18. The Systems That Changed Everything with Ryan Stannard

In episode 18 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Ryan Stannard, Director of Stannard Family Homes. Throughout this episode Ryan reveals the systems that transformed his building company. Ryan has a young family and has worked in the industry for over 25 years, and opened Stannard Family Homes to supply high-quality custom family homes with exceptional customer service at affordable prices to families of Adelaide. Before Ryan found APB, the years leading up to that were quite a struggle in Stannard family homes… He was working a lot, not really making any money, and didn’t know where he was going... He actually thought about throwing in the towel all together. Now Ryan's business builds 25 custom houses per year, and their business is growing daily. Throughout this episode of the podcast, Ryan shares the story of how he first started out in the construction industry, the biggest challenges he has faced when running his building company, his biggest achievements, other advice to builders and SO much more. Tune into the full episode to hear how a young Australian builder was able to transform his building company by implementing a few key systems that any builder can access. ABOUT RYAN STANNARD Ryan Stannard was initiated into the building industry through his family’s building company. Ryan has worked in the industry for over 20 years and commenced Stannard Family Homes based on the values of his father’s era; exceptional customer service and high quality homes at realistic prices. Combined with his energy and vision for creating modern homes for the 21st century, this has made Stannard Family Homes a leader in residential construction in Adelaide. Connect with Ryan: linkedin.com/in/ryan-stannard-293343112 TIMELINE 1:02 How Ryan got into the construction industry. 4:19 What Ryan loves about running his own building company. 5:59 The biggest challenges Ryan has faced. 9:32 Being a builder vs a businessman. 12:27 The #1 thing that surprised Ryan about running a building company. 14:20 How Ryan's business and his life have changed. 15:33 How Ryan hires the right people for his team. 17:02 Ryan’s biggest achievements over his journey. 20:09 The systems that Ryan uses to ensure his teams success. 21:51 Ryan’s advice to the younger version of himself and to other builders. 23:21 Ryan’s advice to other builders just starting out. 24:27 What Ryan is doing now to set up Stannard Family Homes up for future success. LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE Stannard Family Homes Website: stannardfamilyhomes.com.au APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets