ADHD in Construction: Why You’re Busy but Still Behind (w/ Skye Waterson)

Описание: Busy all day but still behind? For a lot of construction business owners, the problem isn’t effort — it’s executive function. In this episode, Skye Waterson (ADHD strategist, Unconventional Organization) breaks down why sharp, hardworking contractors can thrive in chaos… but stay stuck in chaos as the business grows.

We talk ADHD symptoms in trades, why transitions (site → admin → client calls) drain your brain, and the real reason “good systems” don’t get used. Skye shares practical strategies like batching, boundary-setting, and a simple prioritization filter that helps you separate what’s truly urgent from everything else.

You’ll also hear why “more software” usually isn’t the answer — and why simplicity is what actually scales for contractors juggling 10 hats: quoting, invoicing, job costing, hiring, follow-ups, and team communication.

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Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Intro + Jerry’s customer service review
00:30 – Meet Skye: executive function for trade business owners
02:05 – Why ADHD traits thrive in business… then hurt scaling
03:20 – “Messy desk” problem: why you can’t start (and don’t know why)
07:30 – What ADHD actually is: meds vs lifestyle vs environment
11:15 – Modern overload: calls, texts, emails, and constant urgency
15:50 – The fix: batching days, boundaries, and reducing “bleed time”
22:10 – Simple priority logging + Skye’s ADHD-friendly prioritization filter
26:25 – Why contractors don’t use systems (and how to make them stick)
36:10 – AI for ADHD: helpful vs distracting
38:05 – Billboard advice: “Stop scaling chaos” + where to find Skye