Construction CEO Podcast

Construction CEO is a long-form, in-person podcast hosted by Jonathan Cor featuring candid conversations with executives leading commercial, industrial, and heavy civil construction companies. We talk leadership, lessons learned, failure, and the realities of building and running firms at scale.If you are a CEO, Founder, Executive Chairman, President, or Owner of a commercial or industrial construction company and want to be a guest on my podcast, email me at jonathan@constructionceomedia.com

Construction CEO Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Jonathan Cor, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jonathan Cor hosts Construction CEO Podcast, a business show with 8 episodes published.

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  He Built a $35M Construction Company... Then Started Over

  Aug 3, 20261h 4m

  In this episode, Blaze Pattison shares how he helped build a construction company from an idea in a garage to $35 million in annual revenue, only to leave it behind and start over with Pacific Building Group. He explains what led to that decision, the lessons learned from partnerships, and why he chose to build a different kind of company the second time around. We also discuss entrepreneurship, culture, acquisitions, diversification, hiring, navigating uncertainty, and the mindset required to build a construction business that's designed to last.

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  The Hardest Part of Leading a Construction Company

  Jul 6, 20261h 44m

  In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Jake Hatfield, President of DB General Contractors. Jake shares his journey from laborer and carpenter to leading a commercial construction company, what the industry gets wrong about growth, why relationships matter more than revenue, and how construction leaders can build teams that actually last.We also discuss mentorship in the trades, burnout in commercial construction, leadership mistakes, work ethic, AI in construction, slow sustainable growth, company culture, hiring, and why the future of the trades still depends on people.

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  This Contractor Lost Two Key Employees in One Month

  Jun 1, 20262h 3m

  In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Tammy Birklid, President and Owner of Merit Construction, a general contractor based in Tacoma, Washington. Tammy shares what it was like losing two key employees in the same month and how it impacted culture, leadership, and decision-making inside the company. They discuss hiring challenges, the difference between strong interviewers and strong employees, leading younger generations, and why leaders need to spend time in the field. Tammy also talks about mentoring through critical thinking, trusting experts to do their job, and why fast growth is not always the goal.

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  Why Growing Too Fast in Construction Can Hurt Your Company

  May 16, 20261h 20m

  In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Melissa Rossi, President and CEO of Division 9, a commercial flooring contractor based in Washington State. Melissa shares how the company navigated losing 40% of its revenue overnight, the decisions leaders face during uncertain markets, and why growth at all costs can create bigger problems later. They discuss subcontractor realities including chasing payment, negotiating contracts with general contractors, almost selling the business to private equity, and why subcontractors need to be more involved in legislation. Melissa also talks about leadership in construction, supporting women in the industry, and building a company that prioritizes service and relationships with clients.

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  From Apprentice to CEO of a 75-Year-Old Mechanical Company

  May 15, 20261h 19m

  In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Jeff White, President and CEO of Holmberg Mechanical, a 75-year-old mechanical contractor based in Seattle. Jeff shares his journey from apprentice to CEO and what it takes to lead a company through growth, recessions, and industry change. They discuss why the next generation should consider the trades, how strong relationships matter more than winning every project, why private work often beats public, and what disciplined growth really looks like. Jeff also explains how investing in employees, hiring from within, maintaining mechanical quality, and learning from mistakes have shaped Holmberg’s long-term success.

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