Predictable, Profitable & Professional.

Growing your building company in 2024 is about working harder on smarter things. 

In this episode of The Builders Ladder podcast, Marti and Owen delve into the common construction business strategies they observed from The Professional Builder's top 5% of members who are in their “Boardroom” program, because, as the saying goes, "Success Leaves Clues." To make this episode more fun, they attempted to wrap up the episode in 24 minutes. Let's find out if they managed to beat the timer!

Here are the nuggets they shared in this episode:

• The best practices of TPB’s top 5% that took their construction business to the next level, including reporting of numbers and weekly meeting rhythms. 
• How they selected better team members and held them accountable to budget timelines, and quality standards.
• How they began delegating tasks to work ON their construction business rather than IN their business. Hint, it’s aligned with their Professional Builders Rate…
• What numbers they tracked, including W.I.P, Cashflow, Margins, Leads…
• The importance of having non-negotiables and how they enforced these both on site and in the office… AND with clients.
• How they managed to get out of their comfort zone and handle the uncomfortable tasks all construction company owners have to handle… From talking to an architect, owner, roofer or team member… 

We will explore these takeaways and provide a few examples from our members because here at The Professional Builder, we don't just offer guidelines; we're handing you the entire blueprint to a successful construction business!

So crack open a cold one and take some notes on how you can play to win in 2024.

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Success isn’t relevant to how hard you work. You can be lazy and successful all the same time by winning the property investment game. And this is exactly how David Leon did it. 

David Leon is an entrepreneur, property investor, property coach, worldwide renowned public speaker, and author of multiple books, including Lazy, Happy, and Successful. 

In this episode of The Builder's Ladder Podcast, David will take us on his journey on how he turned his laziness into something positive and reached his level of success today by winning the property investment game. 

Here's what to expect in this episode: 

• How David started real estate when he had no money
• Winning the property investment game through long-term vision
• Business philosophy to minimize risk
• Laziness can be a good thing
• The importance of surrounding yourself with better and smarter people

This episode is your treasure chest, filled with nuggets of wisdom to supercharge your journey to property investment success.

Ready to level up your property investment game? The Builder's Ladder Podcast has your back. 

Listen to the full episode now and pave your way to success in the world of property development!

Learn how to start real estate investment: realestatemastery.co.nz
Want to be lazy, happy and successful? Start here: LazyHappySuccessful – Slow the fuck down and succeed

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Your pricing strategy can make or break your construction business!

There are a lot of construction businesses out there that has multiple backlogs because of slow and careful cost counting just to remain profitable. Most of which are afraid of hiring a quantity surveyor to avoid adding to the expensive cost. In the complex world of building and construction, the key to success is balancing high standards and profitability in your projects. 

In this episode of The Builder's Ladder Podcast, we discuss the art and science of pricing with RapidQS Founder and CEO, David Baker. He is a seasoned Quantity Surveyor with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the building industry. His expertise in pricing, project management, and navigating the nuts and bolts of various building projects has not only enhanced the profitability of numerous projects but also streamlined their execution. 

“Every good tradesman, every good person in the industry should be getting paid for their value, not their time.” - David Baker

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How David went from throwing out zero line item quotes to building RapidQS 
• Pricing your projects in a way that ensures profitability and sustainability.
• Managing projects effectively to stay under budget and maintain quality.
• The importance of clear communication regarding what is and isn’t included in the project scope.

And if you make it to the end of this episode, we have a surprise that will surely help you jumpstart your efficient pricing strategy!

So hit the play button and listen to this very insightful episode of The Builder's Ladder Podcast.

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The construction industry is one of the largest sectors in New Zealand, and it is time for a change!

• Are you building a house and suffering from 12 building inspections?
• Are you an entrepreneur who is having trouble getting approval for your product?
• Are you suffering from workforce shortage?

All of this shouldn’t be a problem anymore in this day and age. It’s time we streamline the process to improve the industry further. 

In this episode of The Builder's Ladder Podcast, we bring you a rare and insightful conversation with Andrew Bayly, a dedicated Member of Parliament from New Zealand's National Party. 

Andrew currently serves as the party's spokesperson for Small Business, Manufacturing, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Revenue, Building, and Construction. Together, we explore the Better Building and Construction Manifesto of the National Party, covering the five key aspects that are slowing the construction sector down. 

In this episode you will learn:

• How the National Party is working to simplify getting building consents, ultimately reducing construction delays and the extra costs associated with bureaucratic hurdles.
• Addressing worker shortages in the construction sector using immigration of skilled people. 
• Understand the National Party's commitment to supporting mental health within the building and construction industry.
• Tax reforms and how it can benefit both workers and business owners in the construction sector.

Join us on The Builder's Ladder as we uncover the keys to revolutionizing the business sector.

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In this episode, the visionary behind eHaus, Warren Dunn, unveils his incredible journey from bankruptcy to a remarkable $4 million in revenue. We dive deep into the power of mindset and systems, and how they can transform your business from nothing more than a busy job with overheads to a thriving and sustainable company. Warren shares invaluable pricing strategies you can use for maximising profit and maintaining healthy margins even during challenging times

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In this episode, John Fuller from New Life Homes shares his journey on how he increased his turnover from $1.8 million to $3.2 within a year. We uncover how effective management strategies like clear roles, KPIs, and team structure are critical to keep up with rapid growth. You'll also get to discover how he prices his projects for profit with little fee resistance and how you can do the same. 

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In today’s episode, Lachlan and Dunn from Outback Builders share their insights on how they doubled their turnover from $2M to $4M in a year.
We’ll discuss proven sales and marketing processes they used to secure high-value projects, including their quoting system, a high-converting website, info packs, and more.

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In today’s episode, we spoke to Regan, a U.S. Military graduate who spent five years on active duty and now runs a successful construction business. Discover how he broke free from 12-hour working days, kept his team accountable using project management software, and filled up his pipeline with 85 qualified leads.

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Today we sit down with one of our members from the U.S., John. He shared his journey from not knowing how to run a building business to launching his own company with a team of 18, generating $3M in revenue at a 20% gross profit margin.You’ll discover how John maintains positive cashflow, landed a renovation job for a $6.5M home at a 30% gross profit margin, and resolves time management issues.

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In today's episode, we sat down with one of our top members, Shaun Spillane.

He shared his insights on how to:

✅ Hit your minimum margins consistently
✅ Step back from day-to-day operations
✅ Develop your team members into problem solvers
✅ Level up your mindset and be a good leader

You'll walk away with proven strategies to increase your profits, buy back your time, and have your team run the business with or without you.

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