<![CDATA[Billing & Chilling: A Siteline Podcast]]>Nobody teaches you how to run the financial side of a commercial subcontracting business. You figure it out—through rough months, late pay apps, retainage you forgot to track, and general contractor relationships you had to rebuild. The people who do it well have hard-earned opinions that don’t always show up in trade press, vendor blogs, or LinkedIn feeds. 

That’s why we here at Siteline created Billing & Chilling—to capture those opinions without sanding the edges off.

Each episode, host Claire Wilson sits down with a controller, CFO, billing manager, or ops leader who has figured out something the rest of the industry is still working through:

  • Cash flow strategies that hold up in a bad month. 
  • Change order processes that don't blow up in month three. 
  • How to read a GC's payment patterns before they become your problem.

Claire has spent years on both sides of the pay app. She's Siteline's co-founder, a former project manager, and someone who has personally talked to more than 1,000 subcontractors across 40 states. She's heard the playbooks that actually work, and this is the show where she puts a microphone in front of the people who built them.

If you work in construction finance at a specialty contractor and you've ever thought, "I wish someone would just tell me how they handle this,” this is that show. Consider it the least boring conversation about A/R you'll have.

New episodes monthly.

]]>www.siteline.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:11:58 GMTThu, 02 Jul 2026 20:10:04 GMT60Siteline<p>Nobody teaches you how to run the financial side of a commercial subcontracting business. You figure it out—through rough months, late pay apps, retainage you forgot to track, and general contractor relationships you had to rebuild. The people who do it well have hard-earned opinions that don’t always show up in trade press, vendor blogs, or LinkedIn feeds. <br /></p><p>That’s why we here at Siteline created Billing &amp; Chilling—to capture those opinions without sanding the edges off.<br /></p><p>Each episode, host Claire Wilson sits down with a controller, CFO, billing manager, or ops leader who has figured out something the rest of the industry is still working through:</p><ul><li>Cash flow strategies that hold up in a bad month. </li><li>Change order processes that don't blow up in month three. </li><li>How to read a GC's payment patterns before they become your problem.</li></ul><p></p><p>Claire has spent years on both sides of the pay app. She's Siteline's co-founder, a former project manager, and someone who has personally talked to more than 1,000 subcontractors across 40 states. She's heard the playbooks that actually work, and this is the show where she puts a microphone in front of the people who built them.<br /></p><p>If you work in construction finance at a specialty contractor and you've ever thought, "I wish someone would just tell me how they handle this,” this is that show. Consider it the least boring conversation about A/R you'll have.<br /></p><p>New episodes monthly.</p>episodicSitelinemarketing@siteline.comno<![CDATA[How to Modernize a Construction Business Without Breaking It]]>Modernizing a construction business isn't just about finding better technology. It's about getting people to change how they've worked for years—sometimes for decades.

Dan Wies is the third-generation President of Wies Drywall and Construction and also leads Wies Offsite and Constructobot. He's spent years introducing new technology and processes across his businesses, from prefabrication and construction software to AI and automation.

In this episode of Billing & Chilling, Dan joins Claire Wilson to discuss what it actually takes to modernize an established construction business without losing the people who make it work. 

Together, they cover:

  • How Dan approaches change in a multigenerational family business
  • What he looks for when vetting and piloting new construction software
  • Why construction is slow to adopt new technology and how getting burned has fueled industry skepticism
  • How he's using AI today and where he sees the limits of AI and robotics
  • How to measure technology ROI beyond dollars and hours saved
  • Why setting realistic expectations is critical to making change stick

Dan's approach to technology comes back to one goal: making good people more effective. New tools and processes only matter if they ultimately help the people using them work better.

Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-wies/ 

Connect with Claire: linkedin.com/in/construction-claire/

Resources:

]]>49a7eb68-f0b7-4b13-af76-cd66aa815c8bTue, 01 Sep 2026 16:01:30 GMT<p>Modernizing a construction business isn't just about finding better technology. It's about getting people to change how they've worked for years—sometimes for decades.</p><p></p><p>Dan Wies is the third-generation President of Wies Drywall and Construction and also leads Wies Offsite and Constructobot. He's spent years introducing new technology and processes across his businesses, from prefabrication and construction software to AI and automation.<br /></p><p>In this episode of Billing &amp; Chilling, Dan joins Claire Wilson to discuss what it actually takes to modernize an established construction business without losing the people who make it work. <br /></p><p>Together, they cover:</p><ul><li>How Dan approaches change in a multigenerational family business</li><li>What he looks for when vetting and piloting new construction software</li><li>Why construction is slow to adopt new technology and how getting burned has fueled industry skepticism</li><li>How he's using AI today and where he sees the limits of AI and robotics</li><li>How to measure technology ROI beyond dollars and hours saved</li><li>Why setting realistic expectations is critical to making change stick<br /></li></ul><p>Dan's approach to technology comes back to one goal: making good people more effective. New tools and processes only matter if they ultimately help the people using them work better.</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Dan:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-wies/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-wies/</a> </p><p><b>Connect with Claire: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linkedin.com/in/construction-claire/" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/construction-claire/</a><br /></p><p><b>Resources:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.awci.org/" target="_blank">Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI)</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://swacca.org/" target="_blank">Signatory Wall and Ceiling Contractors Alliance (SWACCA)</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://constructforstl.org/" target="_blank">Construction Forum</a></li></ul>no00:35:0812How to Modernize a Construction Business Without Breaking Itfull<![CDATA[How Subcontractors Can Push Back on Bad Contracts]]>Construction contracts aren't merely paperwork; they determine who carries the risk when a project goes sideways.


Tara Cristel is the co-owner of Total Glass, founder of The Subcontractor Project, and owner of Contractor Compliance Co. Drawing on her experience running a specialty trade contractor, Tara has become a leading voice for subcontractors navigating payment delays, retainage, and unfair contract terms.


In this episode of Billing & Chilling, Tara joins Claire Wilson to discuss why subcontractors shouldn't treat contracts as something they simply sign to get the job. Together, they cover:

  • Where subcontractors have more negotiating leverage than they may realize
  • The contract terms Tara prioritizes—and why they matter
  • How to spot red flags in potential GC partners
  • Why subcontractors should evaluate GCs before accepting the work
  • How business credit, prime contracts, and state laws can strengthen your negotiating position

Whether you're negotiating your first subcontract or your hundredth, this conversation offers practical ways to better understand your risk before work begins.

Connect with Tara:.linkedin.com/in/tara-cristel-5364ba244/ 

Connect with Claire: linkedin.com/in/construction-claire/

]]>02467daa-e794-4321-b535-b051cc68ec95Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:17:20 GMT<p><b>Construction contracts aren't merely paperwork; they determine who carries the risk when a project goes sideways.</b></p><p><br />Tara Cristel is the co-owner of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thetotalglass.com/en" target="_blank">Total Glass</a>, founder of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-subcontractor-project/" target="_blank">The Subcontractor Project</a>, and owner of Contractor Compliance Co. Drawing on her experience running a specialty trade contractor, Tara has become a leading voice for subcontractors navigating payment delays, retainage, and unfair contract terms.</p><p><br />In this episode of Billing &amp; Chilling, Tara joins Claire Wilson to discuss why subcontractors shouldn't treat contracts as something they simply sign to get the job. Together, they cover:</p><ul><li>Where subcontractors have more negotiating leverage than they may realize</li><li>The contract terms Tara prioritizes—and why they matter</li><li>How to spot red flags in potential GC partners</li><li>Why subcontractors should evaluate GCs before accepting the work</li><li>How business credit, prime contracts, and state laws can strengthen your negotiating position</li></ul><p></p><p>Whether you're negotiating your first subcontract or your hundredth, this conversation offers practical ways to better understand your risk before work begins.</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Tara:</b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-cristel-5364ba244/" target="_blank">.</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linkedin.com/in/tara-cristel-5364ba244/" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/tara-cristel-5364ba244/</a> </p><p><b>Connect with Claire: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linkedin.com/in/construction-claire/" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/construction-claire/</a><br /></p>no00:31:2011How Subcontractors Can Push Back on Bad Contractsfull<![CDATA[Billing & Chilling Podcast Trailer]]>Nobody teaches you how to run the financial side of a commercial subcontracting business. You figure it out—through rough months, late pay apps, retainage you forgot to track, and GC relationships you had to rebuild. The people who do it well have hard-earned opinions that don’t always show up in trade press, vendor blogs, or LinkedIn feeds. 

That’s why we created Billing & Chilling—to capture those opinions without sanding the edges off.

Each episode, host Claire Wilson sits down with a construction finance professional or back office leader who has figured out something the rest of the industry is still working through:

  • Cash flow strategies that hold up in a bad month. 
  • Change order processes that don't blow up in month three. 
  • How to read a GC's payment patterns before they become your problem.

Host Claire Wilson has spent years on both sides of the pay app. She's Siteline's co-founder, a former project manager, and someone who has personally talked to more than 1,000 subcontractors across 40 states. She's heard the playbooks that actually work, and this is the show where she puts a microphone in front of the people who built them.


Consider it the least boring conversation about A/R you'll ever have.

]]>7ebfacb3-2d05-4a80-a33d-478b252f32dcTue, 11 Aug 2026 21:42:29 GMT<p>Nobody teaches you how to run the financial side of a commercial subcontracting business. You figure it out—through rough months, late pay apps, retainage you forgot to track, and GC relationships you had to rebuild. The people who do it well have hard-earned opinions that don’t always show up in trade press, vendor blogs, or LinkedIn feeds. </p><p></p><p>That’s why we created Billing &amp; Chilling—to capture those opinions without sanding the edges off.</p><p></p><p>Each episode, host Claire Wilson sits down with a construction finance professional or back office leader who has figured out something the rest of the industry is still working through:</p><ul><li>Cash flow strategies that hold up in a bad month. </li><li>Change order processes that don't blow up in month three. </li><li>How to read a GC's payment patterns before they become your problem.</li></ul><p></p><p>Host Claire Wilson has spent years on both sides of the pay app. She's Siteline's co-founder, a former project manager, and someone who has personally talked to more than 1,000 subcontractors across 40 states. She's heard the playbooks that actually work, and this is the show where she puts a microphone in front of the people who built them.</p><p><br />Consider it the least boring conversation about A/R you'll ever have.</p>no00:01:33Billing & Chilling Podcast Trailertrailer