Builder Funnel Radio

In this episode, Spencer explains why it is important to build marketing into your budget. Here is why spending 0% on marketing is not a badge of honor.

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This week, Taylor covers construction productivity post-COVID, how a new company in Boston is poised to be the LinkedIn of the construction industry, and why home builders are banking on strong economic recovery heading into the last half of the year.

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When done correctly, real estate is one of the most popular and profitable investments with a lot of potential for success. In this episode, we dive into the world of owning real estate, rentals, apartments and more, in addition to running a construction business.

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By now you have probably realized that reviews — good ones and, especially, bad ones — affect your sales as a contractor. But did you know they also affect your search engine ranking potential? Here are some tips on using reviews as a way to launch your website's ranking, and collecting and responding to reviews.

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/remodel-your-seo-podcast#good-content-for-seo

In this episode, Greg Bray of Blue Tangerine gives great advice on interviewing an SEO agency. He discusses what to look for in a company overall, some red flags to look out for, and the kinds of questions people should be asking.

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This week, Taylor covers recently released employment data, why experts are still talking about building in smaller markets, and what the construction industry is doing to combat systemic racism and even outdated stereotypes and stigmas. 

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Growth in a business is normally a good thing, but there are some circumstances where it might be better to maintain what you have. In this episode, we talk about the good and bad aspects of growth, and how to know when it's time to grow.

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Content is king - we've been preaching it for years, but what topics are highest performing so that you can rank higher on Google?Steven and Danielle break down very specific types of website pages, blog topics, and premium lead capture content ideas that will launch your contractor business into more and higher ranking positions. Without further ado, here are the types are website content that is good for SEO.

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/remodel-your-seo-podcast#good-content-for-seo

In this episode, Spencer explains why he doesn't believe in "too many leads". He talks about how more leads can lead to better leads, especially if you introduce a good pre-qualification process.

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This week, Taylor covers the ongoing stability in the housing market, why the price of home building materials may actually be decreasing, and how new construction is growing in rural and low-density areas.

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