Systemise Your Business with James Brown

In this episode, Greg sits down with Deb Madden, Executive Director at CITB, and Nathan Wilkins, Customer Engagement Manager, to uncover how construction business owners can access CITB funding to train, upskill, and grow their teams. They break down exactly how to claim grants, access training, and make the most of CITB support. 🔹 Key topics covered: ✅ What is CITB? – How it helps small and medium construction businesses ✅ Apprenticeships & funding – Up to £10,000 available per apprentice 💰 ✅ Training grants & leadership courses – How to upskill your team for free ✅ Levies explained – What you pay vs. what you can claim ✅ Tackling the skills shortage – Why the industry needs 250,000+ workers and how businesses can benefit If you’re a construction business owner looking to train your team, take on apprentices, or claim funding you didn’t know existed, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧🔥

In this episode, Greg dives deep into how to protect and increase your profit margins in construction. He breaks down the biggest margin killers, the difference between gross vs. net profit, and the strategies you need to ensure your business stays profitable. 🔹 Key topics covered: ✅ Common mistakes that eat into your profits ✅ The difference between markup vs. margin (and why it matters) ✅ How to accurately track job costs in real time ✅ Negotiating better supplier rates & payment terms ✅ The importance of cash flow management & planning If you’re a contractor or construction business owner looking to increase profits without taking on more work, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧🔥

In this insightful episode, Greg sits down with Paul Heming, founder of C-Link, to explore the challenges of subcontractor procurement and how technology can transform the process. Paul shares his journey from being a Quantity Surveyor to creating a software platform that streamlines procurement workflows for construction businesses. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ The key inefficiencies in subcontractor procurement and how to fix them 🛠️ ✅ How standardising tenders benefits both subcontractors and main contractors 🤝 ✅ The game-changing role of AI in analyzing tenders and contracts efficiently 🔍 ✅ Tips for subcontractors to maximise their chances of winning tenders 🏗️ Paul also discusses C-Link’s powerful features, such as prequalification tools, contract standardisation, and post-project analysis to help businesses scale effectively. Whether you’re a small developer, subcontractor, or a main contractor, this episode is packed with actionable insights to make procurement faster, smarter, and more profitable. LinkedIn Personal LinkedIn C-Link To book a demo – email paul@c-link.com or book directly here – https://c-link.com/book-demo/ Free Cost Planning Tool

🎙️ Unlock the Power of Safety in Your Business! 🚧 In this game-changing episode, Greg sits down with Gavin Coyle, a global leader in safety and efficiency for construction businesses. Gavin shares his inspiring journey from the construction trenches in Ireland to revolutionizing how safety is perceived worldwide. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to turn safety into a profit-driving machine 💰 ✅ Practical tips for embedding safety into your company culture 🛠️ ✅ Secrets to aligning your entire team around safety and success 🔑 Whether you’re just starting out or managing multimillion-dollar projects, this episode will give you the tools to make safety simple, scalable, and profitable. 🎧 Listen now and level up your safety game! 🌟 Explore Gavin’s Free Resources & Memberships: 📚 Always Free Safety Tools: gavin-coyle.com/always-free 👥 Membership for Small to Large Businesses: gavin-coyle.com/membership