Builder Nuggets
Jan. 15, 2024

Design & Construction week in Las Vegas

Well, as we kick off 2024 it’s time to start thinking about the International Builders Show. In recent years the show has merged IBS (the NAHB International Builders Show) and KBIS (the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry show) into one event kno…

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Dec. 11, 2023

BS* & Beer

I attended the Southeast Building Science Symposium in Charlotte, NC in October this year and it was an incredible event. The presenters tackled Building Science issues, how codes play into all of this, and the testing that has shaped high performan…

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April 18, 2023

The TecHome Summit

In March of this year I was invited to attend the TecHome Builder Summit in Charlotte. This event happens twice a year and brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss the latest trends and technologies in the smart home …

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Jan. 7, 2023

Network and Collaborate at IBS

We’re in IBS 2023 countdown mode. This year, IBS (the International Builders Show) and KBIS (the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) will be in Las Vegas. This is one of my favorite industry events. The best and brightest in the construction indus…

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Oct. 18, 2022

Get In The Room

There is something special about being in a room full of your peers. Your guard comes down, the fear of perceived competition fades away, and you just start talking to one another. The information and content presented by speakers is valuable but th…

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Aug. 23, 2022

The Hedgehog Concept

I first read Good to Great by Jim Collins over 10 years ago. I recently revised it for a presentation I will be giving to group of entrepreneurs that are looking to Level Up their businesses and professional skills. The book is full of examples of c…

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July 12, 2022

What’s Your Exit (Reward) Strategy

If you completely detached and walked away from your business for 30 days what would happen? Would it be business as usual? Would there be some confusion? Would there be a big mess you would have to clean up when you returned? If you're like most bu…

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May 10, 2022

Avoid the Commodity Mindset

As prices for all things construction related continue to go up, it is easy for builders and remodelers to be reduced to a commodity. The construction industry has done a poor job of positioning anyone in the skilled trades as professionals. The pub…

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April 12, 2022

The Quadrant. Active vs Passive Income

At some point I am sure you have seen one of the many versions of Robert Kiyosaki's cash flow quadrant. I keep a copy of the one below in my office to keep me focused on where I want to spend my time and energy. As I talk with builders, remodelers a…

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March 22, 2022

Do You Really Own Your Business?

A common struggle I find among many builders and remodelers is that they still have a technician mindset. The entrepreneur is battling the craftsman. The question you must challenge yourself with is this: Do I own my business or simply own a job? Y…

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