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EP 09: Building a Workforce
March 2, 2021
Here’s an unfortunate truth: Building a workforce of highly qualified workers is a stressful and frustrating task. That’s the problem Darren Ash, executive director at The ROC, is trying to solve. In this episode we discuss career opportunities for todays youth and how hiring young people will not …
EP 08: The Unsolvable Problem with Jeff Smith
Feb. 23, 2021
Building high end custom homes is a tough business. You could try to do it all yourself, but that won’t scale. So how do you expand your business without sacrificing the quality you’re known for? You have to master the art of building...
EP 07: Free Estimates Are Too Expensive with Paul Kowalski
Feb. 16, 2021
If you’ve been in the building business for any length of time, you’ve experienced the hamster wheel of free estimating. It’s become standard practice because clients have become conditioned to expect it. Actually they expect 3 of them....
EP 06: It Takes a Village with Whitney Brown
Feb. 9, 2021
There are always excuses for not getting involved in your community. Time, money, effort. Builders also don’t want to be seen as greedy, just in it to make a buck. But your community needs you. You can share your skills and talents in a way that...
EP 05: From Risk to Reward with Matt Risinger
Feb. 2, 2021
A construction business involves risk. Building on speculation, working with the wrong clients, and other traps that builders may fall into. Making the wrong decision can send you spiraling into debt, lead to fatigue, or put you out of business. In this episode, building industry thought leader Mat…
EP 04: Life Plan with Steve Barkhouse
Jan. 26, 2021
Life goes by faster than you expect it to. If you don’t live intentionally, you’ll regret all the things you missed out on. In this episode, award-winning remodeler Steve Barkhouse joins us and we discuss how your eulogy may be the key to the life of your dreams, the importance of company culture, …
EP 03: Highest and Best Use
Jan. 19, 2021
You started your business because you’re the best at what you do. Even if you have a team, you’re probably still the best at most tasks in that business. But if you spend time doing things that don’t directly grow your business, you’re wasting precious time and worse...
EP 02: You Can't Scale Chaos with Scott Beebe
Jan. 12, 2021
Many builders and remodelers start their own company because they’re good at what they do. It makes perfect sense… until you realize everything involved in running a business. In this episode, author and business coach Scott Beebe discusses the importance of vision and a roadmap, the things that ar…
EP 01: Under Construction
Jan. 4, 2021
Entrepreneurship can be a lonely and difficult journey. But it doesn't have to be! In this premiere episode of the Builder Nuggets podcast, hosts Duane Johns and Dave Young tell the story behind the podcast and discuss the importance of creating a business that thrives using less of your time...