The Hardest Part of Leading a Construction Company

In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Jake Hatfield, President of DB General Contractors. Jake shares his journey from laborer and carpenter to leading a commercial construction company, what the industry gets wrong about growth, why relationships matter more than revenue, and how construction leaders can build teams that actually last.We also discuss mentorship in the trades, burnout in commercial construction, leadership mistakes, work ethic, AI in construction, slow sustainable growth, company culture, hiring, and why the future of the trades still depends on people.