Why This Award-Winning Builder Only Takes 2 Projects At A Time (His Profit-Driven Approach Revealed) with Stephen Mallinger

Most builders take on every job they can get, yet struggle to make the profits they deserve.  Stephen Mallinger does something different. He picks just 2-3 high-end projects at a time. As a result, he’s built a profitable building business - without the constant chaos.  In today’s episode of The Builders Ladder, Stephen shares his proven approach to cost-plus contracts… Building lasting relationships with staff and subcontractors… And creating a business model that prioritizes excellence over volume - for long-term stability and profits. Key takeaways include: How to attract and win luxury projects (even if you're currently stuck in a low-margin market) The advantages of “trust & transparency” that has wealthy clients choosing YOU over your competitors Proven strategies to build a loyal team that stays for years (Stephen reveals how he's retained team members for over two decades) How to escape the "volume trap" and improve profits with just a handful of premium projects at a time Whether you're struggling with pricing, team management, or finding your market position - Stephen provides battle-tested insights for building a sustainable, profitable construction business that works for you. Not the other way around. Key moments: 00:00:30 From apprentice builder to running his own business at 2000:04:50 Building high-end projects & winning industry awards00:07:35 Approach to managing teams and ensuring quality00:14:35 Importance of contracts and transparent pricing00:21:10 Work-life balance and daily schedule00:24:20 Cost-plus model explained 00:31:35 Building and maintaining contractor relationships - Our construction business coaching has helped 2,500+ building companies succeed. Subscribe to The Builder’s Ladder Podcast for weekly, actionable insights — tailored to help you grow a profitable construction business. Follow TPB for more: 👥 FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/🖥️ Get your business health audit + free resources (including website audit) here – https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com 🚀 Head to https://tpb.tools/pod-call to book your FREE strategy session.📈 Resources For Builders – https://tpb.tools/resourceshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/TPBmember: https://www.facebook.com/TheProfessionalBuilderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.