Professional Builders Secrets

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Matt Kelly, Director of Crown Constructions. Throughout this episode, Matt shares his journey from carpenter to co-founder and discusses the importance of systemising your building business for success, and using hard data to make decisions. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn m...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Jackie and Matt Mosher from Dzinly. Throughout this episode, Jackie and Matt explain the innovative ways Dzinly is revolutionising exterior design and construction for builders. They discuss the platform's capabilities, including AI integration, and how it helps builders save time and increase efficiency. This episode is sponsored...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, head coach at APB. Throughout this episode, Andy explains the critical aspects of managing time effectively in your building company. He dives into why time management is such a frequent topic among builders and shares actionable strategies to help you take control of your time and boost your productivity. This episode...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Bosco Anthony, Chief Brand Officer at Global Rev Gen and former host of the PBS Podcast. Throughout this episode, Bosco delves into advertising strategies tailored for residential builders, shedding light on essential practices you can implement to optimise your marketing efforts. This episode is proudly sponsored by Buildern, a co...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Ron Nussbaum, Founder of BuilderComs and host of the Construction Champions Podcast. In this episode, Ron discusses the critical role of effective communication in the construction industry and shares insights into how technology can revolutionise this aspect of your business. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Servi...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, head coach at APB. Throughout this episode, Andy shares his insights and experiences from the recent APB strategic planning retreat in Fiji. He dives deep into the purpose and outcomes of the retreat and explores the power of APB’s top builders coming together. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Angus Cowan from Angus Cowan Constructions and Buildern. Throughout this episode, Angus shares his journey from starting in the construction industry, not finding any software that fit his needs, and partnering with Buildern to use his experience to create a true all-in-one solution for builders like himself. This episode is sponso...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Adriana Cecere, one of our executive business coaches at APB. Throughout this episode, Adriana delves into the power of mindset for business success. She shares her personal journey from a young entrepreneur to a seasoned coach and gets into the importance of overcoming mindset blocks to achieve business goals. This episode is prou...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with James and Alice Pilcher from MILEHAM. Throughout this episode, they share their unique journey from architecture to building, delve into the synergy between these two professions and how marketing this strength builds trust with their clients and enhances the service they provide. This episode is proudly sponsored by Smarter Conten...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Peter Butler from Smarter Websites and Scott Bywater from Copywriting That Sells. In this episode, the duo dives deep into the transformative power of content marketing tailored for builders, and discuss their new joint venture, “Smarter Content That Sells," designed to attract quality leads through strategic content creation. This...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Adrian Ramsay, a seasoned professional in the field of architectural and building design. Throughout this episode, Adrian delves into the nuanced relationships between builders and designers, offering practical advice for builders looking to establish meaningful design partnerships. INSIDE EPISODE 135 YOU WILL DISCOVER The biggest...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with co-founder of APB Russ Stephens, APB’s Head Coach Andy Skarda and APB’s Head of Sales Dani Sady. Together, they delve into the critical topic of maintaining focus in your building company, highlighting the challenges builders face and the strategies to overcome them. This episode is proudly sponsored by Buildern, a comprehensive al...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Richard Armstrong from Procalc. In this episode, Richard dives deep into the nuances of construction pricing, sharing insights from his extensive experience in the industry and the innovative solutions Procalc offers. INSIDE EPISODE 133 YOU WILL DISCOVER The limitations and risks of traditional pricing methods. How technology can s...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Sky Kolade, Co-founder of APB. Throughout this episode, Sky explains the importance of building a strong and professional rapport with your clients, and gets into the best practices you can implement to help build rapport without getting stuck in awkward conversations. INSIDE EPISODE 132 YOU WILL DISCOVER The importance of building...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Rick Moore, Executive Business Coach at APB. Throughout this episode, Rick delves into the reliance on referrals within the building industry and explores the broader implications for your business if referrals are your only ‘strategy’. This episode is proudly sponsored by Smarter Content That Sells, set yourself up for success by...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Lane O'Brien, Co-Owner of O’Brien Contracting Ltd. based out of British Columbia, Canada. In this episode, Lane gets into his building niche, Net-Zero homes, and uncovers why they're a pivotal step forward in today’s housing market. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more: hubs...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens. In the episode, Russ delves into how builders can harness the power of artificial intelligence to maximise efficiency in their building company. INSIDE EPISODE 129 YOU WILL DISCOVER The place AI has in your building company How AI is impacting the industry Th...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Josh Hallam and Sam Falanga from Falanga & Co., an accounting firm based in Australia. In this episode, Josh and Sam get into the biggest pain points builders have when consulting with accountants, how to alleviate them, and most importantly, how to get the most out of your accountant. INSIDE EPISODE 128 YOU WILL DISCOVER The impor...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Tom Coy, Owner of Coy’s Constructions based out of Melbourne, Australia. In this episode, Tom gets into the common misconceptions surrounding apprentices, the systems you can use to effectively train them, and how to set them up for success in the building industry. INSIDE EPISODE 127 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why you should take on appren...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. In this episode, the trio discuss the SORCI (State of the Residential Construction Industry) report for 2024, which gives insights into the trends and challenges faced by the building industry. This ep...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens. In the episode, Russ delves into the International Builders Show, what APB got up to at the show, and why builders need to take the time to attend. INSIDE EPISODE 125 YOU WILL DISCOVER The opportunities for builders at NAHB IBS An overview of IBS What APB del...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Karen Walshe, COO of Go Recruit. In this episode, Karen delves into the benefits of offshore recruiting, and how builders can best implement virtual assistants into their company, so that they can focus on scalability and high-priority tasks, rather than admin. INSIDE EPISODE 124 YOU WILL DISCOVER The misconceptions surrounding off...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. In the episode, the trio delve into the impact of winding down a building company, and the best way to approach it for yourself, and your team. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Service...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with John and Joel Van Lagen from Joe’s Carpentry based out of Ontario, Canada. In this episode, the father and son delve into the intricacies of owning a family business, working with your family, the challenges it brings, and how they’ve crafted a well-rounded business as a result. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Ser...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. In the episode, the trio discuss the pitfalls builders fall into when it comes to cashflow, and how so many misconstrue their numbers. INSIDE EPISODE 121 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why your business isn’t actua...