Business for Builders Podcast

Send us a textDon't let the tail wag the dog…

Send us a textWould you spend over $100K with a supplier or subcontractor who wasn't organized? Probably not. So why expect clients to spend that kind of money with you if your process isn't organized?

Send us a textHave you ever started a job with a client and thought, “Oh no, I don't want to work with this person”?

Send us a textIf you want to pick the jobs you want, you need more leads!

Send us a textAre you a General Contractor struggling to grow your business and turn a profit?

Send us a textHave you ever stopped to wonder why you're getting paid, yet never seem to have enough cash flow at the right time during construction?

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Send us a textSales Velocity: The speed at which a company moves from initial contact with a lead to successfully closing the deal

Send us a textNever underestimate the amount of preperation that goes into a building contract! Today, Max runs through the process once you have signed the Pre-Contract Agreement! And how to transition from your p Pre-Contract Agreement to the building contract --------------

Send us a textWhat's the difference between a written and a video client testimonial? So much!

Send us a textHave you ever thought about using AI to generate quotes faster than ever before?

Send us a textToday, Max chats about our experience at the Home Show—the good, the bad, and the ugly!

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Send us a textThe biggest reason general contractor's businesses fail is because they run out of money…but why?

Send us a textLeads and clients—without them, you don't have a business. That's why this felt like the perfect topic to kick off our first-ever whiteboard session! ✏️

Send us a textThe psychology of a blue-collar business owner typically goes one of two ways: they either love their numbers or loathe them.

Send us a textIs your business truly making a profit, or is cash flow merely creating the illusion that it is?

Send us a textBuilders might wish the lifeblood of their business was just swinging a hammer, but the reality is, your business's success or failure depends on your ability to manage finances.

Send us a textEvery general contractor has a vision of their dream business—one that always includes greater profitability!

Send us a textThe foundation you establish in your business will directly impact how it operates after expansion. If your foundation is weak, everything will eventually come crumbling down.

Send us a textBuild your business by design, not by default—if you don't plan and strategize, you'll burn through your profits!

Send us a textHave you cracked the code to running an efficient and profitable general contracting company?

Send us a textYou wouldn't trust a pilot to fly a plane blindfolded—so why do builders insist on “flying blind” when it comes to their profit margins?

Send us a textStart the year by educating yourself and setting the stage for success.

Send us a textWrap up your year with Business for Builders! Today, Max discusses key strategies for overcoming bottlenecks to enhance the flow and success of your business as you head into 2025.

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Send us a textWhen you get business wrong, it sucks—but when you get it right, there's nothing quite like it!

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Send us a textFear: False Evidence Appearing Real. Don't let it stop you from setting goals—your general contracting business depends on growth!

No matter how "lucky" you get, building a profitable business will remain a struggle if you're simply running the gauntlet and letting your business grow by default instead of by design.

Your most precious commodity is your time — did you use it efficiently in 2024? ⏳This week, Max dives into how we can create order in our businesses to ensure that in 2025, every minute is used to its fullest.

General Contractor, we've reached that time of year when we start reflecting on our business performance.

If you want to be your own boss, buckle up, strap on your helmet, and get ready to improve your ability to handle stress!

"Ideas are shit, execution is the game." – Gary Vaynerchuk

Who here has ever looked back over the past five years of their business and realized things didn't quite go as planned? You're not alone!

Successful businesses are run by systems, and systems are run by great people.

“Speed is four billion times more important than perfection.” - Gary Vaynerchuk

GRIT – Goal-setting, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork – is what will help you build a successful business and run a top-notch construction company.

Mindset, mindset, mindset! It's the key to whether your business thrives or dies!

Everyone says they strive for excellence, but do your actions match your words?

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!

Your current state, your desired state, and your obstacles.

Max has always emphasized the importance of running our businesses with military precision, and today, we're hearing it directly from the battle-tested!

Is your business's untapped potential actually you?

Your business growth starts with you! Are you making emotional decisions, or are they data-driven when managing your business?

In this podcast episode, we're diving into the fundamental strategies every residential builder and contractor needs to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence. We'll cover the crucial areas you should focus on each month to keep your business thriving.

You wouldn't wear a three-piece suit if you were going on-site to swing a hammer, so why do we think that working with tools and running a contracting business requires the same characteristics?

You must fall in love with the game, not just the end result! When you fall in love with the game, you appreciate the grind that much more.

Knowledge is the best tool you can invest in for your business!

Sometimes as practitioners, we think, “AGH, I will just do it myself and it will be quicker!” You aren't wrong, but you won't get very far doing it that way. ❌Today, Max explores what exactly this means! You can either go fast on your own or make your business last with a team!