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Aug 2024
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#305 - The 5 Construction Contract & Del...

Dillon Mitchell
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#457 - Why Speed Wins in Construction
Dillon breaks down why responsiveness — getting back to clients quickly with pricing, proposals, and answers — is one of the biggest differentiators in the construction industry. He walks through the real financial cost of delays in the field and discusses how VDS is building its ... Show More
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#456 - How do you show clients you actually care?
In this episode, Dillon explores what it really means to show clients and employees you care — arguing that actions, not words, are what build trust. He connects this to his own demanding travel schedule and the day-to-day work of showing up, answering the phone, and following th ... Show More
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#455 - Our Growth Trajectory: Lessons from Bezos's 1997 Letter
Dillon reflects on VDS's explosive growth — tripling, then nearly 8x'ing revenue year over year — and the challenge of writing a founding document to guide the company's future. Drawing inspiration from Jeff Bezos's 1997 shareholder letter, he discusses why concise, well-consider ... Show More
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