Episode #4
2% Decoded with Ed Deangelis
What does it look like to build a high-performing construction company around people, culture, and accountability? In this episode of 2% Decoded, Matt Verderamo sits down with Ed DeAngelis, Founder and CEO of EDA Contractors, to talk about the lessons behind EDA’s growth from a small commercial roofing company into a 400+ person building-envelope contractor. Ed shares the experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy, from learning entrepreneurship on a childhood paper route to navigating the fear and uncertainty of starting his own company. He also explains why the mindset that helps a business survive may eventually need to change for that business to thrive. At the center of the conversation is Ed’s philosophy of “humanity as a strategy” — the idea that caring for people should not sit outside the business strategy. It should be part of it. Matt and Ed discuss: Why discomfort is often where the most growth happens The transition from survival mode to building a scalable company How EDA intentionally builds culture as it grows Psychological safety and why it matters in construction Balancing empathy with real accountability EDA’s PACT program and its approach to substance abuse and mental health Why leadership means helping people feel seen How strong culture can become a competitive advantage The importance of growth mindset, trust, and belief in people Ed’s message is not that leading with humanity makes business easier. It is that you can hold people to a high standard while still treating them like human beings — and that doing both can create a stronger company. Subscribe for more conversations with construction leaders who are operating at the top of the industry. The Book: https://a.co/d/08h5Lhho Our Newsletter: https://www.wellbuiltconsulting.com/well-built-newsletter-registration Our Website: https://www.wellbuiltconsulting.com/
