Ep 15 - Shawn van Dyke: Strategies and systems for building a profitable construction business

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Shawn van Dyke, owner of Built to Build, an academy designed to help construction business owners streamline their businesses, make more money, and regain control of their lives. Shawn emphasizes the importance of systems and processes, and why it is critical to understand one's worth and pricing accordingly, Additionally, he recommends using AI technology and automation to streamline the sales process and nurture leads. (2:00) - How Shawn got started in construction (7:50) - Why Shawn started Built to Build academy (11:00) - The benefits of building an email list (14:10) - Contractors often don't charge enough for their services (17:30) - The value of charging for consulting work (19:30) - Selling the process and knowing your worth (22:38) - Leveraging technology and automation in the construction industry (24:37) - Tools for automating the construction process (25:00) - Rapid fire round (28:40) - The importance of becoming an excellent employee before venturing out on your own