In the latest episode of The Construction MF'ers podcast, we're thrilled to welcome back the amazing Benjamin Holmgren, a familiar face to our audience and in the construction consulting world.

Ben’s story is a source of inspiration, showcasing relentless progression and a testament to the power of knowledge and strategic insight in transforming construction businesses. His consulting firm, Kestaa (a Finnish word meaning “to endure” or “to hold up over the long term”), embodies a new wave of thinking, focusing on helping contractors who are on the brink of growth yet struggle with the financial clarity needed to bid on projects confidently. 

Through his expertise in construction, working his way up from a laborer to a leader, Ben assists in tracking job costs, creating estimating systems, and identifying the most profitable projects, ensuring that his clients are not just surviving but thriving.

"Taking the longer-term view. It's the infinite game," as Ben puts it.

Here's what you'll uncover in the episode:

🔹𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁: Learn why making money in construction isn't just about hard work but smart strategy.
🔹𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Discover the importance of looking back to understand what works and what doesn’t, and how to apply that to the next project.
🔹𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹: Find out how the best in the business use their time effectively to stay ahead.
🔹𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Dive into the importance of a winning mindset for a thriving company culture. Ben emphasizes that real success comes from celebrating victories, big or small, fostering a culture where success truly breeds more success for sustained growth.
🔹𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Understand the critical importance of knowing your financials, from job costing to estimating, to ensure that every project contributes to your growth rather than being a gamble.
🔹𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: Identifiers of what a successful company has, versus a company who is scrambling.
🔹𝗞𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗮'𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Discover how Kestaa aims to revolutionize the construction consulting landscape by providing actionable solutions for contractors to navigate the complexities of job costing and project estimation.

Ben brings a fresh perspective on building a financially strong construction business that stands the test of time. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the construction industry looking to elevate their business strategy and ensure long-term success.

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