Business for Builders Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Why do you feel out of sync with your business ? 🤔 Today, Max discusses how to ensure that you and your business move forward together, rather than struggling more than necessary. 🛠️😓 Once you understand the path for your business, your activities and actions can be planned in sync —allowing your company to improve and grow.📈 Watch today's episode on the whiteboard --> ...

Send us Fan Mail Order and efficiency are not just a given—you have to work toward that goal and continue working at it once you get there! 💪📈 Today, Max dives into seven key areas to focus on to ensure that you, the business owner, have control of your company. 🧠📊 If you do not drive your business, it will drive you! 🚗⚠️ Catch today's episode on the whiteboard --> https://www.youtube...

Send us Fan Mail In 2026, we are hitting the ground running 🏃‍♂️💨 Today, Max goes into detail about 5 important aspects that will help you scale up your business in 2026 📈🚀  Watch today's episode on the whiteboard --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: htt...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Max would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported us this year— those who have watched our podcast 🎙️, our current and past coaching clients 🤝, and members of our B4B Facebook group 👥. We are so grateful to support you and to watch your businesses grow. 📈 A very Merry Christmas 🎄 from the Business for Builders crew. We’ll be here next year with optimism ✨ a...

Send us Fan Mail So you have your marketing figured out—but what do you do with the many leads that inquire with your company? 📣🔥 Today, Max chats about a 5-step process to determine how to efficiently asses an inquriy when it lands in your inbox! 📩 Every business is different, but this inquiry scorecard can be adjusted to suite you, your type of client, and your business. 🎯🛠️ --------------...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you're running in circles trying to keep everything in your business running smoothly and efficiently? ⚙️✨ Today, Max talks about how you can use a “task-force” infrastructure 🛠️ in your business to improve both your profit 💰 and your lifestyle 🌴. If your days, weeks, and months are filled with putting out the same fires over and over, it may be time to add...

Send us Fan Mail Sure, being on the tools is great🔨 — but the business side? That’s a whole different world. 🌏 Today, Max talks about something most contractors don’t consider when they start trying to level up 📈.  If you’re unable to balance your time and resources, scaling up will be a real challenge... Watch today's episode on YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3...

Send us Fan Mail Is your business ready for the expansion you've always wanted? 🔥 This week, Max walks through several expansion scenarios—covering how to expand and how to run a stress test to see whether your business can handle it. 🔍📈 Your business is always in one of two phases: consolidation or expansion. 🔄 Watch this episode on YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...

Send us Fan Mail Business requires partnerships—with suppliers, subcontractors, and sometimes even a business partner. 🌐 Today, Max discusses how to choose the right partner for you and your company to ensure a successful, long-lasting business relationship. 🤝 Everyone has their own idiosyncrasies, and there’s a lot to consider before entering into a partnership! 💡 Watch today's episode on...

Send us Fan Mail No one ever becomes a success overnight!  Today, Max breaks down the three phases that you and your business will go through on the journey to success.  Remember, business success isn’t a single event — it’s a continuous process of growth and improvement!  -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: http://www.jobtread.com/invite?r...

Send us Fan Mail How do you distribute and decide what to do with the cash that flows into your bank account? 💸 Today, Max talks about how he manages the cash that comes into his account — and how to determine what portion goes toward expenses and what portion represents profit. 📊 If you don’t know how to properly manage the cash coming in from clients, you could end up with shortfalls that may...

Send us Fan Mail Is there really one thing you can do to turn your business around? 🤔 Today, Max shares three key strategies that can transform the sales department in your business. 🔨 Sales cure everything — but what happens behind the scenes matters, even when the sales numbers look good. 📈 Watch it on the whiteboard: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf --...

Send us Fan Mail Your business won’t grow unless you do! 🔥 Today, Max discusses the key to unlocking business growth and increasing profitability—for both you and your company. 🔑 Don’t miss these insights that could transform the way you lead and grow. 🌱 Watch it on the whiteboard: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with J...

Send us Fan Mail Builders often hear the word “departments” and think of large, corporate-style companies. But many overlook the fact that their own building companies need departments too! Today, Max discusses 9 key departments and the activity metrics you should track to keep your business running smoothly and efficiently. -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial!...

Send us Fan Mail We often talk about keeping track of your numbers and metrics 📊—but if you're not sure what some of the acronyms Max has mentioned in past episodes mean, don't worry! Today, we’re breaking them down for you. 🙌 We're diving into 3 key acronyms that are directly tied to your marketing strategy and your profits 💰. Let’s get into it! Watch this episode on the whitebo...

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Send us Fan Mail What is your process—from requesting bids from vendors to back-costing? Today, Max walks through the workflow: from requesting vendor bids to analyzing project costs after completion.  Back-costing helps identify areas where you may have underquoted or gone over budget. Over time, it will improve your quoting and estimating accuracy—and boost your profitability!    --------------...

Send us Fan Mail If your employees are not trained and equipped with the skills they need for the job you hired them for and expect the highest level of performance from – they will leave, it's that simple. Today Max discusses 8 key points he uses to ensure that employees are on-boarded and trained properly and equipped to do the job you have hired them to do.  Your business must run on syste...

Send us Fan Mail If you're going to build a business, your leadership must be effective.  Today, Max dives into three core areas every leader must master: casting a clear vision , knowing when to close deals ,  and resolving problems efficiently . If your leadership is on point, you'll be able to delegate almost anything in your company — boosting efficiency and increasing your profit! ...

Send us Fan Mail It all comes down to your estimating.🔥  Are your project profits taking a hit 💸 because you don’t have the experience to accurately estimate different types of jobs? Today, Max breaks down the 5 keys to help you estimate based on project size — plus a solid framework to get it done right. 📏🛠️ -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread...

Send us Fan Mail Selling and closing are two different things — did you know that? 🤔 Today, Max discusses when to sell, when to close, and why ⏱️ timing can have a massive impact on how many prospective clients you move from inquiry to commitment.🤝 There’s a crucial point in your sales process where you must stop selling and start closing — and getting the timing right is what matters most! ✅ W...

Send us Fan Mail Houses were once built with hammers and a lot of elbow grease. Today, advanced tools make the job faster and easier. The structure remains solid—only the system has evolved. 🏠💪 Today, Max takes a deep dive into building systems that can support your business as it grows 📈. Technology changes everything—it saves time ⏱️ and increases profit 💰, even in construction! 👷‍♂️ See wh...

Send us Fan Mail Do you find yourself struggling to scale your business? One of these key areas might be the reason why… 🔑 🎙️Today, Max shares the core areas that drive momentum in your business 💼⚙️ 📈 When these areas have momentum, scaling and managing your business becomes much easier! 🙌 Check out the whiteboard today --> https://youtu.be/j7YHeaYEZfI -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized wit...

Send us Fan Mail Do you continue supporting your clients after construction is complete? 🏡  Today, Max shares the 6 steps he follows to handle warranty claims and make sure his clients feel supported 🙌📋 Warranty issues can happen — how you respond can build trust 🤝 and lead to your next referral! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get...

Send us Fan Mail Do you determine every detail of a project—right down to the door handles and paint —before construction begins, or do you wing it and hope to come in under budget? 💸 Today, Max discusses how he approaches selections, specifications, and pricing for your jobs—and how to do it as painlessly and effectively as possible for both you and your client 🤝. Many builders rush to start co...