
Building Margin
Welcome to Building Margin: Strategies for Business Owners Who Want to Think Bigger and Earn More.
If you're a construction or service business owner working harder than ever, but still struggling with cash flow, profit margin, or burnout, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Steve Coughran of Coltivar, Building Margin helps you take back control of your business, stop guessing with your numbers, and start making decisions that actually move the needle.
Each episode dives into what really drives success: clear strategy, confident leadership, and a business that doesn’t depend on you for everything. You’ll learn how to grow your business with less stress, improve financial clarity, and create margin—in your time, your team, and your bottom line. Whether you’re trying to scale, step back, or just finally get ahead, this show helps you build something that lasts.
Episodes
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Part 10: Margin | Building Margin for Construction
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Part 9: Navigation | Building Margin for Construction
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Part 8: Insight | Building Margin for Construction
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Part 7: Growth | Building Margin for Construction
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Part 6: Rhythm | Building Margin for Construction
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Part 5: Alignment | Building Margin for Construction
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Part 4: Money | Building Margin for Construction
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Part 3: The Margin Crisis | Building Margin for Construction
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Part 2: Why Another Book? Why Now? | Building Margin for Construction
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Part 1: Let’s Cut to the Chase | Building Margin for Construction

128: Business Strategy Fails—The 2 Mistakes That Kill Growth

127: How Great CFOs Create Value Beyond the Numbers with Brad Collins

126: How to Know If Your Strategy Is Actually Working

125: Scaling a Profitable Construction Business with Jeff Calabro

124: The 1 Thing That Transformed My Contracting Business

123: Making $10M? Here’s Why You Still Might Be Broke

122: Why a 30% Markup Won’t Get You a 30% Margin

121: Profit Is Lying to You (Why Cash Flow Tells the Real Story)

120: Why Your Job Costing Is Always Off (and How to Fix It)

119: Your Financial Blind Spots Are Killing Your Business

118: The Financial Metric That Separates Winning Contractors From Broke Ones

117: Most Contractors Confuse Strategy with Planning - Here’s Why That’s Costing You
