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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 12 MIN

Ep.1518 - A Reply to Nat M. Zorach

from Elevate Construction · host Jason Schroeder

A negative review hits Jason's CPM book, and instead of ignoring it, he breaks it down point by point. In this episode, you'll hear the difference between thoughtful critique and sloppy "cheap seats" commentary, plus why Jason believes CPM's underlying mindset creates predictable waste, even when people claim they're "hybridizing" it. What You'll Learn In This Episode: How to respond to negative feedback without letting it derail the mission. Why anonymous reviews can reward careless behavior and hurt valuable work. The difference between critique that helps and critique that just tears down. Jason's core argument about CPM: it drives overburden, WIP, rushing, and instability. Why "we don't use pure CPM" doesn't hold up in real owner/legal/arbitration settings. What it actually costs to edit and produce books, and why "self-published" isn't an insult. A challenge to critics: publish something, propose a better system, and stand behind it. If this episode hit home, take the next step and audit how you give feedback to people on your team. Don't do cheap-seat commentary. Be specific, be fair, and bring a solution. 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

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