ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Welcome to the Contractor Commute, a podcast by ConGenius that you can enjoy during your drive to the job. Join us as we discuss the construction industry, small business owning, and how to be a better leader in the industry, no matter what your position is.
Update frequency:
biweekly
Average audio length:
37 minutes
Has sponsors
English
United States
95 episodes
since July 12, 2022
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
We’re hitting pause for a little while, but we’re not going anywhere.
Here’s why:
The holidays are upon us.
Kinsey and family are welcoming a new baby in just a couple of weeks.
We’re doubling down on our work at ConGenius—refining what we do and why we do it.
This isn’t goodbye. We truly love mak…
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Running a small construction company can feel like living in constant firefighting mode—customers calling, equipment breaking down, permits piling up, and financial pressures mounting. It’s no wonder things can feel overwhelming.
In this episode, we explore the chaos that comes with juggling custom…
How much detail should you give a customer in a bid? In this episode, we tackle one of the most debated topics in construction: whether to break down your numbers or keep the focus on scope and expectations.
We explore the risks of itemized bids—customers tearing apart line items, shopping numbers,…
Ben Walsh, Kinsey Batten, and Travis Brungardt explore the realities of business partnerships, trade work, and leadership in construction. Travis shares candid insights on legal considerations, accountability, and how respect and communication make partnerships thrive.
Highlights include:
Walkthro…
Thomas Edison said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Mistakes aren’t just unavoidable—they’re essential. In this episode, we dig into why errors happen, how to handle them without blame or denial, and how to turn them into opportunities for growth.
You’ll learn the …
Perfection feels noble—until it nukes your margins. In this episode, we unpack the real tension contractors face between delivering “flawless” work and building a healthy business. From online reviews and tool choices to HVAC upgrades, diamonds, and lifetime warranties with asterisks, we show how q…
Details aren’t optional—they’re life or death. In this episode, we unpack how noticing (and acting on) the small stuff drives safety, efficiency, and client trust. From bracing failures and near-misses to checklists, job walks, and training your eye, we cover the three common failure modes—blind sp…
Most of us say we’re “busy,” but often we’re just overwhelmed and mentally crowded. In this episode, we unpack the constant noise—external and internal—that hijacks our focus and drains our energy. Learn how to shift from reactive living to intentional rhythms, set boundaries with distractions, and…
What’s the real difference between a profitable project and a failing one?
In this episode, we unpack how efficiency, clear deliverables, and ownership shape the outcome of a construction job. From rework that kills margins to the dangers of unclear prerequisites, we explore why success isn’t just…
If you’re not creating space to organize your thoughts, systems, and projects—you’re setting yourself up for burnout. In this episode, we dig into why operational efficiency matters, how to get your team on board, and practical ways to put it into action.
Stay connected with Kinsey, Ben, and the r…
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