EPISODE · Jun 22, 2023 · 56 MIN
87. Managing Stress With Russ, Sky & Andy
from Professional Builders Secrets · host Association of Professional Builders
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. In the episode, the trio talk about managing stress as a building company owner. INSIDE EPISODE 87 YOU WILL DISCOVER How builders interpret stress What happens if building company owners don’t address their stress levels How to think differently about stress and empower your staff The big mistake building company owners make that could be contributing to their stress Actionable steps home builders can put in place to better manage stress Why leadership capability is critical to managing stress in a building company And much, much more. Listen to the full episode to learn how to identify and manage stress in your building company before it’s too late. One of the best ways to deal with stress is to talk to other people who understand what you are going through. It’s why we created APB Chapters. Chapters are run by builders for builders. They offer a forum to talk openly and honestly with other like-minded building company owners who can provide support and guidance to each other. Register For Your Nearest Chapter Here go.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/chapters 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 KOLADE 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 1:01 Defining Stress 5:30 What causes stress for building company owners 13:08 The implications stress has on a building company 22:26 The mistakes builders are making 32:43 Creating a second brain LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets
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Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. In the episode, the trio talk about managing stress as a building company owner. INSIDE EPISODE 87 YOU WILL DISCOVER How builders interpret stress What happens if building company owners don’t address their stress levels How to think differently about stress and empower your staff The big mistake building company owners make that could be contributing to their stress Actionable steps home builders can put in place to better manage stress Why leadership capability is critical to managing stress in a building company And much, much more. Listen to the full episode to learn how to identify and manage stress in your building company before it’s too late. One of the best ways to deal with stress is to talk to other people who understand what you are going through. It’s why we created APB Chapters. Chapters are run by builders for builders. They offer a forum to talk openly and honestly with other like-minded building company owners who can provide support and guidance to each other. Register For Your Nearest Chapter Here go.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/chapters 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 KOLADE 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 1:01 Defining Stress 5:30 What causes stress for building company owners 13:08 The implications stress has on a building company 22:26 The mistakes builders are making 32:43 Creating a second brain LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets
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