Business for Builders Podcast

Send us Fan Mail When you speak to a lawyer about legal advice, they bill you for their expertise and guidance! ⚖️ So, why are you offering construction expertise and guidance, and not being paid for it? Today, Max provides an overview of the measures to take to ensure that you are not missing out on any potential sources of income. 💲 The crux of the matter is, anything that costs you time and mo...

Send us Fan Mail Although Max enjoys discussing the operational aspects of running a construction company, he recognizes that the human element - that is, you - is one of the most significant factors in becoming a successful business owner. 🚶 In our previous episode, we covered a lot of operational topics. This episode will complement Episode 121, "A Guide to Construction Efficiency!" T...

Send us Fan Mail If another General Contractor stepped onto your job site, what would they think? 😬 Would they be impressed or disgusted by how you run your business? Today, Max will discuss why your (or your project manager’s) organization abilities, time management, and tidiness can affect your business appearance to clients! If these three things are not in order, your workflow on your job sit...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine having an A+ copywriter on your team, at no cost to you. Surprising, right? 😲 Today, Max explores the latest tools and technology to help you streamline your operations and take your business to the next level. We're going to talk about ChatGPT and the many benefits it can provide for general contractors like you. P.S - All of this copy was crafted by the amazing Cha...

Send us Fan Mail The construction marketplace is changing with inflation, interest rates rising, and a recession on the horizon. 😕 It affects how our phones ring, no question about it! But consistency in any area of marketing will counter this. Today, Max runs through 8 strategies for contractors to market their brand and business! Develop a strong online presence Network and build relationships...

Send us Fan Mail Two questions that we often receive from General Contractors are, “Max, what do I have to do to start up a successful General Contracting company?” and “What do I have to do to scale up?” In view of this, today, Max covers 10 key points to successfully set up, start up, and scale up your General Contracting company! 💯 ---------------------------------------------- 🛠️ Find Us on S...

Send us Fan Mail Partnerships are something of beauty and they come in all shapes and sizes! Today, Max discusses the pros and cons of being a business partner. Make sure you sit down with your business partner to design and define your business and what you want to receive from it before signing on the dotted line! ---------------------------------------------- 🛠️ Find Us on Social Media: TikTok:...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Max highlights the steps to successfully estimating a full basement renovation. Today, we urge you to ask yourself, “Are my estimating capabilities as accurate as they can be?” Keep in mind; Profit is the natural bi-product of good estimating! ---------------------------------------------- 🛠️ Find Us on Social Media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@business_for...

Send us Fan Mail We know the best way to show your prospective clients the value of your General Contracting Business is to have your past clients chat with them through a video testimonial. Question is, what is the best way to ask your existing client for a video testimonial? 🤔 In today’s episode, Max goes through a 6-step process to get a video testimonial from your clients! 🎥 If you're c...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we look back on some of the golden moments from this past year. Thank you to all those who listen, watch, and continue to support Business for Builders and our podcast. Your appreciation and feedback are truly our oxygen! We look forward to delivering more valuable content and helping your contracting business grow in the New Year. This is "THE BEST O...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are joined in the studio by special guest Dan Booth, Co-owner/Lead Carpenter/Onsite Supervisor at Niche Construction in Nova Scotia. We cover topics in construction related to recruiting the right people, attracting and maintaining a great company culture, and the importance of MINDSET in the development of your business! If you're curious about the business that we...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder what it truly takes to set yourself apart from other general contractors and thrive as a business owner? In today's episode, Max outlines 11 of the most essential characteristics that make up a professional, high-performing general contractor.   If you're curious about the business that we are in or franchising opportunities,  visit our website: www.bu...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are joined in the studio by our newest franchisee in the Canadian division, Jacob Boschmann - Owner & General Contractor of Smith & Sons Vernon East.  Once Jacob discovered what Smith & Sons has to offer (power of a team, coaching, software, etc.), he found himself aligning with the brand and is looking forward to fast-tracking his contracting business!  If yo...

Send us Fan Mail As our business grows, as we gain more clients, recruit more talent, and win bigger jobs, conflicts will inevitably arise... and the chances of you upsetting another human are highly likely! So... HOW should we handle disputes within our contracting business? Today, Max covers 5 professional, logical, and calm tips on resolving disputes. Whether with clients or subcontractors, we...

Send us Fan Mail Many General Contractors tend to get carried away and forget the importance of maintaining clear and comprehensive communication with their clients - not just at the beginning, but for the entirety of the project... Today Max offers 10 tips on how to improve your communication skills with clients. Communication is a developed skill, and if done correctly, can significantly increas...

Send us Fan Mail We understand that in the construction world, there is always a shortage of assistance and information for GCs who want to build a successful business...  Which is why today, we're covering 6 things you need to start up a construction business (and they won't cost you any money)! If you're curious about the business that we are in or franchising opportunities,  visi...

Send us Fan Mail General Contractors! Ever wonder what it TRULY takes to develop the kind of contracting business you've always dreamed of? In today's episode, Max covers 5 crucial pillars of a high-performance building company that will not only improve your business, but that will also improve YOU as a leader. If you're curious about the business that we are in or franchising oppo...

Send us Fan Mail As builders, we tend to get so caught up with the operational side of our business that we start to overlook the importance of our own personal and mental well-being. Unlike previous episodes where we cover systems, checklists, and other business operations; today we focus on YOU, the human being . After all, we are not machines and our mental sanity is more important than many of...

Send us Fan Mail <p>We get asked the recurring question quite often... "But Max, HOW do I get more leads and better clients?"</p>  <p>Today we chat about 3 ways to increase your lead generation and attract the type of clients YOU want to work with. We cover:</p> <ul> <li>1) Deconstructing the wall of distrust with clients</li> <li>2) Qualif...

Send us Fan Mail <p>We often see general contractors struggle with the ORGANIZATION of their contracting business...</p>  <p>If we want to break through ceilings in our business, we gotta become more efficient, more organized, and use systems to leverage!</p> <p>Today, Max chats about 3 of the most crucial components of your business that will require you to continuou...

Send us Fan Mail <p>As builders, we can learn and acquire all the knowledge we want... but what's it worth if we don't go and execute?</p> <p>Today Max chats about the importance of not only gaining more education in construction and business but IMPLEMENTING that knowledge in the real world. We discuss the difference between knowledge and wisdom, and the importance of...

Send us Fan Mail <p>The game is won and lost in the 6 inches between your ears!</p> <p>In today's episode, Max offers 10 tips on how to build the mindset of a high-performing business owner. If we focus on the inner work, it will allow us to overcome the business side of things and allow for more profit, better leads, and a better lifestyle overall.</p> <p>If you...

Send us Fan Mail <p>If you wanna go big, you're gonna need HUMANS!</p> <p>Today, Max chats about the crucial departments needed to run a high-performance, profitable building company. We get into the nuts and bolts of the following:</p> <ul> <li> 1) Business Development Manager </li> <li> 2) Marketing Manager / Community manager </li> <...

Send us Fan Mail <p>Most builders we speak with struggle with social media and marketing their contracting business...</p>    <p>Whether it's because they don't have the time or don't know how, there is a serious gap when it comes to marketing in the contractor world!</p>  <p>In our 100th episode, we are joined by special guest Joe Quattrone, Senior Vic...

Send us Fan Mail <p>Why do systems exist? To make our lives easier and our business more efficient!</p> <p>Us builders have a lot of moving parts in our business and it's easy to get overwhelmed, lose momentum, and fall behind.</p>  <p>Today, Max chats about the importance of systemizing EVERYTHING in your business so you can conserve your energy whilst operating...