Hard Hat to CEO isn’t just Consulting—it’s a movement to transform construction business owners like you from overworked contractors to confident CEOs. With Chris Gilman’s 30+ years of real-world experience, you’ll master leadership, build systems, and turn your business into a “money tree” that funds your future—and an Orchard of Money Trees for lasting wealth.
Chris Gilman has been in construction since 2001, remodeling and flipping homes doing concrete to flooring and everything in between. He then expanded into building residential homes, barns and stables from the ground up. But in 2019, a near-death scare hit hard—his business depended on him alone, nearly leaving his family in chaos.
That wake-up call drove Chris to become the CEO of his own life. He founded Hard Hat to CEO and Top Choice VA, streamlining operations for contractors nationwide with cutting-edge software and support services. A marketing and sales veteran, Chris collaborated with legend Dan Kennedy on Marketing Miracles and earned a USA Today feature for his game-changing achievements. Now, he’s here to guide you out of the daily grind and into leadership that lasts.
Chris believes YOU are your business’s greatest asset. With the right mindset and proven systems, you can shift from Hard Hat to CEO—leading with confidence, not sweating the small stuff. Hard Hat to CEO empowers established contractors ($500k+ revenue, 10+ employees) to streamline operations, master communication, and delegate like pros. Unlike other programs, we don’t stop at growth—we show you how to maximize profits and invest in assets that build an Orchard of Money Trees, securing your family’s future.
With practical tools like job costing, crew accountability systems, and profit-sharing plans—plus personalized Consulting and a podcast packed with wisdom—Chris delivers strategies that work in the real world of construction. Ready to take control?
Rising costs and relentless competition won’t wait. Join Chris Gilman and the Hard Hat to CEO community to transform your business and build wealth that lasts. Only 5 Breakthrough Sessions left this month—don’t miss out.
Hardhat to CEO is the podcast where we dive into the real stories behind the rise of construction business owners who are on a mission to grow, scale, and conquer the challenges that come their way.
