Professional Builders Secrets

By Association of Professional Builders

Brought to you by the Association of Professional Builders (APB), the Professional Builders Secrets podcast is the #1 resource for builders operating a professional building company.

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FAQs about Professional Builders Secrets:

How many episodes does Professional Builders Secrets have?

The podcast currently has 160 episodes available.

Professional Builders Secrets episodes:

November 14, 2024160. Reimagining Financial Mindset With Leah Ward
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Leah Ward, Executive Business Coach at APB. In this episode, Leah shares her unique journey from corporate finance to business coaching and discusses the critical mindset shifts builders need to manage finances effectively and proactively. Leah explains how to transform financial statements from static documents into powerful tools for growth.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 160 YOU WILL DISCOVER
The value of an open mindset in understanding finances

How to identify and overcome financial mindset blockages

Why curiosity and kindness are crucial in financial management

Strategies to proactively use financial data to shape business decisions

and much, much more.

ABOUT LEAH WARD

With more than two decades in corporate finance and leadership, Leah’s coaching approach is deeply rooted in enhancing financial performance, nurturing effective communication, developing mindset strategies, and fostering team building. Her extensive experience in financial management and consulting has provided her with a profound understanding of the key factors that drive success for both companies and their teams.

Connect with Leah: linkedin.com/in/leahmward/

TIMELINE
2:33 Leah’s journey from finance to coaching

7:45 Why reactive finances hold you back

9:51 Common financial mindset blocks

13:46 Making financial data meaningful

28:38 The importance of curiosity in finances

31:53 Final tips on managing financial stress

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
...more
33min
November 07, 2024159. Estimating With AI With Darren Wallbank
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Darren Wallbank, Executive Chairman of Builda Price. In this episode, Darren shares his knowledge on how AI and cutting-edge technology are revolutionising the residential construction industry. He explains how builders can use AI to increase efficiency, enhance customer experience, and reclaim their weekends by automating routine tasks.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 159 YOU WILL DISCOVER
How AI is transforming the residential construction industry

The importance of real-time 3D rendering and instant estimations

How to streamline operations from project management to admin tasks using AI

Why AI isn't replacing jobs but enhancing them

How builders can use technology to speed up sales and project processes

and much, much more.

ABOUT DARREN WALLBANK

Having worked for a number of major building material suppliers in executive positions, Darren Wallbank knows the construction industry well. In his current role at BuildaPrice, he focuses on strategy and product development consulting often with builders to make sure their products reflect what is required. He also heads up the development team helping them setup growth into Australia so that as a company they can react quickly with product changes to suit this ever changing industry.

Connect with Darren: linkedin.com/in/darren-wallbank-a4054153/

TIMELINE
2:30 The power of AI in residential construction

4:29 How real-time 3D rendering is changing the game

8:10 How AI is redefining the role of estimators

12:47 Improving customer experience with instant feedback

13:50 The future of AI in construction project management

15:55 How AI can give builders their weekends back

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
...more
33min
October 31, 2024158. Women In Construction With Erica Anenberg
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Erica Anenberg, founder of Girl Flip Construction. In this episode, Erica shares her experiences as a woman leading a remodeling company in the traditionally male-dominated construction industry. She dives deep into the challenges, rewards, and lessons learned from building a successful business, while also introducing her innovative construction software, BuilderBud.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 158 YOU WILL DISCOVER
The benefits of a diverse workforce in construction

How Erica navigated challenges as a woman in construction

The importance of business acumen in running a successful building company

How to attract female talent to your building company

Why nurturing relationships is key to success in construction

and much, much more.

ABOUT ERICA ANENBERG

Erica Anenberg is a visionary entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, blending artistry with construction. As the CEO of BuilderBud and the licensed general contractor of Girl Flip Construction, she is known for innovative projects like showcase spa bathrooms, outdoor waterpark pools, and unique features such as 10-foot trap doors.

Connect with Erica: linkedin.com/in/ericaanenberg/

TIMELINE
1:37 Erica’s background and founding Girl Flip

2:38 Overcoming challenges as a woman in construction

8:04 The benefits of a diverse workforce

10:00 How to break down barriers as a female contractor

17:23 Advice for women looking to enter the industry

26:06 Introducing BuilderBud, a construction software making waves

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
...more
30min
October 24, 2024157. Manage Projects With AI With Mitchell Kasselman
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Mitchell Kasselman, Co-founder & CEO of Ressio Software. In this episode, Mitchell dives into the ways AI-powered construction management software can streamline building companies' processes and how builders can make the best software choices to optimise their businesses.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 157 YOU WILL DISCOVER
The challenges builders face with legacy software and spreadsheets

How Ressio simplifies job management and enhances client communication

Why AI is the "great equaliser" for small and medium-sized builders

The future of AI in construction software and what it means for the industry

and much, much more.

ABOUT MITCHELL KASSELMAN

Modernizing the American home-building experience as Co-Founder & CEO of Ressio Software. Former leader at ServiceChannel (acquired by Fortive for $1.2B) and ex-McKinsey consultant. Passionate about technology startups. Die hard Michigan football fan.

Connect with Mitchell: linkedin.com/in/mitchellkasselman/

TIMELINE
1:53 Common challenges builders face with legacy software

3:50 Why builders need to rethink their software solutions

8:07 Unique problems custom builders face with client communication

14:34 How AI is changing the game for small and medium-sized builders

18:25 What the future of AI looks like in construction software

22:21 Why builders can’t afford to fall behind on technology

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
...more
30min
October 17, 2024156. Mastering Negotiation With Sky Kolade
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Sky Kolade, Co-founder of APB. In this episode, Sky dives deep into the art of negotiation, specifically tailored for building company owners. She explains how negotiation plays a crucial role in maintaining control, building relationships, and securing better outcomes for your business.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 156 YOU WILL DISCOVER
Why negotiation is essential for every builder

How to navigate the power dynamics in business discussions

The tactics you can use to disarm clients and stakeholders

How to confidently handle negotiations, even in difficult situations

The importance of mindset in becoming a better negotiator

and much, much more.

ABOUT SKY KOLADE

Sky Kolade is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Sky is a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and she was also recognised as one of the Top 100 Women in Construction.

Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens/

TIMELINE
2:11 Why negotiation is critical for builders

3:44 How to shift the power dynamic in your favour

6:16 The key to win-win negotiations

20:17 How to disarm clients and handle objections

28:52 The power of silence in negotiations

34:53 How labelling emotions helps you negotiate better

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
...more
47min
October 10, 2024155. Task Automation With Elena Korolkova
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode featuring Elena Korolkova, from Kick Consulting. In this episode, Elena shares her expertise on automating internal processes for builders using Monday.com. She explains how builders can increase efficiency, save time, and focus on what they love most by systemising their businesses.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 155 YOU WILL DISCOVER
The key benefits of having automated systems

How automating processes can save builders time and money

Common inefficiencies in building companies and how to address them

Why systemising leads to higher conversion rates and increased profit margins

and much, much more.

ABOUT ELENA KOROLKOVA

Elena is the driving force behind the dynamic world of Kick Consulting. In her previous role as a financial planning consultant, Elena discovered that numerous companies required assistance in incorporating technology into their operations, often lacking the time to do so themselves. This revelation served as her motivation to establish Kick Consulting, where she could offer successful entrepreneurs access to an experienced, versatile, and knowledgeable consultant specializing in monday.com, tailored to their specific needs, all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time staff member.

Connect with Elena: linkedin.com/in/elenakorolkova/

TIMELINE
1:50 Introduction to Kick Consulting and Monday.com

8:00 The importance of systemising processes

10:15 Real-life success with automation

11:40 The danger of operating without systems

21:36 Systemisation for scalability and business value

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
...more
24min
October 03, 2024154. Building Luxury The Right Way With Tim Sayce
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Tim Sayce, Director of Kai Konstruct. In this episode, Tim shares the story behind his luxury residential building company based on the Gold Coast, Queensland. With a unique blend of bespoke custom homebuilding and volume construction, Tim explains how his company delivers certainty and quality, no matter the project.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 154 YOU WILL DISCOVER
How Kai Konstruct blends efficiency with custom design to create luxury homes

The key systems that ensure smooth operations and exceptional client experiences

Why communication is the backbone of any successful building project

How to maintain brand authenticity and align it with business growth

and much, much more.

ABOUT TIM SAYCE

The co-founder of Kai Konstruct, with over 20 years experience within almost every facet of the construction industry, whilst living and breathing construction, property development and investments. Tim’s passion for building and his constant pursuit for improvement led him to begin his own boutique custom home building company.

Connect with Kylie: linkedin.com/in/tim-sayce-658a2616b/

TIMELINE
3:40 The unique business model of Kai Konstruct

6:48 Combining custom homebuilding with volume construction

10:27 The importance of project management software

14:36 Why communication is key to client satisfaction

18:59 Building a brand that resonates with clients

26:42 Making hard decisions for long-term success

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
...more
43min
September 26, 2024153. LinkedIn Strategies With Kylie Chown
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode featuring Kylie Chown, LinkedIn Strategist and founder of My Digital Brand. In this episode, Kylie dives deep into LinkedIn marketing strategies specifically for builders, and how builders can leverage LinkedIn to not only generate leads but also attract top talent, build brand credibility, and establish professional relationships.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 153 YOU WILL DISCOVER
The concept of "digital first impressions" and why they are critical

How to build and maintain consistency in your digital strategy

Key content types that resonate with LinkedIn audiences

Strategies for leveraging LinkedIn to recruit talent and develop partnerships

How builders can highlight their unique selling points (USP) effectively

and much, much more.

ABOUT KYLIE CHOWN

As a certified LinkedIn Strategist, Workshop Facilitator and Trainer, for the last 15 years, Kylie has worked globally with professionals, teams and organisations to optimise their digital brand. During this time, she found that while people are great at what they do, they often don't have a strategy or struggle with sharing this confidently online. Now, she delivers strategy, presentations, training and workshops for global conferences, professional associations, events and corporate teams across Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Asia-Pacific.

Connect with Kylie: linkedin.com/in/kylie-chown-speaker-training-brisbane/

TIMELINE
1:23 The importance of LinkedIn for builders

3:01 The "Digital First" approach

7:38 Using LinkedIn for recruitment

8:51 Content strategy and lead generation on LinkedIn

18:36 Video content and its importance for builders

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
...more
44min
September 19, 2024152. Growing Your Company With Ashley Beckman
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Ashley Beckman from Beckman Construction in Southern Indiana. In this episode, Ashley shares her journey of joining the family business, balancing roles with her husband, and how implementing systems like Buildertrend transformed their company.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 152 YOU WILL DISCOVER
How Ashley transitioned into her role at Beckman Construction

The impact of introducing Buildertrend to streamline processes

How Ashley overcame challenges with integrating new systems

The importance of defining and refining the client experience

Why professional coaching was key to their growth

and much, much more.

ABOUT ASHLEY BECKMAN

Ashley has a passion for small business. Her favourite part of building custom homes is helping clients design and manage their projects so they can live their lives while the build progresses. Ashley lovesthe time she has with their four kids, watching them grow and teaching them about life and the business. She looks forward to the day she gets to remodel her own kitchen!

Connect with Ashley: linkedin.com/in/ashley-beckman-b54ba5222/

TIMELINE
1:33 Ashley’s entry into the family business

9:40 Challenges of changing old processes

13:38 Implementing Buildertrend and its impact

17:51 Why the design-build model was adopted

22:36 Working with APB and Clint Best as a coach

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
...more
29min
September 12, 2024151. Learning To Delegate With Sky Kolade
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with APB Co-founder Sky Kolade. In this episode, Sky dives into the world of delegation and why it’s critical for running a professional building company. She breaks down the process of effective delegation and shares the key mistakes to avoid when you hand off responsibilities.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 151 YOU WILL DISCOVER
Why delegation is essential for your building company

The biggest signs that you're not delegating effectively

The difference between delegation and abdication

How to overcome resistance and poor performance when delegating

The DAD (Delete, Automate, Delegate) method for mastering delegation

and much, much more.

ABOUT SKY KOLADE

Sky Kolade is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Sky is a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and she was also recognised as one of the Top 100 Women in Construction.

Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens/

TIMELINE
1:21 Defining delegation

2:37 Signs of ineffective delegation

6:40 The difference between delegation and abdication

9:45 The importance of documentation in delegation

18:30 The DAD (Delete, Automate, Delegate) method

32:00 Using technology to support delegation

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
...more
49min

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How many episodes does Professional Builders Secrets have?

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