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
38 episodes
We Sat Down with Logan Carson Lead Project Manager for Dominos |The K Cup Episode 38
In Episode 38 of The K Cup we sit down with Logan Carson the Lead Project Manager for Facilities and Construction for Dominos to discuss a recent project we just completed at the Dominos Distribution Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Kel...
The Dale Mayeaux Interview - A CRE Professional |The K Cup Episode 37
In Episode 37 Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup sit down with Dale Mayeaux a Commercial Real Estate Professional that has his own unique outlook on the metrics that are assumed to control the market and an agent's ability to be successful. Dale explain...
6 Ways General Contractors Can Improve Collaboration with Architects |The K Cup Episode 36
In Episode 36 Jon & Joe Discuss 6 Opportunities for General Contractors to Improve Collaboration with Architects - They discuss collaboration in private work, the public bid sector, the CMAR project delivery method, constructability of desi...
A Female Trailblazer In a Male Dominated Profession - Meet Lindsy Stewart | The K Cup Episode 35
In Episode 35 of The K Cup, Hosts Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Interview Licensed Architect Lindsy Stewart - A Female Trailblazer In a Male Dominated Profession. Lindsy opens up about her inspiration to become an architect, how she learned to na...
3 Strategies for Navigating the Labor Crisis In Construction |The K Cup Episode 34
In Episode 34 of The K Cup Jon & Joe Discuss the Labor Crisis that is crushing the construction industry. They offer 3 strategies that contractors can use to successfully navigate a labor shortage that's not going away any time soon. The 3 ...
A Word of Thanks for Support In 2025 - 3 Things You Must Do for a Better 2026 | The K Cup Episode 33
In Episode 33 of The K Cup Joe thanks all those that listened to and supported the show in 2025. He recaps what The K Cup accomplished in just under 6 months in 2025 - Viewed in 6 countries, listened to in 85 cities, and downloaded nearly 500 t...
It's the Perfect Time to Give Thanks |The K Cup Episode 32
In Episode 32 of The K Cup Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Discuss How the Thanksgiving Holiday Used to Bring to Mind the Subject of Showing Appreciation and Giving Thanks, But that Sentiment Seems to Be Fading So Jon Wanted to Speak to That ...
3 Things I'd Do Differently If I Were Starting Over Today | The K Cup Episode 31
In Episode 31 of The K Cup Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Have a Straightforward Conversation About Looking Back with Hindsight and Identifying 3 Key Areas of the Business that Jon Would Do Differently If He Was Starting Over Today. If you are in ...
3 Ways General Contractors Can Help CRE Pros Close More Deals | The K Cup Episode 30
In Episode 30 of The K Cup Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup Discuss 3 Important Ways that General Contractors Can Help CRE Professionals Close More Deals. This podcast episode drives home the point that the earlier a Commercial Real Estate professiona...
When Desperation Drives the Bid - Hard Lessons Learned from Estimating Errors |The K Cup Episode 29
In Episode 29 of The K Cup Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Discuss 3 Important Factors Related to Poor Estimating Habits. Jon and Joe talk about the reality of the "we'll figure it out..." fallacy, the flawed strategy of " the change order mirage.....
Team Member Spotlight - Project Manager Pablo Lanier |The K Cup Episode 28
In Episode 28 of The K Cup Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Interview Project Manager Pablo Lanier. This is your opportunity to get some front row access to Kelly Construction Group and catch a glimpse on the inside through the eyes of one of their ...
Difficult Client Conversations II - The Rest of the Story |The K Cup Episode 27
In Episode 27 Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Have a Follow Up Conversation On Difficult Client Conversations and Discuss How These Types of Conversations Can Actually Be Used to Strengthen Relationships Instead of Harming Them. Websit...
Difficult Client Conversations - Have Them or Risk Losing Your Business |The K Cup Episode 26
In Episode 26 of The K Cup Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup Discuss the Importance of Having Difficult Client Conversations. Jon and Joe explain that there is a hidden cost to avoiding having conversations that may be uncomfortable. They touch on how ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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",&...
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...
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...
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...
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...