Hard Hat Leaders
Hard Hat Leaders — The People Building the Future of Construction
Behind every great construction company is a leader with a story worth telling.
Welcome to Hard Hat Leaders, the podcast where we sit down with the CEOs, founders, executives, and industry innovators who are building America's future.
Hosted by Todd Paton, Founder of BuilderStaff.ai, each episode goes beyond the jobsite to uncover the stories, challenges, failures, and breakthroughs that shaped some of the construction industry's most successful leaders.
From growing multimillion-dollar construction companies and building winning teams to embracing new technologies and navigating an ever-changing industry, we explore what it really takes to succeed in construction.
No corporate fluff. No sales pitches. Just real conversations with the people who build, lead, and inspire.
Because great companies don't just happen. They're built by great leaders.
🎙️ New episodes featuring the people building the future of construction.
Episodes

Feb 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024
26 min
Want to master the art of leveraging your mortgage? Dive into this exclusive podcast with Ryan Paton, mortgage guru and founder of Capital Lending Group. From navigating the tumultuous 2007 market crash to unlocking opportunities in today's real estate landscape, Ryan shares his invaluable insights and strategies. Discover how to optimize your mortgage, seize second home investments, and tap into hidden equity for financial freedom. Plus, get an inside look at Ryan's passion for honoring veterans through initiatives like Honor Flight and forging partnerships with industry giants like Caymus Winery. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, this podcast is your ticket to mortgage mastery! 🚀🔑 #MortgageTips #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #opportunityknocks

Feb 19, 2024
Feb 19, 2024
13 min
The home service industry is very fragmented. This business is going to fix that problem by giving homeowners total control. Because I'm showing the website, this episode is best to watch on youtube. Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@toddpaton

Feb 14, 2024
Feb 14, 2024
37 min
Mark Evans, who's better known as "DM" in the business world for all the real estate and businesses he's bought and sold. In case you didn't know, DM stands for Deal Maker! During this podcast, Mark gives an an inside look at how his thought process when building a business.

Feb 12, 2024
Feb 12, 2024
31 min
In this first episode, I thought it would be a good idea to give my back story. I hope you enjoy it!







