New England Design &amp; 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 existing builder/architect relationship is set up to be adversarial (2:01) How an 1800s group of architects created the current status quo of building (and how you can improve it) (4:44) It’s not about picking sides it’s about how do we collaborate and communicate better (8:22) The odd way builders have lost their social status—and how our industry can get it back (8:34) The systemic reason why  builders have a bad reputation—how it leaves clients worse off (17:29) A simple word-for-word script that makes your projects more successful for the architect, the client and yourself. (25:55) How to educate clients and architects on your value as a builder. (32:18)  If you’d like to connect with David Supple you can find him at www.nedesignbuild.com To view his short video visit: https://youtu.be/bWUkAc66Q-4 To connect with Duane, Dave, or one of our show guests head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

New England Design &amp; 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:  <ul> <li>The existing builder/architect relationship is set up to be adversarial (2:01)</li> <li>How an 1800s group of architects created the current status quo of building (and how you can improve it) (4:44)</li> <li>It’s not about picking sides it’s about how do we collaborate and communicate better (8:22)</li> <li>The odd way builders have lost their social status—and how our industry can get it back (8:34)</li> <li>The systemic reason why  builders have a bad reputation—how it leaves clients worse off (17:29)</li> <li>A simple word-for-word script that makes your projects more successful for the architect, the client and yourself. (25:55)</li> <li>How to educate clients and architects on your value as a builder. (32:18)</li> </ul> If you’d like to connect with David Supple you can find him at <a href="http://www.nedesignbuild.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.nedesignbuild.com</a> To view his short video visit: <a href="https://youtu.be/bWUkAc66Q-4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/bWUkAc66Q-4</a> To connect with Duane, Dave, or one of our show guests head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 80: Master Builder Architect

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 (without wasting everyone’s time) (12:22)  Why unleashing a project's chaos onto a board helps every teammate tackle their responsibilities with clarity (20:35)  How a visual system for project management ensures everybody knows where a project stands and what needs to be done (22:07)  How to reduce your number of project-destructing “grenades” to zero (24:07)  The “Backlog” trick for only working on important tasks instead of putting out fires every day (26:08)   If you’d like to connect with John, you can visit Alair Homes Calgary on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/alaircalgary/ or Byron Brooks’ page here: https://www.instagram.com/byron_brooks_yyc.  To connect with Duane, Dave, or one of our show guests head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

Show Highlights Include: <ul> <li>The “Scrum Method” for managing every project in your company (without any project devolving into chaos) (5:50) </li> <li>How to add more cognitive diversity into every project in your construction company (without wasting everyone’s time) (12:22) </li> <li>Why unleashing a project's chaos onto a board helps every teammate tackle their responsibilities with clarity (20:35) </li> <li>How a visual system for project management ensures everybody knows where a project stands and what needs to be done (22:07) </li> <li>How to reduce your number of project-destructing “grenades” to zero (24:07) </li> <li>The “Backlog” trick for only working on important tasks instead of putting out fires every day (26:08) </li> </ul> If you’d like to connect with John, you can visit Alair Homes Calgary on Instagram here <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alaircalgary/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alaircalgary/</a> or Byron Brooks’ page here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/byron_brooks_yyc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/byron_brooks_yyc</a>.  To connect with Duane, Dave, or one of our show guests head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 79: Scrum

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 to thrive over the next decade. Show Highlights Include:  A peaking inflation rate could come as soon as Q3 this year (6:07)  Housing construction growth will decline in the near term (14:54)  Why the housing cycle is bending—but not breaking (and how to take advantage of it) (17:41)  How the economic slowdown will help ease inflation and supply chain problems (23:58)  The insidious reason you risk losing 30% of your workforce this year (and how to prevent it) (25:06)   If you’d like to stay up-to-date with Conner and ITR’s economic forecasts, visit their website at https://itreconomics.com/.  To connect with Duane, Dave, or one of our show guests head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

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 to thrive over the next decade. Show Highlights Include: <ul> <li>A peaking inflation rate could come as soon as Q3 this year (6:07) </li> <li>Housing construction growth will decline in the near term (14:54) </li> <li>Why the housing cycle is bending—but not breaking (and how to take advantage of it) (17:41) </li> <li>How the economic slowdown will help ease inflation and supply chain problems (23:58) </li> <li>The insidious reason you risk losing 30% of your workforce this year (and how to prevent it) (25:06) </li> </ul> If you’d like to stay up-to-date with Conner and ITR’s economic forecasts, visit their website at <a href="https://itreconomics.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://itreconomics.com/</a>.  To connect with Duane, Dave, or one of our show guests head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 78: The Roaring 20's (Revisited)

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, clients want to blame someone for their discomfort. And when that happens, you have to know how to respond. In this episode, our guest is industry icon David Lupberger who’s here to show you how to turn problematic clients into raving fans of your business. Listen now! Show Highlights Include:  How “parenting” your clients helps to avoid conflicts when they get upset with your job as a contractor (3:39) How facing problems at constructions brings you closer to your clients and raises client satisfaction (5:58) Why being empathetic is key for home builders ( even if the client is a nightmare to work with)(9:00) How the “Project Ground Rules” helps to set the expectations and avoid possible conflicts with clients (11:30) Why over communicating is always a good idea (even if you face difficult conversations) (13:14) Three ways home improvement shows mislead people (and the truth behind) (13:57)  To connect with Duane, Dave, or one of our show guests head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

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, clients want to blame someone for their discomfort. And when that happens, you have to know how to respond. In this episode, our guest is industry icon David Lupberger who’s here to show you how to turn problematic clients into raving fans of your business. Listen now! Show Highlights Include: <ul> <li>How “parenting” your clients helps to avoid conflicts when they get upset with your job as a contractor (3:39)</li> <li>How facing problems at constructions brings you closer to your clients and raises client satisfaction (5:58)</li> <li>Why being empathetic is key for home builders ( even if the client is a nightmare to work with)(9:00)</li> <li>How the “Project Ground Rules” helps to set the expectations and avoid possible conflicts with clients (11:30)</li> <li>Why over communicating is always a good idea (even if you face difficult conversations) (13:14)</li> <li>Three ways home improvement shows mislead people (and the truth behind) (13:57)</li> </ul> To connect with Duane, Dave, or one of our show guests head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 77: The Emotional Homeowner

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 job done right. That’s why it’s so bad when equipment gets stolen. It’s unfortunate, but thieves exist in every place. But with the right precautions, you can prevent theft and keep your equipment safe. In this episode, you’ll find out how to prevent bad actors from stealing your equipment and staying safe.  Want to make sure you keep your equipment and do the best job possible? Listen now!  Show highlights include:   Why creating your inventory from photos can keep your insurance from reimbursing them in case of theft (14:51) The weird way putting a sticker on your tools can keep thieves’ hands off of them (18:32) How giving up control and making less money per project grows your business in the long term (23:30) Why integrity and passion is more important in team members than their specific skills. (28:07)  If you’d like to connect with Paul Bierman or learn more about Power Tool Safe you can visit https://powertoolsafe.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.

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 job done right. That’s why it’s so bad when equipment gets stolen. It’s unfortunate, but thieves exist in every place. But with the right precautions, you can prevent theft and keep your equipment safe. In this episode, you’ll find out how to prevent bad actors from stealing your equipment and staying safe.  Want to make sure you keep your equipment and do the best job possible? Listen now!  Show highlights include:  <ul> <li>Why creating your inventory from photos can keep your insurance from reimbursing them in case of theft (14:51)</li> <li>The weird way putting a sticker on your tools can keep thieves’ hands off of them (18:32)</li> <li>How giving up control and making less money per project grows your business in the long term (23:30)</li> <li>Why integrity and passion is more important in team members than their specific skills. (28:07)</li> </ul> If you’d like to connect with Paul Bierman or learn more about Power Tool Safe you can visit <a href="https://powertoolsafe.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://powertoolsafe.com/</a> To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 76: A Stolen Opportunity

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 highlights include:  How to attract wealthy, hassle-free clients by pushing 90% of your prospects away (3:52) Make more money by eliminating a popular payment method from your business (5:30) The “time waster” tells that let you avoid bad clients before they ever work with you (7:22) Draw in your ideal prospects on social media by turning your business profile into a “me” profile (16:09) How to almost guarantee business success by setting goals that seem unachiveable (18:02) The “ridicule” method that creates an environment of supportive entrepreneurs who turn your ideas into thriving businesses (22:17)   How to design a market-disrupting business in under an hour (23:46) The two-minute rule that instantly makes your life more free and exciting (25:48) How to outsource and automate the most stressful part of your business by drawing three circles (30:19) The 1980’s advertising method that’s outperforming Facebook ads in the 2020’s (35:39)  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. To connect with our guest Steve Sims: Podcast is The Art of Making Things Happen https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/ Book is Bluefishing https://www.stevedsims.com/book/

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 highlights include: <ul> <li>How to attract wealthy, hassle-free clients by pushing 90% of your prospects away (3:52)</li> <li>Make more money by eliminating a popular payment method from your business (5:30)</li> <li>The “time waster” tells that let you avoid bad clients before they ever work with you (7:22)</li> <li>Draw in your ideal prospects on social media by turning your business profile into a “me” profile (16:09)</li> <li>How to almost guarantee business success by setting goals that seem unachiveable (18:02)</li> <li>The “ridicule” method that creates an environment of supportive entrepreneurs who turn your ideas into thriving businesses (22:17)  </li> <li>How to design a market-disrupting business in under an hour (23:46)</li> <li>The two-minute rule that instantly makes your life more free and exciting (25:48)</li> <li>How to outsource and automate the most stressful part of your business by drawing three circles (30:19)</li> <li>The 1980’s advertising method that’s outperforming Facebook ads in the 2020’s (35:39)</li> </ul> To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers. To connect with our guest Steve Sims: Podcast is The Art of Making Things Happen <a href="https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/</a> Book is Bluefishing <a href="https://www.stevedsims.com/book/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stevedsims.com/book/</a>

EP 75: Go for Stupid

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 started giving away during the show. We discuss why events like the International Builders Show are so valuable, mental health, and a few other topics. Show highlights include:  How the NHB’s new “DEI Initiative” will fill the labor gaps in the construction industry (3:32)  The “Everybody’s Struggling” secret for improving the mental health for yourself and your team (9:37)  The counterintuitive way giving your team members more half days off makes them more productive and profitable (11:09)  How spending 30 minutes in the sun every day makes burnout impossible (12:23)  Why forcing your teammates to ignore calls and texts after hours will keep them around longer than offering them more money will (14:00)   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.

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 started giving away during the show. We discuss why events like the International Builders Show are so valuable, mental health, and a few other topics. Show highlights include: <ul> <li>How the NHB’s new “DEI Initiative” will fill the labor gaps in the construction industry (3:32) </li> <li>The “Everybody’s Struggling” secret for improving the mental health for yourself and your team (9:37) </li> <li>The counterintuitive way giving your team members more half days off makes them more productive and profitable (11:09) </li> <li>How spending 30 minutes in the sun every day makes burnout impossible (12:23) </li> <li>Why forcing your teammates to ignore calls and texts after hours will keep them around longer than offering them more money will (14:00) </li> </ul> To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 74: Why I Go to The Builders Show

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 to your mission. Show highlights include:  The simple question to ask yourself which immediately wipes your mind of your worries (10:54)  The counterintuitive reason uncertainty is your secret weapon for unlocking massive growth (12:33)  How to be confident and uncertain at the same time to invite more teamwork into any given project (even with clients) (13:05)  Why your arrogance will kill more deals than acting like you know nothing (17:49)  How to become a better leader by doing the exact opposite of what people on TV do (20:58)  Why being vulnerable repels clients sand how transparency attracts them like honey does bees (24:57)  The weird “Flip The Script” trick which transforms your client relationships into partnerships (30:39)   If you'd like to connect with Shannon and discover how Strategic Coach will change your business, visit their website here: https://www.strategiccoach.com/. Or visit her website for free resources here: https://yourteamsuccess.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.

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 to your mission. Show highlights include: <ul> <li>The simple question to ask yourself which immediately wipes your mind of your worries (10:54) </li> <li>The counterintuitive reason uncertainty is your secret weapon for unlocking massive growth (12:33) </li> <li>How to be confident and uncertain at the same time to invite more teamwork into any given project (even with clients) (13:05) </li> <li>Why your arrogance will kill more deals than acting like you know nothing (17:49) </li> <li>How to become a better leader by doing the exact opposite of what people on TV do (20:58) </li> <li>Why being vulnerable repels clients sand how transparency attracts them like honey does bees (24:57) </li> <li>The weird “Flip The Script” trick which transforms your client relationships into partnerships (30:39) </li> </ul> If you'd like to connect with Shannon and discover how Strategic Coach will change your business, visit their website here: <a href="https://www.strategiccoach.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.strategiccoach.com/</a>. Or visit her website for free resources here: <a href="https://yourteamsuccess.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://yourteamsuccess.com/</a>.   To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 73: The Paradox of Uncertainty

Tye Alroe believes that building a Dream Home is a culmination of years  of visualizing, idea sharing, &amp; hard work...it's something very special &amp; he treats it that way. We think he believes the same about building a dream business. Show highlights include:  Why hiring a business coach can catapult business growth and improve profits (6:23)  How outsourcing your weaknesses can save your business from hidden problems (even if it seems like a waste of money) (9:04)  Want to take a 6-week vacation without worrying your business will fall apart? Here’s how… (10:17)  The sneaky “Quote Qualifier” trick for only attracting the best clients (13:10)  Why investing in a mentor for your team members is the most effective way to grow your business (16:34)  The counterintuitive reason hiring the most expensive contractors makes your construction business more profitable (24:48)  Why business owners are the biggest roadblocks for growth (and how to get out of your own way) (29:23)  How to “derisk” your building portfolio to protect your business before the market changes (33:30)   If you’d like to connect with Tye, you can follow his company on Instagram @alroeconstructions or visit his website at https://www.alroeconstructions.com.au/  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.

Tye Alroe believes that building a Dream Home is a culmination of years  of visualizing, idea sharing, &amp; hard work...it's something very special &amp; he treats it that way. We think he believes the same about building a dream business. Show highlights include: <ul> <li>Why hiring a business coach can catapult business growth and improve profits (6:23) </li> <li>How outsourcing your weaknesses can save your business from hidden problems (even if it seems like a waste of money) (9:04) </li> <li>Want to take a 6-week vacation without worrying your business will fall apart? Here’s how… (10:17) </li> <li>The sneaky “Quote Qualifier” trick for only attracting the best clients (13:10) </li> <li>Why investing in a mentor for your team members is the most effective way to grow your business (16:34) </li> <li>The counterintuitive reason hiring the most expensive contractors makes your construction business more profitable (24:48) </li> <li>Why business owners are the biggest roadblocks for growth (and how to get out of your own way) (29:23) </li> <li>How to “derisk” your building portfolio to protect your business before the market changes (33:30) </li> </ul> If you’d like to connect with Tye, you can follow his company on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alroeconstructions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@alroeconstructions</a> or visit his website at <a href="https://www.alroeconstructions.com.au/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alroeconstructions.com.au/</a> To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 72: Getting Out Of The Way

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 leaving 50-100% of the value in your company on the table when you sell it (and how to get paid your company’s true value) (4:09)  The “Paying It Forward” mindset you must embody today if you want to sell your business for 9 figures someday (5:45)  The insidious way entrepreneurs get taken advantage of during liquidy events (7:31)  Why less than 1% of of custom home builders and remodelers successfully sell their business (and how to be one of the few who does) (13:18)  How the 2020 ciris created the perfect storm to sell your business for a fat chunk of change (18:01)  Why selling your business like a realtor sells your home helps you get top dollar for it (23:54)  The “9-Step Roadmap” for growth and liquidity which helps your business bring in boatloads of cash without your involvement (25:20)  The single most important “X Factor” which multiplies the total value of your company (25:49)  Why preparing to sell your business even if you never want to sell makes you more profitable and have more fun (40:55)   If you’d like to book a free strategy call with Jeffrey, email him at jeffrey@deepwealth.com or visit his site at https://deepwealth.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.

Guest Jeffrey Feldberg discusses how to increase the value of your business by preparing it for a liquidity event. Show highlights include: <ul> <li>The shocking reason why up to 90% of liquidity events fail (3:17) </li> <li>Why you’re leaving 50-100% of the value in your company on the table when you sell it (and how to get paid your company’s true value) (4:09) </li> <li>The “Paying It Forward” mindset you must embody today if you want to sell your business for 9 figures someday (5:45) </li> <li>The insidious way entrepreneurs get taken advantage of during liquidy events (7:31) </li> <li>Why less than 1% of of custom home builders and remodelers successfully sell their business (and how to be one of the few who does) (13:18) </li> <li>How the 2020 ciris created the perfect storm to sell your business for a fat chunk of change (18:01) </li> <li>Why selling your business like a realtor sells your home helps you get top dollar for it (23:54) </li> <li>The “9-Step Roadmap” for growth and liquidity which helps your business bring in boatloads of cash without your involvement (25:20) </li> <li>The single most important “X Factor” which multiplies the total value of your company (25:49) </li> <li>Why preparing to sell your business even if you never want to sell makes you more profitable and have more fun (40:55) </li> </ul> If you’d like to book a free strategy call with Jeffrey, email him at <a href="mailto:jeffrey@deepwealth.com" rel="noopener">jeffrey@deepwealth.com</a> or visit his site at <a href="https://deepwealth.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://deepwealth.com</a>. To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 71: Deep Wealth

Listen to The Builder Nuggets Podcast where builders and remodelers share the elements of success needed to transform your business into a valuable asset that thrives using less of your time. Discover how to predictably scale your business, free yourself from day to day operations and develop your exit strategy and legacy.Duane Johns and Dave Young will show you how to build a thriving business that allows you to spend more time doing what you love. Enjoy the stories, strategies and tactics that have helped hundreds of contractors like you build better lives.

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 we do. That’s the most important part (9:15) The weird way the crisis made buyers okay with investing more for their home (17:14)  The 3 critical ingredients for keeping sales coming in as you grow and scale your custom homes business (19:13)  How simply saying your wildest goals out loud can magically help you manifest them (21:04)  How to receive referrals like clockwork (35:42)  In this kind of environment we are selective about what types of projects we do. We simply don’t have the capacity to work with everybody (45:01)  If you’d like check out the amazing homes Karen builds, follow Alair Homes Salt Lake on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alairhomessaltlake  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.

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: <ul> <li>I really believe in what we do. That’s the most important part (9:15)</li> <li>The weird way the crisis made buyers okay with investing more for their home (17:14) </li> <li>The 3 critical ingredients for keeping sales coming in as you grow and scale your custom homes business (19:13) </li> <li>How simply saying your wildest goals out loud can magically help you manifest them (21:04) </li> <li>How to receive referrals like clockwork (35:42) </li> <li>In this kind of environment we are selective about what types of projects we do. We simply don’t have the capacity to work with everybody (45:01)</li> </ul> If you’d like check out the amazing homes Karen builds, follow Alair Homes Salt Lake on Instagram here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alairhomessaltlake" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alairhomessaltlake</a> To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 70: Ready, Set, Grow

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 regular listener you will remember him from one of our most popular episodes, one of the early ones, episode 02 You Can’t Scale Chaos. Show highlights include:  The “People Decision” secret for thriving in the new reality while other construction owners flail (4:06)  Now more than ever you have to embrace lifelong learning. It’s no longer an option (5:30) How being a counselor inside your business unlocks more growth than your best marketing campaign (7:25)  The single most innovative tool in the business world over the last 12 months (and how to start using it this week) (10:12)  Why you no longer have to worry about leads and sales to scale your construction business (17:17)   For more on Scott and his coaching programs for contractors, visit https://www.mybusinessonpurpose.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 remodeler

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 regular listener you will remember him from one of our most popular episodes, one of the early ones, episode 02 You Can’t Scale Chaos. Show highlights include: <ul> <li>The “People Decision” secret for thriving in the new reality while other construction owners flail (4:06) </li> <li>Now more than ever you have to embrace lifelong learning. It’s no longer an option (5:30)</li> <li>How being a counselor inside your business unlocks more growth than your best marketing campaign (7:25) </li> <li>The single most innovative tool in the business world over the last 12 months (and how to start using it this week) (10:12) </li> <li>Why you no longer have to worry about leads and sales to scale your construction business (17:17) </li> </ul> For more on Scott and his coaching programs for contractors, visit <a href="https://www.mybusinessonpurpose.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mybusinessonpurpose.com/</a>.  To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodeler

EP 69: The New Reality

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 marketing tools that help promote goods and services. We dive into what these intangible parts are and the impact they have. Show highlights include:  How building a brand increases the value of your business and makes it way more attractive to potential buyers (7:49)  Apple’s secret for dominating their industry even during tough times (and how to mimic this in your business) (10:22)  Become an expert at what you do and then you become passionate about broadcasting it (15:10) The “Expert Secret” for never needing to sell someone again (15:34) Interview prospects and choose the right people to work with so you can avoid high-maintenance clients who give you endless headaches (17:55)  Failing is ok…it’s healthy (even if failing makes you want to give up) (24:38)   If you'd like to check out Ted’s magazine, you can find it here: https://www.buildmagazine.com/. And you can tune into his podcast, Friends of Build Magazine, here: https://www.buildmagazine.com/podcast/ 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.

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 marketing tools that help promote goods and services. We dive into what these intangible parts are and the impact they have. Show highlights include: <ul> <li>How building a brand increases the value of your business and makes it way more attractive to potential buyers (7:49) </li> <li>Apple’s secret for dominating their industry even during tough times (and how to mimic this in your business) (10:22) </li> <li>Become an expert at what you do and then you become passionate about broadcasting it (15:10)</li> <li>The “Expert Secret” for never needing to sell someone again (15:34)</li> <li>Interview prospects and choose the right people to work with so you can avoid high-maintenance clients who give you endless headaches (17:55) </li> <li>Failing is ok…it’s healthy (even if failing makes you want to give up) (24:38) </li> </ul> If you'd like to check out Ted’s magazine, you can find it here: <a href="https://www.buildmagazine.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buildmagazine.com/</a>. And you can tune into his podcast, Friends of Build Magazine, here: <a href="https://www.buildmagazine.com/podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buildmagazine.com/podcast/</a> To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 68: Great Brands

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 builders and consumers. Join us as he discusses the 2022 State of the Residential Construction Industry.  Show highlights include:  Do you get shoddy leads from your marketing? Here’s a simple way to fix it (without touching your ads) (2:57)  Investing more in marketing actually increases your profit according to a multi-country survey from 720 builders (7:12)  How turning off your marketing to save cash is like turning off your watch to save time (7:38)  What percentage of your revenue should you dedicate to marketing to maximize your returns (12:49)  The insidious “Curse of Knowledge” trap which prevents you from attracting new clients and teammates (15:30)  How this simple, yet profound calculator helps you calculate your fixed costs and get higher margins from every project you take on (17:13)  How waking up at 3 am can take your construction business from $3 million to $60 million in 4 years (or less) (24:34)  Growing too fast can bankrupt your business and leave your family on the streets (25:50)  The “Core Value” secret which enables rapid growth in your construction company (even as business-threatening problems arise) (30:28)  Setting your business up for exit (and how this helps you achieve personal and financial freedom) (36:40)   If you'd like to check out Russ’s company, the Association of Professional Builders, you can find their website here: https://associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/. And you can download The State of Residential Construction Industry report mentioned on the show here: https://associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/sorci/  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.

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 builders and consumers. Join us as he discusses the 2022 State of the Residential Construction Industry.  Show highlights include: <ul> <li>Do you get shoddy leads from your marketing? Here’s a simple way to fix it (without touching your ads) (2:57) </li> <li>Investing more in marketing actually increases your profit according to a multi-country survey from 720 builders (7:12) </li> <li>How turning off your marketing to save cash is like turning off your watch to save time (7:38) </li> <li>What percentage of your revenue should you dedicate to marketing to maximize your returns (12:49) </li> <li>The insidious “Curse of Knowledge” trap which prevents you from attracting new clients and teammates (15:30) </li> <li>How this simple, yet profound calculator helps you calculate your fixed costs and get higher margins from every project you take on (17:13) </li> <li>How waking up at 3 am can take your construction business from $3 million to $60 million in 4 years (or less) (24:34) </li> <li>Growing too fast can bankrupt your business and leave your family on the streets (25:50) </li> <li>The “Core Value” secret which enables rapid growth in your construction company (even as business-threatening problems arise) (30:28) </li> <li>Setting your business up for exit (and how this helps you achieve personal and financial freedom) (36:40) </li> </ul> If you'd like to check out Russ’s company, the Association of Professional Builders, you can find their website here: <a href="https://associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/</a>. And you can download The State of Residential Construction Industry report mentioned on the show here: <a href="https://associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/sorci/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/sorci/</a> To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 67: 2022 State of the Industry

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. Show highlights include:  How to get over the stigma around outsourcing and instantly regain 10 hours of your week (3:27)  Why being unable to handle your business is actually a good sign (5:09)  How to never have to look at your emails again (without missing a single business opportunity) (10:17)  The “Multiplicity Method” for cloning yourself and getting twice the amount of work done in half the time (11:06)  Grow your business by procrastinating more (14:55)  Why something as simple as a VA bookkeeper takes you from the lowest paid person in your company to the highest in a matter of weeks (26:11)   If you’d like to learn more about how a virtual assistance can create more freedom in your business, check out BELAY here: https://belaysolutions.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.

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. Show highlights include: <ul> <li>How to get over the stigma around outsourcing and instantly regain 10 hours of your week (3:27) </li> <li>Why being unable to handle your business is actually a good sign (5:09) </li> <li>How to never have to look at your emails again (without missing a single business opportunity) (10:17) </li> <li>The “Multiplicity Method” for cloning yourself and getting twice the amount of work done in half the time (11:06) </li> <li>Grow your business by procrastinating more (14:55) </li> <li>Why something as simple as a VA bookkeeper takes you from the lowest paid person in your company to the highest in a matter of weeks (26:11) </li> </ul> If you’d like to learn more about how a virtual assistance can create more freedom in your business, check out BELAY here: <a href="https://belaysolutions.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://belaysolutions.com/</a> To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 66: Multiplicity

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 from Builder Funnel Academy. Show highlights include:  Why treating your services like products makes it easier to raise your prices alongside inflation (5:47)  How to make your construction business more profitable while accepting less projects and bringing in less revenue (6:28)  The counterintuitive reason scaling your business can make you less profitable (7:15)  How to fend off inflationary periods (without raising your prices) (9:11) It’s uncomfortable to tell your clients about price increases but it is a conversation that has to happen. You need to keep your business financially sound and profitable (12:50) The “Selfishness Secret” that provides more value to your customers and allows you to charge more (13:35)  The “pricing into the future” model for to beat inflation (16:20)  How remote work creates a massive opportunity for your construction business (24:36)   If you’d like to chat with Spencer and see how his team can turn your website into a lead generation machine, go to https://builderfunnel.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.

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 from Builder Funnel Academy. Show highlights include: <ul> <li>Why treating your services like products makes it easier to raise your prices alongside inflation (5:47) </li> <li>How to make your construction business more profitable while accepting less projects and bringing in less revenue (6:28) </li> <li>The counterintuitive reason scaling your business can make you less profitable (7:15) </li> <li>How to fend off inflationary periods (without raising your prices) (9:11)</li> <li>It’s uncomfortable to tell your clients about price increases but it is a conversation that has to happen. You need to keep your business financially sound and profitable (12:50)</li> <li>The “Selfishness Secret” that provides more value to your customers and allows you to charge more (13:35) </li> <li>The “pricing into the future” model for to beat inflation (16:20) </li> <li>How remote work creates a massive opportunity for your construction business (24:36) </li> </ul> If you’d like to chat with Spencer and see how his team can turn your website into a lead generation machine, go to <a href="https://builderfunnel.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://builderfunnel.com</a>.  To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 65: Inflation is an Opportunity

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.  Show highlights include:  One “sneaky” way for small business owners to reach their ideal audience faster (2:05)  How to become comfortable speaking on podcasts by the end of the day (2:44)  The weird way your social media captions repel your ideal clients (4:33)  The “Storytelling Secret” which ensures you always have an overflowing pipeline of projects (5:28)  How to easily pump out double the amount of content you do right now (without taking any extra pictures) (7:16)  The “Story Magnet” System for never competing on price again (7:58)  The “Infinite Ideas” technique for creating an infinite amount of content by adding 10 minutes to yoru day (10:49)  This 3-step storytelling formula hypnotizes your ideal audience until they work with you (12:14)  Why this “magical skill” skyrockets your marketing ROI, catapults yoru closing rate, and enchants top-tier talent and partners to your team (17:40)   If you’d like to read Pamela’s book, Elevate!, you can find it on Amazon here. If you’d like to set up an interview to see how she can help your business, send her an email at pam@pamela-durkin.com. And you can check out her website at https://pamela-durkin.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.

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.  Show highlights include: <ul> <li>One “sneaky” way for small business owners to reach their ideal audience faster (2:05) </li> <li>How to become comfortable speaking on podcasts by the end of the day (2:44) </li> <li>The weird way your social media captions repel your ideal clients (4:33) </li> <li>The “Storytelling Secret” which ensures you always have an overflowing pipeline of projects (5:28) </li> <li>How to easily pump out double the amount of content you do right now (without taking any extra pictures) (7:16) </li> <li>The “Story Magnet” System for never competing on price again (7:58) </li> <li>The “Infinite Ideas” technique for creating an infinite amount of content by adding 10 minutes to yoru day (10:49) </li> <li>This 3-step storytelling formula hypnotizes your ideal audience until they work with you (12:14) </li> <li>Why this “magical skill” skyrockets your marketing ROI, catapults yoru closing rate, and enchants top-tier talent and partners to your team (17:40) </li> </ul> If you’d like to read Pamela’s book, Elevate!, you can find it on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-design-business-basement-Penthouse/dp/1080736301" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>. If you’d like to set up an interview to see how she can help your business, send her an email at <a href="mailto:pam@pamela-durkin.com" rel="noopener">pam@pamela-durkin.com</a>. And you can check out her website at <a href="https://pamela-durkin.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://pamela-durkin.com/</a>.  To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 64: More Storytelling, Less Reporting

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. You have to increase efficiencies in your business along with raising prices to stay competitive and profitable. (30:29)   If you’d like to connect with Paul, you can visit his website at https://www.pkbuilders.com/ or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/paulkowalskibuilders/.  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.

Embracing technology to improve your business and elevate our industry. Show highlights include: <ul> <li>How making a two-day time investment in your construction software can add an extra month to your year (8:47) </li> <li>Why demanding that your team use a new software smashes their productivity (even if your new software increases productivity) (12:13) </li> <li>The “Slow Down to Speed Up” secret for implementing time-saving software when you don’t have time (13:36) </li> <li>Why simply purchasing more software and technology may actually hurt your team and bottom line (21:24) </li> <li>The little-known leadership role which raises your company’s professionalism in your client’s eyes overnight (25:56) </li> <li>Constantly raising your prices because of inflation is not the answer. You have to increase efficiencies in your business along with raising prices to stay competitive and profitable. (30:29) </li> </ul> If you’d like to connect with Paul, you can visit his website at <a href="https://www.pkbuilders.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pkbuilders.com/</a> or on Instagram here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulkowalskibuilders/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paulkowalskibuilders/</a>.  To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 63: Embracing Technology

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. Show highlights include:  How to do your part with the workforce emergency in construction before it becomes an even bigger disaster (2:42)  How to convince parents to encourage their kids to get into construction instead of going to college (4:58)  Why women have more fun building a career in construction than in accounting (8:29)  How education and training in the construction industry can finally get rid of the stigma most men have towards women on the job site (16:28)  The weird, yet powerful way to double the size of the labor force overnight by being more welcoming (21:57)  The “Gentle Conversation” method for attracting more women into construction (without anyone feeling intimidated) (22:50)  How being in the top 25% of gender diversity makes you 46% more likely to crush the industry average (27:35)  Why women in a sales role in construction have an easier time than men (33:45)  The “Elevation Secret” which makes the most misogynistic men appreciate women’s role in construction (36:23)   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.

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. Show highlights include: <ul> <li>How to do your part with the workforce emergency in construction before it becomes an even bigger disaster (2:42) </li> <li>How to convince parents to encourage their kids to get into construction instead of going to college (4:58) </li> <li>Why women have more fun building a career in construction than in accounting (8:29) </li> <li>How education and training in the construction industry can finally get rid of the stigma most men have towards women on the job site (16:28) </li> <li>The weird, yet powerful way to double the size of the labor force overnight by being more welcoming (21:57) </li> <li>The “Gentle Conversation” method for attracting more women into construction (without anyone feeling intimidated) (22:50) </li> <li>How being in the top 25% of gender diversity makes you 46% more likely to crush the industry average (27:35) </li> <li>Why women in a sales role in construction have an easier time than men (33:45) </li> <li>The “Elevation Secret” which makes the most misogynistic men appreciate women’s role in construction (36:23) </li> </ul> If you’d like to connect with Nick or NS Builders, you can find their website here <a href="https://ns.builders/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ns.builders/</a> and their Instagram page here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/</a> To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 62: Diversity is Undeniable

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.

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: <ul> <li>The weird way creating content in real time helps you avoid money-eating mistakes before they happen (3:14) </li> <li>How to become a “building celebrity” on Instagram using nothing other than your iPhone (4:37) </li> <li>The massive “Repurpose” secret for turning one piece of content into 80 in an hour (5:41) </li> <li>How creating content lets you change your niche with ease (without sacrificing your revenue) (9:26) </li> <li>Why rugged transparency and honesty prevents your competitors from poaching your talent (even if they offer them a 35% raise) (11:26) </li> <li>The counterintuitive way rooting for your biggest competitors makes your business more profitable (16:01) </li> </ul> If you’d like to connect with Nick or NS Builders, you can find their website here <a href="https://ns.builders/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ns.builders/</a> and their Instagram page here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/</a> To get the most out of this podcast, or connect with Duane and Dave, head over to <a href="https://buildernuggets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildernuggets.com</a> and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

EP 61: The Booth Interview

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