The K Cup

Send a textIn Episode 37 Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup sit down with Dale Mayeaux a Commercial Real Estate Professional that has his own unique outlook on the metrics that are assumed to control the market and an agent's ability to be successful. Dale explains why that, although he acknowledges external forces that affect the market exist, he doesn't allow them to determine his own individual outcomes. This is an inspiring and informative episode anyone in the commercial real estate space, or a space related too, would not want to miss.Dale's Contact Info:Dale Mayeaux - Commercial Agent Nest Commercial Group KWC: [email protected] Construction Groupwww.kellyconstructiongroup.comHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkellyKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyChapters00:00:01 Introduction to Episode 3700:00:36 Interview Begins - Dale Introduces Himself00:05:03 Joe Asks Dale About His Day-to-Day00:11:22 Joe Asks Dale About His Use of AI00:13:50 Joe Asks Dale About the State of the Market00:19:57 Joe Asks Dale to Walk Him Through a Typical Day00:31:32 Joe Asks Dale About the Biggest Challenges to Getting Deals Closed00:35:54 Joe Asks How Contractors Can Be Better Partners for CRE Pros00:42:32 Dales Tells Us How People Can Engage Him for BusinessTakeaways* Meet Dale Mayeaux a Commercial Real Estate Pro and find out what that career may look like.* Discover how one CRE Pro doesn't allow the market to dictate his success, and how he makes deals happen even when others think it's not possible.* Hear how one commercial real estate professional views the emergence of AI into the economy and into commercial real estate.* Learn one CRE Pro's idea about how contractors can become better partners to work with in a commercial real estate deal.

Send a textIn Episode 36 Jon & Joe Discuss 6 Opportunities for General Contractors to Improve Collaboration with Architects - They discuss collaboration in private work, the public bid sector, the CMAR project delivery method, constructability of design, providing subcontractor expertise as a design resource, and participating in  post-project sit down analysis of how the project and its design unfolded.Website: www.kellyconstructiongroup.comHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkellyKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyChapters00:00:01 Joe Introduces Episode 3600:01:30 Jon & Joe Cut-Up Before the Show Starts00:01:50 KCG Logo Intro00:01:57 Episode 36 Begins00:02:53 Collaboration Opportunity 1 - Private Work00:10:10 Collaboration Opportunity 2 - Public Work00:14:49 Collaboration Opportunity 3 - CMAR00:19:29 Collaboration Opportunity 4 - Constructability/Feasibility00:23:20 Collaboration Opportunity 5 - Subcontractor Expertise As a Design Resource00:29:12 Collaboration Opportunity 6 - Review Project's Highs and LowsTakeaways* Learn why collaboration with architects is necessary to produce the best possible outcome.* Learn collaboration opportunity 1 - private work.* Learn collaboration opportunity 2 - in public work sector* Learn collaboration opportunity 3 - inside of the CMAR project delivery framework* Learn collaboration opportunity 4 - analyzing constructability* Learn collaboration opportunity 5 - providing subcontractor expertise as a design resource for architects* Learn collaboration opportunity 6 - project review and critique

Send a textIn Episode 35 of The K Cup, Hosts Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Interview Licensed Architect Lindsy Stewart - A Female Trailblazer In a Male Dominated Profession. Lindsy opens up about her inspiration to become an architect, how she learned to navigate a male dominated profession, and what really fuels her passion for all things architecture.Check us out on the web:www.kellyconstructiongroup.comwww.kernarchitects.comHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkelly #kernarchitects #phillipkern #lindsystewartKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon Kelly, Phillip Kern, Lindsy Stewart, Kern Architects, architecture, architecture Baton Rouge, AIAChapters00:00:01 Joe Introduces Episode 35 and Reveals the Lindsy Stewart Interview00:01:03  The 'Interview' Begins00:03:25  Lindsy Shares Her Origin Story Regarding Her Journey to Becoming an Architect00:08:39  Lindsy Talks About Who Influenced Her and Her Many Mentors That Helped Shape Her Path to Where She Is Today00:14:50  Joe Questions Lindsy About the 'Work' itself00:25:15  Lindsy Explains What She Did to Navigate the Male Dominated Profession of Architecture00:32:50  Lindsy Looks Forward Into the Future of Architecture and Talks About Trends and How She Plans to Make An Impact Over the Next 5 Years00:39:27  Joe poses a Question to Lindsy About How Architects and Contractors Can Better Collaborate Going ForwardTakeaways* Learn about what might inspire a person to want to become an architect.* Learn how one young woman made her way through school and into the field of architecture.* Learn a young female's perspective on what it means to produce exceptional work as an architect and maintain a high ethical standard.* Learn how a determined young woman learned to successfully navigate the male dominated profession of architecture.* Learn what trends are on the horizon for architecture and why Lindsy Stewart is excited about them. * Learn how Lindsy is determined to make an impact on her profession.* And finally, learn how Lindsy believes contractors and architects can better collaborate.

Send a textIn Episode 34 of The K Cup Jon & Joe Discuss the Labor Crisis that is crushing the construction industry. They offer 3 strategies that contractors can use to successfully navigate a labor shortage that's not going away any time soon. The 3 strategies include embracing and expanding the use of tech, particularly in the area of Prefabrication which is an emerging strategy in the construction industry and has a lot of value in resolving many aspects of the labor crisis. Strategy number 2  talks about the value and importance of developing your team's potential and investing in them long-term to avoid the disruption of being short staffed and unable to replace members that leave. And, strategy 3 explains how and why you need to diversify your client base and the types of projects you take on. If your in the construction industry you are not going to want to miss this episode!www.kellyconstructiongroup.comHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkellyKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyChapters00:00:01  Jon and Joe Cut-Up00:02:12  Official Intro to Episode 3400:05:22  Joe Introduces 3 Strategies to Overcome the Labor Crisis00:06:32  Jon Weighs In On the Labor Crisis Locally00:10:36  Joe Introduces Strategy #1 - Embrace Tech. Combined With Prefabrication00:18:34  Joe Introduces Strategy #2 - Develop & Retain the Team You Have00:28:25  Jon Weighs In On Teams & Culture00:38:02  Joe Introduces Strategy #3 - Diversify Client Base & Project Types00:38:52  Jon Weighs In On Strategy #3Takeaways* Learn that Jon & Joe can be goofballs lol!* Learn how important prefab is going to be to the construction industry going forward because it is one of the most effective and productive ways to correct for a poor labor market.* Learn how investing in your people is going to be an increasingly important tool for businesses to be competitive and be able to grow in a labor constrained environment.* Learn how important it is to analyze your projects and identify the ones that are profitable despite the labor crisis and work at developing more of those types of opportunities (ie: smaller projects with shorter terms and projects that are specifying prefabricated components in their designs).

Send a textIn Episode 33 of The K Cup Joe thanks all those that listened to and supported the show in 2025. He recaps what The K Cup accomplished in just under 6 months in 2025 - Viewed in 6 countries, listened to in 85 cities, and downloaded nearly 500 times! Also, Jon and Joe discuss 3 steps you have to take in business if you want 2026 to be a better year than 2025. They discuss why it's important to analyze your client list and fire up to 20% of your clients, why you need to figure out what activity produced the most consistent revenue and focus on doing more of that, and finally why you need to schedule your growth before you schedule your work. Of course Jon and Joe share some laughs along the way!If you want to discuss a project or have questions about the content of this video you can go to website and complete a contact form and we'll reach out.  www.kellyconstructiongroup.comHashtags #generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkellyKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyChapters00:00:04 Joe thanks listeners for their support in 202500:02:33 Episode 33 begins00:06:18 Joe highlights his list of 3 steps to make 2026 a better year00:11:57 Jon gives feedback about being intentional and starts the conversation about step 100:15:09 Joe quotes Einstein and Jon Laughs Lol00:16:40 Why it matters to review client list for step 100:31:52 Joe introduces step 2, Focus on 1 thing that produced good revenue in 202500:42:31 Joe introduces step 3, schedule growth before you schedule work01:00:26 Joe and Jon review 3 steps to a better 2026Takeaways*  Learn about the focus of The K Cup going into 2026*  Learn why it's important to be intentional about making real changes to your strategy for growth*  Learn why firing 20% of your current client list may spark new and better client growth*  Learn why focusing on a niche or a singular activity that is a proven revenue producer can be a game changer*  Learn why you have to prioritize personal and professional growth if you want to have better outcomes for your business

Send a textIn Episode 32 of The K Cup Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Discuss  How the Thanksgiving Holiday Used to Bring to Mind the Subject of Showing Appreciation and Giving Thanks, But that Sentiment Seems to Be Fading So Jon Wanted to Speak to That and Show His Appreciation and Give Thanks for All His Success.Contact us here: www.kellyconstructiongroup.comHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkelly Keywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyChapters00:00:01 Jon Expresses His Gratitude for All His SuccessesTakeaway*Be encouraged by listening to a successful contractor explaining why no matter how much success you may experience you always need be aware and appreciative of all those that make that success possible... GOD, family, your work family, and friends.

Send a textIn Episode 31 of The K Cup Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Have a Straightforward Conversation About Looking Back with Hindsight and Identifying 3 Key Areas of the Business that Jon Would Do Differently If He Was Starting Over Today. If you are in the construction industry in any capacity you are not going to want to miss this episode.To book a call and get your questions answered or inquire about getting your project out of the conceptual stage and into a plan for moving it forward go to the website and send your request today at: www.kellyconstructiongroup.comHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkellyKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyChapters00:00:03 Jon's POV Introduction to the Episode00:00:18 Joe Introduces the Episode and its Content00:01:52 Joe Introduces the 1st Talking Point-Business Strategy for the Ability to Scale Sooner00:02:44 Jon Explains Point 1's Strategy for Scaling Sooner00:10:26 Jon's VSL for Kelly Construction Group00:16:42 Joe Introduces the 2nd Point-Marketing "Can't" Wait00:16:46 Jon Explains His View if Marketing Now Compared to When He Started00:24:59 Joe Introduces the 3rd Point-Subcontractors and Their Role In Your Success00:26:01 Jon Talks About His Early Subs and His Current Approach003652 Jon Reviews the "3 Points"00:37:13 Joe Wraps It UpTakeaways* Learn what the three points are that Jon would change if he was starting over today.* Learn what each of the three points are and how each can impact your business and your success.* Learn in minutes what has taken years for experienced business owners like Jon to understand and apply.

Send a textIn Episode 30 of The K Cup Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup Discuss 3 Important Ways that General Contractors Can Help CRE Professionals Close More Deals. This podcast episode drives home the point that the earlier a Commercial Real Estate professional consults with a General Contractor the more likely they are to close the deal while at the same time leveling up their client services. If your in the commercial real estate game you're not going to want to miss this episode.Book a call here:www.kellyconstructiongroup.comChapters00:00:03 Joe Introduces Episode 3000:00:50 Joe Explains the 1st Way GCs Can Help CRE Pros Close Deals00:04:56 Jon Talks About How We Can Make Step 1 Happen00:09:46 Joe Introduces the 2nd Way GCs Can Help CRE Pros Close Deals00:12:57 VSL for Kelly Construction Group w/Jon00:13:29 Jon Discusses the 2nd Way In Real Terms00:17:51 Joe Introduces the 3rd Way GCs Can Help CRE Pros00:20:22 Jon Explains the #rd Way GCs Help Close Deals00:24:11 Jon's Closing ThoughtsHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkelly Keywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyTakeaways* Learn how GCs and CRE Pros can develop collaborations that result in closing more deals for both the GC and the CRE Pros.* Learn the benefits of having a GC do a feasibility assessment.* Learn how a GC can help with negotiating for tenant improvements.* Learn how partnering with a GC can help accelerate the timeline to a closing.

Send a textIn Episode 29 of The K Cup Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Discuss 3 Important Factors Related to Poor Estimating Habits. Jon and Joe talk about the reality of the "we'll figure it out..." fallacy, the flawed strategy of " the change order mirage...", and the hidden cost of the substandard work that results from chronically bad estimating.Chapters00:00:01 Jon's POV Introduction to Episode 2900:00:20 Musical - Logo Intro00:00:28 Joe Introduces Episode 29 and Explains the Episode's Content00:02:01 Jon Gives a Teaser About What Will Be Covered00:04:22 Joe Introduces Point 1 the "We'll Figure It Out..." Fallacy00:11:56 VSL for Kelly Construction Group00:12:29 Episode Resumes With Point 2 - the "Change Order Mirage..."00:15:45 Joe Introduces Point 3 - "The Hidden Cost of Bad Work..."00:24:59 CTA - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!Hashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkellyKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyTakeaways*Learn how estimating is the centerpiece for your contracting business and directly affects the trajectory and the longevity of your business.* Learn about the dangerous mindset of thinking "...we'll figure it out when we win the project..."* Learn how why the strategy of thinking you will take the project as low as needed to win it and then try and use change orders to achieve profitability is a dangerous, unethical, and flawed strategy.* Learn about the long-term negative affect of not trying to accurately estimate projects will have on your business and your reputation.

Send a textIn Episode 28 of The K Cup Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Interview Project Manager Pablo Lanier. This is your opportunity to get some front row access to Kelly Construction Group and catch a glimpse on the inside through the eyes of one of their own.www.kellyconstructiongroup.comLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kelly-construction-group-llc/?viewAsMember=trueChapters00:00:10 Introduction to Episode 28 - An Interview with PM Pablo Lanier00:01:01 Joe Invites Pablo to Tell Us a Little Bit About Himself00:02:48 Pablo Describes a Typical Day-In-The-Life of a PM at Kelly Construction Group00:04:14 Pablo Explains What Drew Him to Want to Work As a Project Manager in the Construction Industry00:05:28 Jon Talks About Pablo's Growth As a PM00:05:57 Joe Comments On the Kelly Culture00:06:41 Pablo Talks About a Project That Stood Out to Him00:09:02 Pablo Talks About Managing a Project Owner's Expectations00:10:34 Joe Asks Pablo His Opinion ON the Difference Between a Good Project Manager and a Great Project Manager00:12:31 Jon Weighs In on Pablo's Handling of a Difficult Project00:13:26 Jon's VSL for Kelly Construction Group00:14:00 Episode Resumes following VSL00:14:48 Pablo Talks About What to Do When Problems Come Up and the Pressure Is On00:17:46 Jon Recounts Pablo's Progress From Where He Started to Where He Is Now00:21:21 The Guys Touch On Tech and Tools00:27:52 Joe Closes By Asking Pablo About His View of AI's Impact On the Industry and His PositionHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkelly #pablolanierKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon Kelly, Pablo LanierTakeaways* Gain insight into what it means to be a project manager in the commercial construction industry.* Learn about managing difficult projects.* Learn about managing project owners expectations.* Learn how company culture impacts the success of a project manager.* Learn how tech and AI are helping with the processes of construction project management.

Send a textIn Episode 27 Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Have a Follow Up Conversation On Difficult Client Conversations and Discuss How These Types of Conversations Can Actually Be Used to Strengthen Relationships Instead of Harming Them. Website: www.kellyconstructiongroup.comChapters00:00:01 Laugh Trac - Don't Miss Jon & Joe Cutting Up00:00:56 Introduction to Episode 27 - Jon's POV00:01:23 Joe Introduces the Episode's Content00:03:46 Joe Introduces the 1st of Two Points to Be Discussed00:03:52 Jon Explains Transparency In Construction00:08:12 Joe Shares a Real World Example About the Importance of Transparency00:11:20 Jon's VSL for Kelly Construction Group00:11:51 Joe Introduces the 2nd Point to Be Discussed - "Turning Confrontations Into Collaborations"00:13:47 Jon Explains How to Manage These Situations00:19:01 Jon Gives Closing ThoughtsHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkellyKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyTakeaways* Learn how difficult client conversations can actually strengthen relationships instead of damaging them.* Learn how being transparent in construction and really in any business can strengthen relationships with those you're doing business with, even when difficulties arise.* Learn how to take a positive approach when addressing problems with clients and team members, keeping in mind the primary goal is finding solutions, not being "right."

Send a textIn Episode 26 of The K Cup Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup Discuss the Importance of Having Difficult Client Conversations. Jon and Joe explain that there is a hidden cost to avoiding having conversations that may be uncomfortable. They touch on how not having the difficult dialog can severely damage your reputation and as a result cause your company to possibly fail. They also discuss Kelly Construction Group's framework for building difficult conversations into the client onboarding process and once the work has started. Most business owners avoid tough client discussions and pay a hefty price, watch or listen to this episode so your business doesn't suffer.Website: www.kellyconstructiongroup.comChapters00:00:01 Jon Delivers the Hook00:00:16 The K Cup "Logo" Intro00:00:29 Joe Introduces the Show00:01:38 Joe Introduces the 1st Discussion Point - "How to Establish a Proactive - Difficult Conversation Framework" Includes the "Difficult Conversation Clause"00:10:31 Kelly Construction Group VSL w/Jon Kelly00:11:57 Joe Introduces the 2nd Discussion Point "Part B" - The Difficult Conversation "Early Warning System"00:44:10 Closing ThoughtsHashtags#joenortrup #brandbuilding #branding #business #businessstrategy #businessconsulting #consultancy #voiceengine #learnhowtobuildabrand #joenortrup #danielpriestley #alexhormozi #chrisdo #leadgen #marketingandsales #marketing #sales #B2B #B2C #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #enterprisebrandbuilding #entrepreneur #solopreneur #influencer #milliondollardbrand #voiceengineapp #ppiapp #publicspeaker #teamtraining #angelinvestor #thoughtleader#PersonalBranding #BrandIdentity #BuildYourBrand #InfluencerMarketing #DigitalPresence #BrandStrategy #SelfPromotion #OnlineReputation #ThoughtLeader #BrandAwareness #SocialMediaMarketing #ContentCreation #EntrepreneurLife #Networking #BrandStory #Authenticity #ProfessionalGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #Visibility #ReputationManagement #PersonalBrandingOver45 #MidlifeReinvention #BoomerInfluencer #SecondActSuccess #AgelessEntrepreneur #MatureMarketing #CareerPivot #AuthenticBranding #WisdomInBranding #ExperiencedAndEvolving #RebrandingAfter40 #LifeBeginsAt45 #Over45Influence #BrandingWithExperience #RevitalizeYourBrand #AgelessInnovation #EmpoweredAt45 #BoomerBranding #LifeAfter45 #ThrivingOver45KeywordsJoe Nortrup, Authenticity, Personal growth, Networking, Online presence, Thought leadership, Reputation management, Lifelong learning, Storytelling, Expertise showcasing, Trust building, Influence, Visibility, Content creation, Professional development, Social media strategy, Public speaking, Mentorship, Brand consistency, Value proposition, ResilienceHow to Build Your Brand, Learn How to Build Your Brand, Learn How to Build a Brand, Brand Building, Business, Business Strategy, Business Development, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Solopreneur, Influencer, Thought Leadership, Innovator, Innovative Business Practices, Angel Investor, Business Consultant, Business Consultancy, Voice Engine, Voice Engine App, Joe Nortrup, Author, Thought Leader, Marketing, Sales, Lead Gen, Lead Generation, Collaborative Business Ecosystem, B2B, B2C, ENS, CCE, CBE, PPI, KPI, Prominent Person of Impact, Key Person of Influence, Business Framework, Business Ecosystem, Takeaways*Learn how avoiding difficult conversations can negatively affect your reputation and cost you opportunities.* Learn how "scope-creep" can kill your business if you don't have the necessary and likely uncomfortable conversations to prevent it.* Learn how you can build in a "difficult conversation clause" into your client onboarding program to make having tough conversations much easier and productive af

Send a textIn Episode 25 Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup are Joined by Their First Ever Guest Phillip Kern of Kern Architects. The trio dive into the subject of renovating occupied commercial spaces and the number one question swirling around that subject; should the tenant stay or vacate the premises during the construction? Don't miss this episode as they dive into 3 key aspects of this sort of project that need to be considered before you begin, point 1: the affect on the functionality of the space, point 2: safety and liability, and point 3: the true cost of either choice to stay or leave.www.kellyconstructiongroup.comChapters00:00:02 Jon's Introduction/POV00:25:12 Joe Introduces the Show01:53:15 Joe Tosses It to Jon02:07:05 Jon Invites Special Guest Phillip Kern of Kern Architects to Introduce Himself03:12:09 Jon & Joe Pick at Phillip a Little Bit for Laughs03:29:11 Joe Introduces the First of 3 Key Points to Consider When Wanting to Renovate and Occupied Commercial Space19:00:16 The Kelly Construction Group VSL w/Jon Kelly25:57:25 Joe Introduces the 2nd Key Point of Consideration When Renovating an Occupied Commercial Space36:12:09 Joe Introduces the 3rd Key Point of Consideration When Renovating an Occupied Space47:00:00 The Trio Recap the Episode by Offering Their Final Thoughts On the Subject of Renovating an Occupied Commercial SpaceHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkelly #kernarchitects #phillipkernKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon Kelly, Phillip Kern, Kern ArchitectsTakeaways* Learn the perspectives around the renovation of an occupied commercial space from both a general contractor and an architect.* Discover a little about Phillip Kern and Kern Architects from the Greater Baton Rouge market.* Learn what to consider as far as the functionality and productivity of a commercial space that is going to go under renovation.* Learn what to consider regarding safety and liability associated with the renovation of an occupied commercial space.* Learn about the importance of weighing the cost for both the contractor and the client/tenant when considering renovating an occupied commercial space.Please like and subscribe and please hit us up in the comments with any questions or feedback regarding this episode or our professional services.

Send a textIn Episode 24 Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup discuss the 3 construction services that Kelly Construction Group's 'Complimentary Pre-Construction Services Package' consists of. They explain how each of these services are an integral part of every construction project and that they are not only necessary steps in the building process, but that each of these 'complimentary' services have intrinsic value, and could save a client thousands of dollars.To Book a Call With Jon About This Offer Go To Our Website and Fill Out Our Web Form   www.kellyconstructiongroup.comChapters00:00:05 Jon Sets the Hook00:00:34 Joe Introduces the Show and Its Content to Be Covered00:01:45 Joe Asks Jon Why He Is Offering Complimentary Services00:03:50 Complimentary Service #1: Define Project & Scope00:05:25 Jon's VSL/Ad Read for Kelly Construction Group00:06:07 Complimentary Service #2: Design the Floorplan/Footprint00:09:07 Complimentary Service #3: A Working Budget00:12:31 Joe Asks Jon; 'Why These 3 Steps?'00:14:55 Joe Wraps Up the ShowHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkelly Keywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyTakeaways* Learn what the 3 complimentary services are and how they are all necessary aspects of any construction project.* Learn what is involved in clarifying a project and defining its scope.* Learn how something as simple as a floorplan can be used to help develop early stage construction budgets.* Learn what initial construction budgets are all about and the role they play in helping project owners make informed decisions.

Send a textIn Episode 23 : "The small Job Advantage - How Minor Projects Build Major Trust" Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup discuss the immense value of small projects for reputation building and as a 'proving ground' for developing your processes and honing your skillset. They explain 3 key ways that small jobs prove they are invaluable for building a lasting and strong reputation. This is a must see or must listen for anyone starting out in business or considering doing so in the near future.Chapters00:00:01 Jon's Intro Where He Illustrates the Value of Small Jobs In Building a Strong Reputation and Winning Bigger Projects Over Time00:01:08 Joe Introduces the Show's Outline for Discussing Small Projects & Building a Valuable Reputation00:02:21 Point 1: Small Jobs are Auditions Not Just Transactions00:06:37 Point 2: Excellence at Scale - Treat Every Job Like It Was Your Biggest00:11:21 Point 3: The Compound Growth of Trust & Referrals00:19:11 Jon Makes Another Key Point About the Value of Stacking Small Jobs Over Time00:20:16 Joe Wraps Up the Episode & Shares His CTA00:20:44 Joe Reviews the 3 Key Points of the Value of Small JobsHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkellyKeywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon KellyKey Takeaways* Learn the importance of building a strong reputation.* Learn how small jobs are of great value as they offer opportunity for you to build a strong reputation and to develop effective operation strategies.* Learn why you should treat every small job like an audition.* Learn why you should treat every job, no matter how small, like it was your biggest.* Learn the "compound effect" of building a strong reputation through the completion of many small jobs over time.www.kellyconstructiongroup.com

Send a textIn Episode 22 of the K Cup, Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup discuss the importance of cash-flow in business. Jon & Joe lay out 3 key ways in which a business owner can manage their cash in a proactive way, rather than having their cash, or a lack there of, manage them. This episode is a "must see" or "hear" business survival guide for one of the most important aspects of business... "cash-flow."Chapters00:00:02 Introduction to the Cash-Flow Trap00:01:09 Jon & Joe Start the Show00:02:03 Point 1: Understanding the Difference Between cash-Flow & Profit00:10:30 Point 2: Creating Financial Buffers for Irregular Income00:15:45 Point 3: Smoothing Out the Feast or Famine Cycles00:24:00 Joe Reviews All 3 Points for Avoiding the Cash-Flow Trap Before Jon's Final Thoughts00:25:01 Jon Delivers His Final Thoughts00:26:43 Joe's Final Thoughts and His Call to Action00:27:29 Joe Highlights Our Complimentary Pre-Construction ServicesHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 #joenortrup #jonkelly #cashflow Keywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 building, Joe Nortrup, Jon Kelly, cash flowTakeaways* Learn that there is a distinct difference between the terms "cash-flow" and "profit."* Learn how to manage your money for success in business. Understand that cash-flow and profit move through your books differently, both in different ways and at different times.* Learn how even your most profitable months can leave you without any cash-flow.* Learn what a "dashboard" is in business and how this simple tool can help you manage and track your company's cash-flow easily.* Learn how to create financial buffers that will make managing the money your business takes in much, much easier.* Learn when and why you need to save in reserve 3-6 months of operating costs.* Learn how to smooth out the feast or famine cycles of your business by developing recurring monthly income as a basis for stability while working on "contract" driven projects for larger chunks of revenue.Websitewww.kellyconstructiongroup.com

Send a textIn Episode 21 Jon & Joe discuss 3 Reasons Why You Want to Quit Saying 'Yes' to Every Opportunity That Comes Your Way In Business. The episode highlights 3 common reasons that saying yes and taking on a project can actually damage your business, finances, and your reputation. Jon gives great real-world insight into why you need to rethink what is the 'right-fit' when it comes to a job.Link to website: www.kellyconstructiongroup.comChapters00:00:01 Jon Delivers a POV Introduction for the Episode00:39:23 Episode 21 Begins02:10:11 Jon Gives a Brief Outline of the Episode05:00:19 Joe Explains the 3 Reasons to Stop Saying Yes05:24:01 Joe Introduces 'Reason1' and Jon Explains10:09:20 Joe Introduces 'Reason 2' and Jon Explains15:47::20 Joe Introduces 'Reason 3' and Jon ExplainsHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 Keywordsgeneral contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 about several circumstances where accepting a project can actually become a source of costly problems and how to recognize the signs.* Learn about how by accepting a project that is not well suited for you or your team can take you away from being able to focus on projects that are better fits and will produce better outcomes.* Learn about how taking on projects that are not a good fit could possibly destroy or at least damage your otherwise good reputation.* Learn how and why you need to be more discerning about how you cash flow your business, by trying to do so with projects that are not a good fit it can actually have the opposite affect and stop or interrupt critical cash flow and threaten your business.

Send a textIn Episode 20 Jon & Joe Wrap Up Their 5-Part Series on "The Business of Being  A Contractor" The episode covers the process of completing a project which has several critical steps which include final inspections, punch list, warranty info, operation and maintenance manuals, lien releases and final payment. They also discuss the collection of client feedback and maintaining good relations for future projects and referrals. They end the episode with a brief recap of all 5 parts of the series.Chapters01:16:13 Project Completion and Delivery01:26:21 Punch List Walk and Final Inspections04:09:13 Closeout Docs06:45:09 Final Payment and Lien Waivers09:17:03 Post Completion Follow Up09:24:28 Managing Post Completion Warranty Wrap Up11:51:29 Client Feedback Collection15:24:13 Saving the Referral16:38:13 Recap of Entire 5 Part SeriesHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 Keywords general contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 about how the punch-list and final inspections unfold.* Learn about closeout docs, what is included and in what form.* Learn about the role that lien waivers play in processing final payments.* Learn about how to handle the warranty period in a way that sets you up for success in getting the client referral and keeping the relationship in good standing.* Find out how requesting client feedback can actually lead toa referral even when everything didn't go smoothly.* Listen to a brief recap of the 5 part series and how you can source the information in a written form as well.

Send a textIn this episode/Part 4 we finally make it to the construction phase of the project. Jon & Joe discuss key elements to mobilizing and executing the project in the field. Don't miss the key insights into what it means to be a general contractor and what is required when taking a project to this critical phase of the actual construction process.Chapters00:00:04 Jon Is Cutting Up!00:00:42 Jon Has His Own Idea for the Intro00:00:50 Joe Tells Jon Not to Quit His Day Job00:01:51 Jon Talks About Mobilization - Scheduling & Coordination00:04:52 Jon Explains the Importance of Discussing the Schedule With the Project Owner00:07:01 Jon Explains handling Weather Contingencies00:10:44 The Construction Commencement Phase00:11:07 Jon Discusses the Importance and Value of the Pre-Construction Meeting00:12:48 Safety Protocol On the Job00:15:51 Quality Control Explained00:17:42 The Importance of Managing Client Expectations During Construction00:21:41 Project Management During the Construction Process00:24:22 The change Order Process Once Work Commences00:27:19 Punch List Management00:29:39 Handling Unexpected Issues & Delays00:36:25 Jon Tells Joe It Took Him a While to "Put the Icing" On This EpisodeHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 Keywords general contractors baton rouge, commercial 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* Figure out that Jon & Joe like to cut up at the beginning and end of each episode* Learn critical path elements that have to be addressed and managed when the time comes to actually begin the construction process.* Learn the importance of the pre-construction meeting.* Learn how vital it is to be managing the project owners expectations through out the entire process but especially once construction begins.* Learn how weather, change orders, and unexpected delays are typically part of every project and what makes the difference in how they impact your project is how well they are managed.

Send a textIn Part 3 of Our 5-Part Series: "The Business of Being a Contractor" Jon & Joe discuss the critical logistics that have to be addressed prior to mobilization and beginning the actual building process. They discuss the "Permitting Process",  "Site Prep and Soil Testing", and "Subcontractor Procurement". This is a pivotal step in finally turning the all lights green and commencing construction. Follow along and learn key insights into each of these critical steps.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:38:14 The Permitting Process08:36:09 Site Prep & Soil Testing14:32:29 Subcontractor ProcurementHashtags#generalcontractorsbatonrouge #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 Keywords general contractors baton rouge, commercial 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 crucial insights into the permitting process, learn not only who typically handles the permitting process in commercial construction but why they handle it.* Learn when soil testing goes form a maybe should to a requirement. Learn why soil testing is so important to the success of the entire project and finally, l4arn how soil conditions can affect the project's feasibility and how to have a contingency plan for when unexpected conditions pop-up.* Learn the important aspects of when and how to procure the right subcontractors for the job.

Send a textIn Part 2 - Episode 17 Jon & Joe discuss the next step in cultivating a lead into a client that is going to execute building their project. Among other things the highlights include: Developing the Working Budget, Contract Signing and Legal Protections, and Design Team Assembly. The points covered in this episode are going to level-up your game as a contractor in how you prepare a convincing proposal that will help you close the deal and cultivate the client to feel prepared and want to move to the next step in the process. Also, don't forget you can find the corresponding article to this podcast episode on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7351607975213453312You can also register your interest in attending our Mastermind this fall in Baton Rouge for anyone interested in investing in commercial real estate development, either on a small scale or a macro-scale it doesn't matter this 4 hour workshop featuring speakers from the commercial real estate space, the commercial lending space, the architect space, and the general contracting space, followed by a panel discussion and live Q & A. Follow this link to register, it doesn't cost a dime! https://forms.gle/3J8ePFeLtM12983H6Chapters00:00:04  Out Take of Jon & Joe Cutting Up00:00:49  Introduction to Episode 1700:01:50  Developing a Working Budget00:03:54  Jon Talks About When to Walk Away from a Project00:05:37  Jon Discusses the Practice of Value Engineering00:08:20  The Guys Discuss Contracts & Legal Protections00:13:36  Jon's POV Where He Discusses  the Planned Workshop for CRE Construction - Investing00:14:54  Bringing Together the Design Team00:22:35  Jon Talks About the Benefits of Being Able to Sync the Budget with the DesignHashtags#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 some key aspects of building a working budget and why it is so important to do as opposed to a one and done approach.* Learn why Jon says it's okay to walk away from a project at this stage and sometimes why it is the smartest thing you can do.* Learn the basic principles about the practice of value engineering.* Learn the basics about the importance of signing contracts and having legal protections in place.* Learn about bringing together the design team.* Get insight into why being able to sync the budget with the design is best practices.

Send a textIn Episode 16 Jon & Joe take a closer look at Lead Gen & Client Acquisition for contractors. This episode is key for anyone considering becoming a contractor because lead gen can be challenging for contractors due to the nature of the type of a service related business, contracting for the construction trades is. Jon & Joe cover lead gen and client acquisition, preliminary client consultation, proposal development. This is a must watch for every aspiring contractor or construction management student. Jon also announces in his ad roll that Kelly Construction Group is putting together a commercial real estate development Mastermind tentatively planned for the fall of '25, you are invited to register your interest so we can plan the event and make sure the information you may be interested in is provided. Just follow the link here: https://forms.gle/HvYdZYmJVNge6Lch7Chapters00:10:15 Introduction to Part 1 of the 5 Part Series - The Business of Being A Contractor00:54:29 Lead Generation Section 1: Referrals03:46:13 Lead Gen Section 2: Digital Marketing11:12:06 Lead Gen Section 3: Professional Networking14:43:07 Jon Announces Commercial Real Estate Developing Mastermind16:02:05 Prospective Client Consultation22:30:18 Client Acquisition and Proposal Development26:17:13 Joe Recaps Part 1 Hashtags#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 how to develop leads and acquire clients in a challenging industry.* Register your interest for learning how to get involved in commercial real estate development.* Learn how to coach or consult a potential client.* Learn how to develop a proposal that will lead to client acquisition.

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.

Send a textIn episode 14 Jon & Joe talk about how important it is to 'Qualify' your subcontractors prior to working together on a project. They discuss two external forces that are applying downward pressure on margins in the construction industry that are making it even more important to make sure your subcontractors are up for the job. They then discuss the 'why' and the 'how' to qualifying your subs and making sure you have the best chance for being successful.Chapters00:00 Intro01:04  Joe Discusses 2 Major External Forces in the Market06:11  Jon Talks About the 'Why'15:24  Jon Talks About the 'How'25:34  Jon Gives Some Insight that Was Hard Won27:08  Joe Responds to Jon's InsightHashtags#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* You'll learn what external forces exist in the commercial construction market that are making it even more important to qualify your subcontractors and protect your margin.* You will learn 'Why' qualifying your subs is important, things like protecting your reputation, keeping on good terms with your bonding agent, and staying profitable among other key points.* You will also learn 'How' to qualify your subs, the steps you need to take to be thorough and ensure your chances for success.

Send a textIn Episode 13 Jon & Joe discuss some of the challenges to becoming a General Contractor. They discuss licensing requirements, managing risk, bonding, and some of the opportunities that await those that take the journey to becoming a GC.Chapters00:00 Spoof Intro and Out-Takes02:45 Licensing Requirements07:19 Risk Management10:35 The Bonding Process17:45 The Opportunities That Exist for Those that Make the Effort30:00 Relationships Matter#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 about the challenges that come with the licensing process.* Discover real world issues that come up once you have a license.* Find out how important the role of insurance and bonding is in the general contracting profession.* Learn about the pay-off once you have your license and insurance and can begin to bid and perform work.* Be reminded that relationships matter even after you have a license to continue to grow your business and succeed.

Send a textIn this episode Joe interviews Jon about what he thinks makes a great subcontractor. Jon pulls on his years of experience in the commercial construction industry and offers his insight through the many layers that make up the relationship between a General Contractor and a subcontractor once they have collaborated for a commercial construction project.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Episode 12 What Makes a Great Subcontractor01:56 Jon Touches On the Impact and Importance Involved In the Relationship Between a Subcontractor and General Contractor03:15 How the Relationship Starts at the Bidding Process06:32 When Entering the Contract Phase With a Subcontractor-Submittals, Schedules, Shop Drawings17:45 Once On the Jobsite What are the Expectations?24:51 The Difference Maker - When Problems Arise#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* Insight into the impact a subcontractor can have on a General Contractor's reputation.* How important a subcontractor's ability to communicate clearly as early as when a request for a quote has been received from a GC.* The critical nature of a subcontractor's ability to perform the necessary administrative requirements once they have received a contract.* The expectations for a subcontractor to conduct their business professionally once the work has begun on site.* What really separates a great subcontractor from a mediocre subcontractor - how they handle problems when they come up.

Send a textIn Episode 11 Jon & Joe Discuss An Alternative Method for Interviewing and Hiring Talent. If you need to hire and are concerned about not being able to choose the right applicant this method is the answer to that concern. With this interview process you can see the potential hires in several different "modes" in the course of a few key steps and be equipped to make a more informed choice than you can with the traditional way of interviewing and hiring talent. You're not going to want to miss this value filled episode!Chapters00:00 Introduction to a New Method for Interviewing Talent02:00 Jon Tells How He Was Introduced to This Method for Interviewing03:02 Jon Explains How His Business Coach Told Him He Needed to Hire Staff In Order to Grow His Business03:41 Jon Reveals the Interview Style As a Group Interview04:16 Step 1 - Place an Ad05:01 Step 2 - Schedule Group Interview05:44 Jon Describes the Group Interview Process07:26 Step 3 - Job Shadow Day for Selected Candidates 08:14 Step 4 - Final Interview10:29 Jon Asks Joe About His Thoughts On the Process11:08 Joe Asks Jon for More Details About each of the Steps of the Process12:35 Jon Talks About an Exceptional Experience During a Group Interview15:52 Jon Explains Exactly What He's Looking for In a Group Interview19:15 Jon Explains Exactly What He's Looking for On the Job Shadow#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* Discover a new and innovative way to interview and hire talent.* Get insight into what the process of the "Group Interview" looks like.* Listen to real accounts of how applicants responded to the process.* Learn how this process yields a superior result as seen by lower turnover rates and higher employee satisfaction rates.www.kellyconstructiongroup.com

Send a textIn Episode 10 Jon and Joe discuss 3 types of construction contracts that are commonly used in the construction industry. The contract types include Negotiated Contracts, Cost-Plus Contracts, and Lump-Sum Contracts. Negotiated contracts are contracts that are agreed upon by both the project owner and the contractor early on in the process, many times as early as the conceptual and design phase. Secondly there are Cost-Plus Contracts, most commonly used when the scope of work can not be easily defined or construction drawings are minimal. Lastly, are Lump-Sum Contracts, probably the most common type of contract in the industry where there is a stated price and the contractor agrees to complete the scope of work for the stated amount.Chapters00:00 3 Types of construction Contracts00:36 Introduction to 3 Types of Contracts04:24 Deep Dive-Negotiated Contracts09:48 Deep Dive-Cost-Plus Contracts16:45 Deep Dive-Lump-Sum Contracts21:22 Recap and Outro#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* Introduction to the 3 most common types of contracts in the construction industry.* Learn about Negotiated contracts, the pros and cons and when to use them and when not to.*Learn about Cost-Plus contracts, the pros and cons and when to use them and when not to.* Learn about Lump-Sum contracts, the pros and cons and when to use them and when not to.* Understand why there are three types contracts and how they serve a specific purpose.

Send a textIn episode 9 Joe interviews Cameron Plumer, a project manager for Kelly Construction Group. Find out why Cameron decided to pursue a career in project management, what he finds satisfying about the construction industry and what keeps him coming back for more day after day. Those that are interested in becoming a project manager in the construction industry can gain valuable insight into the daily tasks associated with the role, the complexity of decision making, managing a variety of personalities and professions, and being the "bridge" that connects them all with a view to delivering a quality project to stakeholders.Chapters00:00 Meet Cameron Plumer - PM for Kelly Construction Group03:16 A Typical day In the Life of A KCG Project Manager10:45 A Standout Project to Remember12:25 Managing Teams & Project Owners18:14 What Separates a Great PM from a Good PM21:25 Keeping Positive Under Pressure28:49 How KCG Culture Shapes Relationships In the Field33:55 Tech Management Tools40:51 What Would You Be Doing If You Weren't A PM#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* Get real world explanation about what a typical day looks like as a project manager in the construction industry.* Find out what it is like to manage relationships with project owners and subcontractors simultaneously.* Learn how to stay calm and positive when under pressure.* Learn how a great culture at the office affects how the PM handles both project owners and subcontractors.

Send a textIn this episode Jon & Joe discuss the 3 most prominent commercial construction project types; the "New Development", interior build-outs - the "White-Box project, and "Renovating An Existing Commercial Building." Save this video as a resource to reference if your a would be developer, CRE professional, or a business owner ready to take the plunge and lease your commercial space.Chapters00:00 Blooper Reel -Ha!!!04:54 Project Type #1 New Development15:33 Project Type #2 White - Box Buildout28:10 Project Type #3 Renovating and Existing Building40:31 Call To Action - How to Get In Touch#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* Get an overview of the 3 most prominent type of commercial construction projects.* Learn about the pros and cons and logistics of a "New Construction" commercial project.* Learn about  the pros and cons and logistics of a "White - Box Buildout" commercial project.* Learn about the pros and cons and logistics of a "Renovation On Existing Building" commercial project.

Send a textJon and Joe discuss how General Contractors add value to 3 key elements of the commercial construction industry. They tell us why a GC is a huge asset for Architects and Design Firms, Commercial Real Estate Professionals, and Commercial Lenders. They also discuss how General Contractors become the bridge, time and again that connect these three professions as they facilitate making the project happen! You're not gonna want to miss this episode if you're in the construction industry!Chapters00:12 Why You Need A General Contractor for Your Construction Project00:45 What's Involved In Being A General Contractor?02:36 Some Of A General Contractor's Core Responsibilities04:10 3Areas Where A GC Adds Value - For Architects, For CRE Professionals, and for Commercial Lenders04:22 How a General Contractor Adds Value to Architects12:45 How A GC Adds Value to CRE Professionals17:22 Commercial Lenders Find Value With General Contractors Too19:44 Jon Shares A Case Study of How We Helped A Commercial Lender Complete a Project That Was In Trouble23:28 Joe Ties It All Together With A Visual Aid and Jon Adds His Perspective24:41 Jon Recaps Episode 7#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 ow a general contractor adds value to those In the commercial real estate and development industry.* Find out the core responsibilities of a GC.* Learn how GCs enhance an architect's efforts.* Learn how GCs help CRE professionals close more deals.* Find out how commercial lenders utilize general contractors when they run into an issue with finishing a project.* Discover a visual aid that describes how a GC acts as a bridge between commercial industry professionals.

Send a textIn Episode 6 Jon and Joe discuss 2 of the most common bid methods in the construction industry and compare them to one another, their pros and cons. You're gonna wanna watch this whether you're new to the construction business or have been bidding on construction projects for years, this episode is packed full of tips and fun insights into both opportunities.Chapters00:00 Intro BLOOPERS!02:43 Jon Gives An Overview of the Competitive (Public) Bid Process08:20 Jon Introduces An Alternative Bid Process12:14 Joe Backs Up to Discuss the Pros & Cons of Both Bid Processes18:00 Jon & Joe Have A Good Laugh21:37 Joe Admits Jon's Point Went Right Over His Head - Laughter Follows22:40 Jon Wants to "Crawl In A Hole", Joe Won't Let Him - Laughter Follows Again!#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* You can learn what a typical "bid-day" in the construction industry feels like.* You can gain insight into the comparison between bidding on public projects and bidding on private projects.* Learn that there are pros and cons to both bidding processes.* Get a good feel for what is involved in procuring work in the construction industry and be informed before making the decision to start your own construction company.

Send a textIn Episode 5 Jon and Joe Discuss the critical importance of organization in the construction industry.  They explore various aspects of being organized, including personal organization, managing sales efforts, organizing bids and proposals, and financial management.Chapters00:00 Why Organization In the Construction Industry Is Important10:31 How to Manage Sales Efforts Effectively17:37 How to Organize Bids and Proposals24:51 The Importance of Managing Finances to Ensure Success#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* Being organized is essential for thriving in the construction industry.* Time blocking helps manage tasks effectively and reduce overwhelm.* Using calendars and task management tools can enhance personal productivity.* Sales efforts require a structured approach to be effective.* Maintaining clear communication with leads builds trust and professionalism.* Organizing bids and proposals is crucial for project success.* Financial management is key to understanding project costs and profitability.* Utilizing integrated software can streamline project management processes.* Knowing your numbers help in making informed business decisions.* Organization leads to better client relationships and project outcomes.

Send a textIn Episode 4 Jon and Joe discuss the ultimate project delivery method "Design Build". Three key benefits are discussed, 1) How Design & Estimating Can Happen Simultaneously 2) How Design-Build Allows You to Manage the Project Budget More Efficiently from the Start 3) Design -Build Saves A Lot of Time and Produces  A Quicker ROI. So, no matter if you are the builder, the designer, or the developer/investor what you will learn about Design-Build in this video will show you why this is the best project delivery method for efficiency, cost savings and getting the best end product, not to mention, the best opportunity for a good ROI.Chapters00:25 Intro to Design-Build as a Project Delivery Method.01:17 Jon Gives His View of the Value of Design-Build.03:37 Jon & Joe Discuss How the Initial Design-Build Interview w/ Potential Project Owner Is A Great Opportunity for All Parties to Decide If They Are A Good Fit.04:18 How Design-Build Can Streamline Project Timelines.10:30 How Design-Build Can Help You Control Cost from the Beginning.16:50 How Design-Build Is A Good Fit for Developing Large and Complex Projects.19:39 Joe Highlights 3 Ways Design-Build Saves the Project Owner Money; 1) Ability to Estimate and Design Simultaneously. 2) Manage Cost Efficiently from the Start. 3) Save A Lot of Time - Faster ROI.#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* Design-Build allows all parties the opportunity to meet and decide if they are going to be a good fit for the project, before a contract is ever signed. This isn't possible with the competitive bid process.* Design-Build allows for design and estimating to happen simultaneously, this saves on design cost and also makes it possible for some work to begin, like demolition or site work, before the design is complete.* It is the most effective way to reduce redundancy, avoid paying for unnecessary design, minimize change orders, and streamline the construction process saving time and money.* Design-Build saves a lot of time and produces a quicker ROI.

Send a textIn Episode 3 Jon and Joe discuss 3 Ways A General Contractor can help a Commercial Real Estate Professional close more deals. If you're in CRE learn how to partner with a contractor to increase your value when serving a client. Jon and Joe talk about how a general contractor can help CRE professionals close more deals by providing budgets for clients that express interest in a commercial space or parcel, through analyzing inspection reports and coming up with solutions to prepare a property for the lease market or to be listed for sale, and finally how a GC can partner with a CRE professional and help them formulate a plan to strategically update properties that are feeling their age and have to compete in a market with a lot of new construction commercial space. These three hacks will create increased opportunity for you as an agent or broker, and help you close more deals.Chapters00:18 Joe does a little "John Wayne" when greeting Jon and they both bust up.00:33 Joe describes the three opportunities CRE Professionals and GCs have to collaborate to create more opportunity for both of them.01:41 Opportunity #1 - Provide budgets for CRE Professional's clients to help move the deal forward.07:01 Opportunity #2 - Pre-Lease, Pre-Sale Inspection report analysis and proposal for prescribed work.12:52 Opportunity #3 - Partner with CRE Professional and Property Managers on value added improvements and updating aged properties.16:10 Joe and Jon share a case study of what can be done to improve property while maintaining occupancy.#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* The benefit of having a GC provide a client with a budget for improving the commercial space they are interested in so that the CRE Professional can keep the potential client/lead in play and move them along the path to making an offer.* The benefit of having a GC analyze a property inspection report and quantify in real numbers what it would take to reedy the issues prior to listing the property for sale or lease.* The value of having a GC that is willing to partner with a CRE Professional or Property Management company on how to update a property to maintain its ability to compete for market share and keep a high occupancy level.* Get to hear about a real- world case study of how Kelly Construction Group was able to update a commercial property without affecting occupancy.

Send a textIn episode two Jon is coming with the "value added" content, he discusses three key elements you must have for any business to become successful. Jon not only tells you what these three "must haves" are but also "why" you have to have them if you want to be successful. Jon explains why you need to 1) Know your "why." 2) Have a "vision." and 3) Build a strong company "culture." Doesn't matter if you are a current business owner that struggles or a young entrepreneur looking to start your own company, you got to watch this video.Chapters00:00 Jon and Joe discuss the three key elements they plan on discussing in detail in this video. They are 1) Your "why." 2) Your "vision." 3) The "culture."01:29 Key Element Number 1 - Your "Why." (the engine that drives you).04:44 Key Element Number 2 - Your "Vision." (the roadmap you follow to success).08:41 Key Element Number 3 - The "Culture." (the vehicle that carries your team, together).15:13 Recap of the Three Key Elements to build your construction business.#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 #brandbuilding 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 the importance of knowing your "why" for starting a business.* Learn the importance of having a clear "vision."* Learn the importance of developing a strong company "culture."* Discover how all three of these key elements work together to create a strong foundation that leads to success.

Send a textIn Episode 1 we get to meet Jon Kelly and learn why he decided to start his own construction business and what keeps him motivated after so many years. We'll also learn about Jon's thoughts on the importance of having a mission statement, and company culture. We'll get tips from Jon about how he goes about developing the culture he currently has in his company, and how that culture produces positive results.Chapters00:00 Meet Jon Kelly, the CEO of Kelly Construction Group.03:59 Find out what inspired Jon to start his own construction business.07:52 Jon discusses the company's mission statement and the importance for every business to develop their own unique mission statement.11:56 Jon now discusses his philosophy on company culture and its important role in business.#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 #brandbuilding 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.Takeaways* What it means to be inspired to start your own business.* Learn why having a mission statement and operating by its principles is so important.* Discover the importance of developing a positive company culture.