Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

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Marc Watters

11 episodes

1 week ago

This week we’re giving you something different A full behind-the-scenes look at what a day actually looks like inside this work. No keynote, no deep dive training. Just the real rhythm of the day around last week’s event at Galgorm. From early prep to final conversations, this episode captures the moments you never normally hear: the questions business owners ask off-mic, the common problems that show up again and again, and the raw reality of running a construction or electrical busi...

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Episodes (11/11)

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #012 - Day In The Life of a Construction Mentor

1 week ago

17 minutes

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #011 - Time, Profit, Control. A Live Keynote from E.T.T. Stay Connected 2025

Burnout isn’t a business model. In this episode, Marc Watters, who’s worked every rung from apprentice to director, breaks down a clear, practical path to run a trade business that gives you time back, higher profit, and real control. The core truth is simple: you don’t win by being the busiest. You win by building a smarter operation where weekly structure, clean numbers, and standards do the heavy lifting for you. We dig into the identity shift that changes everything: from “I...

2 weeks ago

30 minutes

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #010 - The 80/20 Week for Contractors: Delegate Better, Lead Better, Earn More

Stuck in constant react mode with a phone that never stops, sites that always need you, and no time left for the work that actually grows the business? This episode breaks down a practical, low-tech system that helps construction owners reclaim their week and step out of firefighting, for good. No jargon. No fancy software. Just clear actions that create momentum fast. We start with the daily diary method that reveals where your time really goes. Two colours expose unplanned work, i...

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #009 - You Don’t Rise To Goals; You Fall To Systems

January won’t fix a messy Q4. In this episode, Marc walks through a battle-tested Q4 execution engine built for construction business owners who want to protect profit, close cleanly, and carry momentum straight into Q1. Instead of banking on a “fresh start,” you’ll learn how November’s margin protection and December’s disciplined closeout create the bridge that sustains cash flow, confidence, and capacity through the new year. Inside this episode: 📅 November: Protect your profit — chas...

4 weeks ago

11 minutes

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #008 - The Dirty Word in Construction

Most small construction business owners see VAT as a monster waiting at £90k. In reality, it’s not the tax that hurts your business, it’s the fear of growing past it. In this episode, we unpack why so many builders and trades hover below the threshold, chase cash jobs, and limit their growth to avoid registering. Marc breaks down the myths versus mechanics of VAT: what it actually is, how it affects your invoices and margins, and why confident, compliant businesses use it as a badge of ...

1 month ago

7 minutes

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #007 - Not Every Job Is a Good Job

November and December can wreck a construction business: frantic deadlines, scope creep, unpaid extras, late invoices… and burnout. In this solo episode, Marc lays out a simple “say NO” framework to protect your profit, reputation, and cash flow, so you finish the year strong and start Q1 in control. You’ll learn Why “NO” is a superpower: avoid bad clients, bad jobs, and false “opportunities.”Standards over speed: keep systems, schedules, and quality tight under pressure.Stop scope creep:...

1 month ago

8 minutes

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #006 - Build to Sell with Connor McAuley

In this episode of The Construction Business Blueprint Breakfast, Marc sits down withConnor McAuley, founder of Kaizen Print and now Move at Pace, to unpack what it really takes to build, scale, and sell a business From starting in a bedroom to exiting for seven figures and retiring at 40. If you’ve ever said “my business is my pension,” this conversation will change how you think. Connor reveals the exact mindset, structure, and systems that make a company attractive to investors,...

1 month ago

37 minutes

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #005 - The Q4 Blueprint Every CBO Needs to Finish the Year Strong

What would I do if I had to rebuild momentum and end the year on a high, without burnout, chaos, or last-minute stress? In this episode of The Construction Business Blueprint, I, Marc, map out a practical Q4 plan for construction business owners who want to walk into the new year with confidence and control. Reflection turns into action as we focus on founder energy, team alignment, systems, finance, and momentum. You’ll learn: ✅ Why Q4 sets the tone for Q1 success ✅ How to...

1 month ago

46 minutes

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #004 - Profit First Pricing for CBOs

Want to price construction jobs with profit built in, not crossed fingers? n this video I walk through a simple, proven process contractors can use to quote accurately, protect cash flow, and grow margins without racing to the bottom. What you’ll learn Scope clarity: gather drawings/specs, timelines & client expectations so profit doesn’t leak before you start.Contracts & risk: spot payment terms, retentions, LDs, back-to-back clause, and when to walk away.Overheads first: c...

2 months ago

12 minutes

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #003 - 5 Warning Signs You’re Losing Money in Your Business (And How to Take It Back)

What would I do if I realised I’d lost control of my business… and needed to rebuild it into a calm, predictable machine? In this episode of The Construction Business Blueprint, I, Marc, walk through the five clear signs you’ve lost control of your business and the practical systems to take it back. From time audits and true margins to team autonomy and project sequencing, this is how you stop firefighting and start leading. You’ll learn: ✅ The daily diary method to expose time leaks a...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Marc Watters - Construction Business Blueprint

The Construction Business Blueprint #002 - The Secret to Surviving Construction's Busiest Season

Want to get back in control of your construction business and plan for growth? What would I do if I had to reset my construction business this September… and make sure I finished the year strong instead of stressed? In this 20-minute episode of The Construction Business Blueprint, I, Marc, break down the Three-Step September Reset. A simple system that transforms chaos into control so you can close out the year with focus and confidence. You’ll learn: ✅ Why summer’s irregular schedul...

2 months ago

11 minutes