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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 31 MIN

The 'Business' of Being a Contractor | The K Cup Episode 15

from The K Cup · host Joe Nortrup & Jon Kelly

Send a textIn Episode 15 Jon and Joe discuss the business framework of being a contractor from lead generation and client acquisition to project delivery and client relationship management. This is the 'big picture' view of what will be a five - part series where they will do a deep dive into all five pieces of the process. Don't miss this thumbnail sketch of what it means to be a contractor. Also, Jon delivers his first ad roll/POV and announces the plan to put together and host a masterclass-workshop on commercial real estate investment and development, follow the link here to get on the list and register your interest so you don't miss out: https://forms.gle/NdGkdUFakkpBhncj7Chapters00:00 Introduction01:40 Jon Describes Part 1 - Business development and Client Acquisition05:22 Jon Explains Part 2 - Project Planning and Preparation08:34 Jon Talks About Part 3 - the Pre-Construction Phase13:35 Jon and Joe Talk About Part 4 - Construction Execution14:47 Jon's POV About the Planned Workshop/Masterclass On CRE Investment and Development19:05 Now Jon and Joe Talk About Part 5 - Project Completion and Beyond28:42 Joe's Closing StatementHashtags#theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand Keywordscommercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand buildingTakeaways* Learn what the 'Big Picture' framework is when it comes to becoming a successful contractor.* Learn about the 5 - part series the team is going to explain beginning with part 1 business development and client acquisition.* Learn about part 2 what is involved in project planning and preparation.* Learn about part 3 the logistics and due diligence involved in pre-construction planning.* Learn about part 4 and what it takes to finally be ready to go to the construction phase.* And finally in part 5 learn about how to close-out a project and manage your client's expectations around warranty coverage.

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