A home building contract can be a scary beast. I take the episode to break down 12 commonly misunderstood items from contracts. Let's uncover the mystery together.

Today I break down software and hardware needs for home builders. Reviews of common software like BuilderTrend, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel and more. Additionally, I dig into hardware needs, Mac vs. PC vs. tablets.

Today I review how to set an elevation for a future build. Also, what to look out for in buying a lot and why some lots cannot be changed from walkouts to lookouts, etc.

Today's episode wraps up the series on energy efficiency. I take a look into plumbing fixtures like faucets, toilets and water heaters. Additionally, a couple quick tips on electrical features. Follow the podcast for more.

In today's episode I circle back to my series on energy efficiency in a home. This episode is dedicated to wall systems, insulation, air barriers and more.

For many small business owners (which is most of us in the construction industry) the financial side can be a big scary beast that's drastically underfed. Megan Dahle in a master when it comes to financials. She joins me on the podcast to discuss strategies and tips for small businesses in the construction industry to take control of their numbers.

Get in touch with Megan through her website: megandahle.com

William Denzer has been in the industry over 21 years and currently runs his Minnesota based company, Home Media Innovations. They specialize in tech and low voltage for new builds. William is a great resource when it comes to that and shares his insights with us on today's podcast. Listen up!

If you're building in the twin cities area, check him out at hmiav.com

In today's episode I take a look into the world of Accessory Dwelling Units (or ADU's) with Ben Norkin. These units are becoming very popular in certain markets and may be in your market soon. Ben and I discuss what you need to know and the best things to look for if you're thinking of building one.

Ben is the owner of Ben Norkin Architecture and a fantastic training and development hub, Hyperfine Architecture. Check him out at his websites below.

https://bennorkinarchitecture.com/

https://hyperfinearchitecture.com/

Bryon McCartney is Chief Idea Guy at Archmark a company focused on branding and marketing for the architecture, engineering and construction industries. In today's episode he shares his knowledge to help out home builders with the web presence. Where should you spend your time in regards to social platforms? What's messaging and how should I use it? Listen for more.

Bryon McCartney can be found on LinkedIn at brilliantbryon.com

His company, Archmark can be found here: https://www.archmark.co/

Charlie Scott is a giant in the industry, he's spent years as an owner of a home building company and one of the industry’s original customer satisfaction, consulting and referral sales generation firms. He's been inducted to the National Housing Quality Hall of Fame. He was generous enough to share his knowledge base with us, specifically on how to respond to customer satisfaction surveys and how they drive sales.