The Builder Nuggets Podcast

Maybe you haven't yet invested in a business coach, but it's been on your mind. Today we invite back a familiar voice, James Pagano, to coach our listeners through some tough times. If you've been struggling to keep up with competitors, feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to get it all done, and have been wondering why you wanted to be a business owner in the first place - you're not alone. Today we analyze the common mistakes stressed entrepreneurs are making, and get some great advice for how we can all thrive in this fast-paced industry.

Show highlights include:

• 2:40 What impact did covid have on your coaching business?

• 6:50 How did you get into coaching?

• 9:15 What does your business look like?

• 12:50 Finding talent is straining business owners

• 16:30 What should business owners do first to alleviate this stress?

• 22:10 What should business owners stop doing?

• 25:20 Is it valuable to advertise your flexible benefits?

• 29:20 Generational metrics have changed and workers want new things

• 36:45 If you're not healthy, you're dying

• 39:25 Outsourcing is an option

• 42:20 Economic outlook

• 44:20 What's coming up next and how to get in touch

You can learn more about James at www.jamespagano.com.

Social media:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespagano/

Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.

To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

Accessory dwelling units have been taking certain markets by storm, and as more zoning is rewritten, they could very well be the wave of the future. Today's guests are familiar voices. Gregg Cantor and Rachel Walker from Murray Lampert join us to share how they were first introduced to building custom ADUs, and how they've quickly grown to be over 40% of their business. In this episode, we tackle the prominence these small dwellings have gained in the areas where cities are reinventing what a housing footprint can look like.

Show highlights include:

• 3:30 Team members who have had an impact on your business?

• 5:30 When did you first get involved building ADUs?

• 8:22 What makes it an ADU and why do people build them?

• 10:40 What makes an ADU different than an addition to the home?

• 14:24 What ways do people use their ADUs?

• 15:20 Innovation in tight spaces

• 17:17 Are there challenges from the community?

• 18:04 Are people asking for ADUs? Or are you suggesting them?

• 20:50 Architecture and Deisgn

• 24:00 Multi-generational family living

• 26: 22 Is there pushback?

• 29:10 Interesting features and requirements

• 32:40 Navigating ADU specific codes with design build.

• 34:00 Navigating pitfalls

• 39:48 What's coming up next and how to get in touch

You can learn more about Gregg and Rachel at http://www.murraylampert.com.

Social media:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggcantor

Twitter - https://twitter.com/murraylampert

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MurrayLampertDBR/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/murraylampert/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MurrayLampertDesignBuildRemodelSanDiego

Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.

To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

Businesses are meant to be profitable as a measure of success. Today we shine a light on the less celebrated achievement of builders and remodelers using their businesses to help their communities - and the feeling of empowerment their team members can feel by being involved. Our guest is Justin Thompson, a regional partner with Alair Homes, who shares all the ways he builds his team up and uses his resources to impact the people around him.

Show highlights include:

• 2:30 Becoming a helicopter ski guide

• 4:20 How did you get involved with Alair?

• 6:15 What have you learned from being a small business owner?

• 8:30 People, community, and impact

• 12:00 The positive impact a builder can make

• 14:30 How to make an impact on people through the building industry

• 21:00 Examples of how the building industry can give back to the community

• 26:40 Impacting your team by helping them help the community

• 35:30 What are you excited about in the next year?

• 37:30 How to get in touch

You can learn more about Justin at https://www.alairhomes.ca/.

Social media:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-thompson-1671a031/

Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.

To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

An experienced builder might feel equipped to recognize if a wall is load-bearing, but the true expert who can provide you with a detailed analysis of what it will take to remove that wall to provide an open-concept design would be a structural engineer. Our guest today is Marcel Papineau, owner of IDE Structural Engineers, who has joined us to share the process of becoming a licensed engineer, scaling his business, and all the services a structural engineer can provide a custom home builder. Listen in to learn the depth of what these professionals can contribute to the home-building process.

Show highlights include:

• 2:20 What is it about Canadians and hockey?

• 3:30 Getting involved with NARI

• 4:55 How did you become a structural engineer?

• 7:35 How did you start your own business?

• 10:30 What did scaling your business look like?

• 14:00 What does your training process look like?

• 18:50 What were some of your growing pains?

• 20:50 Coaching and networking

• 23:30 The services a structural engineer can provide

• 26:08 Relationships are important

• 27:50 Why changes from clients are so difficult for engineers

• 31:15 What should builders/remodelers consider that structural engineers can provide?

• 34:40 What are you excited about in the next year?

• 37:00 How to get in touch

You can learn more about Marcel at https://idestructuralengineers.com/.

Social media:

Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/user/IDEcharlotte

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IDECharlotteNC/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/idecharlottenc/

Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.

To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

What did you picture in your head when you first thought of being a business owner? Affording a new truck? Endless vacations? It probably wasn't administrative paperwork, putting out constant fires, or the difficulty of finding good employees. Today our guest is Cody Byrd, owner of Alair Homes Hickory, who shares his personal story of learning how to build a business he could let go of. By putting the systems and processes in place and investing in his team, Cody has been able to step away from his business for months at a time. Now he focuses on creating opportunities for others - and he wants to help you do the same.

Show highlights include:

• 2:20 Getting involved with your local and national HBA

• 4:25 What is it like to be the third generation in the industry?

• 5:20 How did you get started in the industry?

• 9:00 What are some of the biggest breakthroughs you've had in your business?

• 11:30 EOS and Kolbe

• 16:45 How did you let go of the vine?

• 21:46 What does the team think about you being gone more often?

• 31:00 A cancer diagnosis helped Cody let go of the non-essential tasks

• 35:25 How do you invest in your team?

• 43:00 How to get in touch and what excites you?

You can learn more about Cody at https://www.alairhomes.com/hickory/.

Social media:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/visiondbrcodybyrd/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Alairhomeshickory

Twitter - https://twitter.com/alairhickory

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alairhomeshickory/

Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.

To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

Building a network of like-minded people can seem daunting. There are so many different ways to make connections: attending trade shows, using social media platforms, or following referrals. Today's guest joins us to discuss building a dedicated platform that makes connecting with others in the construction industry easier. Jeremy Owens is the 3rd generation in his family involved in the remodeling industry, and his habit of networking has helped him see a new way to encourage others to come together and tackle some of the industry's most pressing problems. Join us as we dive into the value of surrounding yourself with people who know more than you.

Show highlights include:

• 3:00 Growing up on the job site

• 5:40 3 Generations improvements, how does it work?

• 8:20 Outside investments in specialty contractors

• 11:00 How has the business changed over the generations?

• 13:34 What challenges are you facing?

• 16:00 How and why to build a network of like-minded people?

• 22:25 Mental health awareness in the construction industry

• 26:30 Resources for tackling mental health

• 31:25 How do you approach professional growth?

• 36:45 Bringing lessons back into the business

• 39:00 What is coming up next?

You can learn more about Jeremy at https://usconstructionzone.com/.

Social media:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-owens-2786a32a/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/usconstructionzone

Twitter - https://twitter.com/usconstzone

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@usconstructionzone/featured

Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.

To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

Building out the systems and processes in your business that facilitate a good experience for your clients is integral to a successful and sustainable company. Today's guests have not only built these but want to share exactly what they've done to better engage their customers. Rachel Walker and Gregg Cantor join us to elaborate on their customer strategy, their team culture, and the journey their fourth-generation design build business has taken.

Show highlights include:

• 5:00 A fourth generation family business and how it all started

• 9:10 Personas can be created to help identify customers and better relate to them

• 13:24 It's unusual for a customer to fit in one bucket, but it's important to identify them to see if they align with the company's values

• 16:21 The question that tells you the most about a customer

• 20:00 How do you identify your ideal customer?

• 24:20 Involve your team in learning about your customer

• 28:50 The company has transitioned to being younger and more diverse

• 34:20 Understanding who your customer is

• 35:45 Mistakes are avoidable with good communication

• 37:35 The next investment in the business

• 39:30 Creating a round table to compare business practices

• 43:50 What is it like being a fourth generation family business?

• 48:36 How to get in touch and what excites you?

You can learn more about Gregg and Rachel at https://murraylampert.com/.

Social media:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggcantor

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/murraylampert/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MurrayLampertDBR/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/murraylampert

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MurrayLampertDesignBuildRemodelSanDiego

Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.

To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

The current climate in the building industry is likely to make many business owners feel risk averse. Today, hosts Duane and Dave take on the topic of risk management. How can entrepreneurs approach decisions that involve risk with confidence? How can risk be measured and planned for? If you've felt fear regarding business decisions either from lack of understanding or lack of support from peers, listen in to learn how to reverse course.

Show highlights include:

• 2:55 Risk Tolerance

• 5:50 You are the solution and the risk as a builder

• 8:10 In order to scale your business you have to take the risk of hiring and delegating.

• 10:30 Don't let fear stop you from educating yourself on a risk. Embrace a culture of learning and collaboration.

• 15:00 Staying in the gap, measuring your business against what you haven't accomplished

• 17:45 Tools that can help business owners prepare for risk - EOS

• 20:15 It's a risk to not qualify your client

• 24:30 Plan your designs in advance.

• 29:30 You're a builder, not a bank. Use your client's money to build their home.

• 34:00 Taking construction agreements for granted, not hiring legal council, and forgoing proper insurance are three huge risks you should never take.

• 37:30 It's impossible to completely eliminate risk in this business, but you can drastically reduce risk.

You can learn more about Duane and Dave at https://buildernuggets.com.

Social media:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildernuggets

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buildernuggets/?hl=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/buildernuggets/

To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

The building process incorporates many different types of designers, engineers and architects. On the cutting edge, implementing new technology into custom homes is a Technology Designer. These professionals can help shape the experience of living in that home in a myriad of ways. Our guest today has been doing this work for over a decade. Dan Ross joins us to define the challenges of incorporating smart technology into homes, breaks down how to future-proof for a return on investment, and shares his insights into this rapidly evolving field.

Show highlights include:

• 6:10 Builders were getting frustrated with the Internet of Things and that's when the large control companies began providing solutions for a single ecosystem

• 10:05 Technology needs to be discussed early on for all new projects just as architecture, interior design, structural engineering, etc.

• 14:10 It's important to capture and understand all of the subsystems of the home and how they all work together

• 16:15 It's all about planning and futureproofing. It's very hard to install smart home features near the end of the project - after the fact

• 27:24 It's important to have conversations with the client, architect, builder and A/V company or integrator about all of the wants and needs and what can be done

• 28:58 Technology Design is sort of a new category and should be considered an important part of the design phase for any project

• 31:06 The local trade or technology installer will play a major role into the products used

• 35:17 There is a significantly perceived increase in value of a home that incorporates technology

• 42:05 The major manufacturers of smart technology play a pivotal role in educating builders, architects and the general public

• 43:20 The next frontier of smart homes is the ability to make all of the systems in the home talk to one another and work with one another

You can learn more about Dan at

https://www.responsiveliving.com.

Social media:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ross-15a09246/

Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.

To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

The process of recruiting and retaining employees has rapidly changed in our post-pandemic economy. Today we invite back a seasoned guest to dive deep into the steps you should take to develop a process that puts your company ahead of the rest. Scott Beebe returns to tell us how to define your company culture, when to talk about money, and why onboarding and preparation for the role are even more important than you thought. For those who have struggled with not being able to recruit the talent you want, or constantly feel that talent hasn't lived up to their potential - this episode will break down how to overcome missteps and pitfalls when building an A-List team.

Show highlights include:

• 4 Stages to Finding and retaining great talent

• Recruiting

• Hiring

• Onboarding

• Ongoing

• 4:08 We need to like we market for business

• 7:06 Be careful when casting a big net when recruiting

• 7:50 Finding a headhunter that understands what you need can be very valuable BUT do not go this route until you have your roles and

• 9:01 Everyone on your team should be recruiting - take advantage of your existing networks

• 10:58 Write roles that are unique to your business

• 14:45 Build a culture that is focused on your vision, mission and core values then people won't leave

• 19:02 The difference between Nature and Culture

• 24:34 Throwing new hires into the fire is a recipe for disaster

• 26:55 Layout a week by week plan for any new hire based on their job role

• 32:20 Develop a culture calendar with regular check ins with your new team members

• 36:31 A great way to maintain culture, goal setting and keeping everyone engaged is to hold regular well run team meetings

• 39:18 The best training is the training that is already built through the job roles and through the process roadmap of your business

You can learn more about Scott at

http://www.mybusinessonpurpose.com.

Social media:

Twitter- https://twitter.com/scottbeebe

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybusinessonpurpose

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPR8lTHY0ay4c0iqncOztg

Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.

To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.