Professional Builders Secrets

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 get into what it really takes to become a high performing builder. INSIDE EPISODE 95 YOU WILL DISCOVER   What a high performing builder looks like   If it’s worth becoming a hi...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the CEO of Versa Homes, Felipe Freig. In this episode, Felipe delves into his journey from a trade, to becoming a fully-fledged custom home builder, and explains how to curate an exceptional client experience. INSIDE EPISODE 94 YOU WILL DISCOVER How to build relationships with your clients The importance of the client experience Ho...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with APB Co-founder Russ Stephens. In this episode, Russ reveals the 3-step process for builders to attract more quality leads, convert them into high-margin contracts, and avoid competing on price. INSIDE EPISODE 93 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why most builders add smaller margins to their jobs than the industry benchmark The fundamental problem...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the CEO of Zephyr Connects, Erin Longmoon. In this episode, Erin unpacks the common pitfalls builders face when recruiting onsite staff, and the strategies you can implement to ensure you hire the best staff for your building company. INSIDE EPISODE 92 YOU WILL DISCOVER How to interview prospective hires The importance of hiring th...

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 benefits Elite Mentoring can have for your building company. INSIDE EPISODE 91 YOU WILL DISCOVER What Elite Mentoring is and who it’s for How Elite Mentoring is dif...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the owner of Stannard Family Homes, Ryan Stannard. In this episode, Ryan gets into exactly how he achieved level 10 of APB’s professional builder levels, becoming APB’s first officially certified professional builder. INSIDE EPISODE 90 YOU WILL DISCOVER What the professional builder levels are What a builder needs to do in order to...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with APB Executive Business Coach Dennis Wong. In this episode, Dennis delves into the importance of project reporting, and how builders can get on top of their profit and loss before it's too late. INSIDE EPISODE 89 YOU WILL DISCOVER The in’s and out’s of project reporting How to keep your reporting accurate How to increase your profit...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the owner of The Healthy Home, Zara D’Cotta. In this episode, Zara unpacks the concept of building biology, why it’s important for builders in the long-term, and the first thing you can do right now to commit to building healthier homes. INSIDE EPISODE 88 YOU WILL DISCOVER An explanation of building biology Why a builder should car...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with 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 talk about managing stress as a building company owner. INSIDE EPISODE 87 YOU WILL DISCOVER How builders interpret stress What happens if building company owners don’t address thei...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the owner of Schneider Construction, Jim Schneider. Throughout this episode, Jim delves into the challenges he faced with his building company, and the tools and systems he used to get Schneider Construction to where it is today. INSIDE EPISODE 86 YOU WILL DISCOVER The all too common trap Jim fell in The tools and systems Jim used...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade. Throughout this episode, the two delve into the joys and trials builders may face when choosing to work with their family. INSIDE EPISODE 85 YOU WILL DISCOVER The importance of a mediator The secrets to success in a family run business Balancing f...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with new home sales coach and founder of New Home Sales Plus, Roland Nairnsey. Throughout this episode, Roland outlines where builders struggle today when it comes to contracts and sales, and shares his insights on the tactics profitable builders use to sign contracts 12 months in advance. INSIDE EPISODE 84 YOU WILL DISCOVER How to cust...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Stephens, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. Throughout this episode, the trio delve into the 5 stages of decline of a building company, and what you can do to salvage a building company in decline before it’s too late. INSIDE EPISODE 83 YOU WILL D...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Lee Ambrose, Managing Director at Ambrose Design and Construct based in Brisbane, Australia. Throughout this episode, Lee delves into the journey he and his business has went on, his transition into fixed price contracts and the ways in which he’s transformed his business since joining the APB. INSIDE EPISODE 82 YOU WILL DISCOVER T...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Clint Best, Executive Business Coach at APB. Throughout this episode, Clint discusses the importance of setting a strong company culture in your building company, and shares insights and strategies to help builders set and maintain a strong company culture. INSIDE EPISODE 81 YOU WILL DISCOVER What company culture is and why it’s so...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Johnston, Director at Expansion Media. Throughout this episode, Andy delves into the importance of video storytelling for builders and shares his expertise in creating engaging videos, tips on repurposing them and how often builders should consider producing video content. INSIDE EPISODE 80 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why video is such...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Stephens, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. Throughout this episode, the trio delve into the key differences between fixed price and cost plus contracts, the pros and cons of each option, and how builders can go about making the switch. INSIDE EPI...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Keiron Moore, owner of CKS Projects based in the South Coast of NSW, Australia. Throughout this episode, Keiron shares his experience transforming CKS Projects, and delves into the impact working with APB’s coaches had on him, and his approach to branding, marketing, and sales in his business. INSIDE EPISODE 78 YOU WILL DISCOVER Ho...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Jacob Oelofse, an Executive Business Coach at APB. In this episode, Jacob discusses the importance of benchmarking your building company and how you can effectively track and analyse your metrics. INSIDE EPISODE 77 YOU WILL DISCOVER The importance of tracking financial benchmarks and how they can help improve your businesses perfor...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Todd Polke, a renowned wealth and investment strategist. In this episode, Todd shares his journey to success and explores how builders can create personal wealth outside of their building company. INSIDE EPISODE 76 YOU WILL DISCOVER Todd's journey to becoming a successful investment strategist The importance of strategy when creati...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Stephens, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. Throughout this episode, the trio discuss the SORCI (State of the Residential Construction Industry) report for 2023, which gives insights into the trends and challenges faced by the building industry. I...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Daniel Troncoso, owner of Ocean Avenue Custom Builders based in New Jersey, USA. Throughout this episode, Daniel goes over his journey from being a labourer, tradesmen, and home builder to becoming a successful business builder with the help of APB coaching. INSIDE EPISODE 74 YOU WILL DISCOVER How Daniel got started on his journey...

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, Head Coach at APB. Throughout this episode, Andy explores ‘mates rates’, the concept of offering a discount or better price to friends and family than what they’d pay on the open market, and its detrimental impact on a builder's bottom line. INSIDE EPISODE 73 YOU WILL DISCOVER The popularity of mates' rates in construc...

In episode 72 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, we’re joined by Julian Krishnan Nair, Senior Partner Manager at Buildxact. Throughout this episode, Julian delves into the analytical side of owning a building company, how Buildxact can help, and how builders can keep their estimates accurate. INSIDE EPISODE 72 YOU WILL DISCOVER How Buildxact makes a positive impact on builders’ day-to-d...

In episode 71 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, we’re joined by Co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Stephens, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. Throughout this episode, the trio delve into what APB Chapters is all about and how it’s slowly helping builders all over the globe. INSIDE EPISODE 71 YOU WILL DISCOVER What APB Chapters are and...