They Doubled Their Business by Saying No, Building Systems, and Setting Clear Expectations with Ryan Brining & Tom Battersby | E409 episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 54 MIN

They Doubled Their Business by Saying No, Building Systems, and Setting Clear Expectations with Ryan Brining & Tom Battersby | E409

from The Construction Leading Edge Podcast · host Todd Dawalt

🚀Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE ☎️Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE  – EPISODE 409: What if the secret to doubling your construction business isn't about working harder, hiring more people, or saying yes to every project?  In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, we're joined by Ryan Brining & Tom Battersby of White Maple Construction to share how they doubled their revenue in just one year, without adding more staff or working longer hours. Here's what you'll learn in this episode… Why fixing problems on jobsites shouldn't be on top of your list How saying no to the wrong projects is actually a marketing strategy The surprising mindset shift that stopped them from letting clients dictate their process How setting clear expectations upfront can save you time, money, and stress on every job Why it's crucial to have systems in place before you start scaling (and what happens when you skip this step) …and more! If you're tired of putting out fires and ready to scale your business without saying yes to everything, this episode is a must-listen. Let's dive in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) From finance to hospitality to construction (02:21) The chaos that comes with client-led projects (05:11) Benefits of early selections for clients (12:27) Pre-construction as a collaborative effort (15:32) 5 most impactful business systems for White Maple Construction (17:59) Why cranking up your marketing engine first leads to chaos (20:00) How their revenue doubled with less stress (27:15) What's life like now after implementing the right systems (29:06) What the construction sector could learn from hospitality (31:09) Saying no to projects as a marketing strategy (34:20) Keys to implementing systems and making changes (40:23) Construction advice for those just starting out (43:21) How to attract larger construction projects (48:28) Why saying no to the wrong projects is crucial (50:06) Episode wrap-up (52:00)   Additional Resources: ⚡Download the How to Buyout a Construction Project Playbook HERE ⚡Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE  – ⚡Visit White Maple Construction for more information HERE ⚡Follow White Maple Construction on Instagram HERE – ⚡ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn ⚡ Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE ⚡Visit The Construction Leading Edge for more information HERE -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!  

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