In this episode of the Starbuck Sargent Podcast, Jimmy and Herb break down one of the hardest challenges in construction: scaling a business without blowing up cash flow, culture, or capability.

From moving 800 cubic metres a day as a one-man operator to watching production fall as teams, systems, and processes grow, Jimmy and Herb unpack the uncomfortable truths of scaling construction companies.

This episode dives deep into the real issues contractors face when growth accelerates:

Why scaling construction is nothing like scaling software

The hidden productivity drop that comes with adding people and layers

Cash flow, tax shocks, and why growth can bankrupt “successful” companies

Knowing when to say no to big clients — even when the work is there

Accountability, standards, and why culture b ...