The Builders Ladder

Sick of babysitting your team when you should be running your construction business? In today's episode of The Builders Ladder, we break down a no-nonsense system for sorting your A-players from the deadweight that's costing you time and money on site. Once you've got the right crew firing on all cylinders, you can finally step back from constantly putting out fires and micromanaging every decision. You'll get battle-tested tools for running toolbox talks that actually stick, simple scorecards that keep everyone accountable, and proven ways to invest your time where it matters — growing the business instead of chasing up mistakes. Plus, discover why treating your staff like a professional sports team (not a family) is the key to better margins and smoother projects. Key moments 00:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction03:00 The Core Concept: Growing Your Team06:15 The Daily Stand-up Framework 09:40 The Team Ranking Exercise15:45 Managing Your B-Players18:45 "80% of Effort Goes to Non-Performers"21:05 Finding and Training Support Staff - Our construction business coaching has helped 2,500+ building companies succeed. Subscribe to The Builder’s Ladder Podcast for weekly, actionable insights — tailored to help you grow a profitable construction business. Follow TPB for more: 👥 FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/🖥️ Get your business health audit + free resources (including website audit) here – https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com 🚀 Head to https://tpb.tools/pod-call to book your FREE strategy session.📈 Resources For Builders – https://tpb.tools/resourceshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/TPBmember: https://www.facebook.com/TheProfessionalBuilderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎙️Podcast Exclusive: Identify your growth stage to scale your construction company: https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/roadmap-6 Your building company can either give you the freedom and profits you wanted when you started... or it can become a monster that eats up every minute of your life. The difference comes down to HOW you grow. In this episode, Owen and Vinnie break down the six stages every residential builder goes through — from "survival mode" to running a thriving business that doesn't need you on-site every day. They reveal why builders can't just throw more bodies at problems like other industries can. And why the systems that worked when you were doing $2M in turnover could actually hurt you at $5M (if you don't adapt them properly). Tune in to discover: ✔ The real challenges at each growth stage: from getting off the tools to building an A+ team that doesn't need babysitting ✔ The essential systems you need before taking on more work (so you don't end up with more headaches and less profit) ✔ Why taking on more projects often leads to smaller margins (and what successful builders do differently) ✔ When to hire your next team member... and when adding staff will just drain your cash flow ✔ How to build a stable business that grows — without sacrificing your family time or working until midnight on quotes Key moments 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - The first major constraints in the startup phase 06:30 - Business isn't stable if you can't leave 09:20 - What works at $2.5M won't work at $5-6M revenue 12:40 - The biggest variable cost that can destroy profits 15:30 - Recruiting 101 18:30 - Operating without the owner - Our construction business coaching has helped 2,500+ building companies succeed. Subscribe to The Builder’s Ladder Podcast for weekly, actionable insights — tailored to help you grow a profitable construction business. Follow TPB for more: 👥 FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/🖥️ Get your business health audit + free resources (including website audit) here – https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com 🚀 Head to https://tpb.tools/pod-call to book your FREE strategy session.📈 Resources For Builders – https://tpb.tools/resourceshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/TPBmember: https://www.facebook.com/TheProfessionalBuilderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free Podcast Exclusive: Body Reset Blueprint for Building Business Owners https://www.tpb.tools/bodyreset What’s the #1 habit you can develop to get a massive ROI in your building company? (Hint: it’s got nothing to do with your building company). Everyone knows that quality sleep, diet, and exercise are like cheat codes for more productivity & profits. But finding the time in a 60+ hour work week to stick to something is tough. We sat down with Olly Wood from Body Reset to talk about practical ways to do this for busy building company owners. No fancy gym memberships or complicated diets. Just real strategies that work for business owners who are juggling a million and one things. Olly shares straightforward advice about food, exercise and rest that could help you feel better and think clearer. Tune in to discover: ✔ One simple habit that helps clear the brain fog so you can focus better and get more done as a business owner ✔ The truth about calories and weight - and what really matters for staying healthy ✔ What we all need to know about cholesterol to stay strong for years to come ✔ Protein shakes vs bars: see what’s best for you and your health when you’re flat-out busy ✔ No-nonsense advice about supplements, sleep and food that fits your busy schedule ✔ Plus more Listen now to learn small changes that could help you feel better, think clearer, and run your building company better. Key Moments: 00:00 Intro 04:00 The PPR Formula for better performance 15:30 The truth about protein and meal timing strategies 21:30 Meal prep approaches for busy business owners 31:00 Exercise fundamentals 34:00 Essential supplements 36:30 Sleep optimization strategies 44:25 Brain-gut connection in nutrition - Our construction business coaching has helped 2,500+ building companies succeed. Subscribe to The Builder’s Ladder Podcast for weekly, actionable insights — tailored to help you grow a profitable construction business. Follow TPB for more:👥 FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/🖥️ Get your business health audit + free resources (including website audit) here – https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com 🚀 Head to https://tpb.tools/pod-call to book your FREE strategy session.📈 FREE Resources For Builders – https://tpb.tools/resourceshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/TPBmember: https://www.facebook.com/TheProfessionalBuilderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every builder wants more premium clients. But relying on word-of-mouth or waiting for the next job to come in is risky business. You need a solid plan, especially heading into 2025. Join us as we share the lead generation systems our top TPB members used to crush 2024 (and continue to use in 2025). If landing consistent jobs is a sore point for you… Today’s episode gives you a 2025 Marketing game plan for more leads, more jobs, and more contracts with quality clients. Tune in to discover: ✔ Why waiting for referrals isn't enough in 2025 ✔ What's really stopping clients from choosing you — and how to fix it so you win more jobs ✔ The proven lead strategy: 10 ways to attract clients who value quality and pay what you're worth ✔ How to turn more quotes into signed contracts ✔ Plus more If you're tired of chasing dead-end quotes and want to start booking premium projects in 2025, this episode shows you how. Key moments: 00:00 Intro 02:10 Why word-of-mouth is unreliable 05:20 How many customers are ready to buy 06:30 The five key customer concerns in construction 09:30 How to nurture leads 15:30 The 10x10 strategy for more leads - Our construction business coaching has helped 2,500+ building companies succeed. Subscribe to The Builder's Ladder Podcast for weekly, actionable insights — tailored to help you grow a profitable construction business. 🚀 Head to https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/planningsession?utm_source=website&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-page to book your FREE strategy session. 📈 Resources for your construction business:- https://tpb.tools/resources Join Our Community 👥 FB Group - facebook.com/professionalbuilder 📸 Instagram - Instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder 🖥️ Website - https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPBmember: https://www.facebook.com/TheProfessionalBuilderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.