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The Builder Nuggets PodcastNAHB Economic Update 2024 We’ve invited back a special guest to give our annual economic update on the housing industry. Danushka Nanayakkara, Assistant Vice President for Forecasting and Analysis at the NAHB, joins the podcast again to share the annual outlook. Listen in to learn the trends for the next 18 months, where the industry is struggling most, and the direction the interest rates are headed next. Show highlights include: 02:45 Introduction and Background 4:40 What was surprising economically this year? 07:55 Interest Rates and Inflation Outlook 14:35 Affordability Challenges and the Ne...2024-07-0246 min
The Builder Nuggets PodcastBest of 2023It’s the end of 2023 and today Duane and Dave recap some of the most memorable moments from Season 3. This highlight reel revisits a few of the best nuggets from this year. We hope to hear from our Builder Nuggets community what you took away, and what you’d like to hear more of in the future. Reach out on our social links below or visit our website. Show highlights include: 3:15 Ep 146 with Sam Rashkin 7:15 Ep 145 with Steve Arneson 11:05 Ep 109 with PJ Antonik 13:15 Ep 12...2023-12-2642 min
The Builder Nuggets PodcastBe Your WordBecoming successful doesn’t happen alone. It often takes support and mentorship - two things which can be difficult to find and cultivate. Our guest today is Chris Thomson, Head Coach at Student Works, who helps young entrepreneurs become successful business owners. He joins us to share his goal of creating 1000 millionaires, and his building blocks for making it happen. Show highlights include: 3:05 Chris’s background 4:38 Studentwork’s mission 7:13 How to collaborate and build a mastermind 11:05 How do we hold people accountable? 16:3...2023-12-1950 min
The Builder Nuggets PodcastEp 141: The Flip SideAny business owner in this industry has struggled to build a good team, to scale, or to step away from the daily grind. Today, a familiar voice joins us to share his personal struggles through his seemingly meteoric rise through the ranks as a young builder. Nick Schiffer of NS Builders breaks down where he’s chosen to invest, the pushback he’s received, and how he’s choosing to focus his energies moving forward. Show highlights include: 2:00 You can love and hate what you do 3:10 Having a fourth...2023-09-1253 min
The Builder Nuggets PodcastRiskThe current climate in the building industry is likely to make many business owners feel risk averse. Today, hosts Duane and Dave take on the topic of risk management. How can entrepreneurs approach decisions that involve risk with confidence? How can risk be measured and planned for? If you’ve felt fear regarding business decisions either from lack of understanding or lack of support from peers, listen in to learn how to reverse course. Show highlights include: 2:55 Risk Tolerance 5:50 You are the solution and the risk as a builder...2023-06-2741 min
The Builder Nuggets PodcastKeeping it RawThis podcast has grown exponentially in the last two years, not just in viewership but in the amount of wisdom that’s been shared. The knowledge and transparency from our guests gives listeners the tools they need to command their own stories. Today, we flip the script and hear from hosts Duane and Dave on what they’ve learned since the podcast began, and the nuggets they’ve utilized to help grow their businesses. Both successful coaches in their own right, listen as they share what ideas have had the biggest impact and which strategies have created the most moment...2023-03-2147 min
The Builder Nuggets PodcastBe Pro Be ProudPerception of the building industry is important to the overall health of the industry. What if young people were taught that the trades can offer a great salary? That they’re cutting-edge, exciting, and cool? Our guest, Tim Minton talks about how the Be Pro Be Proud program is spreading across the country. Its goal is to educate youth about the trades, change the perception of these careers, build excitement through technology, and solve the critical issue of a nationwide talent shortage in these fields. Through a virtual reality experience, kids can try their hand at a trade and le...2023-01-1744 min
The Builder Nuggets PodcastBest of 2022In this episode, we take a look back through Season 2 of The Builder Nuggets Podcast. Which episodes were listeners' top picks? Which episodes were most memorable for hosts Duane Johns and Dave Young? Tune in to help us relive the best moments of 2022 and walk away with some nuggets to help you kick off the new year. We're so grateful to our listeners for tuning in every week, and your downloads help us learn what you're most interested in hearing about from our expert guests. We're looking forward to Season 3 and another great year of Builder Nuggets! 2022-12-2755 min
The Builder Nuggets PodcastEp 103: Avoiding the Triangle of DistrustThe remodeling industry is booming and our guest today shares how his company has capitalized on the demand. David Pollard has previously earned a coveted spot on ProRemodeler’s 40 Under 40 list, and now he’s focused on sharing his expertise with other young architects, builders, and remodelers. An architect by trade, he co-founded Liv Companies in Chicago and found his niche running his own design-build firm. Today we’ll cover his story, and where he thinks the industry is headed next. Show highlights include: 2:10 Early on I had an appreciation for bri...2022-12-2037 min
The Builder Nuggets PodcastEp 98: Let’s Talk About Addiction098: Let’s Talk About Addiction with Brandee Izquierdo The stigma of addiction is crippling our industry. There needs to be a path out of it. Our guest today is Dr. Brandee Izquierdo, a prior construction worker who has dealt with addiction in her own life. Now as the executive director of the SAFE Project, she shares a path toward normalizing this disease so we can solve the crisis. Creating awareness, starting important conversations young, and tackling this stigma head on is just the start. More than that, addressing this problem proactively is just good business. Hop...2022-11-1540 min
The Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 90: Growth Through DiversityCasting a wider net while focusing on a diverse culture can be a catalyst to grow a company. Buchanan Construction has achieved success over the last decade by combining the knowledge of their team to provide a broad range of services for their clients. Join us for a conversation with Jason Norton and Matt Keene Show highlights include: The “one stop shop” approach to get project results (without the delays) (15:50) Why creating “specialists” may decrease output and limit your growth (18:25) How to create a “team spirit” culture that boosts productivity (without the headaches) (19:25) Team building strategies for boosting...2022-09-2041 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 89: Winners Find a WayTrent Clark is no stranger to winning. He has three WORLD SERIES rings as a coach. He is the Founder of Leadershipity.com and Courage Coach LLC. Having spent his adult livelihood among top 3% producers in sports and business, our expert is dedicated to empowering people to reach their goals and attain their dreams through measurable leadership and team development. Show highlights include: Leadership secrets from Hall-of-Fame baseball coaches like Sparky Anderson which help your team get results quickly. (9:40) The most important attribute that make up a winning team that reduces distractions and confusion (17:50) How to get...2022-09-1354 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 88: Robbing PeterThe residential construction industry is on the back side of the current business cycle. With a tightening market and softening demand you need to ensure you will have enough cash to cover jobs without relying on a Line Of Credit or constantly borrowing money. Guest Scott Beebe join us and says, “Yes...it CAN be done!” Show Highlights: A well-known book that gives contractors an unfair advantage with their money management skills (9:05) A tried and tested money management system that anyone can learn and implement in their business today (9:16) How to create your own line of to cre...2022-09-0640 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 87: Speak Easy and ThriveConversations have the power to inspire, engage-and even entertain. From late night talk show hosts to award-winning podcasters, great conversationalists can move an audience to laughter or tears, action or stillness, and always keep the crowd wanting more. And so can you. Show Highlights: How watching your favorite movie magnetizes your ideal audience (7:23) The single greatest "skill" which transforms you into a great leader (10:10) The communication trap to avoid at all costs while you bridge the gap between the multi-generational workforce (18:58) How to “thrive” in your professional and personal life (and why it is not a one-siz...2022-08-3053 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 86: Earning Your StripesThis fourth generation builder has done things the right way for a long time. That’s not to say they haven't made mistakes. Through trial and error and by building and nurturing lifelong relationships they have become one of the most sought after and respected builders in their market Show Highlights: How being on-the-job earns the respect and admiration of your co-workers (14:00) Why building relationships helps aspiring builders jump right in and lead a thriving business (even if you don’t have an in) (19:50) The single most important thing a legacy builder hesitates to give up as th...2022-08-2347 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 85: Ask More QuestionsBrad Leavitt is our guest on this episode. He is President and Founder of “A Finer Touch Construction” - a Scottsdale based luxury residential and commercial builder. AFT Construction, is known throughout the industry, as an award-winning construction firm and has been nationally published in magazines such as: Fine HomeBuilding, Luxe Interiors and Design, and Professional Builder. Show Highlights Include: How simply asking more questions turns any construction project into a collaborative effort (4:53) The “60% Rule” for determining if you should delegate your responsibilities (6:35) Why fearing your competitors may prevent your business from growing (11:25) Don’t be afraid to hav...2022-08-1648 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 84: She Built This CitySparking Interest in Construction & Maker Trades for Career-Choosing Women & Girls. She Built This City’s mission is to provide industry disruptive programming that sparks interest and builds pathways to lucrative careers in the skilled trades for youth, women and marginalized communities. Show Highlights Include: Why marketing construction careers as an artistic trade will magnetize future talent to the industry (7:35) How the culture in construction companies repels women away from it (and how to fix this) (11:03) The powerful “Trick and Trading” secret for exciting young kids about the construction industry (13:09) A high schooler made $1,000 a month operating drones...2022-08-0937 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 83: What Is She Doing Now?As a small business owner/builder there are always new challenges to face and overcome. Jennifer Hoffman shares with us her journey and growth over the last two years. Show highlights Include: How to position yourself for growth (even during times of record-breaking inflation) (4:40) How to avoid stretching yourself too thin as the price of material and labor skyrockets (7:55) How to guide client’s expectations and manage overhead at the same time. (10:30) What to include in your preliminary estimate before signing a contract to ensure a happy relationship with your client (17:16) How to effectively pivot between a c...2022-08-0242 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 82: The Great Game of BusinessOver the last 4 decades, The Great Game of Business has built a community of businesses that are committed to a better life for themselves and for their employees. People often tell us The Great Game of Business sounds wonderful, but they want to know if it really works. Will it work in a retail business, a Fortune 500 company, a union shop, or a nonprofit? The answer is a simple, yes. Any organization whose performance can be measured with financial statements can play The Great Game of Business. From one guy working in his basement to multinational corporations, The Game...2022-07-2645 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 81: Figuring Things OutHaving a solid set of core values and strong relationships with your clients and trades will pave the way for success in your business. Show Highlights Include: Why having no background in real estate development gives your construction company an unfair advantage (7:02) The weird way starting (and growing) a business in a recession is a blessing in disguise (9:00) The “School District” secret for never running out of new buyers (10:52) Why cultural fit is the #1 best way to find the perfect teammates to grow your business (even if they’re under qualified) (25:46) Why the remodeling business will boom over...2022-07-1946 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 80: Master Builder ArchitectNew England Design & Construction Founder and CEO discusses what it really means to be an Architect in today's world, and how we can change history to build a brighter future for the industry. Show highlights include: The existing builder/architect relationship is set up to be adversarial (2:01) How an 1800s group of architects created the current status quo of building (and how you can improve it) (4:44) It’s not about picking sides it’s about how do we collaborate and communicate better (8:22) The odd way builders have lost their social status—and how our industry can get it...2022-07-1243 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 79: ScrumShow Highlights Include: The “Scrum Method” for managing every project in your company (without any project devolving into chaos) (5:50) How to add more cognitive diversity into every project in your construction company (without wasting everyone’s time) (12:22) Why unleashing a project's chaos onto a board helps every teammate tackle their responsibilities with clarity (20:35) How a visual system for project management ensures everybody knows where a project stands and what needs to be done (22:07) How to reduce your number of project-destructing “grenades” to zero (24:07) The “Backlog” trick for only working on important tasks instead of putting out fires every day (26:08) If...2022-07-0532 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 78: The Roaring 20's (Revisited)When it comes to the economy you need to block out the noise and don’t be swayed by over-hyped headlines. Make your decisions based on data. Economic forecasting, using leading indicators, will better position your business to thrive over the next decade. Show Highlights Include: A peaking inflation rate could come as soon as Q3 this year (6:07) Housing construction growth will decline in the near term (14:54) Why the housing cycle is bending—but not breaking (and how to take advantage of it) (17:41) How the economic slowdown will help ease inflation and supply chain problems (23:58) The insidiou...2022-06-2845 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 77: The Emotional HomeownerHomeowners go through an emotional roller coaster while their home is being built or renovated. It’s easy to see why. Their normal lives get turned upside down from the chaos of construction When things go sideways, clients want to blame someone for their discomfort. And when that happens, you have to know how to respond. In this episode, our guest is industry icon David Lupberger who’s here to show you how to turn problematic clients into raving fans of your business. Listen now! Show Highlights Include: How “pa...2022-06-2117 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 76: A Stolen OpportunityAs builders, we pride ourselves on doing good work for our community. We build the places that raise families, foster small businesses and enrich the lives of those around us. That’s why we invest in equipment that gets the job done right. That’s why it’s so bad when equipment gets stolen. It’s unfortunate, but thieves exist in every place. But with the right precautions, you can prevent theft and keep your equipment safe. In this episode, you’ll find out how to prevent bad actors from stealing your equipment and staying safe. ...2022-06-1438 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 75: Go for StupidOur guest on this episode started out as a bricklayer from London, England. Learn how he developed a mindset, habits, systems, and relationships that have got him into some of the world’s most exclusive circles. Show highlights include: How to attract wealthy, hassle-free clients by pushing 90% of your prospects away (3:52) Make more money by eliminating a popular payment method from your business (5:30) The “time waster” tells that let you avoid bad clients before they ever work with you (7:22) Draw in your ideal prospects on social media by turning your business profile into a “me” profile (16:09) How to almo...2022-06-0749 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 74: Why I Go to The Builders ShowIn this episode we talk with friend and colleague Brandon Bryant with Red Tree Builders in Asheville, North Carolina. Not only is he a past guest, he is one of the first to sport the Builder Nuggets flip flops that we started giving away during the show. We discuss why events like the International Builders Show are so valuable, mental health, and a few other topics. Show highlights include: How the NHB’s new “DEI Initiative” will fill the labor gaps in the construction industry (3:32) The “Everybody’s Struggling” secret for improving the mental health for yourself and...2022-05-3118 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 73: The Paradox of UncertaintyWhen you know everything, nobody can help you. When you have the confidence to share your challenges you invite heroes to help you solve them. Shannon Waller shares the subtleties of how to use uncertainty to attract others to your mission. Show highlights include: The simple question to ask yourself which immediately wipes your mind of your worries (10:54) The counterintuitive reason uncertainty is your secret weapon for unlocking massive growth (12:33) How to be confident and uncertain at the same time to invite more teamwork into any given project (even with clients) (13:05) Why your arrogance will kill mor...2022-05-2444 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 72: Getting Out Of The WayTye Alroe believes that building a Dream Home is a culmination of years of visualizing, idea sharing, & hard work...it's something very special & he treats it that way. We think he believes the same about building a dream business. Show highlights include: Why hiring a business coach can catapult business growth and improve profits (6:23) How outsourcing your weaknesses can save your business from hidden problems (even if it seems like a waste of money) (9:04) Want to take a 6-week vacation without worrying your business will fall apart? Here’s how… (10:17) The sneaky “Quote Qualifier” trick for only attract...2022-05-1741 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 71: Deep WealthGuest Jeffrey Feldberg discusses how to increase the value of your business by preparing it for a liquidity event. Show highlights include: The shocking reason why up to 90% of liquidity events fail (3:17) Why you’re leaving 50-100% of the value in your company on the table when you sell it (and how to get paid your company’s true value) (4:09) The “Paying It Forward” mindset you must embody today if you want to sell your business for 9 figures someday (5:45) The insidious way entrepreneurs get taken advantage of during liquidy events (7:31) Why less than 1% of of custom home builder...2022-05-1049 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 70: Ready, Set, GrowA business developer shares how she took a top Salt Lake City Custom Home Builder to new levels by practicing, understanding her team’s value, and telling the right stories. Show highlights include: I really believe in what we do. That’s the most important part (9:15) The weird way the crisis made buyers okay with investing more for their home (17:14) The 3 critical ingredients for keeping sales coming in as you grow and scale your custom homes business (19:13) How simply saying your wildest goals out loud can magically help you manifest them (21:04) How to receive referrals like clockwo...2022-05-0348 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 69: The New RealityWe are in a new reality. We’re not going back to what used to be considered NORMAL. In this episode I talk with Business Coach and friend Scott Beebe from My Business on Purpose. Scott is a past guest and if you are a regular listener you will remember him from one of our most popular episodes, one of the early ones, episode 02 You Can’t Scale Chaos. Show highlights include: The “People Decision” secret for thriving in the new reality while other construction owners flail (4:06) Now more than ever you have to embrace lifelong learning...2022-04-2618 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 68: Great BrandsA brand is an intangible marketing or business concept that helps people identify a company, product, or individual. People often confuse brands with things like logos, slogans, or other recognizable marks, which are marketing tools that help promote goods and services. We dive into what these intangible parts are and the impact they have. Show highlights include: How building a brand increases the value of your business and makes it way more attractive to potential buyers (7:49) Apple’s secret for dominating their industry even during tough times (and how to mimic this in your business) (10:22) Become an e...2022-04-1937 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 67: 2022 State of the IndustryOur guest on this episode is Russ Stephens, the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders (APB) which is a leading business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Join us as he discusses the 2022 State of the Residential Construction Industry. Show highlights include: Do you get shoddy leads from your marketing? Here’s a simple way to fix it (without touching your ads) (2:57) Investing more in marketing actually increases your profit according to a multi-country survey from 720 builders (7:12) How turning off your marketing to save cash is like turni...2022-04-1253 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 66: MultiplicityHave you ever wished you could clone yourself? A virtual assistant allows you to get more things done in less time. Think of a VA as an additional member of your team that is laser focused on helping you get your tasks done. Show highlights include: How to get over the stigma around outsourcing and instantly regain 10 hours of your week (3:27) Why being unable to handle your business is actually a good sign (5:09) How to never have to look at your emails again (without missing a single business opportunity) (10:17) The “Multiplicity Method” for cloning yourself and getting...2022-04-0541 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 65: Inflation is an OpportunityInflation is upon us, and probably here to stay. You can look at this as a negative or see it as an opportunity. It’s all about how you position your business for the future. Join us for a conversation with Spencer Powel from Builder Funnel Academy. Show highlights include: Why treating your services like products makes it easier to raise your prices alongside inflation (5:47) How to make your construction business more profitable while accepting less projects and bringing in less revenue (6:28) The counterintuitive reason scaling your business can make you less profitable (7:15) How to fend off i...2022-03-2934 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 64: More Storytelling, Less ReportingPeople want to do business with People. What types of things are you doing in your business, or for your team, that could be shared with others? Join us for a conversation with returning guest Pamela Durkin as she urges all of us to do more storytelling and less reporting. Show highlights include: One “sneaky” way for small business owners to reach their ideal audience faster (2:05) How to become comfortable speaking on podcasts by the end of the day (2:44) The weird way your social media captions repel your ideal clients (4:33) The “Storytelling Secret” which ensures you always have...2022-03-2234 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 63: Embracing TechnologyEmbracing technology to improve your business and elevate our industry. Show highlights include: How making a two-day time investment in your construction software can add an extra month to your year (8:47) Why demanding that your team use a new software smashes their productivity (even if your new software increases productivity) (12:13) The “Slow Down to Speed Up” secret for implementing time-saving software when you don’t have time (13:36) Why simply purchasing more software and technology may actually hurt your team and bottom line (21:24) The little-known leadership role which raises your company’s professionalism in your client’s eyes overnight...2022-03-1542 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 62: Diversity is UndeniableBuilding the workforce of the future is difficult. Everyone knows the struggles faced by the construction industry when it comes to finding skilled trades or hiring employees. Join us for a conversation with Christi Powell and Judy Dinelle from 84 Lumber and the things they are doing to bring change to the industry. Show highlights include: How to do your part with the workforce emergency in construction before it becomes an even bigger disaster (2:42) How to convince parents to encourage their kids to get into construction instead of going to college (4:58) Why women have more fun building a...2022-03-0847 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 61: The Booth InterviewDuane Johns sits down with Nick Schiffer from NS Builders for a live interview from the show floor at the 2022 International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida. Show highlights include: The weird way creating content in real time helps you avoid money-eating mistakes before they happen (3:14) How to become a “building celebrity” on Instagram using nothing other than your iPhone (4:37) The massive “Repurpose” secret for turning one piece of content into 80 in an hour (5:41) How creating content lets you change your niche with ease (without sacrificing your revenue) (9:26) Why rugged transparency and honesty prevents your competitors from poaching you...2022-03-0123 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 60: Unstuck YourselfBeing an entrepreneur can be a grind. Mike Malatesta learned this the hard way. He endured tragedy and failure - then shifted. Now a best-selling author - he’s on a mission to help other business owners get unstuck Show highlights include: Why a soul-sucking boss is a blessing in disguise (6:26) How knowing the 4 phases of building a business fast tracks your results and shrinks your hiccups (12:02) The insidious “Valley of Uncertainty” which can bankrupt your construction business (and how to avoid this trap) (13:18) 2 simple ways to have a breakthrough in your business that lets you “print” mone...2022-02-2241 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 59: A Business Owner that BuildsFounders of construction and remodeling companies will tell you there are many different roads to starting a business. This week we hear how a self-taught sub-contractor transitioned to building a growing home remodeling company - and the difficult choice he made of building his business, instead of building for it. In the midst of launching a third company branch, Ken Combs sits down to talk us through his past mistakes and the bumpy road to scaling a successful business. Show highlights include: The counterintuitive reason building your business the wrong way is the fastest way to...2022-02-1541 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 58: Recruiting Myths 4, 5 & 6Everyone’s competing for talent, but who’s doing it right? Well, our guests on this episode certainly are. These guys have cracked to code on how to reach top construction professionals all across North America. We’re back with Ed and Paul from Contractor Staffing Source to bust myths 4, 5, and 6 on recruiting. Show highlights include: Why wedding planners make great selections coordinators (4:26) How to double the number of applicants you get by changing one word on your job postings (12:33) The “Elevate then Delegate” secret for scaling your construction company with less headaches and hiccups (17:55) Why hiring from ano...2022-02-081h 28The Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 57: Pressure is a PrivilegeIf you are building a business you have undoubtedly felt the pressure, but that pressure is an opportunity to create more for yourself and the people around you. Our guest for this episode is Jayson Lowe, who shares his experiences around building a business that lasts, and the responsibility that comes with being successful. Show highlights include: Why thinking of your business as your job is a surefire way to bankrupt it (2:40) How to implant an entrepreneurial hunger in your children with nothing more than a lawnmower (5:47) The “Pressure is a Privilege” mindset tweak that disarms your s...2022-02-0147 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 56: Mark Doesn’t Smile EnoughMark Neave from NSM Construction has gone on a 20 year journey to uncover his recipe for success. At times that journey was a grind when he couldn’t muscle through. He figured out that “Showing Up” was always a great starting point. Even a mindset. Now he’s on a predictable path to sustained growth. Show highlights include: How finding the right cadence and culture in your company eliminates employee turnover (6:46) Why communication is the #1 cause of your business woes (and how to get better at it) (9:27) The “People Roadmap” strategy that attracts and retains the best teammates...2022-01-2539 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 55: See the Investment Not the CostMost entrepreneurs have overcome one, if not all, of the following four things at some point in their life: bankruptcy, depression, the highest level of anxiety, and a traumatic experience. The most difficult thing to overcome is the inherent competition in the world of building businesses. Justin Breen dives into the secrets behind having a collaborative mindset and how you should only spend time and energy with people who get it. Show highlights include: Just having a colossal bank can make you miserable if you don’t put things like family first (6:07) The 4 biggest and most com...2022-01-1839 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 54: Hungry, Humble & SmartBuilding a successful business can provide you the freedom to do other things and spend time doing what you love. And that may just be starting other businesses. Our guest Sean Sullivan started out as a remodeler and subcontractor that took on various small projects. His persistence and appetite for continuous learning transformed his business, Living Stone Design + Build, into the award winning custom home and renovation firm that it is today. Show highlights include: Transformation from a small remodeler and subcontractor to an award-winning custom home builder (3:43) Learning to build beautiful custom homes doing nothing m...2022-01-1132 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 53: The People PlanMost of us, at some point, have lost valuable team members. Our guest this week is a familiar voice, and he's going to explain the change in mindset that's needed to hold onto the people you already have. Join us as Steve Barkhouse shows us why valuing your people as individuals can create freedom for them and your whole team. Let's jump into the retention business. Show highlights include: How treating your team members like your clients will help you drown in applications (5:12) Why letting your teammates leave early is one of the best retention “hacks” you n...2022-01-0444 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 52: Best of 2021Thank all of you so much for being a part of our first year! Before we kick off a new season we have one last show to do for 2021. Let's take a look back at what has been most popular with our listeners, and hear a few of our favorites as well. As a thank you for all your support we want to kick-off 2022 with some new surprises for how Builder Nuggets can help you build freedom, elevate your team, and how you can become more involved! Show highlights include: The “Golden Retriever Puppy” hiring secret that...2021-12-281h 06The Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 51: Share What You LearnIt’s not what can you get but what can you give? When you're passionate about what you do it shows and giving back is one of the best ways to Level Up! Show highlights include: The “Tortoise” mindset shift you need when joining a Home Builders Association for making it worth your investment (7:48) How the people inside different builder organizations help you 20x (or more) your business (13:23) Why writing down your goals with pen and paper “activates” your subconscious to achieve them for you (14:55) How teaching your expertise gives you unrivaled positioning and makes you better at you...2021-12-2142 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 50: Recruiting Myth #3 (We Can Do It Ourselves)In part 3 of our 6 part series on the Myths of Recruiting Ed Earl and Paul Sanneman explain why setting up systems that can be run by others who specialize in those systems can save you money and help you become more efficient. It can be difficult to find the right candidates, but it's imperative to scale your business. Show highlights include: The “Recruitment Subcontractor” method for attracting top talent to your company without lifting a finger (2:27) Why recruiting by yourself eats up at least half of your work week (and why it’s more expensive than outsour...2021-12-1429 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 49: Recruiting Myth #2 (Employees are Expensive)In part 2 of our 6 part series on the Myths of Recruiting we tackle why believing employees are expensive is a very short-sighted way of looking at things. If you're hiring the right people, they should be more than paying for themselves. Hiring is an investment you're going to want to make, and we'll tell you why. Show highlights include: Why all your employees pay for themselves (even your office staff) (1:46) Are you worried about hiring more team members? Here's why you’re committed to working more for less money (3:02) Why the most successful, wealthiest, and free entr...2021-12-0727 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 48: Recruiting Myth #1 (Only Recruit When You Need Someone)It’s one of the biggest topics in the industry today. How to find good people. Everyone’s competing for talent, but who’s doing it right? Well, our guests on this episode certainly are. These guys have cracked to code on how to reach top construction professionals all across North America. In a six part series, we are going to lay out the myths and truths of what you need to do to win the Talent race. Show highlights include: The “24/7” mindset shift required if you want to recruit top talent to your team (3:16) The 6 biggest hir...2021-11-3029 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 47: Virtual Assistants are SuperheroesAn easy and affordable way to remove chaos from your business is to engage the services of a VA (Virtual Assistant). Stop being overwhelmed by the volume of work left undone in your business. Remote team members can help your organization climb higher. Show highlights include: The 4 accountability keys that ensures your virtual assistant stays productive instead of eating your profits (4:57) Do you struggle with asking for help in your business? Here’s a simple way to get the help you need (8:58) The “Protect Your Calendar” strategy that prevents you from missing date nights or your kids’ so...2021-11-2341 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 46: Building Your FunnelOur guest on this episode comes from a long line of builders who have been in the industry for over 110 years, dating back to his great-grandfather. He has proven his expertise in helping hundreds of builders, remodelers, and contractors in the USA and Canada, generate leads and close more sales by using the power of their own online presence. He’s an expert at turning websites into lead generating machines that work 24/7. Show highlights include: Why focusing on marketing tactics like SEO is like lighting your money on fire (and how to embed various tactics into a...2021-11-1641 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 45: A Builders JourneyFrom the beginning this builder/remodeler had the end in mind. He wanted to build a well respected, highly successful business that would be saleable in the end and allow for an exit strategy. The problem was he wasn’t sure how to do it? Show highlights include: The strange way too much prosperity disguises fatal problems lurking in your business (4:31) Why getting input from your peers gives you an unfair advantage if you want to sell your construction company some day (9:15) How joining a mastermind helps you close more deals, charge more for projects, and achi...2021-11-0937 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 44: Know Thy SelfBefore you can add value to others you need to come to grips with your own strengths and weaknesses. Having the right mindset can help you discover your unique abilities that will empower you to build freedom for yourself and your team. Show highlights include: Why ignoring your weaknesses makes you a happier and wealthier leader (4:34) 2 easy ways to figure out your unique ability in business by the end of the day (7:39) How wearing too many hats as an owner makes your team members search for another job (10:10) The “Kolbe Test” shortcut that relieves you of tedious...2021-11-0258 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 43: Preparing for ExitYou don’t just walk away from your business...or at least you shouldn’t. You need to have a solid foundation in place so that the right people can step in and lead to your successful exit. Show highlights include: The psychologist’s secret for contractors that revolutionizes your business and adds zero’s to your bank account balance (3:03) The single most important question you must answer or you’ll never get a fat paycheck when you sell your business (5:31) Why 97% of construction companies have no chance at selling their business (and how to be in the 3% wh...2021-10-2637 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 42: What’s a Fractional CFO?In this episode we dive into the power of having someone like a fractional CFO (and fractional other titles for that matter) that can help you propel your business forward. Guest Michael Stier is an area President for FocusCFO of the Carolinas. FocusCFO is the leading onsite CFO services provider in the Southeast and Midwest, with over 125 professionals providing world-class fractional CFO support. Show highlights include: How to hire an executive level person to your team when your business isn’t big enough to afford a full time position for this (2:10) Why putting out fires every day...2021-10-1935 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 41: Why Can't I Find Good People?Business owners across all industries are struggling to find talented people. Why is this? You have to take a look at yourself first and ask what makes you attractive to the workforce? Show highlights include: Why treating recruitment as a business development function helps you attract unicorn talent to your team with ease (3:22) How being even 1% better at recruiting than your competitors will help you dominate your market (6:07) Why hiring people before you need them and before their role even exists may the single best recruitment strategy (7:05) The “ABR” mindset shift for never worrying about finding all-sta...2021-10-1234 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 40: The Business LifecycleThe success, or failure, of any organization depends on its ability to meet the challenges presented by growth and change, and to make healthy transitions from one stage of development to the next. But in order to do this you need to know where your business is in the business lifecycle? Show highlights include: One of the biggest mistakes new founders make when starting their business that forever stunts their growth (3:43) The insidious way success seduces you into making lethal business mistakes (5:14) How the “Founder's Trap” prevents most construction companies from reaching their full potential (and how to...2021-10-0523 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 39: AccountabilityIf two people are accountable no one is accountable. Roles and responsibilities have to be clearly defined. Our guest on this episode has personally helped many in the Builder Nuggets community. In Episode 13 he gave an overview of EOS (The Entrepreneurial Operating System) and it’s simple, proven format that will get everyone on your team behind your mission. In this episode we take a deeper dive into the Accountability Chart. Show highlights include: If two people are accountable no one is accountable. Roles and responsibilities have to be clearly defined. (2:22) The counterintuitive way simplifying and red...2021-09-2835 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 38: Who's On Your TeamThe best entrepreneurs have learned that you can’t do everything yourself. A builder-turned-business-coach walks us through his team and shares his insight into how building the right team has created freedom for his builder clients (and himself). Show highlights include: Why working on your weaknesses is terrible advice that traps you in your business instead of giving you freedom (6:16) 4 simple questions that reorganize your team so everyone’s working on their highest and best use (9:31) How building your company like a sports team creates a profitable, sustainable, and scalable construction business (15:19) Why putting the right people...2021-09-2131 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 37: Profit Series (Lean and Mean)Show highlights include: How your Shiny Object Syndrome transforms your business into a profit-eating monster (1:20) 4 core principles of building a lean and mean business that can scale up or down with ease (2:30) The “Not a Bank” business model that keeps your company lean and mean (even as you scale) (2:41) The dirt-simple car analogy that makes potential clients want to give you their money before you start building instead of making you foot the bill (4:00) Why bringing marketing talent in-house is less effective and more gut-wrenching than outsourcing (12:57) How building your construction business like a doctor’s office maximizes your profi...2021-09-1435 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 36: Builders and BrewsIn this episode we talk with Byron Brooks and Stefan Wright to hear the unique spin they are putting on builder events. It's a refreshing way to bring like minded builders, remodelers, architects, designers, and students together to work on their game and have a ton of fun while doing it. With your help, and some craft beer, these events can be hosted at a location near you. Show highlights include: The “Craft Beer Secret” for collaborating with your competitors (without sabotaging your business) (2:35) How craft beer can help attract young people into the construction industry (9:59) Tryin...2021-09-0739 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 35: Leveling UpJoin us for a conversation with custom home builder Andrew Black and learn how his quest to find a better way to run his business led to 500% growth, multiple offices, and a team that’s never been happier. We’ve featured other members of his team in Episode 21 & Episode 26 so thought it was time to talk to the guy who started it all. We were worried that he’d start feeling left out. Show highlights include: Why focusing more on operations rather than production is the key ingredient to growing a successful business (3:09) The weird way growing...2021-08-3144 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 34: Perpetual Training (Part 2)In this episode we continue our conversation with industry consultant and training expert Joe Stoddard on what all of us can do to make training a key element in our business. With no end in sight to the high demand for housing, coupled with a tight labor pool and trade base, training will be a necessity for growth moving forward. It is essential in building the workforce of tomorrow. Show highlights include: Investing in your business is the best way to become more profitable, have higher customer satisfaction, and deliver all your projects on time (0:50) How t...2021-08-2425 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 33: Perpetual Training (Part 1)TRAINING! It’s an absolute must. With no end in sight to the high demand for housing, coupled with a tight labor pool and trade base, training will be a necessity for growth moving forward. It is essential in building the workforce of tomorrow. Join us for a conversation with industry consultant and training expert Joe Stoddard on what all of us can do to make this a key element in our business. We owe it to the industry to get this right. Show highlights include: Why you have to budget for training or your business wi...2021-08-1727 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 32: Mindfully BuiltA builder's mindful approach to building a better home. There’s more to it than just being green or eco-friendly. It’s about livability and understanding what’s important. You need to be the most interested builder. Show highlights include: Why getting involved with home builders associations is more profitable and fulfilling than only joining them (3:09) The “Mindfully Built” mindset that erases almost all of the stress from the building process (7:36) The “100 Years” method that helps you build homes that last decades (9:32) Green doesn’t have to mean ugly (9:37) Why poor air quality ruins otherwise beautiful and captivating cu...2021-08-1039 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 31: Making It HappenOur guests on this episode are true innovators with a get it done mindset. As representatives for Kohler, an iconic name in our industry, they embody the company’s belief that better business and a better world go hand-in-hand. Join us for a conversation with Amy Dyer & Megen Rapp who believe their company culture is what allows them to make things happen. Show highlights include: How developing your brand and culture as a builder enables you to provide memorable experiences (4:22) Why getting complaints about a project can be a blessing-in-disguise that make your relationship stronger (9:56) How auto...2021-08-0332 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 30: Negotiate Like a Voss!A few years ago we read the book Never Split the Difference and it changed how we viewed conversations. Never Split the Difference is a deep dive into a former FBI hostage negotiator's field-tested tools for talking anyone into (or out of) just about anything. Join us for a conversation with Brandon Voss from The Black Swan Group and improve your emotional intelligence. Show highlights include: The counterintuitive way you’ll get more customers by raising your prices (7:15) The “gather data with your eyes” trick that helps you vet if a client will pay what you’re worth...2021-07-2741 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 29: Profit Series (Billable Time)When it comes to business, profit should not be a dirty word. In fact, profit is one of the key elements of success and essential if you want to create financial freedom for yourself and others. Because it’s so important we simply can’t fit it all into one episode. We’re doing a series. We're kicking things off in this episode with a look at Billable Time. Show highlights include: How to get up to 6% additional profit on billable time and transform what used to be overhead into a profit center (1:19) Why the most common...2021-07-2027 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 28: Working With RealtorsHow do we turn the general adversarial relationship of builders and realtors into a two way street of collaboration and trust? In this episode our guest Kimberley Mackey shares real world solutions for just this. She has earned the reputation as being an expert in today’s competitive and rapidly changing sales environment. Her broad experience working directly with both builders and realtors brings a unique perspective on how all parts should work together to create the whole. Show highlights include: Why adversarial relationships with builders and real estate agents ruin home sales (5:07) How working with mu...2021-07-1339 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 27: Who's Leading Your Business?We all want to achieve personal and financial freedom through our business but it's not possible without really strong leadership. That leads us to this episode’s topic. Who should be leading your business? Join us for a conversation with international leadership and business coach Gregory Gray. He is the author of Business Owner Freedom: Transform Your Business To Create The Lifestyle You Desire. Greg is also a regular contributor to The Business On Purpose Podcast. Show highlights include: Why defining the core values of your company culture skyrockets your leadership abilities. (3:30) Vision is where your go...2021-07-0635 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 26: Best Month EverThe inspiration for this episode came from an email. A simple note from our guest, a Project Manager on the path to ownership, to the owners of his company. It’s one of those messages that as a business owner you hope to receive. And when you get an email like this, you realize that you’ve created something that is attracting the right people to your mission. Show highlights include: Why it’s less stressful and more profitable to only run 2 projects a year instead of 30+ projects (9:41) How discovering your highest and best use instantly makes a...2021-06-2931 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 25: Be the Pig in a Dog Show (Part 2)There is a lot of noise out there these days. Making your business stand out from the crowd is no longer a benefit, it’s a necessity. Our guest Wade Wheeler is going to share with us the elements needed to be unique in your market. Show highlights include: Broadcast your passion. Broadcast the quirky stuff! How humility robs you from finding more projects (and how to brag about yourself without being arrogant) (1:49) The “Double P Approach” that makes potential clients line up around the block to work with you (5:42) General Patton’s secret for creating a raving t...2021-06-2225 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 24: Be the Pig in a Dog Show (Part 1)There is a lot of noise out there these days. Making your business stand out from the crowd is no longer a benefit, it’s a necessity. Our guest Wade Wheeler is going to share with us the elements needed to be unique in your market. Show highlights include: The “Pig in the Dog Show” secret for standing out in an overcrowded market (1:14) How to make a niche develop itself around you (instead of drowning in broadness like most of the building world) (3:23) Why finding better hobbies makes your entire company happier and more productive (5:38) How an ancien...2021-06-1532 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 23: It's ComplicatedOur guest on this week's episode is Jes Sanders from Studio S. After spending his early days as a residential framer he went on to study architecture and eventually open his own design firm a little over 5 years ago. In a recent conversation we challenge each other to answer the following question. What are the similarities between running a design firm and running a construction company? Our answer. Well, it’s complicated. Show highlights include: How good design adds equity to a project (and how to leverage this phenomenon when you’re building homes) (5:52) It’s hard to...2021-06-0838 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 22: The Roaring 20'sFew young economists present their insights with the authority, accuracy, and humor that this episodes guest brings to the stage. He delivers with charm and candor, rousing and enlightening all who attend his talks. Join us as we have a conversation with Connor Lokar from ITR Economics about leading indicators for the next decade that will position your business to thrive. Show highlights include: How to know where the US economy is headed by looking at the single family construction industry (4:55) Why single family homes are still severely underbuilt compared to the pre-Great Recession peak (6:36) How CO...2021-06-0145 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 21: Building From BarbadosOur mission on Builder Nuggets is to help our listeners Build Freedom. In today’s episode we take that to a whole new level as we talk with an owner who’s managing the operations of a $10 Million a year/plus custom building and remodelling company - during a worldwide pandemic - from sunny Barbados. Show highlights include: The “3S System” which gives you complete freedom while running your business remotely (2:39) I am my most productive when I am happy! (5:55) How moving thousands of miles away from your company injects steroids into your productivity levels (8:32) If it wasn’t...2021-05-2535 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 20: The 5 DisciplinesBob Whitten is one of the home building industry’s most respected financial & business management consultants. With over 70 recurring clients in over 40 states and 4 Canadian provinces, his firm’s sweet spot is privately held builders doing 20-250 homes per year; although many have grown larger. Join us for a conversation with one of the industry’s most respected financial business management consultants. A lot of people know how to build houses but very few people know how to build good companies. Show highlights include: The “5 Disciplines” that make building a good business easier than building a home (5:42...2021-05-1832 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 19: Be MagneticPamela Durkin has been a professional interior designer for more than 29 years. She has been a speaker at the IDS Southwest Florida Conference on how to help other industry professionals run a better business. Join us for a conversation on how to build a magnet that will attract the best clients, the best talent, and the best of everything else. Be Magnetic! Show highlights include: How “Magnetic Marketing” attracts your ideal clients and forever eliminates the feast or famine part of contracting (1:36) Why processes instantly melt stress from you and your clients’ shoulders during projects (2:34) Does cold cal...2021-05-1143 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 18: It's a Relationship - Not a TransactionYou need to understand that business is more relational than transactional. In this episode we talk with James Pagano, Owner of Growth Coach of Charlotte. With over 30 years of business ownership experience, and various corporate positions, he is well respected as a leader in professional development. We have had the privilege of getting to know James personally and professionally over the last few years and were fortunate to have him speak at an event we hosted in 2019 around the Power of Delegation. Show highlights include: Why trying to run a small business by yourself will burn...2021-05-0443 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 17: Unicorn Project ManagersProject Managers will make or break your business. We expect them to do a lot. One of the biggest challenges in our businesses is the ability to attract, train, motivate, and retain top Project Managers. In this episode we hear from three exceptional professionals who came through the Project Manager ranks and now operate their own custom building businesses. Show highlights include: Why working on unsuccessful projects is a blessing in disguise (4:34) 3 things your project manager needs to have to thrive in the role (5:28) Why encouraging your project managers to make mistakes makes them a better pro...2021-04-2745 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 16: Understanding What Scares YouTo be the leader you want to be, you first need to work on yourself. How uncovering your inner strengths (and weaknesses) can propel your team. As the leaders in our businesses we spend a lot of effort on the success and development of our team. In this episode we’re shifting the focus to you, and we’ve brought in a pro to help you unlock what’s already there. High performance business and leadership coach Michael Dauphinee joins us to discuss how to recognize your true potential and remove the biggest obstacle in your w...2021-04-2047 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 15: What Is She Doing Here?Our guest Jenny Hoffman has a background in both architecture and construction, she founded her company, J. Hoffman Studio, in 2015 with a focus on designing and building custom modern dream homes. Not only does she design and build some pretty cool homes and spaces, but this pro immerses herself in the industry. She currently serves as a national delegate on the NAHB Leadership Council and is an advocate for professional women in our industry. Show highlights include: Are you a woman in construction? Here’s how to get support and create connections with other pr...2021-04-1339 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 14: 3 Week VacationIn this episode we interview a builder who recently returned from a 3 week hunting expedition. He spent countless hours training to be able to hit one of his big bucket list items. He had no cell phone or internet access, yet, after being gone for 23 days his business was running better than when he left it. This wasn’t always the case. There were times in the past when this builder would go on vacation and come home to a train wreck. He has discovered that if you want your business to run successfully you have to ta...2021-04-0635 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 13: Vision, Traction, HealthyYou have systems and processes in how you build your houses but do you have a great map for how to run your business? Learn the simple, proven format to get everyone behind your mission. EOS & Traction can be the language of your business. David Hickman is a lifetime entrepreneur who gained experience in the family business and, let’s just say, became aware of the challenges associated with that. He is passionate about your success. He’s worked with us in our businesses, and he understands builders. Business Coach and Traction Implementer David...2021-03-3045 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 12: The Ultimate Business ModelMost construction businesses never expand outside of their own market and community. While this strategy may provide you a decent living it limits your ability to scale dramatically. In this episode, Blair McDaniel, owner of Alair Homes, joins us to reveal how you can scale your business so it makes money without you being the one wearing all of the hats. He’s created the Ultimate Business Model. A model that creates the most valuable, lowest risk, most rewarding custom home building and remodeling businesses in the world. Show highlights include: How trans...2021-03-2350 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 11: Exit StrategyBuilding a business is no easy task. However, many builders never think about selling their business after they’ve built it. Which means they have two options: Scale it down or close it completely. In this episode, we’re revealing the importance of creating an exit strategy from day one, so you can sell your business one day and create personal and financial freedom. Show highlights include: How your business can be worth less than $50k even if you bring in millions every year (4:09) Why your team members make the best own...2021-03-1633 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 10: The Noble BuilderMany people in the construction industry try and compete on price. Not only does this cause stress and headaches, but it causes you to become nothing more than a commodity. By creating awareness, and leveraging social media, you can set proper expectations with your clients before you even have the first phone call. It’s about playing the long game. This strategy may not drown you in new appointments tomorrow, but it will help you build a business that pays dividends for years and decades to come. In this episode, Nick Schiffer, owner of...2021-03-0951 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 09: Building a WorkforceHere’s an unfortunate truth about the construction industry: Building a workforce of highly qualified workers is a very difficult task. It’s even harder finding young kids who decide construction is a better route for them than college — our culture and school systems have brainwashed kids from a young age that college is the only way to succeed. The reality is there are many forms of education, other than college, that can lead to a successful career. That’s the problem Darren Ash, executive director at The Roc, is trying to solve. In this episode, h...2021-03-0232 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 08: The Unsolvable ProblemBuilding high end custom homes is a tough business. You could try to do it all yourself, but that won’t scale. So how do you expand your business without sacrificing the quality you’re known for? You have to master the art of building relationships and surround yourself with the right people. In this episode, custom home builder Jeff Smith discusses the importance of self-development, building bulletproof relationships with trade partners, mentoring the next generation workforce, and how all of this will allow you to scale your success. Show highlights include: Why t...2021-02-2344 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 07: Free Estimates Are Too ExpensiveIf you’ve been in the building business for any length of time, you’ve experienced the hamster wheel of free estimating. It’s become standard practice because clients have become conditioned to expect it. Actually they expect 3 of them. Unfortunately free estimates are killing the construction industry. They do a disservice to both the customer and the builder. Design build professional Paul Kowalski joins us to discuss how free estimates can consume your time and how to elevate yourself above the competition. Show highlights include: Why free estimates can put your busines...2021-02-1646 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 06: It Takes a VillageThere are always excuses for not getting involved in your community. Time, money, effort. Builders also don’t want to be seen as greedy, just in it to make a buck. But your community needs you. You can share your skills and talents in a way that benefits everyone. In this episode, consultant and community manager Whitney Brown discusses how to find the right projects to get involved in, how to help your community without coming across as selfish, and how to motivate your team to make your community a better place. Show hig...2021-02-0936 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 05: From Risk to RewardA construction business involves risk. Building on speculation, working with the wrong clients, and other traps that builders may fall into. Making the wrong decision can send you spiraling into debt, lead to fatigue, or put you out of business. In this episode, building industry thought leader Matt Risinger discusses how to find the right clients, the importance of collaboration and how to avoid debt so your business can thrive. Show highlights include: How to find the perfect partner that can propel your business forward faster than you could alone (6:58) The “Free Marketing” method to bu...2021-02-0244 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 04: Life PlanLife goes by faster than you expect it to. If you don’t live intentionally, you’ll regret all the things you missed out on. A life plan helps you avoid regret. Better still, your life plan also helps you create the business you’ve always wanted. In this episode, award-winning remodeler Steve Barkhouse joins us and we discuss how your eulogy may be the key to the life of your dreams, the importance of company culture, and how to ensure you meet all your goals in life and business. Show highlights include: The...2021-01-2645 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 03: Highest and Best UseYou started your business because you’re the best at what you do. Even if you have a team, you’re probably still the best at most tasks in that business. But if you spend time doing things that don’t directly grow your business, you’re wasting time. Worse, you’re setting up your business to fail. You have to determine the highest and best use of your time. In this episode, we discuss how to figure out the tasks you’re best suited for and how to train a killer team to take care...2021-01-1921 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 02: You Can't Scale ChaosMany builders and remodelers start their own company because they’re good at what they do. It makes perfect sense… until you realize everything involved in running a business. There aren’t enough hours in a day, and you find yourself completely overwhelmed as the business descends into chaos. Your dream has become a nightmare. Employees can help, but throwing the wrong employees into the mix can make things worse. So how do you lift yourself up out of the chaos? In this episode, author and business coach Scott Beebe discusses the importance of vis...2021-01-1238 minThe Builder Nuggets PodcastEP 01: Under ConstructionEntrepreneurship can be a lonely and difficult journey. But it doesn't have to be! The Builder Nuggets community is composed of successful industry leaders like yourself. Award winning builders, remodelers, business coaches, industry experts, and fellow podcasters have come together to share their secrets of success. Our mission is to improve our businesses, our lifestyles, and to move the industry forward by focusing on collaboration over competition. In this premiere episode of the Builder Nuggets podcast, we discuss the importance of creating a business that thrives using less of your time and why trying to...2021-01-0424 min