The K Cup
Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup of the Kelly Construction Group have fun while discussing business insights, some that center around the operations at the Kelly Construction Group, but also insights that could apply to all entrepreneurs in business. They look forward to sharing guest interviews of professionals from businesses related to the construction industry like architecture, engineering, commercial lending and commercial real estate. They hope to inspire and inform all those that tune in.
Episodes
25 episodes
Renovating an Occupied Space - Should You Stay or Should You Go? |The K Cup Episode 25
In Episode 25 Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup are Joined by Their First Ever Guest Phillip Kern of Kern Architects. The trio dive into the subject of renovating occupied commercial spaces and the number one question swirling around that subject; shou...
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Episode 25
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50:31
3 Complimentary Construction Services To Get Your Project Off the Ground |The K Cup Episode 24
In Episode 24 Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup discuss the 3 construction services that Kelly Construction Group's 'Complimentary Pre-Construction Services Package' consists of. They explain how each of these services are an integral part of every c...
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Episode 24
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16:20
The Small Job Advantage - How Minor Projects Build Major Trust | The K Cup Episode 23
In Episode 23 : "The small Job Advantage - How Minor Projects Build Major Trust" Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup discuss the immense value of small projects for reputation building and as a 'proving ground' for developing your processes and honing ...
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Episode 23
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21:53
The Cash Flow Trap - Why Profitable Businesses Still Go Broke | The K Cup Episode 22
In Episode 22 of the K Cup, Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup discuss the importance of cash-flow in business. Jon & Joe lay out 3 key ways in which a business owner can manage their cash in a proactive way, rather than having their cash, or a la...
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Episode 22
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28:42
The Real Cost of Saying Yes to Everything |The K Cup Episode 21
In Episode 21 Jon & Joe discuss 3 Reasons Why You Want to Quit Saying 'Yes' to Every Opportunity That Comes Your Way In Business. The episode highlights 3 common reasons that saying yes and taking on a project can actually damage your busin...
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Episode 21
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27:10
Part 5: Project Completion & Beyond |The K Cup Episode 20
In Episode 20 Jon & Joe Wrap Up Their 5-Part Series on "The Business of Being A Contractor" The episode covers the process of completing a project which has several critical steps which include final inspections, punch list, warranty ...
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Episode 20
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23:22
Part 4: Construction Execution |The K Cup Episode 19
In this episode/Part 4 we finally make it to the construction phase of the project. Jon & Joe discuss key elements to mobilizing and executing the project in the field. Don't miss the key insights into what it means to be a general contract...
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Episode 19
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36:58
Part 3: The Pre-Construction Phase |The K Cup Episode 18
In Part 3 of Our 5-Part Series: "The Business of Being a Contractor" Jon & Joe discuss the critical logistics that have to be addressed prior to mobilization and beginning the actual building process. They discuss the "Permitting Process",&...
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Episode 18
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20:36
Part 2: Project Planning & Preparation |The K Cup Episode 17
In Part 2 - Episode 17 Jon & Joe discuss the next step in cultivating a lead into a client that is going to execute building their project. Among other things the highlights include: Developing the Working Budget, Contract Signing and Legal...
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Episode 17
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26:31
Lead Gen & Client Acquisition - The Business of Being a Contractor Part 1 | The K Cup Episode 16
In Episode 16 Jon & Joe take a closer look at Lead Gen & Client Acquisition for contractors. This episode is key for anyone considering becoming a contractor because lead gen can be challenging for contractors due to the nature of the t...
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Episode 16
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28:41
The 'Business' of Being a Contractor | The K Cup Episode 15
In Episode 15 Jon and Joe discuss the business framework of being a contractor from lead generation and client acquisition to project delivery and client relationship management. This is the 'big picture' view of what will be a five - part seri...
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Episode 15
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31:06
Qualify Your Subcontractors or Pay the Price! | The K Cup Episode 14
In episode 14 Jon & Joe talk about how important it is to 'Qualify' your subcontractors prior to working together on a project. They discuss two external forces that are applying downward pressure on margins in the construction industry tha...
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Episode 14
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30:37
The Challenges and Requirements to Becoming a General Contractor | The K Cup Episode 13
In Episode 13 Jon & Joe discuss some of the challenges to becoming a General Contractor. They discuss licensing requirements, managing risk, bonding, and some of the opportunities that await those that take the journey to becoming a GC....
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Episode 13
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32:05
What Makes A Great Subcontractor? | The K Cup Episode 12
In this episode Joe interviews Jon about what he thinks makes a great subcontractor. Jon pulls on his years of experience in the commercial construction industry and offers his insight through the many layers that make up the relationship betwe...
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Episode 12
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36:22
Looking to Hire Someone New? Try This! | The K Cup Episode 11
In Episode 11 Jon & Joe Discuss An Alternative Method for Interviewing and Hiring Talent. If you need to hire and are concerned about not being able to choose the right applicant this method is the answer to that concern. With this intervie...
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Episode 11
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28:32
3 Types of Construction Contracts You Need to Know About | The K Cup Episode 10
In Episode 10 Jon and Joe discuss 3 types of construction contracts that are commonly used in the construction industry. The contract types include Negotiated Contracts, Cost-Plus Contracts, and Lump-Sum Contracts. Negotiated contracts are cont...
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Episode 10
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22:39
Team Member Spotlight - Meet Project Manager Cameron Plumer | The K Cup Episode 9
In episode 9 Joe interviews Cameron Plumer, a project manager for Kelly Construction Group. Find out why Cameron decided to pursue a career in project management, what he finds satisfying about the construction industry and what keeps him comin...
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Episode 9
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45:29
Understanding Your Commercial Construction Options - 3 Project Types |The K Cup Episode 8
In this episode Jon & Joe discuss the 3 most prominent commercial construction project types; the "New Development", interior build-outs - the "White-Box project, and "Renovating An Existing Commercial Building." Save this video as a resour...
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Episode 8
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42:07
Why You Need A General Contractor for Your Construction Project | The K Cup Episode 7
Jon and Joe discuss how General Contractors add value to 3 key elements of the commercial construction industry. They tell us why a GC is a huge asset for Architects and Design Firms, Commercial Real Estate Professionals, and Commercial Lenders...
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Episode 7
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25:54
Bid Day Chaos In the Construction Industry | The K Cup Episode 6
In Episode 6 Jon and Joe discuss 2 of the most common bid methods in the construction industry and compare them to one another, their pros and cons. You're gonna wanna watch this whether you're new to the construction business or have been bidd...
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Episode 6
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23:25
How To Thrive In The Construction Industry Through Organization | The K Cup Episode 5
In Episode 5 Jon and Joe Discuss the critical importance of organization in the construction industry. They explore various aspects of being organized, including personal organization, managing sales efforts, organizing bids and proposals...
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Episode 5
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30:15
Design Build In Construction - A Superior Project Delivery Method | The K Cup Episode 4
In Episode 4 Jon and Joe discuss the ultimate project delivery method "Design Build". Three key benefits are discussed, 1) How Design & Estimating Can Happen Simultaneously 2) How Design-Build Allows You to Manage the Project Budget More Ef...
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Episode 4
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24:22
3 Ways We Can Help CRE Pros Close More Deals | The K Cup Episode 3
In Episode 3 Jon and Joe discuss 3 Ways A General Contractor can help a Commercial Real Estate Professional close more deals. If you're in CRE learn how to partner with a contractor to increase your value when serving a client. Jon and Joe talk...
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Episode 3
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19:42
3 Must Haves for a Successful Construction Business | The K Cup Episode 2
In episode two Jon is coming with the "value added" content, he discusses three key elements you must have for any business to become successful. Jon not only tells you what these three "must haves" are but also "why" you have to have them if y...
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Episode 2
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16:15
Meet Jon Kelly - Founder and CEO of Kelly Construction Group | The K Cup Episode 1
In Episode 1 we get to meet Jon Kelly and learn why he decided to start his own construction business and what keeps him motivated after so many years. We'll also learn about Jon's thoughts on the importance of having a mission statement, and c...
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Episode 1
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19:29