Builder Funnel Radio

This week, Taylor explores how and why the price of lumber has increased so drastically, the bidding wars taking over the housing market, and what a Biden/Harris presidency could mean for 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 everythi...

This week, Taylor is joined by Builder Funnel's Director of Inbound Marketing, Danielle Russell. Taylor and Danielle discuss Builder Funnel's internship program, and how construction companies can utilize a similar program to help out those graduating amidst the global pandemic. Apply to the Internship Program: https://marketing.builderfunnel.com/apply The Construction Cut is brought to you by Bui...

Close to making that next big purchase? Determining the ratio between the cash you have and cash you have to borrow can be tricky. In this episode, Wes and Brooks dive into this complex balancing act almost every family business owner experiences. Learn about how to determine your pricing strategy, risk tolerance level, loan-capital ratio, and more. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-ra...

In this episode, Spencer dives into thinking about sales and marketing as one revenue funnel. Traditionally, there has been a battle between marketing and sales. But in reality, it is one revenue team. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/think-about-marketing-sales

In this week's episode, Wes and Brooks break down the tips you need to know when transitioning the ownership of your family business.  Listen to the full episode for advice on positioning your business for its next big step! https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/what-happens-when-your-business-outgrows-a-family-member

Luke Summerfield discusses all things website platform. He dives into how to think about your website platform, how to think about your website as a marketing tool, and explores the tradeoffs of different systems. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/power-of-a-modern-website-luke-summerfield

This week, Taylor covers the new Lowes and HomeAdvisor partnership, the top 10 cities for construction workers, and the areas of the country that have lost the most construction jobs since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. 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...

Backed by decades of experience, Wes and Brooks discuss common business problems that arise and share their tips on how to solve them. These issues include poor communication between employees and family members, maintaining a work-life balance, eliminating favoritism amongst staff, and more. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/dos-donts-family-business

In this episode, Spencer reflects on the past 100 episodes of Builder Funnel Radio. He highlights the 5 top takeaways, lessons learned from our guests, and the future of Builder Funnel Radio. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/100-hours-of-growth

This week, Taylor covers a few positive stories that have come out of the construction industry, why home sellers have made record profits in 2020, and a new air purifier that is proven to trap and kill more than 99% of the novel coronavirus. Show Sponsor: BuildBook is a 24/7 client communication platform for construction. Social-media style messaging tools. Simple photo sharing and doc management...

Are you close to making the next big decision for your business? In this week's episode, Spencer, Wes, and Brooks discuss how to effectively communicate and manage the various stakeholders within your company. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/stakeholders-why-they-matter-0

Dustin Kaehr discusses developing your own leadership style and how to implement a strategy to improve yourself and your organization. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/gut-check-leadership

This week, Taylor covers the cost of construction falling for the first time in a decade, how existing home prices shot up 21% in June alone, and how the new Seattle NHL and WNBA arena promises to be the world’s first zero-carbon arena when it is completed in the summer of 2021. Show Sponsor: BuildBook is a 24/7 client communication platform for construction. Social-media style messaging tools. Si...

Listen as Wes and Brooks Powell recall their initial experience working for their family business. They discuss how business owners can nurture their children's entrepreneurial spirit & build skills for the future. info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/opportunities-family-business-creates

How do you make marketing that people actually like? In this episode, Spencer dives into creating marketing that educates, entertains, and adds value for the customer. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/make-marketing-people-like

This week, Taylor covers the stability of the housing market, why prices haven't dropped, and how both the home building and remodeling industries are getting their confidence in the market back. Plus: the skyrocketing cost of lumber, construction on MLS stadiums, and more.  Show Sponsor: BuildBook is a 24/7 client communication platform for construction. Social-media style messaging tools. Simple...

Wes and Brooks Powell answer a viewer question regarding implementing an ESOP within your family business. They discuss the pros and cons, other options, things to consider, and more. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/esops

In this episode, Tom Reber of the Contractor Fight discusses steps businesses can take during difficult times to be successful. He explains how leadership is essential to success, the importance of building your brand, and how to approach and overcome common challenges. Here is how to recession-proof your business. info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/recession-proof-tom-reber

This week, Taylor covers construction industry employment numbers, how technology is making COVID-19 safety laws easier to manage, and why the stars of HGTV’s Windy City Rehab are getting sued, again.  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 matte...

In this episode, we continue to discuss a major project done by Brooks and Wes, a 22 unit townhome project in suburban Seattle. We talk about the initial goal, the research process, what went wrong, and more. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/project-case-study-continued

In order to recover from COVID-19, there are important business action steps you should take to set up for recovery. In this episode, Spencer explains why you need to build an emergency fund, how to recession-proof your sales, marketing and service, and more. info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/business-action-steps-set-up-for-covid-19-recovery

This week, Taylor reports on new data released by the NKBA, what companies are doing on the ground to expose a new generation of students to the skilled trades, and the types of remodeling projects that people are considering amidst stay at home orders. Plus: a new app allows for electronic reporting of symptoms.  Show Sponsor: BuildBook is a 24/7 client communication platform for construction. So...

In this episode, we discuss a major project done by Brooks and Wes, a 22 unit townhome project in suburban Seattle. We talk about the initial goal, the research process, what went wrong, and more. info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/project-case-study

In this episode, Brandon Patterson of Iowa Skilled Trades discusses the importance of bringing initiatives, education, and awareness to skilled trades. He explains why we need to focus on training and apprenticeships, marketing to the next generation, and why more people need to pick trades over college. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/developing-future-construction-workforce-b...

This week, Taylor discusses how new home construction is in high demand, how the industry is appealing to Gen-Z, how the luxury home market is coming back stronger than ever, and new details on a 1.5 Trillion Dollar infrastructure plan. Show Sponsor: BuildBook is a 24/7 client communication platform for construction. Social-media style messaging tools. Simple photo sharing and doc management. Task...