Episodes
EP 24: Be the Pig in a Dog Show (Part 1)
June 15, 2021
There is a lot of noise out there these days. Making your business stand out from the crowd is no longer a benefit, it’s a necessity. Our guest Wade Wheeler is going to share with us the elements needed to be unique in your market. Show highlights...
EP 23: It's Complicated
June 8, 2021
What are the similarities between running a design firm and running a construction company Well, it’s complicated.
EP 22: The Roaring 20's
June 1, 2021
Few young economists present their insights with the authority, accuracy, and humor that this episodes guest brings to the stage. He delivers with charm and candor, rousing and enlightening all who attend his talks. Join us as we have a conversation...
EP 21: Building From Barbados
May 25, 2021
Can you run your business from anywhere? In this episode we talk with someone that is doing just that. Evelynn Ratcliffe, business owner, is managing the operations of a $10M plus Toronto based custom home building and remodeling company from a villa in sunny Barbados during a world pandemic.
EP 20: The 5 Disciplines
May 18, 2021
Bob Whitten is one of the home building industry’s most respected financial & business management consultants and a frequent speaker to industry groups. He has conducted over 750 workshops and seminars, and is the bestselling author of the NAHB book “Building Partnerships: How to Work with Trade Co…
EP 19: Be Magnetic
May 11, 2021
Pamela Durkin has been a professional interior designer for more than 29 years. She is a past-president of ASID Florida South Chapter, served on the Board of Architecture and Design in New Jersey, and has been a speaker at the IDS Southwest Florida Conference. Join us for a conversation on how to b…
EP 18: It's a Relationship - Not a Transaction
May 4, 2021
You need to understand that business is more relational than transactional. In this episode we talk with James Pagano, Owner of Growth Coach of Charlotte. With over 30 years of business ownership experience, and various corporate positions, he is well...
EP 17: Unicorn Project Managers
April 27, 2021
Project Managers will make or break your business. We expect them to do a lot. One of the biggest challenges in our businesses is the ability to attract, train, motivate, and retain top Project Managers. In this episode we hear from three...
EP 16: Understanding What Scares You with Michael Dauphinee
April 20, 2021
To be the leader you want to be, you first need to work on yourself. How uncovering your inner strengths (and weaknesses) can propel your team. As the leaders in our businesses we spend a lot of effort on the success and development of our team. In...
EP 15: What Is She Doing Here? with Jenny Hoffman
April 13, 2021
Guest Jenny Hoffman has a background in both architecture and construction, she founded her company, J. Hoffman Studio, in 2015 with a focus on designing and building custom modern dream homes. Not only does she design and build some pretty cool...
EP 14: 3 Week Vacation
April 6, 2021
In this episode we interview a builder who recently returned from a 3 week hunting expedition. He spent countless hours training to be able to hit one of his big bucket list items. He had no cell phone or internet access, yet, after being gone for 23...
EP 13: Vision, Traction, Healthy with David Hickman
March 30, 2021
If you want to get more traction with your business, in your life, with your team… this episode is going to get you started. Our guest is David Hickman, founder and CEO of Traction Partners.
EP 12: The Ultimate Business Model
March 23, 2021
From small custom builder to the world’s largest custom building entity, Blair McDaniel shares the vision behind the builder’s ultimate business model.
EP 11: Exit Strategy
March 16, 2021
Most builders never think about selling their business after they’ve built it. Which means they have two options: Scale it down or shut the doors.
EP 10: The Noble Builder
March 9, 2021
Nick Schiffer, owner of NS Builders, and co-host of The Modern Craftsman podcast, joins us to reveal his noble approach to building his business.
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....