{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Deconstruction Podcast","title":"From Army Engineer to Contractor: Systems, Estimating & Winning More Jobs","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/de4e5b62\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3124,"description":"What does it take to go from military engineer to running a successful construction business? In this episode, Preston shares how he built his company from scratch — and the real lessons that helped him grow fast.\nWe dive into the importance of systems, job costing, and why most contractors lose money on estimating. Preston breaks down how better organization, communication, and tracking your numbers can completely change your construction business.\nFrom landing early clients to finishing projects ahead of schedule, this episode is packed with practical insights for contractors looking to improve efficiency, profitability, and control.\n👉 Learn more about Jobtable: https://www.jobtable.com\nSubscribe for weekly conversations with real contractors building smarter, more profitable businesses.\nChapters / Timestamps\n00:00 – Intro & Contractor Success Story\n02:10 – From Army Engineer to Business Owner\n06:45 – Residential vs Commercial Work Reality\n11:20 – Why Most Contractors Lose Money on Estimating\n16:30 – Systems That Improve Job Costing & Profitability\n22:10 – Corporate Construction vs Small Business\n27:40 – Leadership Lessons from the Military\n33:00 – How to Get Your First Construction Clients\n38:20 – Tools & Software That Actually Help Contractors\n44:00 – Final Advice for Contractors","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NRIRkEhfRzHNOwL-y_cm1s1WWCm9myw4SkOvnImVny4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wY2E2/YmRlMWQzYWU5MWZk/YjNiMTc0MjcyNDYz/YTg0My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}