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Builder Stories

Eric Fortenberry

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 126

Welcome to Builder Stories, the podcast where builders, remodelers, and contractors share their personal and business journeys. Come learn from the stories of successful entrepreneurs who share how they got started, how they found success, and the lessons learned along the way. Your host, Eric Fortenberry, has successfully built two businesses, one in software and one in construction. He is now the Founder and CEO of JobTread Software, a construction estimating and project management platform that has helped thousands of builders and contractors sell and manage over $1 billion in construction jobs.

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How to Get Real Results from Virtual Assistants | Philip Sessions of Refined VA

Episode 126

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • Duration 53:08

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.

In this episode you will learn:

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

Listen to the episode to learn more.

Resources:

Learn more about Refined VA here.

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How to Build a $15M Remodeling Business That Runs Without You | Ken Combs of CQC Home

Episode 125

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • Duration 58:40

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.

In this episode you will learn:

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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Resources:

Visit the CQC Home website here.

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The Power of Outside Expertise | Ben and Amy Wright of Center State Craftsmen

Episode 116

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 01:00:35

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.

In this episode you will learn:

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

Listen to the episode to learn more.

Resources:

Learn more about Center State Craftsmen here.

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Incentivize Accuracy and Timeliness | Scott Worley with The Patio Kitchen Co.

Episode 26

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 • Duration 52:48

Meet Scott Worley, owner of The Patio Kitchen Co in St. Louis, Missouri. After initially venturing into construction straight out of high school, Scott's passion for transforming outdoor living spaces took hold during his college years. With a successful business under his belt for a decade, he made the bold choice to close it down and pivot to becoming a designer at a larger firm. Yet, the allure of being a business owner drew him back, leading to the re-establishment of The Patio Kitchen Co. just last year.

Here are a few key takeaways from our discussion with Scott:

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/

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

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Be An Inspiration Hub | Erica Anenberg and Beth Benson

Episode 25

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • Duration 41:04

Meet Erica Anenberg and Beth Benson, owners of Girl Flip Construction based in Los Angeles, California. Erica's passion for creating and selling, coupled with a mission to shake up the industry and encourage more women to enter the trades, fueled the inspiration behind Girl Flip. Beyond just flipping houses, the company strives to serve as an inspiration hub for others, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting the broader market.

Here are a few key takeaways from the discussion with Erica and Beth:

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/

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

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Constantly Improve the Customer Experience | Jeremy Maher

Episode 24

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 • Duration 51:40

Meet Jeremy Maher, co-owner of Phoenix Home Remodeling in Chandler, Arizona. Jeremy's journey began after a disappointing encounter with a contractor, which motivated him to believe that he could run a contracting business more effectively. Seizing the opportunity, Jeremy, along with his former boss and the boss' brother, formed a partnership and launched a new home construction venture. With an initiative on continual improvement, Jeremy focuses his leadership on the technical side and building out processes to help the business grow.

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

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/

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

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Focus on the Deep Relationships | Greg Junge with Greg Junge Construction

Episode 23

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 • Duration 41:18

Meet Greg Junge, owner of Greg Junge Construction based in North Carolina. As a second generation contractor, he was raised in the industry and started with kitchen and bath remodels. He now has focused his business on whole home builds with a goal of $4 to $10 million in annual sales.

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

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/

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

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Niching Down to Scale | Kevin Choquette with Ravin Builders

Episode 22

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 • Duration 01:05:51

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/

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

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Managing the Business From 3,000 Miles Away | Jordan Webb with Deck Masters

Episode 21

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 • Duration 47:15

Meet Jordan Webb, owner of Deck Masters a thriving deck building company based in Alaska. After starting the business at 16 years old, Jordan struggled to meet the demands of running a business while actively constructing decks. Driven by personal circumstances requiring his family to relocate to Hawaii, he developed systems to remotely manage building 170 decks a year.

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

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/

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

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That's Not a Failure, That's a Lesson | Felipe Freig with Versa Homes

Episode 20

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 • Duration 40:01

Meet Felipe Freig, owner of Versa Homes a boutique custom home builder located in British Columbia, Canada. With a captivating journey that began as a skilled tile setter and a detour into the realm of music, Felipe found his true calling when he established his renovation company in 2009. Set to do $35 million in revenue over the next three years, Felipe credits Versa Home's success to working on the business and not in it.

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

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

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