What do Construction CEOs Earn?

By Wayne Rivers

7 minutes

Uh oh! This week we’re taking up that taboo subject: MONEY! The two universal constraints in business life are time and money. We talk about time (the lack of it) freely and all the time. We talk about money nervously and in whispers… Why is that? You cannot attract top talent without money being a part of the conversation, and seeking top talent begins where? At the top!

Tune in this week as Wayne shares some survey data from the Chief Executive daily newsletter and shares Performance Construction Advisor’s industry-specific data in comparison. What do you think? Is the data approximately in line with your experience? Too high? Too low? Please share with us in the comments.

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