Ever wonder what it takes to be a contractor? So You Want to be a Contractor, hosted by Mike Fisher & Marisela Arechiga, talks with industry leaders and construction company owners about their journey, how they run their businesses and their craziest stories.
Our guest on this episode is Josh Clauss, the CEO of Clauss Construction. As a large scale demolition company, Clauss has survived 3 economic downturns and they aren’t slowing down any time soon.
00:00 - Intro
0:03:42 - Inheriting a Family Business in Construction: What It's Like and How to Grow Into It
0:14:53 - The Benefits of Hiring a Demolition Company
0:19:16 - The Impact of Mom and Pop Shops on the Construction Industry
0:24:21 - The Benefits and Drawbacks of Going Non-Union for Construction Companies
0:31:26 - The Impact of Social Media on the Workforce
0:38:31 - The Importance of Hiring the Right People for Your Business
0:44:53 - The Impact of Diversification in the Construction Industry: A Case Study
0:55:06 - The Importance of Marketing for Contractors
0:57:13 - Rapid fire
- 1 resource you can’t do without
- 1 podcast or book you love
- Best advice you’ve received
- 1 habit that fills you up
01:07:21 - Outro