specific rules to logistics. Here are some you can implement right away! In this podcast we cover: Why logistical items should be our main focus What rules we should follow on a project to really win If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Wouldn't it be powerful if the entire project workforce could see what winning looks like and take steps as a unit to get there? In this podcast we cover: Why people need measurement How we can measure success on a project How we can own the gap together with production targets If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

The measure of success on any project is that all pertinent information for the day is out of the builders head. In this podcast we cover: Why visual systems are crucial to total participation What holds people back from creating these systems How you can know when you have succeeded with this principle If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why psycological safety is crucial to total participation Why vulnerable leaders are needed for total participation Why purpose is what drives the culture of total participation If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: What total participation means Why it is a crucial lean concept How to achieve environments with total participation If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Wouldn't it be nice if had more people focused on finding and fixing problems instead of covering their own @$$. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why Quality Control is not a PM system How QC creates flow What we should think and say to create this culture. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why your work should be advertised Why your work should be shared Why those who stay quiet do not get the promotions If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: How to create a collaborative environment with your trade partners How to create healthy foreman to foreman committments Why the Super should not be the one to make all the agreements If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Using a printed set of drawings Planning the building in a visual manner What digital drawings are used for If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why budgets don't aplly to doing the right thing Why a Give/Get framework is not good for respect How we can truly respect people If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why we must see a path to finish How you can complete your sequence If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: How the collision of the Titanic applies to construction Why you as the captain of your ship must be responsible for what happens The reason Titanic sunk was not an iceberg, it was a lack of preparation If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why the energy of your team is so important How to get that energy up Why it should be your number one focus If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: What it means to go to sleep on an issue What the tenth person rule is Why we need to stay after critical items and what that looks like If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Why the 6-6-6-6 rule is wrong Why we need a 12-12-12 rule for planning and preparation Why look-ahead are key to creating flow! If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: The magic of having women in construction Why women and men are equal in worth, potential, and need How we can show up to support women in construction If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

In this podcast we cover: Recommended books for construction managers If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

"I Have No Idea What I'm Doing" And That's Okay What if the key to living a remarkable life isn't having it all figured out but stepping forward anyway? In this raw, unscripted episode, Jason Schroeder and Effie Schroeder open up about fear, faith, and the messy reality of growth. From the shaky moments of starting a business to life's hardest decisions leaving a job, forgiving someone, taking a risk Jason shares the truth, we're all scared sometimes. And we're all just figuring it out as we go. Listen in and discover:✅ Why courage isn't the absence of fear it's moving forward with fear✅ How to find strength when your "flesh is weak and your blood runs chill"✅ The hidden power of adversity to shape you into your most authentic self✅ Why you don't need the perfect plan just faith, action, and connection This episode will leave you inspired to say, I will even when it's hard, even when it's scary, and especially when it matters most. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

What Does Remarkable Look Like in Construction? If you think "good enough" is good enough, think again. In this episode, Jason Schroeder takes you on a virtual walk-through of a project that redefines excellence from immaculate entrances to flawless daily operations. This isn't theory, This is what operational excellence looks like in real life, on real jobsites, with real results. You'll learn:✅ What truly remarkable looks like on a $240M project with 550 workers✅ Why clean, organized, and intentional sites aren't optional they're essential✅ How huddles, flow, takt planning, and Last Planner systems create unbeatable team performance✅ How to shift from chaos to flow on any size project If you want to raise your standard of care, build faster with less stress, and lead teams that take pride in their work, this episode is your blueprint. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Would You Fly Without a Checklist? Why Construction Shouldn't Either Imagine stepping onto a plane where the pilot skipped the pre-flight checklist. Or going into surgery where the doctor forgot the standard procedures. Unthinkable, right? So why do we build multi-million dollar projects without the same discipline? In this episode, Jason Schroeder makes the case for bringing checklists back to construction and doing it right:✅ Why checklists save lives in aviation and healthcare and can save your project too✅ The hidden dangers of "winging it" on site✅ How simple, effective checklists can transform quality, consistency, and team performance Don't let convenience kill your standards. Tune in and rediscover the art of building things right every time. 🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward a more remarkable construction culture. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚧 The One Thing On Every Jobsite That Sets the Tone for Success (or Failure) 🚧 It might sound simple, but your construction entrance is telling everyone on site exactly how to behave whether you realize it or not. In this eye opening episode, Jason Schroeder reveals:✅ Why the condition of your site entrance determines the of your entire project✅ How small details signal whether people should take pride or cut corners✅ The overlooked leadership opportunity hidden in your project gates, signage, and access points From the moment someone steps onto your site, they're looking for clues:👉 Are we here to build something remarkable?👉 Or is "good enough" the standard? Learn how to set the tone, raise the bar, and create a project people are proud to be part of starting right at the entrance. 🎧 Listen now and start leading from the ground up. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚨 The 3 Things That Are Always Late on Every Construction Project And How to Fix It 🚨 If you've ever heard "The elevators are delayed" or "The exterior skin isn't ready," you're not alone. These SAME issues plague nearly every jobsite costing time, money, and your sanity. In this brutally honest episode, Jason Schroeder exposes:🔑 The critical scopes and materials that always show up late (and why)🔑 The biggest mistakes superintendents and project teams make with procurement🔑 The exact moment when planning should start (hint: it's not after the contract is signed)🔑 Practical strategies to stay way ahead of supply chain slowdowns, design delays, and long lead times Stop letting your project's success hang on last minute decisions. Start being the leader who sees around corners and delivers on time. 🎯 Listen now and take control before it's too late. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚨 Are You Running the Project Or Is the Project Running You? 🚨 Why Reactive Leaders Fail & Proactive Leaders Win (Every Time) Too many superintendents and foremen wear "busy" like a badge of honor chasing problems, answering calls, and firefighting from sunup to sundown.👉 That's not leadership. That's chaos. In this high-energy episode, Jason Schroeder challenges construction leaders to ditch the reactive mindset and step into true operational control by:✅ Replacing daily firefighting with proactive planning✅ Shifting from $10/hour tasks to $10,000/hour leadership✅ Building stable systems that keep your site running even when you're not there✅ Learning how to "stay ahead" so nothing catches you off guard (yes, even the rain!) If you're tired of being stuck in the grind and ready to lead with clarity, calm, and control this episode is your wake up call. 🎧 Listen now. Lead better tomorrow. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚨 The Supply Chain Secret Every General Contractor MUST Know 🚨 (And Why Delegating It Could Destroy Your Project) Most teams think supply chain management belongs to the trade partners.👉 Wrong. In this episode, Jason Schroeder reveals the truth that separates average projects from remarkable ones: ✅ The General Contractor must own the supply chain every step, every call, every delivery.✅ Why just in time deliveries, procurement logs, and weekly procurement meetings are NOT optional.✅ How to break free from the dangerous mindset of "that's the trade partner's job"✅ Real-world strategies to manage logistics like a pro so your project never stalls, scrambles, or fails. Your project's success hinges on logistics. It's not enough to hope materials show up.👉 You must own the process or be owned by chaos. 🎧 Listen now to learn how top-performing builders keep control, stay on schedule, and deliver excellence every time. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

🚨 What's the REAL Product of a Construction Company? (It's Not What You Think) 🚨 What if everything you thought you were selling in construction was wrong? Is your product a finished building? Customer service? Infrastructure? Think again. In this powerful episode, Jason flips the script and asks the game changing question:👉 What is our product? The answer will challenge how you lead, how you build, and how you grow your business. Here's a hint: Your product isn't the building it's your people. Listen now to discover: ✅ Why your foremen and field crews are the real "product" you're delivering✅ How to create high-performing, stable crews that drive quality, safety, and production✅ The dangers of mixing top crews with underperformers and how it sabotages your project✅ How to treat your teams like valuable products through training, care, and development✅ The exact steps to build green crews that customers rave about and competitors envy If you want to stop losing good people, stop fighting constant rework, and start delivering true excellence this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in and rethink what you're really selling on your projects. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Your Project is Stuck. Here's How to Get It Flowing Again, The Power of Swing Capacity Ever felt like your construction project hits a wall and no one knows how to fix it? The answer might be something you've never heard of Swing Capacity. In this quick, eye opening episode, Jason breaks down:✅ Why most projects fail to create flow and fall into costly stop and go patterns✅ The secret of swing capacity not too much, not too little, just enough to keep the work moving✅ How to use workable backlog and swarming to attack bottlenecks without throwing more money or people at the problem✅ Why tacked planning only works when crews have the capacity to adjust and recover✅ How small changes in mindset can unlock massive gains in efficiency and predictability 🚨 This concept is a game changer for superintendents, project managers, and trade partners who are serious about staying on schedule and keeping their teams balanced and productive. Listen in and learn how to keep your project flowing no matter what obstacles come your way.🎧 Don't just build lead. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw