May 14, 2026
Are you running your construction business… or is your business running you?
In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Dave Cooper about leadership, systems, innovation, AI, and how contractors can break out of the daily grind and step into true leadership mode.
Dave shares lessons from:
• Military service
• Construction ownership
• Scaling a building company
• Offsite and modular construction
• Hosting one of the construction industry’s leading innovation podcasts
This episode is packed with practical insights for:
✔ Cabinet shop owners
✔ Remodelers
✔ General contractors
✔ Millwork companies
✔ Construction business owners trying to scale
Topics Covered:
• How to move from operator to leader
• Why systems matter more than hustle
• Getting team buy-in and accountability
• The future of AI in construction
• Estimating technology and automation
• Leadership lessons from the military
• Why innovation matters in construction today
• The future of modular and industrialized building
More about Dave Cooper:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecooperlive/?trk
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/davecooperlive?
Company Website: https://www.davecooper.live/?
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davecooperlive
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davecooper.live/?
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