Building Freedom Podcast

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast , host Randy Stanbury sits down with Michael Swift, founder of Swift Construction Company, to explore what it takes to build a thriving and scalable construction business. They break down the 10 Reasons Builders & Remodelers Fail to Grow —from pricing mastery and time management to systems, team building, and marketing. Michael, just starting his...

In this episode of The Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, founder of 4 Level Coach, discusses the importance of client experience—the key to setting yourself apart in the market. Randy breaks down how businesses can deliver WOW at every stage, from marketing and sales to project execution and post-build follow-up. He emphasizes the importance of core values and company culture in shapi...

On this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury sits down with Jeff Claman of Claman Custom Homes to unpack an incredible journey of transformation and massive action. In less than a year, Jeff went from running everything himself to building a powerhouse team, scaling his business, and even acquiring new companies—all while gaining the freedom he never thought possible. If yo...

In this episode of The Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, founder of 4 Level Coach, dives into The Keep System—a powerful strategy for retaining A players and turning B players into top performers. Losing great team members can be costly, but with the right vision, culture, and development strategies, you can create an environment that inspires, motivates, and fosters growth.  Randy br...

In this episode of The Building Freedom Podcast , host Randy Stanbury welcomes back Megan Peyton, Success Coach and Head of Integration at 4 Level Coach & 4 Level Integrators. Together, they explore the critical role of systems and software in setting and managing expectations for clients, teams, and trade partners. Learn how leveraging project management tools can eliminate costly mistakes, i...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, founder of 4 Level Coach, breaks down the 2-3-2 of Being Stuck—a common challenge for builders and remodelers. He explores why many struggle to scale their businesses and how financial literacy, business savvy, and strategic systems can drive sustainable growth. With practical insights and actionable steps, this episode helps li...

In this episode of The Building Freedom Podcast, Randy Stanbury, founder of 4 Level Coach, delivers part two of the "Success-Limiting Habits" series. Expanding on the foundation set in part one, Randy dives deep into the common habits that hold businesses and individuals back, such as fearing failure, resisting change, and lacking consistency. With practical insights and strategies, this...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, Founder and Lead Coach at 4 Level Coach, breaks down the success-limiting habits that hinder growth and productivity. With a focus on practical strategies, Randy discusses the importance of eliminating habits like over-promising, mismanaging time, and delaying systems, while emphasizing the value of planning, delegation, and ste...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, Founder of 4 Level Coach and 4 Level Integrators, dives deep into the 30 entrepreneurial traits that separate successful business leaders from the rest. Discover the essential mindset and habits that transform contractors, builders, and remodelers into entrepreneurial leaders who can scale their businesses with confidence. From...

Welcome to 2025! In this energizing first episode of the year, Randy dives into how to unleash your true potential and turn this year into your best yet. Discover the two core reasons why people struggle, the secret to combining purpose and belief, and three game-changing steps to elevate your life and business. Whether you’re ready to reignite your passion, crush limiting beliefs, or take consist...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, Founder and Lead Coach at 4 Level Coach and 4 Level Integrators, dives into part two of the essential habits for entrepreneurial success. Randy breaks down the next 18 transformative habits to help you grow, scale, and lead your business into the new year with purpose. From constant improvement and empowering leadership to maste...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, Founder and Lead Coach at 4 Level Coach and 4 Level Integrators, discusses the transformative power of success habits. In this two-part series, Randy breaks down 36 habits that can propel your personal growth, business success, and entrepreneurial mindset. In this episode, explore the first 18 habits—from mastering daily routine...

In this episode of the Building Freedom podcast, host Randy Stanbury welcomes Derek Isaac, founder of Rapid Result Creators, for an insightful discussion on the power of systems and processes in driving growth and scalability. Together, they explore how contractors and small business owners can implement effective systems to streamline operations, train teams, and build sustainable, scalable busin...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury welcomes Victoria Becker, an insurance expert and Operations Manager of Blue Collar Insurance Services. Victoria dives into the critical importance of insurance for contractors, remodelers, and builders, offering actionable insights on saving money, avoiding costly risks, and ensuring proper coverage. From understanding certifica...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast , host Randy Stanbury, Founder and Lead Coach at 4 Level Coach shares his top 30 must-read books for builders, remodelers, and entrepreneurs. Randy dives deep into the top 10 titles, highlighting the foundational insights and strategies that have helped him build a 30-year career of growth and success. Each book, from 10 Reasons Why Builders and Remo...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury welcomes Megan Peyton, a valuable addition to the 4 Level Coach team since March. With her extensive background in real estate and construction operations, Megan brings fresh, insightful perspectives to support builders in streamlining business processes and fully utilizing project management software. Randy and Megan dive into t...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast , host Randy Stanbury, Founder and Lead Coach at 4 Level Coach, dives into a powerful, game-changing topic for builders, remodelers, and entrepreneurs: getting past limiting beliefs that keep us stuck and playing small. Randy explores why a 2X vision isn't enough and challenges listeners to embrace a 10X vision—one that feels impossible but comp...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, Founder and Lead Coach at 4 Level Coach is diving into one of the most vital yet challenging topics for builders and remodelers: cash management. Randy walks through the 10 common reasons why businesses may be cash-poor , from lacking financial mastery and underpricing jobs to mismanaging projects and struggling with payment ter...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury welcomes Paul Sanneman, founder of Contractor Staffing Source, to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in construction staffing. With over 50 years of experience, Paul shares how AI and modern technology, including tools like ChatGPT, are revolutionizing recruitment. Together, they dive into strategies for attracting...

In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, Randy Stanbury welcomes back Eric Fortenberry, Founder & CEO of JobTread. Eric shares his incredible journey of transforming a struggling construction company into a thriving business using strategic systems and innovative software. From his hands-on experience scaling a construction firm from $5 million to $8 million in revenue, Eric breaks dow...

In this episode of the Building Freedom podcast, host Randy Stanbury, founder of 4 Level Coach, delves into one of the most time-consuming and crucial roles in the construction business: the estimator. He explores the roles and responsibilities of an estimator, emphasizing the importance of clearly defining these before hiring and how a well-defined role can help free up your time to focus on grow...

In this episode of Building Freedom, Randy Stanbury, founder of 4 Level Coach, resumes his conversation with Joshua McMahon, Vice President of Bramante Homes, for part two of their discussion on leadership, team building, and vision. Drawing on real-world experiences, they highlight the value of empowering teams to handle challenges, strengthening leadership skills, and building confidence through...

In this episode of the Building Freedom podcast, Randy welcomes Joshua McMahon, Vice President at Bramante Homes, to dive deep into leadership, communication, and building high-performing teams. They discuss the importance of having a clear vision, how it guides decision-making and team alignment, and why communication is crucial for success. Joshua shares insights on how he motivates his team by...

In this episode of the Building Freedom podcast, host Randy Stanbury, founder of 4 Level Coach, explores the vital topic of organic lead generation for Builders and Remodelers. He provides practical steps to drive organic traffic and reduce acquisition costs, including strategies like optimizing Google My Business, creating high-quality content, and leveraging social media for credibility and trus...

In this episode of the Building Freedom podcast, Randy, dives deep into one of the biggest challenges builders and remodelers face—bleeding cash in their business. Randy discusses the common areas where builders and remodelers bleed cash, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing financials, proper pricing, and time management. He explains how neglecting these aspects can severely l...