Builder Stories
By Eric Fortenberry
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Welcome to Builder Stories, the podcast where builders, remodelers, and contractors share their personal and business journeys. Come learn from the stories of successful entrepreneurs who share how they got started, how they found success, and the lessons learned along the way.
Your host, Eric Fortenberry, has successfully built two businesses, one in software and one in construction. He is now the Founder and CEO of JobTread Software, a construction estimating and project management platform that has helped thousands of builders and contractors sell and manage over $1 billion in construction jobs.
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Remove The Work Holding You Back | Zac Liquori of ConstructAid
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May 06, 2026 |
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A Life Rebuilt After Profound Loss | Michael Flory of Custom Built Design and Remodeling
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Turn More Builds Into Better Outcomes | Mike Lee of Tributary Homes
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Design Systems Your Team Will Follow | Doug Howard of Growth Team Strategies
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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How to Go From Zero to Strong Sales in Year One | Eric Van Dixhorn of Archadeck of Northern Colorado
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Build a Development Business That Wins in Any Market | Nasir Dukes and Adina Safta
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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How to Build a Smarter Construction Business | Gil Vaisman of Go ADU Construction
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Scaling a Remodeling Business to $9M in Six Years | Steve Young of HHI Builders
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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How to Break Out of the Owner Operator Trap | Aaron Hines of Darden-Hines Design + Build
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Make Marketing Your Competitive Edge | Adam McChesney of Builders of Authority
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Inside a Roofing Rebrand That Sparked New Growth | Mike Tappert of Upper West Exteriors
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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The Contractor Who Built a Digital Teammate Named Mason AI | Zac O'Hara
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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How to Get Real Results from Virtual Assistants | Philip Sessions of Refined VA
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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How to Build a $15M Remodeling Business That Runs Without You | Ken Combs of CQC Home
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Rebuild Stronger After a Business Collapse | Casey Fabling of Front Range Home Services
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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The Importance of Failure | Dave Stephens
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Build Stronger Partnerships That Support Your Business | Eric Anderson of DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Make Better Decisions to Build a Stronger Business | Brandon Fuchs of Elite Builder Society
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Shift From Reactive to Intentional Ownership | Steve Rozenberg of The Rozenberg Group
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Strengthening Your Marketing Engine | Meysam Pourkaram of Enzo Design Build
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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A Major Setback, A Stronger Business | Phill and Heather Oddo of Closer Look General Contracting
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Strengthening Operations With Support | Cody Reinke of Wings Construction
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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The Power of Outside Expertise | Ben and Amy Wright of Center State Craftsmen
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Creating Order in Construction | Brandon Sinkler of Coastal Builders and Consultants
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Better Team, Better Clients | Brady Bankston of Popularis Construction
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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The Strategy for Team-Driven Leadership | Jeff and Brian Shelburn of Remodelex
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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When Taking a Chance Pays Off |Logan Judiscak of Gorilla Exterior
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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From $50K to $30M and Counting | Fares Elsabbagh of Canadian General Contractors
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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The Future of Marketing for Builders | Danielle Russell of Builder Funnel
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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The Daily Habit That Works | Michael James of Michael James Remodeling
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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The Right Clients, The Right Subs | Bob Perez
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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A Roadmap for Remodeler Success | Kyle Hunt of Remodelers On The Rise
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Turning Setbacks into Strength | Gary Muehling of MI Remodelers
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Quirky Content, Big Impact | Kaleb Lyles of Copper Masters Roofing
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Building a Niche in Custom Gyms | Kali Sudbrook of Beachside Custom Gyms
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Fight for Your Worth
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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From Handyman to High-End Homes
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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From Reactive to Intentional
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Earning Buyer Trust | Marcus Sheridan of IMPACT
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Scaling & Leading a Team
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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The Vision That Moves a Business Forward
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Pricing, Processes, and Profit: Lessons from Englewood Custom Carpentry
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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The Success Habits of Leading Remodelers
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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How to Successfully Run a Construction Business with Your Spouse
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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How to Build Strong Profit Into Your Remodeling Business
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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From Hands-On to High-Level | | Wilbur Jennings of Wilbur Design + Construct
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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From Burnout to Builder of Leaders | Mike Claudio of WinRate Consulting
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Design First, Build Better | George Lokko of Y2 Design & Build
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May 28, 2025 |
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From the Mat to the Market | Johnny Buck of 13 Stripes Construction
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May 21, 2025 |
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A Vision Beyond the Tools | Wes Crocket with Mahogany Builders
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May 14, 2025 |
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Culture, KPIs, and The Customer | Brian Gottlieb Renowned Business Leader, Speaker, & Author
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May 07, 2025 |
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Growth Through Adversity | Chris Moore with Senior Remodeling Experts
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Scaling Smart | Annemarie Diaz of TRS Build
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Leading With Service | Katie Throckmorton of Distinct Builders
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Family, Leadership, and Profitability | Jeff Whitted and Ryan Stones of Aslan Design & Build
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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How Niching Down and Publishing Prices Helped Build a Remodeling Business | Luke Larson of Larson Basement & Bath
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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A Bigger Table | Wendy Marvin, Founder & CEO, Matrix Roof & Home
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Educate First, Sell Second | James Moylan with Design Builders Inc.
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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I Don't Care What I Do, As Long As It's One Thing | Joe Averill with Deck Science
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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From Passion Project to Design Build Firm | Janel Swanson with Wildwood Kitchen and Baths
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Shifting from Tradesman to Business Owner | Jason Liers with Stone Ridge Remodeling
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Hard Work, Leadership, and Balance | John Lea with Decksouth
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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How to Scale Smart in Construction | David Hopkins with JNT Construction
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Build a Team to Move Forward | Sherrie Derr with Schlick Construction
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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People Before Profit | Matt Millsap with Building Company Number 7, Inc.
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Building for Tomorrow: Lessons Learned From the Best in the Industry | Eric Fortenberry
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Always Have a Solution Ready | Jeff and Chantal Ballantyne with Ballantyne Builds
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Building a Business That Sets the Standard | Greg DiBernardo with Peachtree Decks and Porches
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Social Media is Your Business Card | Kyle Bridgan with NSS Home
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Don't Reinvent the Wheel, Streamline It | Mark Conrad with Schnarr Legacy Craftsmen
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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The Numbers Don't Lie | John Utter with StrongTower Build and Remodeling
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Adaptability Sparks Success | Al Aldrete with Black Lab Remodeling
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Building for the Long Haul | LeAnn Luedeker with Luedeker Homes
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Build Systems, Boost Success | Rich Lee with Home Pride Construction
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Building Healthier Homes | Paul Kocharhook with Pathway Design and Construction
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Job Cost or Leave Money on the Table | Kira Lee with TriStar Repair & Construction, TriStar Quality Roofing, & Mako Pools
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Have More Guts Than Brains | Nicholas Sammons with TruVine Renovations
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Sales Will Solve A Lot of Problems | Andrew Nuhfer with AKN Interiors
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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We're Not Just Building Pools, We're Building Dreams | Kelley and Jeff Turner with Staycation Fiberglass Pools
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Quit Getting in Your Own Way | Stephen Carlson with Coastal Contracting
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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People Buy from People They Trust | Nate Burket with Riverview Decks
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Andrew and Ashley Favorite with Lakefront Building & Design
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Fuel Your Passion | Tommy & Tara Holstein with Solid Ground
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Building with Purpose | Amzie Lehman with Lehman Construction
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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It Pays to Specialize | Doug Dwyer with DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Let's Do It Right | Ervin Ballabani with Moderno Restoration, Inc.
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Just Keep Going & Be Grateful | Raquel and Diego Rodriguez with D&R Custom Remodeling
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Start Small, Dream Big | Herman Guerra with HG&Co. Home Improvement
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Building Beyond Limits | Jason Novotny with Hiland Construction
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Turning Setbacks into Success | Roberto Rodriguez with Ark Remodeling Services
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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It's All About the Details | Debbie Adams with Adams Company
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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The Harder It Is, The More Exciting It Is | Michael Dudonis with Dudonis Construction
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Focus on Your Niche | Jayme Carlson with Hard Decks
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Get Out of Your Own Head | Dylan Martin with Absolute Design Build
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Find the Solution & Keep Going | Mark Flanders with Blue Hill Building Co.
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Prioritize Transparency & Integrity | Anthony Abbott with Greystone Remodeling
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Building a Strong Company Culture | Mike Mitchell with Mitchell Construction
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May 29, 2024 |
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Reaching for $10 Million | Carlos Adame with Transom Remodeling
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May 22, 2024 |
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Meet People Where They Are | Dan Lee with Kane Remodeling
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May 15, 2024 |
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Building Resilience | Stephanie Burgess with Burgess Construction
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May 08, 2024 |
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Harnessing AI for Smarter Contracting | Edward Rivera and Eddie Cruz with Ion Electrical
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May 01, 2024 |
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Integrity, Craftsmanship, Growth | Darin Kuns with D-K Construction, Inc.
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Focus Drives Success | Steve Kirk with Premier Deck
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Make Your Own Luck | Marcus Hampton with Hampton Construction and Hampton Outdoor
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Make Money to Grow | Rick Williams with Williams Professional Painting
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Building a Legacy | Scott & Zach Heinold with Heinold Homes and Renovations
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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From Teacher to Lifelong Student | Elliott Wittstruck with Built with Love
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Building the Client's Vision | Adam Jackson with Agile Cabinetry
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Trust, Expectations, and High Standards | Chad Hamlin with The Hamlin Group
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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From Apprentice to Entrepreneur | Brian Blankenheim with Build It Right Carpentry
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Building a Team of Owners | Nicholas Donlin with Zenith Design + Build
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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The Path Forward from Debt | James Miller with Valiant Home Additions
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Incentivize Accuracy and Timeliness | Scott Worley with The Patio Kitchen Co.
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Be An Inspiration Hub | Erica Anenberg and Beth Benson
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Constantly Improve the Customer Experience | Jeremy Maher
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Focus on the Deep Relationships | Greg Junge with Greg Junge Construction
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Niching Down to Scale | Kevin Choquette with Ravin Builders
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Managing the Business From 3,000 Miles Away | Jordan Webb with Deck Masters
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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That's Not a Failure, That's a Lesson | Felipe Freig with Versa Homes
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Always Be a Student | Michael Miller with M3 Decks
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Serve to the Extreme | Ben Schneider with Peak Sodding
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Changing from a Scarcity Mindset | Matt Blood with Paragon Tile Installation
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Raise The Bar and Raise Your Game | David Bryan with Blackdog Builders
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Don't Be Afraid of Technology | Liliana Escudero with J Designs Pool & Spa
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Never Stop Promoting Your Business | Luan Nguyen of Deck Bros
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Be a Visionary, Invest in Technology | Tom Morris of The Selah Group
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Shake Off Imposter Syndrome & Take a Seat at the Table | Laurel Winkel of SheBuilds
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Own It, Live It, Project It, and Do It | Aaron Harshaw of Harshaw Home Renovators
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Keep Moving Forward | Jason Varney of Dock and Deck & Tennessee Pool and Spa
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Sweat the Small Stuff | Bob Turner of Turner Builders
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Invest in Yourself | Jared Thayer of Thayer Design Build
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Build a Brand Bigger Than Your Company | Travis Gunter of High Sierra Remodeling and Construction
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Growing Up in the Family Business | Josh Awend of American Drapery Systems, Inc.
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Network, Network, Network | Steve Tonkin of Tommico Renovations
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Employees Are Your #1 Tool | Wally Munoz of Munoz Concrete Services
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Talk About Money Early & Often | Chad Huber of CasaKeepers
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Slow is Fast | Zach Snider of Alloy Architecture & Construction
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Merging Craftsmanship & Process | Peter Ranney of Ranney Blair
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Aug 02, 2023 |