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This Construction CEO Says AI Will DESTROY Construction Software
In this episode, Kevin Robbins, CEO of A&K Painting, shares how his family-built painting business evolved from residential work into a commercial contractor and why he's betting heavily on AI to transform how the company operates. We discuss his decision to split the CEO and president roles, implementing EOS, building a leadership team, and why he believes AI could make contractors 30–40% more productive. Kevin also shares his perspective on construction software pricing, building proprietary technology, and what could slow the commercial construction market.
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Kevin Robbins
Chief Executive Officer · A&K Painting Company
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EP 15
He Got FIRED... Then Built a $14M Construction CompanyHe Got FIRED... Then Built a $14M Construction Company
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EP 14
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EP 13
How This Construction Entrepreneur Built a Company From ScratchHow This Construction Entrepreneur Built a Company From Scratch
Mke Crain — President and Founder, United Contract FlooringMke Crain — President and Founder, United Contract Flooring
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EP 12
He Never Planned to Lead a $500M Construction CompanyHe Never Planned to Lead a $500M Construction Company
Rory Olson — CEO, McDonald Miller Facility SolutionsRory Olson — CEO, McDonald Miller Facility Solutions
1h 54m
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EP 11
Why I Left a $10 Billion Construction CompanyWhy I Left a $10 Billion Construction Company
Doug Bardin — Founder, DHC ContractingDoug Bardin — Founder, DHC Contracting
1h 41m
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EP 10
How This Contractor Built a $53M Construction CompanyHow This Contractor Built a $53M Construction Company
Mike Dougherty — CEO, Horizon Contracting GroupMike Dougherty — CEO, Horizon Contracting Group
1h 16m
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EP 9
Leading a 185 Person Construction CompanyLeading a 185 Person Construction Company
Ben Faber — President, Faber ConstructionBen Faber — President, Faber Construction
1h 24m
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EP 8
He Built a $35M Construction Company... Then Started OverHe Built a $35M Construction Company... Then Started Over
Blaze Pattison — President, Pacific Building GroupBlaze Pattison — President, Pacific Building Group
1h 4m
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EP 7
The Hardest Part of Leading a Construction CompanyThe Hardest Part of Leading a Construction Company
Jake Hatfield — President, DB General ContractorsJake Hatfield — President, DB General Contractors
1h 44m
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EP 6
Two of Her Best Employees Quit. Her Response Wasn't What You'd Expect.Two of Her Best Employees Quit. Her Response Wasn't What You'd Expect.
Tammy Birklid — President & Owner, Merit ConstructionTammy Birklid — President & Owner, Merit Construction
2h 3m
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EP 5
She Bought a Construction Company. Then COVID Hit.She Bought a Construction Company. Then COVID Hit.
Melissa Rossi — President & CEO, Division 9Melissa Rossi — President & CEO, Division 9
1h 20m
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EP 4
He Went From Apprentice to Owning a 75-Year-Old Construction CompanyHe Went From Apprentice to Owning a 75-Year-Old Construction Company
Jeff White — President & CEO, Holmberg MechanicalJeff White — President & CEO, Holmberg Mechanical
1h 19m
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EP 3
He Left Tech to Run a Construction Company. Then the Market Turned.He Left Tech to Run a Construction Company. Then the Market Turned.
Joe Kaiser — President, Herzog GlassJoe Kaiser — President, Herzog Glass
1h 45m
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EP 2
He Bought a Construction Company With ZERO Experience. Now It Does $25M a Year.He Bought a Construction Company With ZERO Experience. Now It Does $25M a Year.
Jesse Cherian — President & CEO, ST FabricationJesse Cherian — President & CEO, ST Fabrication
2h 6m
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EP 1
This Construction CEO Almost LOST His Company After 22 YearsThis Construction CEO Almost LOST His Company After 22 Years
Rob Scott — President & CEO, Scott CoatingsRob Scott — President & CEO, Scott Coatings
2h 28m
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