S5:E#16: Beating the Odds, Starting and Sustaining a Construction Company with Jeff Ehret

In the construction industry, half of all companies don’t make it past five years. In this episode of Get the Knack, host Jerry Eyink welcomes Jeff Ehret, founder and chairman of PENTA Building Group, to discuss starting and sustaining a construction company. Jeff shares his personal experience starting his own company and the lessons he learned along the way that allowed him to turn challenges into opportunities. He explains the leading causes of contractor failure, outlines different types of project and enterprise risk, and offers ways to mitigate them. Jeff also highlights the key elements behind PENTA’s success, including a culture that prioritizes people, safety, and communication to sustain long-term growth.