Guest: Jarret Oliver, Owner of Modera Construction
Episode Summary In this episode, we chat with Jarret Oliver, the owner of Modera Construction, about his journey from working on custom homes to leading large-scale multi-family projects. He shares insights on scaling a team while staying lean, ensuring subcontractor accountability, and balancing business growth with family life. Whether you’re an entrepreneur in construction or simply looking for inspiration on growing a business sustainably, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world experience.
Key Takeaways Transitioning from custom homes to multi-family projects The challenge of scaling a skilled trade business How to build a strong, loyal team Why cash flow and lean operations matter in construction The importance of work-life balance and family priorities Networking, mentorship, and continuous learning for business growth Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guest ⏱ 01:09 – Jarret’s background and how he got into construction ⏱ 02:23 – Moving from small projects to large-scale developments ⏱ 06:53 – Structuring a construction team for efficiency ⏱ 09:06 – The balance between payroll staff and subcontractors ⏱ 17:24 – How fatherhood shifted Jarret’s business mindset ⏱ 21:09 – The role of mentorship, books, and networking ⏱ 25:33 – Marketing in construction: referrals vs. online presence ⏱ 28:17 – Future goals: scaling smart without sacrificing quality ⏱ 32:02 – Rapid-fire questions & fun insights
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