How To Create A Positive Construction Company Culture with Dan and Jenna Moon

CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For Contractors

Struggling with employee turnover and work-life balance? Dan and Jenna Moon from Total Excavating and Grading join Taylor today to share their journey of taking over the business and building a thriving company! Together, they reveal practical leadership and restructuring secrets to create a family-first culture.

Learn how to improve your team, skills, and find time for what really matters! Discover the key insights that transformed their company and how you can achieve business success without sacrificing everything else. Building a great business and a great life IS possible!

🎯 KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS:

💰 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION [00:9:59]:

"Our kids, they need to be very grateful for all of the employees that decide to show up for us because all of the things that we get...the trips, all of those pieces, it's because we have people that are willing to come work for us."

Seriously, guys, this is gold. Hear how Dan and Jenna teach their kids to be grateful for the team. It's not just about the bottom line; it's about building a company where everyone feels valued. You can't fake this stuff, and it pays off in employee loyalty big time.

💡 SUPERINTENDENT STRUCTURE [00:19:26]:

"Now we have superintendents that get assigned a job or a project...It's working out a lot better now that way. Before we had no one really specifically taking care of the project."

Struggling to keep projects on track? Dan and Jenna found that putting supers in charge was a game-changer. This isn't just about micromanaging; it's about giving someone ownership and making sure those balls don't get dropped between the field and the office. Check out this system - could be a lifesaver.

🔑 LEADERSHIP EVOLUTION [00:22:41]:

"I would get frustrated and basically scream and holler and call people names...I just finally realized that you don't get anywhere talking to people that way."

Alright, gotta be honest – who hasn't lost their cool on the job site? Dan gets real about his evolution from screamer to, well, a better leader! This is a must-listen if you're looking to create a positive work environment.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Dan and Jenna Moon

01:01 - What Total Excavating Does and Favorite Projects

03:04 - How They Took Over the Family Business

05:33 - Balancing Marriage, Family and Business Ownership

07:40 - Teaching Work Ethic, Gratitude and Leadership to Their Kids

12:34 - Raising Kids While Running a Growing Business

15:29 - Managing 60 Union Employees and Building Leadership Structure

19:05 - Role of Site Supers

21:47 - Dan’s Shift from Old-School Boss to Modern Leader

23:21 - Training Foremen to Lead — Why It Matters

26:08 - Using Extreme Ownership to Build Company Culture

27:48 - Adding Emotional Intelligence to Leadership Training

29:46 - Future Plans for Leadership and Employee Development

31:58 - In-House vs Outsourced Training

🔗 CONNECT WITH DAN and JENNA MOON:

Total Excavating Website: https://totalexcavating.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalexcavatingandgrading/

Dan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-moon-9869b6123/

Jenna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-moon-5779b3123/

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