How to 2X Your Output – Without the Burnout

Great Talent Great Business

Episode Summary

In this episode, Rob chats with Peter Morandi, CEO of Eastman Cooke, a company renowned for building award-winning construction projects through innovation and leadership. Peter shares how he’s transformed the traditionally manual construction industry by integrating remote professionals into nearly every department, from estimating to project management. He dives into the systems, culture, and mindset that allowed Eastman Cooke to double its annual estimates, improve client satisfaction, and reduce costly errors.

Key Takeaway

Remote professionals aren't just support—they’re strategic assets. With the right tools, systems, and mindset, even traditionally "boots-on-the-ground" industries like construction can benefit from offshore talent and dramatically improve efficiency, accuracy, and client relationships.

Questions I ask Peter

2:15   How do you get your team to buy into new systems, automation, and more productive ways of working?

3:37 How did you build buy-in for your ECA Work Smart system across the company?

6:26 What impact has having an assistant made on your personal productivity and leadership?

8:26 How do remote professionals support critical functions like estimating and project management?

11:49 What measurable results have you seen from adding remote assistants across departments?

19:06 How did your team adapt to working with offshore professionals?

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