S³ Diagnostic Report

Discover What’s Really Holding Your Construction Business Back


Based on Henry Goudreau’s Street-Smart Structural System, the proven blueprint for transforming a contracting business from chaos to control, from owner-dependent to owner-independent.

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What The Report Reveals

A Clear, Professional Assessment of Your Business Using the Street-Smart Structural System (S³)

Your current S-Level inside the S³ Model

Clarity on your Structure, Systems, and Sustainability

Where your business is strong, and where it is vulnerable

How much profit you are leaving on the table

Where execution is breaking down

Where your financial controls are weak or missing

Whether your business is truly capable of running without you

THE REALITY FOR MOST CONTRACTORS

Most Contractors Are Not Failing from Lack of Skill. They’re Failing from Lack of Business Structure.

You manage estimating, sales, production, and scheduling
You solve every problem
Your team depends on you for direction
Every job feels different
Cash flow feels unpredictable
You work more hours than you want
You are constantly putting out fires
Growth feels like it makes things worse, not better

This is not a business problem. This is a structural problem.

The S³ Diagnostic reveals exactly why this is happening — and how to fix it.

WHAT IS THE S³ MODEL?

Henry Goudreau’s Street-Smart Structural System (S³)


The foundation for creating a construction business that produces predictable profit and does not rely on the owner to survive. The S³ Model is built on three critical structural elements:

Structure

How the business is organized and led. Roles, responsibilities, accountability, communication, leadership rhythm.

Structure

How work moves through the business. Estimating, job costing, workflows, procedures, production control, financial processes..

Sustainability

The ability of the business to run without you. Team capability, decision-making, financial stability, long-term resilience.

THE 5 PILLARS WE MEASURE


To produce an accurate S-Level, the S³ Diagnostic evaluates your business across:

1. Structure

Leadership, roles, accountability, team alignment.

2. Systems

Estimating, job costing, handoff, operating procedures.

3. Execution

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Production control, labor tracking, communication flow.

4. Acceleration

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Financial controls, forecasting, profitability, metrics.

5. Sustainability

Owner independence, stability, long term freedom.

It has been a huge transformation for the company and for me. I do not have to work crazy hours, I work my 40. I spend more time vacationing knowing the organization can run without me. In 8 years I went from $3M to $30M and you can do it also with Henry at Contractor Coaching.

Shawn Casey

S. A. Casey Construction Inc

I contemplated throwing in the towel due to the circumstances & stress but refused to entertain getting a job as I knew that was not the path for me. More importantly I have more time to spend with my family which is the most important thing I have gained. I cannot thank Henry enough & trust him with my life. I went from surviving to being able to dream again

Rob O’ Neil

O’Neil Industries Inc.

Henry has been a mentor and guide to me for over 25 years. I know he is always looking out for my best interest. My interaction with Henry has been a vital part of our success. I highly recommend Henry to anyone who wants to learn how to succeed.

John Hemphill

Hemphill LLC

Henry is a genius of construction company management and he is a pleasure to work with. His approach has been both motivating and empowering for me and my entire management team.

Michael Meyer

Michael Meyer Fine Wood Working

Henry’s expertise and knowledge of operating a construction related business has been invaluable to me and my company. Follow the money/numbers is what Henry makes you do – and despite the challenge sometimes – that is the only way to be successful. Too many contractors have no idea what they make in a given year until the year closes out.

Derek Rolison

Lakeland Exteriors & Roofing

When I was at the lowest point financially Henry taught me how to set up accounts, mark-up jobs properly, get rid of things that didn’t work, and focus properly on things that were working. Within one year I was making a profit and was understandings how to actually run a business. I truly believe that if it was not for Henry I would not be in business today. Thank you.

Michael Forteberry

Forteberry Roofing Co

Henry is great to work with and has helped our construction company put more focus on understanding our numbers and developing a success process. He has lots of experience and expertise in many aspects of business and we were able to apply many of those aspects to keep our company moving in a more efficient and profitable direction!

Angela Merseth

Unique Designs Construction

Beyond happy to have met Henry. He has helped us organize our business which has made it easier for us to scale and operate efficiently. We are excited to learn more from Henry and use what we’ve learned so far in 2025!

Jamilla Rahaman

JMR Masonry

UNDERSTANDING YOUR S-LEVEL

Your S-Level tells the real story behind your daily frustrations, profit swings, and workload.

ABOUT HENRY GOUDREAU, C.S.L

America’s #1 Business Growth Coach For Contractors


Henry Goudreau is one of the most respected construction business growth coaches in the industry. With more than 40 years of experience as a contractor, business owner, and consultant, he has worked with over 400 contractors to strengthen their operations, increase profitability, and build companies that can run without the constant involvement of the owner.

He developed the Street-Smart Structural System (S³) to give contractors a clear and practical blueprint for installing structure, systems, and long-term sustainability in their business. His approach is responsible for helping thousands of construction business owners create stability, regain control, and dramatically improve their financial performance.

Earlier in his career, Henry led his construction firm to national recognition, earning a spot on Engineering News-Record’s Top 100 Contractors list. Today, he dedicates his work to helping contractors build businesses that produce predictable profit and true owner freedom.

Contractor Coaching | Forbes - Henry Goudreau sharing why using a business model maters
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