Corey Lockhart President of WML Demolition Contracting

Get ready to step onto a construction site and navigate the trenches of small business ownership with our expert guest, Corey Lockhart, a veteran specialty contractor in the field of excavating, grading, and demolition. This episode peels back the layers of the industry, exposing the economic tremors left by COVID-19 and the rise of competitors who might be easy on the wallet but heavy on the headaches. Revel in the behind-the-scenes stories of demanding projects and the balancing act between pouring concrete and family time. Our guest's candid recounting of the personal toll and perseverance required in this high-stakes arena is both a reality check and a masterclass in resilience.Transitioning from the raw edges of construction to the nuanced art of expectation management, we pull back the curtain on the parallels between project management and the wedding industry. Discover why equipping a bride with a hard hat might be just as important as her veil, and how managing client hopes is akin to aligning hamburger cravings with gourmet delights. The insights shared in this conversation are a blueprint for anyone building bridges between dreams and deadlines, and a reminder of the unwavering importance of genuine connections in cementing lifelong customer relationships. Join us for an episode where steel beams meet steel resolves, and every story lays the foundation for success.