Hosted by Chris Gilman · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 177 episodes
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"Hardhat to CEO” is the podcast where we dive into the real stories behind the rise of construction business owners who are on a mission to grow, scale, and conquer the challenges that come their way. Join us as we explore the journeys, obstacles, and breakthroughs that define what it means to be an outstanding owner in the construction industry. Whether you're navigating the complexities of growing your business or pushing through tough times, these candid conversations will inspire you to overcome any challenge and reach new heights. Tune in, connect with fellow construction owners, and discover the strategies and insights to build a leading company.
Chris Gilman hosts Hard Hat to CEO with Chris Gilman, a business show with 177 episodes published.
What if the hardest conversation you keep avoiding is the one your team needs most? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G talks with Irvine Nugent of Conflict EQ about how leaders can face conflict with more courag
Are your New Year’s goals already slipping away? In this episode, Chris G. talks about why 90-day goals work better than big yearly plans that feel too far away. He shares how checking in every six weeks can help you see
What if trying to save money on real estate ends up costing you more in the long run? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G talks with New Zealand real estate investor and buyer's agent Hadley Nightingale about how
Could small money leaks be quietly hurting your construction business? In this episode, Chris G shares a story about a water bill problem that looked like a huge leak, then shows how the same thing can happen with busine
What if the biggest wins in life and business come from doing a few simple things better? In this episode, Chris G shares honest lessons he learned the hard way and hopes others can learn from too. He talks about why lis
What do you do when fear, debt, and bad choices all hit at the same time? In this episode, Chris G shares simple but powerful lessons from years of hard business struggles. He talks about getting stuck in bad partnership
Why do so many contractors stay busy all day and still feel stuck? In this episode, Chris G talks with Brad Huebner, a former Marine, business coach, and host of the Hammer and Grind podcast. Brad shares how he spent yea
What do successful business owners all have in common? According to Chris Gilman, their habits look surprisingly similar. In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris shares the simple but powerful principles that separate
What if the real key to growing a construction business is not building faster, but building trust first? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G talks with Gil Vaisman about how he went from TV editor to ADU builder
What would you do with an extra 40 hours every month? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris Gilman shares simple ways contractors can stop losing time to repeat questions, constant interruptions, phone calls, and fix
What do you do when you realize your health can’t wait any longer? In this episode, Stanley Bronstein shares his personal story of losing 222 pounds and creating a better life along the way. He talks about more than weig
What if doing less could actually help your business grow more? In this episode, Chris G. talks about why many business owners get stuck trying to do everything themselves and how that can hold the whole company back. He
What if the biggest thing holding your business back is not your team, but the way you hand work off? In this episode, Chris G sits down with Samantha Prestidge to talk about why clear communication matters so much when
What makes someone more than just a good contractor? In this episode, Chris G. talks about what it takes to grow from doing the work to running a strong business. It starts with simple things like clear communication and
Why do some of the smartest workers struggle the most with paperwork? In this episode, Chris G. chats with Russell van Brocklen, who shares how dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences affect many employees, especi
Is growing your business always a good thing? In this episode, Chris G shares a story from when his sales team was doing great, but the company was still losing money. They were selling more than the company could produc
Have you ever felt like you’re working all the time but still falling behind? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G talks with Andrew Hartman about why so many people feel stressed and overwhelmed by work. Andrew s
Do you ever get home from work, but your mind is still on the job? In this episode, Chris G talks about the five simple changes that helped him take back his evenings and finally rest. He shares how he stopped making big
What if the thing you call failure is actually the moment that sets you up to win? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G. talks with Ari Rastegar about how losing a business became the push he needed to build a thr
Have you ever noticed that the more reliable you are, the more everything lands on your plate? In this episode, Chris G. talks about the hidden cost of always being the one who answers the phone, fixes the problem, and s
Irvine Nugent
Dr. · Conflict EQ
1 appearance on this show
Hadley Nightingale
real estate investor and buyer's agent
1 appearance on this show
Brad Huebner
Founder · hammerandgrind.com
1 appearance on this show
Stanley Bronstein
Professional Badge Attorney, CPA, Author, Mindset Coach · Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge
1 appearance on this show
Chris G
UK-trained doctor and content creator
3 appearances on this show
Russell Van Brocklen
educator, advocate, and champion for shame-free learning · The Dyslexia Professor
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Hartman
professor of history · Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
Ari Rastegar
bestselling author, real estate founder, high-performance leader · Rastegar Property Company
1 appearance on this show
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