People want to do business with People. What types of things are you doing in your business, or for your team, that could be shared with others? Join us for a conversation with returning guest Pamela Durkin as she urges all of us to do more storytelling and less reporting. … READ MORE
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 that your team use a new software smashes their productivity (even if your new software increases productivity) (12:13)
The “Slow Down to Speed Up” secret for implementing time-saving software when you don’t have time (13:36)
Why simply purchasing more software and technology may actually hurt your team and bottom line (21:24)
The little-known leadership role which raises your company’s professionalism in your client’s eyes overnight (25:56)
Constantly raising your prices because of inflation is not the answer.… READ MORE
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 and Judy Dinelle from 84 Lumber and the things they are doing to bring change to the industry.… READ MORE
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 time helps you avoid money-eating mistakes before they happen (3:14)
How to become a “building celebrity” on Instagram using nothing other than your iPhone (4:37)
The massive “Repurpose” secret for turning one piece of content into 80 in an hour (5:41)
How creating content lets you change your niche with ease (without sacrificing your revenue) (9:26)
Why rugged transparency and honesty prevents your competitors from poaching your talent (even if they offer them a 35% raise) (11:26)
The counterintuitive way rooting for your biggest competitors makes your business more profitable (16:01)
If you’d like to connect with Nick or NS Builders, you can find their website here https://ns.builders/ and their Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/
To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.… READ MORE
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 highlights include:
Why a soul-sucking boss is a blessing in disguise (6:26)
How knowing the 4 phases of building a business fast tracks your results and shrinks your hiccups (12:02)
The insidious “Valley of Uncertainty” which can bankrupt your construction business (and how to avoid this trap) (13:18)
2 simple ways to have a breakthrough in your business that lets you “print” money and freedom (16:21)
Why ruthless selfishness helps you unstuck yourself with any business problem you’re facing (19:08)
The sneaky way selflessness is an excuse to justify your business failures (19:49)
Why burying yourself in your business without seeking outside help is a recipe for a premature death (24:44)
The counterintuitive reason asking for help actually gives you more control over your future (29:49)
You can grab Mike’s book, Owner Shift, and find more helpful content about building your business on his site https://mikemalatesta.com
To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.… READ MORE
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 company – and the difficult choice he made of building his business, instead of building for it.… READ MORE
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.… READ MORE
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 experiences around building a business that lasts, and the responsibility that comes with being successful.… READ MORE
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 starting point.… READ MORE
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 overcome is the inherent competition in the world of building businesses.… READ MORE
