Thomas Gilman Talks Growing Your Business | Construction MF'ers Ep. 74

Are you looking to unlock the next level of growth for your construction business but aren't sure what's holding you back? In this episode of the Construction MF'ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, sits down with Thomas Gilman, owner of Driving Business Growth, who shares how his unique background as a chemical engineer and MBA graduate equips him to help businesses understand how they appear from the outside looking in—and why that's crucial for growth.

Together, they explore the often-overlooked aspects of business that can hinder growth, such as compliance issues, business credit, and banking behaviors. Thomas reveals his process for scanning businesses to identify these hidden obstacles and offers practical solutions to overcome them. If you've ever felt like you're grinding away without seeing the results you want, this episode is packed with insights to help you break through those barriers.

Episode Highlights:

🔹𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲-𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Discover why understanding how your business is viewed externally can unlock new opportunities.

🔹𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀: Learn about the compliance issues that often go unnoticed but can significantly impact your bankability.

🔹𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁: Find out how establishing credit with all four business credit bureaus can enhance your access to capital.

🔹𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: Understand how your banking habits affect lenders' perceptions and your ability to secure financing.

🔹𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘀: Thomas and Scott discuss strategies for business owners to step back, reassess, and plan for scalable growth.

🔹𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: Explore the underrated value of networking across all facets of your business—not just for sales.

🔹𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: Hear Thomas's top tips, including the importance of being well-capitalized and staying flexible in your business approach.

🔧 Key Takeaways:

- Without systematic processes, scalable growth is impossible—streamline operations to support expansion.
- Perception is everything—enhancing bankability improves how lenders and vendors view your business.
- Small compliance errors can raise fraud flags—ensure accuracy to prevent major obstacles.
- Strong internal foundations—processes, culture, and financial management—are crucial for sustained growth.
- Networking and adaptability are essential—flexibility helps navigate construction industry complexities.

Thomas's insights provide a roadmap for business owners to eliminate hidden growth obstacles. By focusing on external perceptions and refining internal operations, you can set your company on a path to sustainable success. Discover how to optimize processes, enhance bankability, and achieve the growth you've been striving for.

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