• Hard Hat Chat: No-BS Construction Discussion with Justin & Gerritt

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Hard Hat Chat: No-BS Construction Discussion with Justin & Gerritt

By: Contractor+
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  • Hard Hat Chat is your backstage pass to the gritty and sometimes mind-blowing world of construction. Hosted by Justin Smith, CEO at Contractor Plus, and Gerritt Bake, CEO at American Contractor Network, this show is all about keeping it real—no corporate fluff, no sugarcoating. Tune in each week for straight talk on growing a contracting business, avoiding industry pitfalls, and sharing the occasional “holy sh*t, did that really happen?” job site story. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting your boots dirty, you’ll pick up hard-earned insights and a few good laughs along the way. Join us, throw on your hard hat, and let’s build something awesome.
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  • 2025 Construction Workforce Challenges

    2025 Construction Workforce Challenges
    Jan 28 2025

    In the very first episode of Hard Hat Chat, Justin Smith (CEO at Contractor Plus) and Gerritt Bake (CEO at American Contractor Network) tackle the massive worker shortage looming over the construction industry. They break down the latest numbers from ABC’s forecast (think 439,000 new workers needed by 2025!), dig into why the median age of construction workers is dropping, and explore how immigration policies could make—or break—the labor pool. If you’ve ever worried about where you’ll find your next skilled hire, you’ll want to tune in. Justin and Gerritt also chat about the rise of apprenticeship programs, the push for better benefits, and what it’s going to take to keep construction thriving in a tight labor market. Strap on your hard hat, grab a coffee, and join them for an honest, no-BS conversation on the future of construction—and why there’s never been a better time to jump into the industry.
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    9 mins

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