Episode notes
In this brutally honest episode of The Construction Life Podcast, Brayden Harkness of Sandman Construction (Show #637) and Chris Wren of Wren Contracting (Show #649) return to the studio to discuss the harsh realities of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025—and why they’re worried about the future of construction.
We tackle: 🔹 The financial storm hitting the trades—why younger contractors are feeling the squeeze harder than ever. 🔹 Letting go of ego in tough times—adjusting to a market where rates have dropped, but bills haven’t. 🔹 What it’s like going from making great money to just scraping by—and how to mentally push through. 🔹 Why this isn’t the end—it’s a reset—how younger trades can ...
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