Builder Stories – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Philip Sessions shares how a simple need for marketing help led him to build a business focused on virtual assistants for contractors. He explains why many contractors struggle with VAs and what must change for the relationship to work. Philip also shares best practices for managing virtual assistants and how contractors can grow without adding full time staff.

• Why most contractors hire virtual assistants the wrong way
• What tasks VAs handle best inside a construction business
• How to manage VAs for success
• Red flags to watch out for when working with VAs
• How support systems affect long term growth

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Learn more about Refined VA here.

Ken Combs shares how he went from a 19 year old laborer to leading a design build firm with more than $15 million in annual revenue. He reveals how he restructured his company for higher profit and increased efficiency. Ken also shares his results driven approach to operations, marketing, and the org chart he developed to support his team. He explains what had to change before the business could operate without his daily involvement.

• Ken's goal for slippage and grippage
• How to make the transition from in house labor to subcontracted teams
• The unique compensation structure Ken uses to create accountability
• When to bring design in-house
• How Ken successfully rebranded his company

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Visit the CQC Home website here.

Ben and Amy Wright describe how a move to Nashville for music eventually led them into house flipping, and ultimately a thriving construction business. They share how years of working on their own homes helped them gain confidence, attract referrals, and step into larger projects. Coaching played a major role in shaping their mindset, improving their systems, and helping them grow into the high end work they now enjoy. Ben and Amy's story shows how thoughtful decisions, and the willingness to learn can completely reshape a business.

• Which coaches accelerated their growth
• How they built a website that reflects the quality of their work
• Which marketing efforts created the strongest return
• How they use networking to gain projects
• The sales process that changed their approach

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Learn more about Center State Craftsmen here.

• Using formulas to enhance the customer experience
• Utilizing technology as a competitive differentiator
• Connecting compensation to value delivered
• Separating work and home life to be successful
• Owning your failures and learning from them

Visit The Patio Kitchen Co. website here: https://www.thepatiokitchenco.com/

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• Setting your business up for success
• Changing the way that people see women in construction
• Collaborating with the home owners to eliminate communication issues
• Building for others like you would for yourself
• Getting out of your head and taking action

Visit the Girl Flip website here: https://www.girlflip.com/

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• Guiding the business culture from the start
• Making effective business decisions with partners
• Creating specific and well-defined roles for your team
• Gathering feedback and reviews from customers
• Constantly improving the business processes

Visit the Phoenix Home Remodeling website here: https://phxhomeremodeling.com/

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• Transitioning from the sub-contractor model to full time employees
• Adapting from the field to the office
• Creating processes to grow the business
• Investing in personal and professional development
• Ensuring your team feels appreciated

Visit the Greg Junge Construction website here: https://jungeconstruction.com/

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Meet Kevin Choquette, owner of Ravin Builders a specialty deck builder located in Richmond, Rhode Island. Two years ago, Kevin made the pivotal decision to shift the focus of his company towards a single niche: boutique deck building. Little did he know that this strategic move would prove to be a game-changer, propelling his average project value from less than $40,000 to more than $160,000.

Here are a few key takeaways from the discussion with Kevin:

• Targeting a very specific type of project to scale the company
• Managing the growth of the business
• Tracking project costing and margins constantly
• Keeping your employees happy
• Creating a culture of reliability

Visit the Ravin Builders website here: https://ravinllc.com/

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• Finding what motivates you in business
• Overcoming entrepreneurial obstacles
• Relying on processes for daily operations
• Providing a different approach to customer service
• Simplifying the sales process

Visit the Deck Masters website here: https://deckmastersak.com/

Visit the Freedom Brothers website here: https://freedom-brothers.com/

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• Having a mentor to learn the business side of home building
• Transitioning from home renovations to custom home builds
• Realizing that quantity of jobs doesn't always equal more revenue
• Setting up business processes for eventual sale
• Focusing on video marketing

Visit the Versa Homes website here: https://versahomes.com/

Own a construction company and want to share your story? Apply to be on an upcoming episode of Builder Stories at https://www.builderstories.com