213. Building Together With Jacob Oelofse

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Jacob Oelofse, Executive Business Coach at APB. In this conversation, Jacob dives into the unique world of husband and wife building companies, sharing why these partnerships can be a genuine “superpower” when they’re structured well.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 213 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why husband and wife building company teams have a unique superpowerThe most common challenges couples face when mixing marriage and businessHow to define clear lines between “husband and wife” time and “business partner” timePractical rule-sets to manage “shop talk” at home, on holidays and during family timeand much, much more.ABOUT JACOB OELOFSEJacob joined the APB team in 2021 when he moved his family from South Africa to Sydney. Jacob has coached hundreds of building company owners over the last 15 years. He enjoys stakeholder relations, financials and risk, sustainability, growth, marketing, and maximising profit margins in a company.Connect with Jacob: linkedin.com/in/jacob-oelofse/?originalSubdomain=auTIMELINE 4:20 What it means to be a “professional” builder9:40 Why husband & wife teams are a “superpower”15:10 Drawing the line between marriage and business20:35 Same-page meetings & strategic planning27:00 Final advice for husband & wife teamsLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders