Builder Nuggets
Sept. 6, 2022

EP 88: Robbing Peter

The residential construction industry is on the back side of the current business cycle. With a tightening market and softening demand you need to ensure you will have enough cash to cover jobs without relying on a Line Of C…
Aug. 30, 2022

EP 87: Speak Easy and Thrive

Conversations have the power to inspire, engage-and even entertain. From late night talk show hosts to award-winning podcasters, great conversationalists can move an audience to laughter or tears, action or stillness, and al…
Aug. 23, 2022

EP 86: Earning Your Stripes

This fourth generation builder has done things the right way for a long time. That’s not to say they haven't made mistakes. Through trial and error and by building and nurturing lifelong relationships they have become one of…
Aug. 16, 2022

EP 85: Ask More Questions

Brad Leavitt is our guest on this episode. He is President and Founder of “A Finer Touch Construction” - a Scottsdale based luxury residential and commercial builder. AFT Construction, is known throughout the industry, as an…
Aug. 9, 2022

EP 84: She Built This City

Sparking Interest in Construction & Maker Trades for Career-Choosing Women & Girls. She Built This City’s mission is to provide industry disruptive programming that sparks interest and builds pathways to lucrative careers in…
Aug. 2, 2022

EP 83: What Is She Doing Now?

As a small business owner/builder there are always new challenges to face and overcome. Jennifer Hoffman shares with us her journey and growth over the last two years. Show highlights Include: How to position yourself for g…
July 26, 2022

EP 82: The Great Game of Business

Over the last 4 decades, The Great Game of Business has built a community of businesses that are committed to a better life for themselves and for their employees. People often tell us The Great Game of Business sounds wonde…
July 19, 2022

EP 81: Figuring Things Out

Having a solid set of core values and strong relationships with your clients and trades will pave the way for success in your business.  Show Highlights Include: Why having no background in real estate development gives you…
July 12, 2022

EP 80: Master Builder Architect

New England Design & Construction Founder and CEO discusses what it really means to be an Architect in today's world, and how we can change history to build a brighter future for the industry. Show highlights include:  The …
July 5, 2022

EP 79: Scrum

Show Highlights Include: The “Scrum Method” for managing every project in your company (without any project devolving into chaos) (5:50)  How to add more cognitive diversity into every project in your construction company (…
June 28, 2022

EP 78: The Roaring 20's (Revisited)

When it comes to the economy you need to block out the noise and don’t be swayed by over-hyped headlines. Make your decisions based on data. Economic forecasting, using leading indicators, will better position your business …
June 21, 2022

EP 77: The Emotional Homeowner

Homeowners go through an emotional roller coaster while their home is being built or renovated.  It’s easy to see why.  Their normal lives get turned upside down from the chaos of construction  When things go sideways, clien…
June 14, 2022

EP 76: A Stolen Opportunity

As builders, we pride ourselves on doing good work for our community. We build the places that raise families, foster small businesses and enrich the lives of those around us. That’s why we invest in equipment that gets the …
June 7, 2022

EP 75: Go for Stupid

Our guest on this episode started out as a bricklayer from London, England. Learn how he developed a mindset, habits, systems, and relationships that have got him into some of the world’s most exclusive circles.  Show highli…
May 31, 2022

EP 74: Why I Go to The Builders Show

In this episode we talk with friend and colleague Brandon Bryant with Red Tree Builders in Asheville, North Carolina. Not only is he a past guest, he is one of the first to sport the Builder Nuggets flip flops that we starte…
May 24, 2022

EP 73: The Paradox of Uncertainty

When you know everything, nobody can help you. When you have the confidence to share your challenges you invite heroes to help you solve them. Shannon Waller shares the subtleties of how to use uncertainty to attract others …
May 17, 2022

EP 72: Getting Out Of The Way

Tye Alroe believes that building a Dream Home is a culmination of years  of visualizing, idea sharing, & hard work...it's something very special & he treats it that way. We think he believes the same about building a dream b…
May 10, 2022

EP 71: Deep Wealth

Guest Jeffrey Feldberg discusses how to increase the value of your business by preparing it for a liquidity event. Show highlights include: The shocking reason why up to 90% of liquidity events fail (3:17)  Why you’re leavi…
May 3, 2022

EP 70: Ready, Set, Grow

A business developer shares how she took a top Salt Lake City Custom Home Builder to new levels by practicing, understanding her team’s value, and telling the right stories. Show highlights include: I really believe in what…
April 26, 2022

EP 69: The New Reality

We are in a new reality. We’re not going back to what used to be considered NORMAL. In this episode I talk with Business Coach and friend Scott Beebe from My Business on Purpose. Scott is a past guest and if you are a regula…
April 19, 2022

EP 68: Great Brands

A brand is an intangible marketing or business concept that helps people identify a company, product, or individual. People often confuse brands with things like logos, slogans, or other recognizable marks, which are marketi…
April 12, 2022

EP 67: 2022 State of the Industry

Our guest on this episode is Russ Stephens, the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders (APB) which is a leading business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both …
April 5, 2022

EP 66: Multiplicity

Have you ever wished you could clone yourself? A virtual assistant allows you to get more things done in less time. Think of a VA as an additional member of your team that is laser focused on helping you get your tasks done.…
March 29, 2022

EP 65: Inflation is an Opportunity

Inflation is upon us, and probably here to stay. You can look at this as a negative or see it as an opportunity. It’s all about how you position your business for the future. Join us for a conversation with Spencer Powel fro…