27. How To Remain 'Booked Out' For 12 Months With Russ, Sky & Andy

In episode 27 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, we’re 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 discuss how builders can manage the ever-growing jobs they undertake. During this episode, Russ, Sky and Andy delve into the reasons why builders struggle when juggling multiple jobs at once in the first place, and share the secret weapon builders can utilise to manage more than one project at a time, construction slots. Listen to the full episode to discover the best ways to manage, optimise, and prioritise your construction slots year after year. RUSS STEPHENS - CO-FOUNDER Russ Stephens is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. 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 SKY STEPHENS - CO-FOUNDER Sky Stephens is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Sky is a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and she was also recognised as one of 2021’s Top 100 Women. Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens ANDY SKARDA - HEAD COACH Andy Skarda has owned and led businesses in South Africa, the United States, South-East Asia, and for the last decade, Australia. With 30+ years of business experience, Andy heads up the coaching team at the Association of Professional Builders (APB), 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 1:30 Why builders struggle when juggling multiple jobs at once. 3:43 The secret weapon to managing more than one project at a time. 9:14 So what is the ‘construction slots’ concept? 14:55 A builder that uses construction slots vs one that doesn’t. 17:57 The process of using construction slots. 22:55 Where you’ll see the effect of using construction slots. LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE 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