Spencer starts this episode with another question that was asked on Builder Funnel Academy about Google Ads. From there, the episode views a broader question about how to improve your company's Google ranking. Spencer covers topics like keyword bidding, service pages, NAP (name, address, phone number, and more!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/why-home-builders-remodelers-dont-show-up-in-google

Starting a remodeling, contracting, or home building business is challenging! Kyle Hunt from Remodelers on the Rise joins Spencer in this episode to share some advice about the first things you should do when starting a business, and the things you should avoid. Check out this episode to hear more about the importance of understanding your numbers, solidifying your sales process, figuring out who you should hire first, doing fun things for your clients, and more!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/honest-advice-for-general-contractors-getting-started-kyle-hunt

In this episode, Alani and AJ from 10X Builders share their stories with Spencer about how they went from being college athletes to owning a custom home-building company. Listen to hear more about Alani and AJ's student-athlete experience in college, how their athletic experience translated into entrepreneurship, and some fun stories about their times playing college and professional football!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/college-athletes-to-construction-business-owners-10x-builders

The past 18 months since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic have been a whirlwind for the remodeling industry. Victoria Downing from Remodeler's Advantage joins Spencer in this episode to chat about the trends in the remodeling industry and offers recommendations for what remodelers should do during the current unpredictable trends in the market. 

Victoria also shares more about the Remodeler's Summit and why you should register today! The summit is less thatn a month away, so listen now to hear what it is all about!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/how-to-get-most-out-remodelers-advantage-summit-victoria-downing

Are you using Nextdoor for your home building, remodeling, or contracting business? Nextdoor is a community-driven platform that ultimately can act as an inbound marketing channel for your company. You can use it to provide resources, offering recommendations, and engaging with other users and businesses in your neighborhood. So, should you be marketing on Nextdoor? Only if you are willing to invest the time!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/should-contractors-be-marketing-on-nextdoor

Branding is all about making your company memorable and associating emotions with your brand that you want consumers to feel when they see your name or interact with your company. If you're ready to start improving your brand, come listen to some of the basics of branding with Andi Paradis and Spencer. They talk about how branding starts with knowing your audience, how a well-designed website can impact lead conversion, and auditing your brand to identify room for improvements. 

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/construction-business-brand-worth-remembering-andi-paradis

Are you looking for more ways to market your home building, remodeling, or contracting business? In this bonus Growth Series episode, Spencer shares 7 marketing ideas that he thinks are not utilized enough in the residential construction industry. Come listen to these 7 overlooked marketing tactics and consider which options you could try out next!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/7-contractor-marketing-ideas-you-may-have-overlooked

Are you looking for the best CRM for your home building, remodeling, or contracting business? Spencer developed six criteria to look for in a CRM when considering options. Listen to hear more about his criteria and why he chose HubSpot as the best CRM for contractors!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/best-crm-for-contractors

With lumber prices fluctuating, home builders, contractors, and remodelers need to be open and honest with clients about the potential for drastic price increases for the cost of materials. Byran Kaplan from Construction Consulting and Spencer chat about the importance of constant communication with clients during these uncertain times. Come hear more about what you should do to protect your company from raising lumber prices during contracts.

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/rising-falling-lumber-costs-bryan-kaplan

Over the past month, the United States has faced an inflation rate of around 4-6% which is nearly double the inflation that we usually expect annually. During these times when the demand for housing is exceeding the supply and while prices are inflating, how can home builders, remodelers, and contractors capitalize on the market and ensure success? 

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/what-real-estate-inflation-means-for-contractors