Association of Professional Builders

Professional Builders Secrets

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Brought to you by the Association of Professional Builders (APB), the Professional Builders Secrets podcast is the #1 resource for builders operating a professional building company. Discover how you can generate more leads, sign more contracts and increase your margins while delivering a better experience for your clients. We interview professional builders across 5 countries, host industry authorities as special guests and break down proven strategies with the coaching team at the Association of Professional Builders. Enjoy new episodes every week.

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Association of Professional Builders

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

170. AI & Humanity With Jeff Bullas 23.01.2025

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Jeff Bullas, digital marketing expert and host of The Jeff Bullas Show. In this episode, Jeff shares his insights on the impact of AI on humanity, creativity, and the future of work. Discover how builders and entrepreneurs can leverage AI for better decision-making, enhanced productivity, and maintaining a sense of purpose. This ep...

169. Cashflow & Wealth With Jaya Lesley 16.01.2025

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Jaya Lesley, founder of JL Society. Throughout this episode, Jaya delves into the financial challenges builders face in today's evolving economic landscape. She shares her insights on cash flow management, personal wealth strategies, and aligning business goals with long-term financial aspirations. This episode is sponsored by Appa...

168. Company Culture With Eve Purdy 09.01.2025

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Eve Purdy, an emergency physician and team science expert. In this episode, Eve dives into the similarities between emergency medicine and residential construction, explaining how building strong team dynamics can improve outcomes, even in high-pressure environments. She shares insights on leadership, team communication, and foster...

167. Succession Planning With Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade 02.01.2025

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Sky Kolade and Russ Stephens, Co-founders of APB. In this episode, the two delve into the critical topic of succession planning for building companies. They explore why succession planning is vital, how to start preparing, and actionable steps to ensure a seamless transition for your business. This episode is sponsored by Appa...

166. Simplify Finance With AI With Matt Calvano 26.12.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Matt Calvano, Co-founder and CEO of Adaptive. In this episode, Matt dives deep into the complexities of construction bookkeeping and cash flow management. He shares the common mistakes builders make with their finances and offers actionable advice to streamline processes, reduce errors, and improve profitability. This episode is sp...

165. The 2024 Recap With Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade 19.12.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Sky Kolade and Russ Stephens, Co-founders of APB. In this episode, Sky and Russ reflect on 2024’s defining moments for builders, exploring key trends like AI adoption, financial literacy, and the critical role of industry events in fostering collaboration and growth. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, clic...

164. Preparing for 2025 With Andy Skarda 12.12.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, head coach at APB. In this episode, Andy delves into the critical importance of planning for your business's future, emphasising why every builder should plan not just for the next year but for the next decade. With practical insights, Andy shares actionable steps to help you get started with a comprehensive strategy f...

163. Cyber Safety Made Simple With Cam Rule 05.12.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Cameron Rule, Director of Downtime Assassin. In this episode, Cam shares his expertise in safeguarding builders against cyber threats, emphasising simple, actionable strategies to secure your business while staying efficient in a rapidly digitising industry. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link...

162. Aligning Vision and Ambition With Daryl Smith 28.11.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Daryl Smith, Executive Business Coach at APB. In this episode, Daryl dives deep into the essential intersection between personal and business wellbeing for builders. He shares valuable insights on balancing personal goals with professional aspirations and explains the practical habits and systems that can lead to a more fulfilling...

161. Performance & Vulnerability With Toby Jenkins 21.11.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Toby Jenkins, a former Olympian and Executive coach. Throughout this episode, Toby reveals the essential practices for building resilience and leading with purpose. He dives deep into the value of psychological flexibility and shares how business owners can redefine success while handling the pressures of leadership and life. This...

160. Reimagining Financial Mindset With Leah Ward 14.11.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Leah Ward, Executive Business Coach at APB. In this episode, Leah shares her unique journey from corporate finance to business coaching and discusses the critical mindset shifts builders need to manage finances effectively and proactively. Leah explains how to transform financial statements from static documents into powerful tools...

159. Estimating With AI With Darren Wallbank 07.11.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Darren Wallbank, Executive Chairman of Builda Price. In this episode, Darren shares his knowledge on how AI and cutting-edge technology are revolutionising the residential construction industry. He explains how builders can use AI to increase efficiency, enhance customer experience, and reclaim their weekends by automating routine...

158. Women In Construction With Erica Anenberg 31.10.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Erica Anenberg, founder of Girl Flip Construction. In this episode, Erica shares her experiences as a woman leading a remodeling company in the traditionally male-dominated construction industry. She dives deep into the challenges, rewards, and lessons learned from building a successful business, while also introducing her inn...

157. Manage Projects With AI With Mitchell Kasselman 24.10.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Mitchell Kasselman, Co-founder & CEO of Ressio Software. In this episode, Mitchell dives into the ways AI-powered construction management software can streamline building companies' processes and how builders can make the best software choices to optimise their businesses. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Serv...

156. Mastering Negotiation With Sky Kolade 17.10.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Sky Kolade, Co-founder of APB. In this episode, Sky dives deep into the art of negotiation, specifically tailored for building company owners. She explains how negotiation plays a crucial role in maintaining control, building relationships, and securing better outcomes for your business. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contr...

155. Task Automation With Elena Korolkova 10.10.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode featuring Elena Korolkova, from Kick Consulting. In this episode, Elena shares her expertise on automating internal processes for builders using Monday.com. She explains how builders can increase efficiency, save time, and focus on what they love most by systemising their businesses. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Se...

154. Building Luxury The Right Way With Tim Sayce 03.10.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Tim Sayce, Director of Kai Konstruct. In this episode, Tim shares the story behind his luxury residential building company based on the Gold Coast, Queensland. With a unique blend of bespoke custom homebuilding and volume construction, Tim explains how his company delivers certainty and quality, no matter the project. This episode...

153. LinkedIn Strategies With Kylie Chown 26.09.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode featuring Kylie Chown, LinkedIn Strategist and founder of My Digital Brand. In this episode, Kylie dives deep into LinkedIn marketing strategies specifically for builders, and how builders can leverage LinkedIn to not only generate leads but also attract top talent, build brand credibility, and establish professional relationships. Thi...

152. Growing Your Company With Ashley Beckman 19.09.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Ashley Beckman from Beckman Construction in Southern Indiana. In this episode, Ashley shares her journey of joining the family business, balancing roles with her husband, and how implementing systems like Buildertrend transformed their company. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to lea...

151. Learning To Delegate With Sky Kolade 12.09.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with APB Co-founder Sky Kolade. In this episode, Sky dives into the world of delegation and why it’s critical for running a professional building company. She breaks down the process of effective delegation and shares the key mistakes to avoid when you hand off responsibilities. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Service...

150. Predicting Buyer Behaviour With AI With Will Zhang 05.09.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Will Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of OpenHouse.ai. In this episode, Will explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming the home building industry. Will breaks down complex AI concepts into simple terms and explains how builders can use these technologies to predict buyer behaviour, qualify leads, and...

149. Mentoring Your Team With Rick Moore 29.08.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Rick Moore, Executive Business Coach at APB. In this episode, Rick delves into the essential strategies for coaching and mentoring team members effectively within a building company. He discusses the impact of employee engagement, how to recognise when team members need more support, and practical steps to build a strong mentoring...

148. Hiring The Right Team With Josh Hostetler 22.08.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Josh Hostetler, President of Hostetler Family Homes in Hartville, Ohio. In this episode, Josh shares his journey of transitioning from the corporate finance world back into the family-owned building business. He dives into the challenges and rewards of rebuilding a team from the ground up and the importance of having a clear vision...

147. Getting High Quality Leads With Cameron Upton 15.08.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Cameron Upton, Founder of Contractor Scale. In this episode, Cameron dives deep into the intricacies of generating high-quality leads for residential builders, shares his journey from engineering to marketing and his experience in optimising lead generation strategies specifically catered for builders. This episode is sponsored by...

146. Advanced AI Tactics With Varant Bomoushakian 08.08.2024

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Varant Bomoushakian, APB's Head of Operations. Throughout this episode, Varant explores the transformative impact of advanced AI in the building industry and shares insights on how builders can harness AI tools to streamline their operations, enhance client interactions, and stay ahead of the competition. This episode is sponsored...

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