Taylor's Leadership Mindset for Explosive Growth

CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For Contractors

Are you playing it safe in your business? Taylor challenges the conventional wisdom of saying "no" to opportunities that seem too big or too risky, revealing the game-winning mindset that separates stagnant businesses from those experiencing explosive growth.

Many entrepreneurs believe caution is key, carefully avoiding projects that stretch their capabilities. But what if that hesitation is the very thing keeping you from your next breakthrough? Taylor breaks down a real-life case study where he took on a commercial job his team was completely unprepared for. The lessons learned from that single decision to say "yes" transformed his company's trajectory and can reshape your approach to risk and opportunity. Don't miss the powerful insights on how to push your team, build unwavering client trust, and master the art of being a leader who drives action.

KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS:

⛔ THE COMFORT ZONE TRAP [01:40]:

"I had a friend… he's like, ‘I wouldn't go. I don't need to go. I don't see the value in going.’"

This common mindset of seeing opportunity as an obligation is a trap. Learn why turning down new experiences and connections out of comfort is the biggest risk you can take for your career growth.

🔑 THE DELEGATION DILEMMA [13:32]:

"Most importantly, I need to understand how the business makes money before I can delegate and hand it off."

This is the critical mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to scale. Before you hand off the reins, discover the one thing you must master to avoid losing control and profitability, a lesson Taylor learned the hard way.

⚡ THE RESPONSE HACK [15:50]:

"You know how many times answering an email late at night actually sped up a process?"

Struggling with project delays caused by slow responses? Taylor shares a counter-intuitive communication hack that gets you to the top of the inbox and accelerates your project timeline by working outside of normal hours.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026: Discount Code & Details

01:15 - The Success Mindset

02:28 - Case Study: The "Too Big" Commercial Job

05:06 - The Power of 'Yes'

07:52 - Dealing with ‘Slowness’

10:01 - Pushing Your Team

13:19 - Learning Important Business Lessons

15:30 - Finding People Who Drive Growth

16:33 - Client Trust: The Key to Construction Management

19:38 - The Utility Expo

20:17 - CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Hype: Let's Connect in Vegas

Thank you to our good friends over at John Deere Power Systems for sponsoring this podcast: https://www.deere.ca/en/engines-and-drivetrain/

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