Builder Funnel Radio

In this episode, Wes & Brooks Powell discuss estate planning within transferring a business, implementing future financial goals into your current and future business plan, and the importance of over-communicating your family business transition plan to all family members. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/family-businesses-need-these-documents

In the final episode of Profit Bleeds, Todd shares how you can combat unsolicited charity and materials issues.  These can be real profit killers, so tune in and solve these issues in your business today!

Dennis Gillan is a mental health advocate and motivational speaker. Dennis discusses Movember, men's mental health awareness, as well as discussing why the construction industry faces such high rates of suicide compared to other industries. Movember takes place during the month of November and is dedicated to men's mental health awareness. We can all do our part by spreading awareness to mental he...

Spencer makes a quick announcement regarding the future of The Construction Cut and teases exciting new things for 2021.

In this episode, Wes & Brooks Powell] discuss the importance of owner alignment, what it really means to be aligned, and what goals for alignment need to be prioritized. They also look back on their time in leadership roles and what they could have done differently. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/how-to-get-family-business-owners-aligned

Phone time and stolen time can be some of the most frustrating profit bleeds.  Todd shares how you can diagnose and solve these profit bleeds in episode 3.

In this special episode of Builder Funnel Radio, Nicole and Spencer discuss the 2020 State of Remodeler Marketing Report and which marketing priorities have changed for remodelers from 2019 to 2020.  info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/2020-state-of-remodeler-marketing-report

This week, Taylor covers construction industry employment, the effect a Biden Presidency will have or not have on the construction industry, and what a COVID vaccine might mean for the housing market and those lower than ever mortgage rates. Show Sponsor: BuildBook is a 24/7 client communication platform for construction. Social-media style messaging tools. Simple photo sharing and doc management....

Down time and shop time can be profit killers. In this episode, Todd breaks down common examples of how your employees can be burning up time and money and how you can solve these profit bleeds!

In this week's episode, Spencer talks about the importance of having different tools to support your marketing & sales efforts, embracing all of this technology, and finding ways to connect and automate your efforts to make your daily life a little easier. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/marketing-sales-project-management

This week, Spencer stands in for Taylor to give a "sort of" update on the Election impact as we await vote counting in several states.  Spencer shares a quick note from the NAHB as well as the latest housing stats and the Builder Funnel's participation in Movember.

Spencer makes a quick announcement about taking a week off of Building a Family Business next week and he gives a heads up about some upcoming virtual conferences and summits he will be attending.

In this episode, Wes & Brooks Powell talk about what it means to be a "family business," how owner alignment is key for the future of your business, who and what need to be held accountable, and how the Powell family has been able to sustain success through generations. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/the-five-fundamental-building-blocks-of-strong-family-business

In this episode, you'll learn how to eliminate schedule overruns and re-work.  Todd is a master when it comes to finding areas in your business that steal away profit from you.  Fix just these two profit bleeds, and you'll start putting more money back in your pocket.

Tyler and Eddie Campbell tell us a little about how they got into construction industry, and what their business looks like today. They'll fill us in on ways to streamline production and improve profit margins, as well as different sales opportunities and what modern home buying looks like in 2020! https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/how-to-use-bim-modeling-to-differentiate-yoursel...

In this episode, Wes & Brooks Powell take on questions regarding small business, the future of your business as well as the industry, and how COVID-19 and government stimulus packages are affecting everyone around the country. info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/is-covid-killing-small-business

In this week's episode, Spencer details the marketing process of Builder Funnel Academy, the agency's marketing subscription service. Through his experience, he shares the strategy him and his team implemented to launch this marketing initiative. Learn his top tips on email marketing, qualifying leads, creating targeted Facebook ads, and more! https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/wh...

This week, Taylor covers the bipartisan effort in Washington to get lumber prices under control, the rise and fall of the DIY project, and the seven coronavirus challenges expected to plague the industry heading into 2021. Sponsored by: BuildBook is a 24/7 client communication platform for construction. Social-media style messaging tools. Simple photo sharing and doc management. Task tracking for...

In Part 2, Wes and Brooks continue their discussion about the lack of publicly-traded remodeling companies from last week. This week they dive deeper into what it would mean for a remodeling/home building company to go public. Listen for their buying and selling scenarios that they believe would be a good investment for both parties! https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/how-to-build...

Finding the right talent to do the job/s you need done can be complicated. If your business is in a growth phase, you must be recruiting ahead of time to keep up with how fast your business is evolving. Spencer meets with Shawn McCadden, a remodeling industry speaker and remodeling consultant. They discuss how your business should address talent acquisition, compensation, employee incentives, etc....

This week, Taylor covers everything from decreased mortgage rates to the commercial construction backlog, and how COVID-19's impact continues to affect every sector of the construction industry. Show Sponsor: BuildBook is a 24/7 client communication platform for construction. Social-media style messaging tools. Simple photo sharing and doc management. Task tracking for everything that matters. All...

There is a process every business owner must go through in order to sell their business. Wes and Brooks provide their insight into what investors in the residential construction market are looking for. Ensure your family business is ready for prospective buyers by preparing tax records, obtaining an accurate business valuation, etc. Listen for the complete list of steps you'll need to follow in or...

Lead generation is important in keeping your business growing. However, if you have a high cost per lead, are you really making money? Spencer breaks down his thoughts on third-party lead generation tools, such as HomeAdvisor, versus establishing your own lead generation strategy. One gives you instant leads, but you pay the price for it. Listen for tips on creating content, building your website,...

This week, Taylor talks about a corrupt New York trade councilman, the future of office spaces in a post-pandemic world, and the shrinking lot size of the average single family home. Show Sponsor: BuildBook is a 24/7 client communication platform for construction. Social-media style messaging tools. Simple photo sharing and doc management. Task tracking for everything that matters. All in a deligh...

Spencer meets with Tommy Mello, owner of A1 Garage Door Service, to discuss how he started his business. Tommy provides his experiences and insight into how to grow a successful business and find the right employees. Listen for tips on providing great customer service, hiring employees, marketing your business, and more! https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/how-to-grow-a-30-million-...