Networking That Actually Works w/ Aaron Johnson | Ep 23

On today’s Success Blueprint, we sit down with Aaron Johnson—CFO/partner at Bateman Hall and co-founder of Catis Builders. Aaron grew up on a dairy farm, learned construction the hard way, fell in love with accounting at Utah State, and ultimately helped scale one of the region’s most trusted commercial contractors—while launching a separate residential arm the right way.We dig into culture (why he hires local and avoids the “we’re family” trap), conservative finance (cash - hype, bonds - bravado), and decision-making (say no when the numbers or gut don’t line up). Aaron also shares how “wasting time” with the right people leads to breakthrough ideas, why singles and doubles compound, and his simple blueprint for sustainable success.Meet Aaron JohnsonCFO/Partner at Bateman Hall; Co-Founder at Catis Builders. Known for conservative, process-driven growth, culture building, and community-first business development.CompaniesBateman Hall https://www.bateman-hall.com/Catis Builders (residential/multifamily)Where to find them: Add company website links + LinkedIn profiles hereChapters00:00 – Who is Aaron Johnson03:00 – Dairy-farm roots → early construction skills & love for numbers09:05 – Golf dreams, accounting detour, FDIC stint…and the “exception sheet” epiphany16:30 – Joining Bateman Hall: from controller to owner (and why cash is king)23:40 – Spinning up Catis Builders: why a separate company for residential made sense31:20 – Culture that wins: hire local, protect integrity, avoid “family” language at work38:10 – Risk, bonding, and 2008: singles & doubles over swinging for fences45:20 – Networking that actually works + Aaron’s Success Blueprint#SuccessBlueprint #AaronJohnson #ConstructionLeadership #CommercialConstruction #ResidentialConstruction #IdahoBusiness #BusinessDevelopment #CompanyCulture #Entrepreneurship #RiskManagement #ProcessOverOutcome #Networking #CashIsKing #ProjectManagement #LeadershipConnect with us! We would love to hear from you! Website: https://www.eastidahohouses.com/connectFollow Us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/griderpetersonrealestateFacebook: https://facebook.com/GriderPetersonYoutube: https://youtube.com/@GriderandPetersonRealEstateTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@griderpetersonrealestateX: https://x.com/GriderPetersonListen to The Success Blueprint: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-success-blueprint-with-the-grider-and-peterson-team/id1831318703Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriderandPetersonRealEstateAmazon: https://music.amazon.com.mx/podcasts/911c1355-b2c4-4289-b739-15c8e0cac3d8/the-success-blueprint-with-the-grider-and-peterson-teamSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TMqrct5zfUm2AOluyfjPa?si=416134195c944700