94. How Brad Leavitt Saved His Construction Business from Collapse

In this episode, Brad Leavitt shares his journey from construction roots to leading a luxury home building company, emphasizing the importance of leadership, mentorship, and personal growth. Discover practical insights on building systems, networking across industries, and maintaining health for long-term success.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Brad Leavitt and his leadership philosophy 01:07 Brad defines leadership and its different styles 02:31 Leadership as seeing potential in others 04:15 Mentorship example: Elevating talent within the company 06:55 Brad's background in construction and starting his company 09:04 Challenges of building a construction business 12:19 Advice for entrepreneurs in hard seasons 14:28 The importance of systems and onboarding 17:55 Networking with industry peers and other industries 23:09 The value of trades and service businesses 27:20 The principle: Generosity precedes prosperity 32:10 Brad's stroke and its impact on his leadership 35:44 Who has been a leader to Brad and why 37:17 Where to follow Brad and his mission 38:05 Brad's legacy and how he wants to be remembered   The Everyday Leader Podcast is about authentic leadership – the solution to the world's challenges, pursued by everyday guys like us. Join us on this journey to grow as leaders in all areas of life! Subscribe to The Everyday Leader for more authentic leadership and business talks and tips! ➡️ Subscribe here: https://youtube.com/@TheEverdayLeader Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.everyday.leader 🌐 Website: https://theeverydayleader.co   #TheEverydayLeader #EverydayLeader #AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessPodcast #Leadership #BusinessLeadership #LeadershipTips #BusinessTips #GrowthMindset #SelfImprovement