Hard Hat to CEO with Chris Gilman

Don’t Buy A Rental Property Until You Know This

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if trying to save money on real estate ends up costing you more in the long run? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G talks with New Zeala...

Why Good Contractors Lose Money on Profitable Jobs

28 Apr 2026

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Could small money leaks be quietly hurting your construction business? In this episode, Chris G shares a story about a water bill problem that looked ...

If I Could Go Back And Start Over... These Are The Things I'd Do SOONER

21 Apr 2026

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What if the biggest wins in life and business come from doing a few simple things better? In this episode, Chris G shares honest lessons he learned th...

The Most Painful Lessons I've Learned Over The Last 25 Years

14 Apr 2026

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What do you do when fear, debt, and bad choices all hit at the same time? In this episode, Chris G shares simple but powerful lessons from years of ha...

Why Most Contractors Stay Broke And How to Fix It with Brad Huebner

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many contractors stay busy all day and still feel stuck? In this episode, Chris G talks with Brad Huebner, a former Marine, business coach, ...

What The Most Successful Business Owners All Have In Common

07 Apr 2026

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What do successful business owners all have in common? According to Chris Gilman, their habits look surprisingly similar. In this episode of Hard Hat ...

The Hidden Reason Construction Jobs Go Bad | Trust, Red Flags & Costly Clients with Gil Vaisman

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the real key to growing a construction business is not building faster, but building trust first? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G ...

Where Contractors Accidentally Lose 40 Hours Per Month

31 Mar 2026

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What would you do with an extra 40 hours every month? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris Gilman shares simple ways contractors can stop losing ...

The Healthspan Wake-Up Call with Stanley Bronstein

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you realize your health can’t wait any longer? In this episode, Stanley Bronstein shares his personal story of losing 222 pounds...

The #1 Mistake Contractors Make When Delegating

24 Mar 2026

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What if doing less could actually help your business grow more? In this episode, Chris G. talks about why many business owners get stuck trying to do ...

How to Delegate and Build a Team Without Micromanaging with Samantha Prestidge

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the biggest thing holding your business back is not your team, but the way you hand work off? In this episode, Chris G sits down with Samantha...

7 Things That Make a Great Business Contractor

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What makes someone more than just a good contractor? In this episode, Chris G. talks about what it takes to grow from doing the work to running a stro...

Why Your Best Employees Keep Messing Up Paperwork with Russell van Brocklen

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some of the smartest workers struggle the most with paperwork? In this episode, Chris G. chats with Russell van Brocklen, who shares how dyslex...

This Will Piss You Off! - The #1 Business Scam Everyone Falls For

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is growing your business always a good thing? In this episode, Chris G shares a story from when his sales team was doing great, but the company was st...

How To Stop Treating Time Like Credit with Andrew Hartman

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you’re working all the time but still falling behind? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G talks with Andrew Hartman ...

5 Things I Did To Stop Wasting My Evenings

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever get home from work, but your mind is still on the job? In this episode, Chris G talks about the five simple changes that helped him take b...

Why Failure Is the Secret Weapon of Successful People with Ari Rastegar

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the thing you call failure is actually the moment that sets you up to win? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G. talks with Ari Rastega...

The Cost of Being the “Reliable One” in Business

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever noticed that the more reliable you are, the more everything lands on your plate? In this episode, Chris G. talks about the hidden cost o...

Why Most Real Estate Deals Are Bad (And How to Find the Good Ones) with Frank Iglesias

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the reason most investors lose money isn’t the market… but the numbers they accept? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G. talks wit...

Unfortunately, Business Really Is This Simple

18 Feb 2026

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What if business isn’t complicated at all… just uncomfortable? In this episode, Chris G. shares a real story from running a $20 million family bus...

How ADUs Are Changing Real Estate with Avi Kaufman

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could look up a property and quickly know what you’re allowed to build before you ever leave your office? In this episode of Hard Hat to...

Nobody Warns You About This Phase of Business

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your business is doing fine, you’re busy, making money, staying booked, but deep down, you know you’re not moving forward? In this ...

Why Your Construction Website Isn’t Getting You Clients with Wes Towers

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the only thing stopping customers from choosing you is your online presence? In this episode, Chris G chats with Australian branding expert We...

The Difference Between Control and Leadership

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're stuck doing everything yourself because no one else can do it "right"? In this episode, Chris G. breaks down why control isn’t...

How Smart Design Decisions Can Make or Break Your Remodel ROI with Erica Kalkofen

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can good design actually help you make more money on a home? In this episode, Chris G talks with Erica Kalkofen, a designer and contractor from Denver...

5 Things You Should Never Tell Anyone

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you really need to tell people your next move? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G breaks down why some things are better kept to yourself....

You’re Not Bad at Business, You’re Just Stuck in the Trades Mindset with Jay Meacham

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many great contractors feel stuck once they go out on their own? In this episode, Chris G sits down with Jay Meacham, a business coach and f...

8 Business Rules That Changed My Life

21 Jan 2026

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Ever feel like you're working nonstop but not really getting anywhere? In this episode, Chris G. keeps it real and shares 8 business lessons that came...

Why Most Contractors Hit a Wall at $2 Million with Dustin Young

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you great at your trade but confused by the financial side of your business? You’re not alone. In this episode, Chris G sits down with Dustin Yo...

It Took Me 20 Years to Learn What I’ll Teach You In 10 Minutes

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you have to do everything yourself to get ahead? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G gets real about how that mindset nearly bu...

The Marketing Mistakes Killing Trade Businesses

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel stuck trying to figure out how to market your home service business without blowing your budget? This week on Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G sits ...

You’ll Find This Video When You Need It Most

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're stuck, tired, and don’t know what to do next? You’re not alone, and you’re not failing. In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO...

Why You’re Busy But Still Broke (Pricing Mistakes)

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you constantly working but barely making ends meet? In this powerful episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris Gilman gets real about a common trap contra...

Stop Running Your Business From Your Head in 2026

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G keeps it real with straight talk for contractors who are done feeling stuck. He shares simple steps to hel...

Buying Back Your Time Through Real Estate with Ian Noble

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your business is running your life? In this episode, Chris G. talks with Ian Noble, a former small business owner who found a better wa...

Why Working Harder Is Failing Most Contractors

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're working your tail off but not really getting anywhere? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G. talks about how 2025 turned ...

Why Construction Tech Fails And How Smart CEOs Fix It with Cesar Viana Teague

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about bringing new technology into your construction business, but worried your team won’t go for it? You’re not alone. In this episode, ...

If You’re a Contractor in Your 30s or 40s, Watch This Before It’s Too Late

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling worn out, stressed, or stuck in your business? In today’s episode, Chris G. opens up about the things he wishes he knew back in his 30s and ...

The Real Cause of Most Workplace Accidents with Desai Link

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What really causes workplace injuries, and how can you prevent them before they happen? In this episode, Chris G chats with Desai Link, a former lawye...

If You Only Watch One Video Today, Make It This One

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen to your business if you got sick tomorrow? In this real and honest episode, Chris G shares how burnout almost cost him everything, i...

4 Habits You Need to Break Right Now If You’re a Contractor

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your daily habits helping your business grow—or holding it back? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris shares the four habits that hurt cont...

Avoid Burnout and Build a Business You Actually Love with Nate Agentis

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around? In this episode, we talk with Nate Agentis, a third-generation plumber wh...

8 Things That Are a Complete Waste of Your Money as a Contractor

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you spending money in your business, thinking it’s an “investment” but not seeing anything come back? In this episode, Chris G. talks straig...

The Real Value of Quality Control in Construction with Greg and Renee Glendenning

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of redoing work and losing money on jobs? In this episode, Chris G. sits down with Greg and Renee Glendenning, quality control experts who’ve ...

How I’d Rebuild My Contracting Business in 2026 (If I Had to Start Over)

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you had to start over? No crew, no equipment, no business, just your experience? In this episode, Chris G talks honestly about ho...

How Team Culture and Clear Vision Create Real Estate Success with Scott Harris

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris G chats with Scott Harris, founder of Magnetic, about how to grow a team, work better with people, and turn real estate into so...

5 Harsh Truths Every Contractor Must Hear

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you running a real business, or just doing the work? In this episode of Hard Hat and CEO, Chris G. shares five tough truths every contractor or sm...

How to Build a Winning Business Culture (Without Burning Out) with Andrew Poles

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the real key to growing your construction business isn’t more tools or longer hours, but building the right culture? In this episode of Hard...

6 Hard Lessons Every Contractor Should Hear Before Year’s End

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if just 15 minutes could save you 25 years of headaches, wasted money, and burnout? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G keeps it real and...

How to Build a Company That Runs Without You with Pete Mohr

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if you couldn’t show up to work tomorrow? Would your business keep going, or would things fall apart? In this episode of Hard Hat ...

How Contractors Can Add More Value and Profit with Every Job

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could make more money on every job while keeping your customers happier than ever? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G. talks abou...

How Black Dots Can Help You Fix What’s Holding You Back with Jerry Fish

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s getting in the way of your goals, and are you really dealing with it? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G sits down with retired exec...

How to Avoid the Cash Crunch and Keep Your Business Running Smoothly

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever lie awake at night wondering how you’re going to cover the bills? Chris G. knows that feeling all too well. In this episode, he shares real-lif...

Mobile Home Parks Might Be the Best Investment You’re Overlooking with Tim Woodbridge

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mobile Home Parks Might Be the Best Investment You’re Overlooking with Tim Woodbridge Ever wonder how to make your money work harder for you? In th...

Why Micromanaging Keeps You Stuck and How to Break Free

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever come home from the hospital only to fix a doorknob that someone else was paid to install? That’s exactly what happened to Chris G., sp...

Baseball Lessons for Business Leaders with Mike Robbins

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What really makes a team successful — having the best players or having real trust? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G talks with Mike Robb...

Reinventing Life and Career After 40 with Dennis Mark Interdonato

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really feel like to start over at 40? On this episode of Hard Hat CEO, Chris G chats with Dennis Mark Interdonato, a former contractor wh...

Smart Ways to Raise Prices Without Losing Trust

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your prices helping you earn trust or pushing customers away? In this episode, Chris G. shares a story about a contractor who tried to hide extra ...

Why Workers Leave And How to Make Them Stay with Francie Jain

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your biggest cost isn’t tools or materials, but people quitting? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G talks with Francie Jain, Founde...

Simple Ways Contractors Can Stand Out and Win More Clients

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What really makes a contractor stand out? In this episode, Chris G tells a real story about meeting with a couple who wanted a truly custom home—not...

How Landscaping Impacts Your Property Value and Profits with Matthieu Mehuys

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Hard Hat CEO, Chris G. talks with landscape architect Matthieu Mehuys about how nature can give you a serious edge, whether you’r...

The One Simple Way to Finally Get Your Crew to Listen and Save Hours Each Week

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever get a phone call that just ruins your whole day? Chris G. knows the feeling, and in this episode, he talks about one of those moments that made h...

Tired of Chasing Clients? Here’s How Branding Can Do the Work for You with Jerry Gennaria

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if people wanted to work with you before you even made a pitch? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G. talks with Jerry Gennaria, CEO of To...

How to Handle Frustrations, Customers & Mistakes Without Losing Your Cool

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when things don’t go as planned, your order’s wrong, a delivery’s late, or a client’s not happy? In this episode of Hard Hat to...

How the Wealthy Pay Less Taxes (Legally) And How You Can Do It Too with Sally Gimon

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could legally keep up to 90% of the money you're currently handing over in taxes? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G welcomes rea...

What Helped Me Through a Hell Week

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like life hits you with everything all at once? Well, in this week’s episode of Hat to CEO, Chris G makes it as real and raw as it gets. H...

From Tiny Homes to Big Builds with Lance Cayko

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your architect actually knew how to build? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G chats with Lance Cayko, an architect and builder from C...

How Personal Growth Changed My Business Game

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when your business starts growing, but you're not sure how to keep up? In this unscripted episode, Chris G talks honestly about what he...

The Pay Model That Will Turn Your Crew Into Top Performers with Michael Fortinberry

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your crew actually cared about working faster, doing better work, and showing up ready without you having to ride them? In this episode of Har...

5 Business Lessons That Could Save Your Life

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if your business had to keep going without you starting tomorrow? In this episode, Chris G shares a raw, personal story about almost...

How to Handle Stress Without Losing Your Mind or Your Business with Irina Alexander

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever lie in bed with your mind racing, even though you're completely wiped out? In this episode of Hard Hat CEO, Chris G chats with Irina Alexander, a...

If Your Business Is Growing, You Should Be Too

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this off-the-cuff episode, Chris G shares what the past few months have looked like, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what he’s changing. From...

How Smart Partnerships Turn Land Into Profitable Projects with Eugene Gershman

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Got a piece of land but no clue what to do with it, or just no time to figure it out? In this episode, Chris G sits down with Eugene Gershom, a real e...

The Wake-Up Call That Nearly Killed Me and Saved My Business

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when the business you built nearly breaks you and puts your family through hell? In this honest and personal episode, Chris G shares ho...

What Is A CFO And When To Hire One with Ken LaCroix

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your business growing, but the numbers are getting harder to keep up with? In this episode, Chris G talks with CFO Ken LaCroix about when it might ...

Why Concrete Homes Might Be the Future And How You Can Be First with Ben Snuffer and Dustin Jensen

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your next home or the ones you build could be safer, easier to build, and way cheaper to heat and cool? In this episode, Chris G chats with Be...

Contractors to Cashflow: Build Wealth with Rentals with Cody Stegeman

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if all those long days on the job site could actually help you build real wealth? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G chats with Cody Ste...

How to Stop Working 60+ Hours and Still Grow Your Business

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like your business owns you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, we get real about what it means to work n...

Turning Passion into Purpose for the Sensory Community with Julia DeNey

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if a hoodie could help someone feel calm enough to enjoy lunch with friends? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G chats with Julia DeNey, ...

Is Your Phone Killing Your Productivity? Here's How to Take Your Time Back

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we grab our phones the second we hear a ding? In this episode, Chris G talks about how those little notifications are messing with our focus, k...

What Great Leaders Do That Bosses Don’t with Andy Neillie

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What really makes someone a leader, and how do you know if you're showing up as one? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G chats with Andy Neill...

Feeling Burnt Out? It Might Not Be the Workload

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired and unmotivated even when you're not working long hours? The real reason for burnout might surprise you: it’s not how much you work, b...

Building Businesses That Run Without You with David Forster

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it really takes to build a business that doesn't need you running it every single day? In this episode, Chris G chats with David Fors...

Are You the Reason Your Team is Struggling? Here’s the Truth No One Tells You

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your team missing deadlines, feeling worn out, or just not getting things right? It might not be their fault, and it could be something you're doin...

Real Estate Strategies and Daily Rituals of a Self-Made Millionaire with Jacopo Iasiello

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if building wealth started with how you think, not just what you buy? In this episode, Chris G sits down with Jacopo Iasiello, an Italian-born en...

How to Lead Without Letting Emotions Run the Show (Especially When Business Gets Personal)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when someone you counted on just disappears and suddenly, it’s all on you? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, our host shares a real...

Tiny Brand, Big Impact: Building Business Without Followers or Funnels with Prima Jope

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the thing you’ve always seen as your biggest limitation is actually your secret strength? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G sits d...

Saying No: How Smart Contractors Build Profitable Businesses

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you saying yes to every job just to keep the wheels turning even when you know it’s going to be a headache? In this episode, Chris G talks hones...

The $7,000 Mistake That Inspired a Checklist to Save Your Business with Brady Dahmer

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G talks with branding expert Brady Dahmer about the “blind spots” that quietly ruin projects, like one c...

Stuck at $500K? Here’s How Contractors Break the Ceiling and Start Scaling

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s keeping you from finally pushing past that $500,000 mark in your contracting business? In this episode, Chris G talks about the real reasons ...

Why Smart Investors Avoid Being Landlords (and What They Do Instead) with Ryan Twomey

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G talks with Ryan Twomey, co-founder of TR Capital Partners, about how he went from a corporate finance job ...

How to Beat Decision Fatigue and Get More Done Every Day

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel wiped out by lunchtime, even though you haven’t done anything that intense? You might be dealing with decision fatigue, and you're definit...

How Healthy Habits and Online Business Can Change Your Life with Ronnie Teja

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris G. sits down with Ronnie Teja as he gets real about his journey, both personal and professional. He talks about how cutting out...

Why You Make Sales But Still Feel Broke in Your Construction Business

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G. talks honestly about a struggle a lot of contractors know too well: making decent sales but still feeling...

How to Get More Referrals and Grow Your Business with Brandon Barnum

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris G sits down with Brandon Barnum, author of Raving Referrals and CEO of HOA.com, to talk about easy ways to grow your business t...

How Contractors Can Stay Busy and Profitable During Slow Seasons

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Chris G talks straight about the slow seasons in contracting. Whether it’s the rainy weeks, the quiet months, or the times whe...

How Contractors and Real Estate Agents Can Work Together to Boost Business with Boo Maddox

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris chats with Boo Maddox, a real estate agent and leadership coach from Utah who grew up in the home building world. Boo shares do...

Smarter, Faster, Better: How Contractors Are Beating the Clock Daily

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris shares five straightforward ways to boost productivity on your job site. Drawing from real-world experiences, including a game-...

From Hard Hats to High Conversions: Marketing That Puts Your Customer First with Warren Miles-Pickup

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of wasting money on marketing that doesn’t work? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G chats with Warren Miles-Pickup from Pixel True a...

Why Your Leadership Might Be Holding Your Business Back (And How to Fix It)

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris Gilman talks about how weak leadership can hold contractors back. He shares the top three mistakes leaders m...