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Rise.Lead.Repeat. | November 2025 Newsletter
Macro Pulse The Federal Reserve cut rates again in late October, lowering the target range to around 3.75–4.00%. The move signals growing concern about a cooling labor market and sluggish private construction activity. Total U.S. construction spending is hovering near $2.1 trillion, down roughly 3% year over year. Highway and street work remains steady, but residential has softened under affordability pressure. Industry forecasters expect total construction spend to grow just
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Nov 12 min read


The Power of Fresh Eyes: Why the Right Consultant Can Re-Energize Your Team
Ever notice how you stop seeing the mess in your own garage? Day after day, you walk past the clutter until it feels normal. Then a...
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Sep 102 min read


Cement Pricing Discipline: The Real Test of Leadership
At Rise.Lead.Repeat. , we believe clarity beats chaos—especially when markets soften. I’ve led multi-market cement sales teams through...
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Sep 42 min read


Aggregate Production: Turning Complexity Into Clarity
Aggregates are the backbone of construction. Concrete, asphalt, every road and runway—you can’t build without them. But here’s the truth:...
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Aug 212 min read


Ready-Mix Profitability: Turning Discipline Into Demand
The ready-mixed concrete industry is booming. Demand is high, opportunities everywhere. But here’s the truth: profit doesn’t come from...
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Aug 213 min read


Asphalt Profitability: Clarity in a Volatile Market
Asphalt is the backbone of infrastructure. Highways, airports, city streets—the demand is steady and growing. But profitability in...
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Aug 213 min read
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