Built By Bart

Vision isn’t strategy—and strategy isn’t vision. Mixing the two is one of the fastest ways to create chaos in a business. In this episode of Built By Bart , Bart Palmer and Alyssa Porta unpack: The real difference between vision (destination) and strategy (map) What happens when leaders confuse the two Real-world examples of vision without strategy—and strategy without vision How to align them so...

Does culture or EBITDA really sell a company? In this episode of Built By Bart , Alyssa and Bart sit down with Tim O’Reilly , CEO of Guild Garage Group, to tackle a question every founder, buyer, and leader wrestles with: What truly drives a company’s value — a thriving people culture or the financial bottom line? Tim brings his perspective from both the buyer’s seat and the operator’s trenches, s...

Customer experience is the heartbeat of your business — and it’s the difference between being forgotten and being recommended. In this episode of  Built By Bart , Bart Palmer and Alyssa Porta sit down with  Brandyn Nuffer , COO & Co-Founder of Awesome Home Services, to talk about building a culture that delivers unforgettable service. We cover: What an “AWESOME” customer experience really look...

What happens when the founder outgrows the business — or the business outgrows the founder? It’s not always about a dramatic breakup. Sometimes the split is internal. Sometimes it’s with your partners. Sometimes it’s with the version of yourself you thought would run this thing forever. In this episode, Bart Palmer gets real about: Recognizing the signs of misalignment in leadership Navigating par...

The journey continues—with a few twists. Bart and Alyssa kick off Season 2 with a fresh lens, new energy, and a mission to learn from the best across every industry.

Gratitude isn’t fluff — it’s a leadership discipline. In this episode of  Built By Bart , we explore Palmer Capital’s core value of  Gratitude  and how it shapes culture from the top down. Bart Palmer shares how a handwritten thank-you note changed a professional relationship, why gratefulness must be modeled by leaders first, and what it really means to stay thankful when business gets hard. We’l...

Strategy gets the spotlight—but execution is where companies thrive or die. In this episode of  Built By Bart , Alyssa breaks down how to implement big moves with clarity, consistency, and buy-in from your team. Bart shares hard-won lessons from failed rollouts, rushed decisions, and the cost of skipping structure. Together, they walk through what it really takes to turn ideas into impact—without...

Most people avoid the org chart until it’s too late. Then they wonder why no one knows who’s in charge, who’s accountable, or why culture feels off. In this episode, Alyssa and Bart dive into why the  org chart isn’t just structure — it’s a statement of leadership . You’ll hear real stories, hard truths, and gritty insight on what happens when you dodge clarity... and what unlocks when you face it...

We’re recording this episode from the truck—on the way to make things right with a customer. Why? Because we missed the mark. And the reason? One leg of the stool wasn’t holding up. In this raw, real-time episode, Bart and Alyssa unpack the  Three-Legged Stool —Quality, Cost, and Experience—and how missing even one can tip the whole business. This time, it wasn’t theory—it was reality. Tune in as...

What does it really mean to leave something behind? In this episode of  Built by Bart , Alyssa and Bart dive into the idea of legacy—not just in business, but in life. From building companies with intention to shaping future generations, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what drives Bart beyond profit: purpose, people, and the power of doing things the right way. Whether you’re a founder...

In this episode of  Built by Bart , Alyssa sits down with Bart and Quinn, the dynamic CEO of Revin, to break down how artificial intelligence is reshaping the home service industry. "Tech-forward” isn’t just a buzzword, and Revin is powering a smarter, faster, better way to serve homeowners and enhance a team's ability to become "superhumans". This one’s for the builders, the bo...

Failure isn’t the end—it’s part of the build. In this episode, Bart gets real about the moments that didn’t go as planned and how those setbacks shaped his leadership. With raw honesty and surprising energy, he shares what it means to keep showing up when everything says quit. If you’ve ever questioned your next move, this one’s for you.

Everyone wants to scale—until it actually starts working. In this episode, Bart gets brutally honest about what breaks when a business grows too fast, why “trust but verify” became his leadership mantra, and how to scale without losing control.

On this week’s Built By Bart, Alyssa sits down with Bart Palmer to explore the one factor that underpins every triumph—and every stumble—in business: people. Whether you’re scaling your first venture or leading across multiple brands, this episode will remind you: strategy and systems matter, but it all comes down to the team you build around you. Tune in and learn how to recruit, empower, and cha...

Bart Palmer shares why he created Built By Bart - for entrepreneurs, business owners, and his kids - to tell the truth about leadesrhip, legacy, and building through people not perfection.

Welcome to Built By Bart —where real stories from the trenches of small business meet the unfiltered truth of leadership. Hosted by Alyssa Porta, this show pulls back the curtain on business ownership, operational grit, and the moments that make or break a legacy. If you’re into sharp insights, dry humor, and leading with intention, you’re in the right place. Let’s build something real.