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The K Cup

The K Cup

By: Joe Nortrup & Jon Kelly
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Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup of the Kelly Construction Group have fun while discussing business insights, some that center around the operations at the Kelly Construction Group, but also insights that could apply to all entrepreneurs in business. They look forward to sharing guest interviews of professionals from businesses related to the construction industry like architecture, engineering, commercial lending and commercial real estate. They hope to inspire and inform all those that tune in.

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Episodes
  • It's the Perfect Time to Give Thanks |The K Cup Episode 32
    Nov 24 2025

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    In Episode 32 of The K Cup Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Discuss How the Thanksgiving Holiday Used to Bring to Mind the Subject of Showing Appreciation and Giving Thanks, But that Sentiment Seems to Be Fading So Jon Wanted to Speak to That and Show His Appreciation and Give Thanks for All His Success.

    Contact us here: www.kellyconstructiongroup.com

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    #generalcontractorsbatonrouge #theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand #joenortrup #jonkelly

    Keywords
    general contractors baton rouge, commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building, Joe Nortrup, Jon Kelly

    Chapters
    00:00:01 Jon Expresses His Gratitude for All His Successes

    Takeaway
    *Be encouraged by listening to a successful contractor explaining why no matter how much success you may experience you always need be aware and appreciative of all those that make that success possible... GOD, family, your work family, and friends.

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    18 mins
  • 3 Things I'd Do Differently If I Were Starting Over Today | The K Cup Episode 31
    Nov 17 2025

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    In Episode 31 of The K Cup Jon Kelly & Joe Nortrup Have a Straightforward Conversation About Looking Back with Hindsight and Identifying 3 Key Areas of the Business that Jon Would Do Differently If He Was Starting Over Today. If you are in the construction industry in any capacity you are not going to want to miss this episode.

    To book a call and get your questions answered or inquire about getting your project out of the conceptual stage and into a plan for moving it forward go to the website and send your request today at: www.kellyconstructiongroup.com

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    #generalcontractorsbatonrouge #theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand #joenortrup #jonkelly

    Keywords
    general contractors baton rouge, commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building, Joe Nortrup, Jon Kelly

    Chapters
    00:00:03 Jon's POV Introduction to the Episode
    00:00:18 Joe Introduces the Episode and its Content
    00:01:52 Joe Introduces the 1st Talking Point-Business Strategy for the Ability to Scale Sooner
    00:02:44 Jon Explains Point 1's Strategy for Scaling Sooner
    00:10:26 Jon's VSL for Kelly Construction Group
    00:16:42 Joe Introduces the 2nd Point-Marketing "Can't" Wait
    00:16:46 Jon Explains His View if Marketing Now Compared to When He Started
    00:24:59 Joe Introduces the 3rd Point-Subcontractors and Their Role In Your Success
    00:26:01 Jon Talks About His Early Subs and His Current Approach
    003652 Jon Reviews the "3 Points"
    00:37:13 Joe Wraps It Up

    Takeaways
    * Learn what the three points are that Jon would change if he was starting over today.
    * Learn what each of the three points are and how each can impact your business and your success.
    * Learn in minutes what has taken years for experienced business owners like Jon to understand and apply.

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    38 mins
  • 3 Ways General Contractors Can Help CRE Pros Close More Deals | The K Cup Episode 30
    Nov 3 2025

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    In Episode 30 of The K Cup Jon Kelly and Joe Nortrup Discuss 3 Important Ways that General Contractors Can Help CRE Professionals Close More Deals. This podcast episode drives home the point that the earlier a Commercial Real Estate professional consults with a General Contractor the more likely they are to close the deal while at the same time leveling up their client services. If your in the commercial real estate game you're not going to want to miss this episode.

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    Chapters
    00:00:03 Joe Introduces Episode 30
    00:00:50 Joe Explains the 1st Way GCs Can Help CRE Pros Close Deals
    00:04:56 Jon Talks About How We Can Make Step 1 Happen
    00:09:46 Joe Introduces the 2nd Way GCs Can Help CRE Pros Close Deals
    00:12:57 VSL for Kelly Construction Group w/Jon
    00:13:29 Jon Discusses the 2nd Way In Real Terms
    00:17:51 Joe Introduces the 3rd Way GCs Can Help CRE Pros
    00:20:22 Jon Explains the #rd Way GCs Help Close Deals
    00:24:11 Jon's Closing Thoughts

    Hashtags
    #generalcontractorsbatonrouge #theKCupPodcast #constructionpodcast #howto #business #KellyConstructionGroup #Louisiana #commercialconstruction #contractor #building #buildingdesign #architecture #designbuild #AIA #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #creprofessionals #developers #CREinvestors #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessstrategy #collaboration #collaborativebusinessecosystem #essentialnetworkingsystem #collaborativeconsumerengagement #prominentpersonofimpact #buildyourbrand #brand #joenortrup #jonkelly

    Keywords
    general contractors baton rouge, commercial construction, business strategy, business, start a business, start your own company, start a construction company, builder insights, contractor insights, contracting business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, commercial construction industry, architecture, commercial real estate, commercial lending, brand building, Joe Nortrup, Jon Kelly

    Takeaways
    * Learn how GCs and CRE Pros can develop collaborations that result in closing more deals for both the GC and the CRE Pros.
    * Learn the benefits of having a GC do a feasibility assessment.
    * Learn how a GC can help with negotiating for tenant improvements.
    * Learn how partnering with a GC can help accelerate the timeline to a closing.

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    27 mins
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