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Builder Stories — 138 episodes

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1

Remove The Work Holding You Back | Zac Liquori of ConstructAid

2

A Life Rebuilt After Profound Loss | Michael Flory of Custom Built Design and Remodeling

3

Turn More Builds Into Better Outcomes | Mike Lee of Tributary Homes

4

Design Systems Your Team Will Follow | Doug Howard of Growth Team Strategies

5

How to Go From Zero to Strong Sales in Year One | Eric Van Dixhorn of Archadeck of Northern Colorado

6

Build a Development Business That Wins in Any Market | Nasir Dukes and Adina Safta

7

How to Build a Smarter Construction Business | Gil Vaisman of Go ADU Construction

8

Scaling a Remodeling Business to $9M in Six Years | Steve Young of HHI Builders

9

How to Break Out of the Owner Operator Trap | Aaron Hines of Darden-Hines Design + Build

10

Make Marketing Your Competitive Edge | Adam McChesney of Builders of Authority

11

Inside a Roofing Rebrand That Sparked New Growth | Mike Tappert of Upper West Exteriors

12

The Contractor Who Built a Digital Teammate Named Mason AI | Zac O'Hara

13

How to Get Real Results from Virtual Assistants | Philip Sessions of Refined VA

14

How to Build a $15M Remodeling Business That Runs Without You | Ken Combs of CQC Home

15

Rebuild Stronger After a Business Collapse | Casey Fabling of Front Range Home Services

16

The Importance of Failure | Dave Stephens

17

Build Stronger Partnerships That Support Your Business | Eric Anderson of DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen

18

Make Better Decisions to Build a Stronger Business | Brandon Fuchs of Elite Builder Society

19

Shift From Reactive to Intentional Ownership | Steve Rozenberg of The Rozenberg Group

20

Strengthening Your Marketing Engine | Meysam Pourkaram of Enzo Design Build

21

A Major Setback, A Stronger Business | Phill and Heather Oddo of Closer Look General Contracting

22

Strengthening Operations With Support | Cody Reinke of Wings Construction

23

The Power of Outside Expertise | Ben and Amy Wright of Center State Craftsmen

24

Creating Order in Construction | Brandon Sinkler of Coastal Builders and Consultants

25

Better Team, Better Clients | Brady Bankston of Popularis Construction

26

The Strategy for Team-Driven Leadership | Jeff and Brian Shelburn of Remodelex

27

When Taking a Chance Pays Off |Logan Judiscak of Gorilla Exterior

28

From $50K to $30M and Counting | Fares Elsabbagh of Canadian General Contractors

29

The Future of Marketing for Builders | Danielle Russell of Builder Funnel

30

The Daily Habit That Works | Michael James of Michael James Remodeling

31

The Right Clients, The Right Subs | Bob Perez

32

A Roadmap for Remodeler Success | Kyle Hunt of Remodelers On The Rise

33

Turning Setbacks into Strength | Gary Muehling of MI Remodelers

34

Quirky Content, Big Impact | Kaleb Lyles of Copper Masters Roofing

35

Building a Niche in Custom Gyms | Kali Sudbrook of Beachside Custom Gyms

36

Fight for Your Worth

37

From Handyman to High-End Homes

38

From Reactive to Intentional

39

Earning Buyer Trust | Marcus Sheridan of IMPACT

40

Scaling & Leading a Team

41

The Vision That Moves a Business Forward

42

Pricing, Processes, and Profit: Lessons from Englewood Custom Carpentry

43

The Success Habits of Leading Remodelers

44

How to Successfully Run a Construction Business with Your Spouse

45

How to Build Strong Profit Into Your Remodeling Business

46

From Hands-On to High-Level | | Wilbur Jennings of Wilbur Design + Construct

47

From Burnout to Builder of Leaders | Mike Claudio of WinRate Consulting

48

Design First, Build Better | George Lokko of Y2 Design & Build

49

From the Mat to the Market | Johnny Buck of 13 Stripes Construction

50

A Vision Beyond the Tools | Wes Crocket with Mahogany Builders

51

Culture, KPIs, and The Customer | Brian Gottlieb Renowned Business Leader, Speaker, & Author

52

Growth Through Adversity | Chris Moore with Senior Remodeling Experts

53

Scaling Smart | Annemarie Diaz of TRS Build

54

Leading With Service | Katie Throckmorton of Distinct Builders

55

Family, Leadership, and Profitability | Jeff Whitted and Ryan Stones of Aslan Design & Build

56

How Niching Down and Publishing Prices Helped Build a Remodeling Business | Luke Larson of Larson Basement & Bath

57

A Bigger Table | Wendy Marvin, Founder & CEO, Matrix Roof & Home

58

Educate First, Sell Second | James Moylan with Design Builders Inc.

59

I Don't Care What I Do, As Long As It's One Thing | Joe Averill with Deck Science

60

From Passion Project to Design Build Firm | Janel Swanson with Wildwood Kitchen and Baths

61

Shifting from Tradesman to Business Owner | Jason Liers with Stone Ridge Remodeling

62

Hard Work, Leadership, and Balance | John Lea with Decksouth

63

How to Scale Smart in Construction | David Hopkins with JNT Construction

64

Build a Team to Move Forward | Sherrie Derr with Schlick Construction

65

People Before Profit | Matt Millsap with Building Company Number 7, Inc.

66

Building for Tomorrow: Lessons Learned From the Best in the Industry | Eric Fortenberry

67

Always Have a Solution Ready | Jeff and Chantal Ballantyne with Ballantyne Builds

68

Building a Business That Sets the Standard | Greg DiBernardo with Peachtree Decks and Porches

69

Social Media is Your Business Card | Kyle Bridgan with NSS Home

70

Don't Reinvent the Wheel, Streamline It | Mark Conrad with Schnarr Legacy Craftsmen

71

The Numbers Don't Lie | John Utter with StrongTower Build and Remodeling

72

Adaptability Sparks Success | Al Aldrete with Black Lab Remodeling

73

Building for the Long Haul | LeAnn Luedeker with Luedeker Homes

74

Build Systems, Boost Success | Rich Lee with Home Pride Construction

75

Building Healthier Homes | Paul Kocharhook with Pathway Design and Construction

76

Job Cost or Leave Money on the Table | Kira Lee with TriStar Repair & Construction, TriStar Quality Roofing, & Mako Pools

77

Have More Guts Than Brains | Nicholas Sammons with TruVine Renovations

78

Sales Will Solve A Lot of Problems | Andrew Nuhfer with AKN Interiors

79

We're Not Just Building Pools, We're Building Dreams | Kelley and Jeff Turner with Staycation Fiberglass Pools

80

Quit Getting in Your Own Way | Stephen Carlson with Coastal Contracting

81

People Buy from People They Trust | Nate Burket with Riverview Decks

82

You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Andrew and Ashley Favorite with Lakefront Building & Design

83

Fuel Your Passion | Tommy & Tara Holstein with Solid Ground

84

Building with Purpose | Amzie Lehman with Lehman Construction

85

It Pays to Specialize | Doug Dwyer with DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen

86

Let's Do It Right | Ervin Ballabani with Moderno Restoration, Inc.

87

Just Keep Going & Be Grateful | Raquel and Diego Rodriguez with D&R Custom Remodeling

88

Start Small, Dream Big | Herman Guerra with HG&Co. Home Improvement

89

Building Beyond Limits | Jason Novotny with Hiland Construction

90

Turning Setbacks into Success | Roberto Rodriguez with Ark Remodeling Services

91

It's All About the Details | Debbie Adams with Adams Company

92

The Harder It Is, The More Exciting It Is | Michael Dudonis with Dudonis Construction

93

Focus on Your Niche | Jayme Carlson with Hard Decks

94

Get Out of Your Own Head | Dylan Martin with Absolute Design Build

95

Find the Solution & Keep Going | Mark Flanders with Blue Hill Building Co.

96

Prioritize Transparency & Integrity | Anthony Abbott with Greystone Remodeling

97

Building a Strong Company Culture | Mike Mitchell with Mitchell Construction

98

Reaching for $10 Million | Carlos Adame with Transom Remodeling

99

Meet People Where They Are | Dan Lee with Kane Remodeling

100

Building Resilience | Stephanie Burgess with Burgess Construction

101

Harnessing AI for Smarter Contracting | Edward Rivera and Eddie Cruz with Ion Electrical

102

Integrity, Craftsmanship, Growth | Darin Kuns with D-K Construction, Inc.

103

Focus Drives Success | Steve Kirk with Premier Deck

104

Make Your Own Luck | Marcus Hampton with Hampton Construction and Hampton Outdoor

105

Make Money to Grow | Rick Williams with Williams Professional Painting

106

Building a Legacy | Scott & Zach Heinold with Heinold Homes and Renovations

107

From Teacher to Lifelong Student | Elliott Wittstruck with Built with Love

108

Building the Client's Vision | Adam Jackson with Agile Cabinetry

109

Trust, Expectations, and High Standards | Chad Hamlin with The Hamlin Group

110

From Apprentice to Entrepreneur | Brian Blankenheim with Build It Right Carpentry

111

Building a Team of Owners | Nicholas Donlin with Zenith Design + Build

112

The Path Forward from Debt | James Miller with Valiant Home Additions

113

Incentivize Accuracy and Timeliness | Scott Worley with The Patio Kitchen Co.

114

Be An Inspiration Hub | Erica Anenberg and Beth Benson

115

Constantly Improve the Customer Experience | Jeremy Maher

116

Focus on the Deep Relationships | Greg Junge with Greg Junge Construction

117

Niching Down to Scale | Kevin Choquette with Ravin Builders

118

Managing the Business From 3,000 Miles Away | Jordan Webb with Deck Masters

119

That's Not a Failure, That's a Lesson | Felipe Freig with Versa Homes

120

Always Be a Student | Michael Miller with M3 Decks

121

Serve to the Extreme | Ben Schneider with Peak Sodding

122

Changing from a Scarcity Mindset | Matt Blood with Paragon Tile Installation

123

Raise The Bar and Raise Your Game | David Bryan with Blackdog Builders

124

Don't Be Afraid of Technology | Liliana Escudero with J Designs Pool & Spa

125

Never Stop Promoting Your Business | Luan Nguyen of Deck Bros

126

Be a Visionary, Invest in Technology | Tom Morris of The Selah Group

127

Shake Off Imposter Syndrome & Take a Seat at the Table | Laurel Winkel of SheBuilds

128

Own It, Live It, Project It, and Do It | Aaron Harshaw of Harshaw Home Renovators

129

Keep Moving Forward | Jason Varney of Dock and Deck & Tennessee Pool and Spa

130

Sweat the Small Stuff | Bob Turner of Turner Builders

131

Invest in Yourself | Jared Thayer of Thayer Design Build

132

Build a Brand Bigger Than Your Company | Travis Gunter of High Sierra Remodeling and Construction

133

Growing Up in the Family Business | Josh Awend of American Drapery Systems, Inc.

134

Network, Network, Network | Steve Tonkin of Tommico Renovations

135

Employees Are Your #1 Tool | Wally Munoz of Munoz Concrete Services

136

Talk About Money Early & Often | Chad Huber of CasaKeepers

137

Slow is Fast | Zach Snider of Alloy Architecture & Construction

138

Merging Craftsmanship & Process | Peter Ranney of Ranney Blair