23. The Time Management Myth With Russ, Sky and Andy

In episode 23 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Stephens, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. Throughout this episode, the trio reveal how builders can manage their most valuable resource: Time. During this episode, Russ, Sky and Andy share some of the tips and secrets behind buying more time as a builder, the form of hiring support and employees, so you can get the most out of your day. The trio share how builders can “beat the clock.” As a builder, are you constantly solving everyone else's problems and putting out fires, rather than working on the activities that will actually grow your building company? By empowering your team and bringing on strong talent, you are able to spend more time ON the business rather than in it. Throughout episode 23, Russ, Sky and Andy also uncover how builders can become better time managers, technology and software that can save you time, the #1 thing you need if you want to make the most of your time, why you need to start weighing up opportunity cost and SO much more. Listen to the full episode as Russ, Sky and Andy debunk the time management myths for builders. ABOUT RUSS STEPHENS Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council. Connect with Russ: linkedin.com/in/russstephens ABOUT SKY STEPHENS Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Sky specialises in taking complex business strategies and converting them into actionable step-by-step guides for building company owners. Sky is also a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and the Top 100 Women in the broader construction sector. Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens ABOUT ANDY SKARDA Head Coach at the Association of Professional Builders, Andy specialises in helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school. Or more importantly, without going bust. Connect with Andy: linkedin.com/in/andy-skarda-92a6875/ TIMELINE 1:06 Should professional builders be good sales people? 1:02 Can builders beat the clock when it comes to time management? 3:03 The biggest cause of your lack of time. 7:01 How to become a better time manager. 11:37 Techniques to make the most of your time. 18:34 How technology can save you time. 27:11 The #1 thing you need if you want to make the most of your time. 29:37 Why you need to start weighing up opportunity cost. 34:02 The mindset obstacles you need to overcome. 37:33 How a builder in our Private Mentoring program transformed their time management. LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com FREE DOWNLOAD: Hourly Rate Calculator: go.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/hourly-rate-calculator