In The Zone
49episode s
Episode 50
Demand comes in waves. The contractors who win long-term aren't the ones chasing revenue at all costs—they're the ones building profitable businesses that can adapt when the market changes.
Episode 49
In remodeling and construction, the cheapest bid often gets the most attention—but it rarely tells the full story.
Episode 48
How to effectively integrate AI into their marketing, based on the insights from Rich Harshaw.
Episode 47
What would happen if you stopped lying—completely—for one year?
Episode 46
This conversation dives into how personal development sharpens communication and confidence—and how podcasting gives contractors a powerful edge in marketing. Learn how sharing your story and expertise can strengthen client loyalty, improve referrals, and position you as the go-to expert in your market.
Episode 45
Most $5M–$10M construction companies are held back by 3 silent mistakes that drain profit, kill growth, and keep owners stuck in the same busy-but-broke cycle year after year and no successful contractor will ever warn you about them. In this live show, we’re exposing all 3, revealing why missed calls, weak follow-up, and thin margins quietly sabotage even the best teams, and showing the simple shifts that help contractors grow without spending a fortune on ads. If you want the truth the industry never talks about, the truth that will change the way you operate and change the way you lead business forever, this is the one show you can’t afford to miss.
Episode 44
In this episode of In the Zone, Construction Executives Live, we explore Janice Burt’s powerful idea of taking on one fear per year as a simple but life-changing growth strategy. Inspired by her TEDx talk and personal journey, Janice shares how facing fear builds confidence, resilience, and stronger leadership. A practical and motivating conversation for executives ready to step outside their comfort zone and grow — personally and professionally.
Episode 43
In this episode of Construction Executives Live, Jeremy Owens gets the opportunity to chat with Chris Hunter, founder and CEO of Marketing Heroes. Chris shares how to turn every client interaction into a Disney-level experience—from the first call with personalized responses, to seamless project updates and surprise delights, and years later with follow-up campaigns that build loyalty and referrals. Discover simple, proven ways to make clients feel like VIPs and turn one-time jobs into lifelong fans.
Episode 42
Rewire YOUR Mind for Success with Shawn Feurer
Episode 40
In this episode of Beyond the Practice: Building the Business You Actually Want, we sit down with Pete Fowler, founder of Pete Fowler Construction Services, a firm serving clients across all 50 states with offices in California, Nevada, Texas, Oregon/Washington, and Florida. Pete shares his insights on helping construction business owners discover their “why” and align their operations with their true purpose. We dive into the critical question every owner faces: Should you grow and expand, streamline for simplicity, or maintain the status quo? Pete also discusses strategies to protect your business from the risks of construction litigation, drawing on his extensive experience in construction management and dispute resolution. Tune in to learn how to build a business that reflects your vision while safeguarding its future.
Episode 39
In this episode, we explore how to successfully build a family while growing a business. We’ll share practical ideas for balancing parenting and marriage and entrepreneurship, discuss finding harmony between business commitments and family life, and inspire you to take ownership of both motherhood, fatherhood and your entrepreneurial journey.
Episode 38
This podcast explores how strategic visual documentation transforms modern construction management from a compliance requirement to a powerful business advantage.
Episode 37
Nick Klingensmith shares the raw truth behind his transformation—from rock bottom to ultra-endurance athlete—and the mindset shifts that made it possible.
Episode 36
Material Volatility: Building in Uncertain Times
Episode 35
As demands for a higher standard of living increase and costs for labor and materials continue to rise, more homeowners are turning to financing to pay for major home improvements. Remodelers know the key to a successful project often lies in the client’s ability to secure the right financing. In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer ‘The Reno Gal®’ Goldsby, VP of Renovation Lending for Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation and renovation mortgage expert, as she introduces the concept of financing home improvements by leveraging future home equity. We’ll explore how remodelers can better support their clients in navigating funding options, and what they need to know when working with mortgage lenders. Packed with actionable insights and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for any remodeler looking to improve their bid-to-project conversion ratio by recommending alternative sources of funding to their clients.
Episode 34
The construction industry has critical challenges facing us today, a confluence of three industry trends that can seriously disrupt the industry:
Episode 33
Don’t Hire Losers: Building a Winning Team in Remodeling
Episode 32
Assessing AI Readiness of Your Construction Company
Episode 31
Recruiting and Inspiring the Next Wave of Tradespeople
Episode 30
Join us with Justin Fortier, Partner at Fractal Group, as we explore how modern tech is revolutionizing business operations. Discover strategies for boosting productivity, overcoming implementation challenges, and navigating entrepreneurship in the digital age. Learn from Justin’s extensive experience in web and product development as he shares insights on modernizing businesses and driving growth through innovative tech solutions for the construction industry and beyond.
Episode 29
In today’s information-saturated world, consumer reviews have become a crucial factor in purchasing decisions across industries. But how much can we truly trust these reviews? The power of unbiased, impartial feedback is undeniable – it provides consumers with transparent insights that cut through the noise of biased or incentivized opinions.
Episode 27
Join us as we delve into the latest trends and challenges in the home improvement industry. Discover how leading companies are navigating economic uncertainties, rising costs, and workplace culture issues with innovative solutions. Gain valuable insights into homeowner concerns, including high interest rates, home insurance problems, and escalating remodeling costs. Tune in for expert advice and practical strategies to thrive in today’s market and build a better future for your business.
Episode 26
Join host Jeremy Owens in an enlightening episode as he interviews Steve Conboy, an award-winning and nationally recognized expert in early fire elimination and U.S. risk reduction. In this episode, they dive into the causes of the escalating crisis of burning forests and communities and how it’s driving the widespread fire insurance crisis. They will openly discuss these causes and seek innovative solutions to support real risk reduction. Discover how these issues have reached such critical levels and explore the newest and best risk reduction innovations that only builders can provide. To bring insurance providers back into WUI regions, we need to raise the bar from just trimming vegetation that only grows back. Don’t miss this vital discussion on safeguarding your future in an increasingly fire-prone world.
Episode 25
Construction professionals face unique challenges in retirement preparedness. However, by harnessing the power of strategic acquisitions, you can multiply your business value by 20 in just 5 years. Discover unconventional methods to bolster your income and seamlessly prepare for retirement while spending more time with your friends and family. Despite the hurdles, pave your way to retirement readiness with ease, maximizing income streams and minimizing the grind through acquisition mastery
Episode 24
Join us for a captivating live discussion exploring the groundbreaking impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction sector, featuring René Morkos, the founder and CEO of ALICE Technologies, and an esteemed AI expert. Throughout the episode, we’ll tackle pressing questions, illuminating AI’s practical applications in addressing industry challenges, including labor shortages, accelerating tech adoption, and optimizing scheduling processes.
Episode 23
Mistakes made not humanizing, diversifying and attracting youth to the trades are well documented and disappointing to say the least. The focus now should be how we can create a more transparent, accountable and people focused industry in order to attract and retain the young talent that so far eludes us. How can we entice our youth to explore a career in the trades by modeling the positive changes we are making as an industry and ensure that every generation is welcomed and needed in order to create a sustainable future for construction.
Episode 22
Learn from passionate and inspiring business coach, trainer, speaker and champion of the construction industry – Tom Reber – as he discusses the importance of finding a community to learn and grow with. It can be lonely at the top of any business, but 2024 is the year you say yes to that event, coach, business group or training. Time to get uncomfortable in order to find the success that you deserve!
Episode 21
Please join Jeremy as he interviews award winning mental health advocate Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas as she discusses the 3rd Annual Construction Working Minds Summit taking place at the end of February. The construction industry is taking suicide prevention action to combat this ever-present problem and the time is now for all of us to take that step forward!
Episode 20
Find Success on the Other Side of Discomfort
Episode 19
Gentlemen, have you ever thought of yourself as a superhero? Not the caped crusader flying around Gotham or the billionaire genius in an iron suit, but a real-life hero in your own narrative. While you might not have lasers shooting from your eyes or the ability to leap tall buildings, you possess something even more impactful: the ability to mentor and empower the next generation of men.
Episode 18
Learn from certified business and life coach, Christoph Nauer, as he teaches us how to grow our businesses, double our quality time with family and loved ones and become better leaders at work and home. Learn how the proven Balance 6 system can stabilize our relationship with time, money, health, relationships, self-Improvement, and higher power. It is time for us to find the work/life balance and inner peace that we need in order to be more productive at work and loving at home!
Episode 17
The best athletes and business leaders in the world have one common denominator – a great coach! Serial entrepreneur, business & high level athletic coach and construction owner veteran Les O’Hara will share his experiences from the gridiron to the conference table! Learn about his secrets and mistakes from his experiences owning and managing 12 businesses through the years. Topics such work-life balance, time management, leadership, cash-flow management and marketing will all be discussed.
Episode 16
Becoming a successful leader in the ever-evolving and always-demanding construction industry can be an extremely challenging journey. But for those who are successful, possess very specific traits and unique qualities that set them apart from all the rest. Sales and leadership veteran Nicole Sanchez will outline what these undeniable traits are, along with provide practical steps for both new and current leaders in the industry that can be easily incorporated to pave the way for their own future success.
Episode 15
For every five people who retire or leave the skilled trades, only one new person enters the labor force. This trend is creating a shrinking labor force in an industry that is growing rapidly. As a result, demand for people in the trades is exploding. This demand will contribute to stability and wage growth in these careers over the next decade. Learn from industry expert, Clay Coffman, as we discuss this important topic and valuable ways we can attract more youth to the construction industry!
Episode 14
After preserving the ‘old school’ wisdom of pride and work ethic in the construction industry, how do we use technology to lower the ever present stress and tension that exists in our industry. Learn valuable tools that you can take back to your team today!
Episode 13
As we traverse the digital age in construction and adopt new technologies, we need to preserve some of the old school wisdom and valuable people skills developed by so many pioneers in the construction industry.
Episode 12
The vast majority of building and remodeling business owners invest 20 to 30 years of their life in the grind and end up with nothing of transferable value at the end and they close the doors. They get stuck in the weeds hyper-focused on the day to day activities. Unfortunately, they never spend any time strategically thinking about what their ideal business could and should look like. In this live show, you will learn how to unlock your visionary potential.
Episode 11
Welcome back to Construction Executives live
Episode 10
For generations the construction industry has struggled with high turnover rates, lack of loyalty, commoditizing our workforce and a general lack of care and heart for our team. Let’s make 2023 the year we change this for good!
Episode 9
Learn Phillip Lanos’ and Jeremy Owens’ personal story as they interview each other. They will teach you how to sidestep the mental traps we fall into such as: dead end jobs, finding love, taking risks, happiness, managing your time, trusting in your team, communicating, making decisions and judging ourselves and others.
Episode 8
Take control of your recruitment process so that you can take control of your business! Find the right people so that you can focus on the aspects of the business you enjoy and excel at. Learn from industry experts on how to find, vet, hire and retain top talent for your business!
Episode 7
Creating Your Success in the Construction Industry is an essential tool to help you achieve your goals. Henry Nutt shares relatable, relevant, engaging and life changing principles. He believes that if readers can understand and practice these principles with consistency and the appropriate mindset towards specific challenges, they can obtain their desired careers and aspirations.
Episode 6
Is a recession looming? Learn insights from industry experts and learn how understanding your financial numbers could prepare and equip you for upcoming challenges.
Episode 5
We will discuss strategies on growing your company and modernizing sales.
Episode 4
Learn from industry experts, join the conversation and change the optics. We will discuss strategies on how we can transform branding across the industry.
Episode 3
An invitation to transform how we work in the building industry. We will discuss strategies on how we can change the way we develop and converse with our team and labor force.
