The Contractor's Playbook: Built2Win

Chris Coghlan
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Built 2 Win is a performance-driven media platform for contractors who are done surviving chaos and ready to lead at a higher level. We fuse elite performance principles with real conversations from top contractors, operators, and leaders to strengthen the five components that drive long-term success: Foundation, Frame, Engine, Operations, and Crew. This show exists to elevate the contractor’s voice, restore pride in the industry, and create a community where high performers can learn from the best, sharpen their leadership, and help leave the construction industry better than they found it.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    From Fired to Builder: Nick Sosa, VP at Kiewit

    Nick Sosa got fired the way most pro athletes do — not by choice. Released on the road because the Twins needed his roster spot for a pitcher, calling his mom for a ride home from the airport. That was the end of baseball.Today he's a VP at Kiewit Infrastructure, one of the largest contractors in North America. But he didn't parachute in. He started over as a rod man in the dirt, learned survey, ran a crew before he was ready, and built his way up to helping deliver Orlando's Terminal C.In this episode Nick gets honest about what most executives won't say: having the title before the mastery, why he keeps a photo of his worst job on the wall, how Kiewit's earn-it ownership culture actually works, and why he goes elk hunting every year to get sharper at work.If you've ever been fired, promoted before you were ready, or had to finish something that was eating your lunch — this one's for you.New episodes of Built 2 Win every two weeks. Follow the show so you don't miss the next one.

    1h 38m
  2. Ep 01 - How to Build a Billion Dollar Construction Company From Scratch with Junior Davis

    May 20

    Ep 01 - How to Build a Billion Dollar Construction Company From Scratch with Junior Davis

    Subscribe to the channel https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisCogzFrom Shovel to CEO: Building a Construction Empire with Junior DavisWelcome to The Contractor’s Playbook: Built to Win, where we dive deep with the leaders who don’t just build infrastructure, they build culture, legacy, and lives. In today’s episode, host Chris Coghlan sits down with Junior Davis, founder of Junior Davis Construction, for an inspiring conversation about humble beginnings, gritty persistence, and what it takes to turn a single front-end loader into a billion-dollar backlog and a team of over 1700 in only 10 Counties.From white-knuckle years of going it alone, battling self-doubt while expecting his first child, to learning the power of culture, faith, and relentless effort, Junior Davis shares the inside story behind JDC’s remarkable rise. You’ll hear about early lessons swinging a shovel, the impact of mentors and family, weathering industry downturns with humility, building a thriving family business, and how JDC’s tradition of faith and gratitude has shaped its tight-knit performance culture.Whether you’re a veteran contractor, a young entrepreneur, or anyone seeking wisdom on leadership, legacy, and navigating risk, this episode is packed with gold. Join us as we unpack the difference between founder’s mentality and elite operator mindset, the value of hands-on leadership, and why, for Junior Davis, success is all about effort, not just results. Grab your coffee and get ready for a masterclass in business, faith, and the power of never settling for less than your full potential.This episode is proudly brought to you by Big League Construction Supplyhttps://bigleaguecs.comThank you to our SponsorsRingPower: https://www.ringpower.com/locations/orlandoJohnson & Co Insurance: https://johnsonandcompany.net ===========================Connect with me Chris Coghlan! =============================IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/cogz08X: ➡︎ https://x.com/TheChrisCogsLinkedin: ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-coghlan-08aa863b9/Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589223128588TikTok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@thechriscogsThreads: ➡︎ https://www.threads.com/@cogz08

    1h 32m
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Built 2 Win is a performance-driven media platform for contractors who are done surviving chaos and ready to lead at a higher level. We fuse elite performance principles with real conversations from top contractors, operators, and leaders to strengthen the five components that drive long-term success: Foundation, Frame, Engine, Operations, and Crew. This show exists to elevate the contractor’s voice, restore pride in the industry, and create a community where high performers can learn from the best, sharpen their leadership, and help leave the construction industry better than they found it.

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