Builder Nuggets
March 15, 2022

EP 63: Embracing Technology

Embracing technology to improve your business and elevate our industry. Show highlights include: How making a two-day time investment in your construction software can add an extra month to your year (8:47)  Why demanding t…
March 8, 2022

EP 62: Diversity is Undeniable

Building the workforce of the future is difficult. Everyone knows the struggles faced by the construction industry when it comes to finding skilled trades or hiring employees. Join us for a conversation with Christi Powell a…
March 1, 2022

EP 61: The Booth Interview

Duane Johns sits down with Nick Schiffer from NS Builders for a live interview from the show floor at the 2022 International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida. Show highlights include: The weird way creating content in real…
Feb. 22, 2022

EP 60: Unstuck Yourself

Being an entrepreneur can be a grind. Mike Malatesta learned this the hard way. He endured tragedy and failure - then shifted. Now a best-selling author - he’s on a mission to help other business owners get unstuck Show high…
Feb. 15, 2022

EP 59: A Business Owner that Builds

Founders of construction and remodeling companies will tell you there are many different roads to starting a business. This week we hear how a self-taught sub-contractor transitioned to building a growing home remodeling com…
Feb. 8, 2022

EP 58: Recruiting Myths 4, 5 & 6

Everyone’s competing for talent, but who’s doing it right? Well, our guests on this episode certainly are. These guys have cracked to code on how to reach top construction professionals all across North America. We’re back w…
Feb. 1, 2022

EP 57: Pressure is a Privilege

If you are building a business you have undoubtedly felt the pressure, but that pressure is an opportunity to create more for yourself and the people around you. Our guest for this episode is Jayson Lowe, who shares his expe…
Jan. 25, 2022

EP 56: Mark Doesn’t Smile Enough

Mark Neave from NSM Construction has gone on a 20 year journey to uncover his recipe for success. At times that journey was a grind when he couldn’t  muscle through. He figured out that “Showing Up” was always a great starti…
Jan. 18, 2022

EP 55: See the Investment Not the Cost

Most entrepreneurs have overcome one, if not all, of the following four things at some point in their life: bankruptcy, depression, the highest level of anxiety, and a traumatic experience. The most difficult thing to overco…
Jan. 11, 2022

EP 54: Hungry, Humble & Smart

Building a successful business can provide you the freedom to do other things and spend time doing what you love. And that may just be starting other businesses. Our guest Sean Sullivan started out as a remodeler and subcont…
Jan. 4, 2022

EP 53: The People Plan

Most of us, at some point, have lost valuable team members. Our guest this week is a familiar voice, and he's going to explain the change in mindset that's needed to hold onto the people you already have. Join us as Steve Ba…
Dec. 28, 2021

EP 52: Best of 2021

Thank all of you so much for being a part of our first year! Before we kick off a new season we have one last show to do for 2021. Let's take a look back at what has been most popular with our listeners, and hear a few of ou…
Dec. 21, 2021

EP 51: Share What You Learn

It’s not what can you get but what can you give? When you're passionate about what you do it shows and giving back is one of the best ways to Level Up!
Dec. 14, 2021

EP 50: Recruiting Myth #3 (We Can Do It Ourselves)

In part 3 of our 6 part series on the Myths of Recruiting Ed Earl and Paul Sanneman explain why setting up systems that can be run by others who specialize in those systems can save you money and help you become more efficie…
Dec. 7, 2021

EP 49: Recruiting Myth #2 (Employees are Expensive)

In part 2 of our 6 part series on the Myths of Recruiting we tackle why believing employees are expensive is a very short-sighted way of looking at things. If you're hiring the right people, they should be more than paying f…
Nov. 30, 2021

EP 48: Recruiting Myth #1 (Only Recruit When You Need Someone)

It’s one of the biggest topics in the industry today. How to find good people. Everyone’s competing for talent, but who’s doing it right? Well, our guests on this episode certainly are. This is part 1 of a 6 part series on r…
Nov. 23, 2021

EP 47: Virtual Assistants are Superheroes

An easy and affordable way to remove chaos from your business is to engage the services of a VA (Virtual Assistant). Stop being overwhelmed by the volume of work left undone in your business. Remote team members can help you…
Nov. 16, 2021

EP 46: Building Your Funnel

Spencer Powell has proven his expertise in helping hundreds of builders, remodelers, and contractors in the USA and Canada turn their websites into lead generating machines that work 24/7
Nov. 9, 2021

EP 45: A Builders Journey

From the beginning this builder/remodeler had the end in mind. Build a well respected, highly successful business that would become a valuable asset with an exit strategy. The problem was he wasn’t sure how to do it?
Nov. 2, 2021

EP 44: Know Thy Self

Before you can add value to others you need to come to grips with your own strengths and weaknesses. Having the right mindset can help you discover your unique abilities that will empower you to build freedom for yourself an…
Oct. 26, 2021

EP 43: Preparing for Exit

In this episode we talk with an industry icon and expert strategic planner David Lupberger. You don’t just walk away from your business...or at least you shouldn’t. You need to prepare well in advance for a successful exit.
Oct. 19, 2021

EP 42: What’s a Fractional CFO?

Guest Michael Stier discusses the benefits of a fractional CFO (and fractional other titles for that matter) that can help you propel your business forward without having to add someone to your staff full time.
Oct. 12, 2021

EP 41: Why Can't I Find Good People?

Business owners across all industries are struggling to find talented people. Why is this? You have to take a look at yourself first and ask what makes you attractive to the workforce.
Oct. 5, 2021

EP 40: The Business Lifecycle

The success, or failure, of any organization depends on its ability to meet the challenges presented by growth and change. But in order to do this you need to know where your company is in the business lifecycle.