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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 1H 3M

The Construction Business Blueprint #028 - The 90-Day Reset That Changes Everything (CBB Event Keynote)

from Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint · host Marc Watters

Stop drifting through the year and start running your business with intent.In this keynote episode, Marc breaks down a simple but powerful Q2 reset for construction business owners, designed to move you from reactive, day-to-day chaos into structured, confident control.The core truth is this: you don’t fix a business by doing more… you fix it by getting clear on what actually matters.We dive into the importance of reflection, reviewing your wins, challenges, and patterns from the first quarter and why awareness is the starting point for real change.Because without understanding what’s working (and why), you can’t repeat it.And without identifying what’s broken at the root, you’ll keep firefighting the same problems.Marc walks through a practical reset process: review → reflect → refocus.You’ll learn how to identify what to leave behind, what to double down on, and how to set one clear headline focus for the next 90 days, so you’re not spinning plates, but actually moving forward.Inside the episode you’ll hear:• Why most business owners stay stuck in “operator mode” • The real difference between founder work vs day-to-day work • How to run a 30-day review and reset that actually creates change • The simple scorecard to assess your business honestly • Why focusing on ONE priority beats trying to fix everything • How to identify patterns behind your wins and losses • The five key metrics every construction business must track • Why guessing your numbers is costing you profit and controlThis isn’t theoryIt’s a practical framework you can apply immediately to reset your direction and finish the year strong.If you’re tired of reacting and ready to start leading, this episode is your reset point.Follow the show, share it with a fellow builder, and leave a quick review, what’s the one thing you’re focusing on this quarter?Chapters00:00 Q1 reflection: where are you really at?02:00 Why awareness is the starting point04:30 Your biggest win (and why it matters)06:00 Your biggest challenge (and is it still there?)09:00 The business scorecard: 6 key areas12:00 What went well (and why it worked)15:30 What didn’t go to plan (and why it keeps happening)19:00 What to leave behind vs carry forward22:00 The power of ONE focus for Q226:00 Founder vs Operator (the real shift)31:00 The trap of staying busy33:00 The 5 key metrics you must track41:00 Revenue: why most get this wrong44:30 Profit vs markup (critical difference)51:00 Conversion rate: are you pricing right?55:00 Average job value & scaling properly57:30 Pipeline: how far ahead are you?01:00:00 Your Q2 commitment

Stop drifting through the year and start running your business with intent. In this keynote episode, Marc breaks down a simple but powerful Q2 reset for construction business owners, designed to move you from reactive, day-to-day chaos into structured, confident control. The core truth is this: you don’t fix a business by doing more… you fix it by getting clear on what actually matters. We dive into the importance of reflection, reviewing your wins, challenges, and patterns ...

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