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Construction Secrets w/ Cian Brennan

Welcome to the Construction Secrets podcast where we talk about signing better construction contracts, getting better project cash flow and making more profit per project, and the many mistakes and failures we have learned along the way. Hosted by Cian Brennan.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Mastering Construction Meetings: Expert Tips and Tactics [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 349

    This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in March 2023. Nail your next construction meeting with these expert tips. Listen up! Our “Quantum Contract Advantage System” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. We have done over 6,000 contract reviews and helped over 300 Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers across the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & Ireland manage over $20 billion worth of contracts. Want to GAIN expert advice weekly for FREE? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YTNewsOptIn Want to IMPROVE your contract terms for FREE? Go here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q4r6W0 Want to BOOST your profit margins up to 15%? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtO3SimpleChanges Want us to MANAGE your contracts for you? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtOCal3SimpleChanges Timestamps: (1:13) - And at the end of the day, subcontractors are the only people in the whole contractual chain to actually do construction work (2:20) - But the older companies who are sticking to relationships are the companies that are getting bitten at the moment (4:40) - So even though relationships are still important if you haven't done the contractual stuff, there's nothing you can do (5:49) - But if you are contractual from the get-go, from the beginning, they don't look at you as difficult to deal with DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have. Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

    10 min

  2. 7 NOV

    The #1 Secret to Building a Successful Construction Company [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 348

    This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in March 2023. Aiming for 100% success in your construction company? We've got a powerful secret to share that could make all the difference. Tune in to find out! Our “Quantum Contract Advantage System” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. We have done over 6,000 contract reviews and helped over 300 Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers across the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & Ireland manage over $20 billion worth of contracts. Want to GAIN expert advice weekly for FREE? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YTNewsOptIn Want to IMPROVE your contract terms for FREE? Go here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q4r6W0 Want to BOOST your profit margins up to 15%? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtO3SimpleChanges Want us to MANAGE your contracts for you? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtOCal3SimpleChanges Timestamps: (1:22) - The problem that we see in the market (3:29) - They don't want to be perceived as difficult by a client (4:31) - Risk is very very important for the longevity of a construction company (6:17) - When it doesn't go well, it goes very badly wrong (8:01) - Margin is in post-award DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have. Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

    11 min

  3. 31 OCT

    Beware the Dangers of Time Bars in Construction [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 347

    This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in March 2023. In construction, time is money, and delays can be costly. Learn about the critical dangers of time bars and how to avoid financial setbacks in this episode. Click play! Our “Quantum Contract Advantage System” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. We have done over 6,000 contract reviews and helped over 300 Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers across the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & Ireland manage over $20 billion worth of contracts. Want to IMPROVE your contract terms for FREE? Go here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q4r6W0 Want to BOOST your profit margins up to 15%? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtO3SimpleChanges Want us to MANAGE your contracts for you? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtOCal3SimpleChanges Timestamps: (0:51) - Construction subcontractors are the guys that do all the construction in the world (2:55) - Time bars are crucial, they're critical (4:22) - They want that information so they can accurately predict what's going to happen over the next few months (6:07) - In a construction project, they divide it into four quarters (7:56) - Whatever you need to do to comply with the time bars you need to get it happening in your business (8:39) - Start submitting notices of delay where there's no cost or time impact DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have. Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

    10 min

  4. 24 OCT

    Low-Cost Marketing Ideas for Construction Subcontractors [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 346

    This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in March 2023. As a construction subcontractor, building trust with general contractors is key to winning bids and securing repeat business. But how do you market your services effectively on a budget? Tune in to learn cost-effective strategies for success. Our “Quantum Contract Advantage System” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. We have done over 6,000 contract reviews and helped over 300 Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers across the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & Ireland manage over $20 billion worth of contracts. Want to IMPROVE your contract terms for FREE? Go here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q4r6W0 Want to BOOST your profit margins up to 15%? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtO3SimpleChanges Want us to MANAGE your contracts for you? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtOCal3SimpleChanges Timestamps: (1:35) - The marketing approach that they typically take is very traditional, some don't market at all (3:19) - The main thing that you need to do over a long period of time is producing a piece of cornerstone content (5:09) - On your website, you need to have what is called a pixel (7:18) - It is no longer social media, it is now just media (8:37) - Now it's not about the people, it's about the interests (11:18) - It's more branding than direct response marketing DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have. Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

    14 min

  5. 17 OCT

    The Vicious Cycle of Tendering in Construction [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 345

    This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in March 2023. Feeling stuck in the tendering process? It can feel like a never-ending cycle. Tune in to this episode as we break down why tendering often feels like going in circles and how to break free. Our “Quantum Contract Advantage System” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. We have done over 6,000 contract reviews and helped over 300 Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers across the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & Ireland manage over $20 billion worth of contracts. Want to IMPROVE your contract terms for FREE? Go here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q4r6W0 Want to BOOST your profit margins up to 15%? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtO3SimpleChanges Want us to MANAGE your contracts for you? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtOCal3SimpleChanges Timestamps: (1:13) - What is the vicious cycle of tendering or how do you get yourself into a vicious cycle? (2:32) - You were asked to be part of a bid or a tender (4:14) - That's how mistakes happen, obviously, these guys made a mistake as well (6:01) - You want to have a different acquisition channel other than bidding or tendering for work (6:56) - The virtuous cycle is you win a project with a high margin (8:18) - The biggest and best construction companies will win bids at a loss but they know that they can make it up in the post-award phase DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have. Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

    9 min

  6. 10 OCT

    Two Strategies from a VC Company to Take Your Construction Company to the Next Level [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 344

    This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in March 2023. Success leaves clues. Explore two game-changing business strategies that are helping construction companies build stronger foundations and achieve sustainable growth. Listen now and build your business to new heights! Our “Quantum Contract Advantage System” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. We have done over 6,000 contract reviews and helped over 300 Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers across the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & Ireland manage over $20 billion worth of contracts. Want to IMPROVE your contract terms for FREE? Go here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q4r6W0 Want to BOOST your profit margins up to 15%? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtO3SimpleChanges Want us to MANAGE your contracts for you? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtOCal3SimpleChanges Timestamps: (1:32) - It has made no tangible difference to anything that we do except allow us to make more revenue (2:50) - A lot of them are working for family wealth, venture capital companies, or investment companies (5:03) - In the meantime, its top-line revenue only (6:18) - It's not doing more complex things, it's doing the simple things that are already given you results (8:00) - Our sales didn't change but the value of our sales went up massively DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have. Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

    9 min

  7. 3 OCT

    The Number 1 Pitfall for Construction Subcontractors [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 343

    This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in February 2023. Curious about the top mistake subcontractors make? Uncover the number 1 pitfall that can derail your construction projects and how you can avoid it to ensure success. Listen up for valuable advice! Our “Quantum Contract Advantage System” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. We have done over 6,000 contract reviews and helped over 300 Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers across the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & Ireland manage over $20 billion worth of contracts. Want to IMPROVE your contract terms for FREE? Go here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q4r6W0 Want to BOOST your profit margins up to 15%? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtO3SimpleChanges Want us to MANAGE your contracts for you? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtOCal3SimpleChanges Timestamps: (1:28) - You can analyze drawings, you can interpret construction drawings (2:17) - If you agree to this particular clause, how does this impact your risk? (5:07) - People think relationships are the most important thing (7:05) - They'll open up the unpriced submission first to make sure that you are able actually to do the work (9:14) - Can you do the work? Are you commercially savvy enough to handle all of this? (11:00) - The whole project ran to a halt because of these snails DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have. Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

    13 min

  8. 26 SEPT

    How a Better Construction Contract Can Save You Money [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 342

    This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in February 2023. Want to cut costs on your construction projects? Learn how a well-crafted contract can save you money and prevent costly mistakes. Tune in! Our “Quantum Contract Advantage System” is known industry-wide for taking construction contractors from being contractually vulnerable, losing money on project administration, and appearing amateur during bidding and negotiations to instead putting that process on auto-pilot so they can secure more contracts, with better terms, for more profit, all while reducing risk. We have done over 6,000 contract reviews and helped over 300 Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers across the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & Ireland manage over $20 billion worth of contracts. Want to IMPROVE your contract terms for FREE? Go here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q4r6W0 Want to BOOST your profit margins up to 15%? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtO3SimpleChanges Want us to MANAGE your contracts for you? Go here: https://quantumcs.co/YtOCal3SimpleChanges Timestamps: (1:31) - Risk is a little bit different in what a win looks like (3:34) - The perception of risk changes a lot but the actual risk doesn't change (6:08) - The road to less stupid is doing less stupid things, making fewer downsides (8:02) - As a construction person you can analyze and interpret construction drawings (9:38) - That's why signing a better contract is better for you DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have. Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

    12 min
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Welcome to the Construction Secrets podcast where we talk about signing better construction contracts, getting better project cash flow and making more profit per project, and the many mistakes and failures we have learned along the way. Hosted by Cian Brennan.

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