May 10, 2022
EP 71: Deep Wealth
Guest Jeffrey Feldberg discusses how to increase the value of your business by preparing it for a liquidity event. Show highlights include: The shocking reason why up to 90% of liquidity events fail (3:17) Why you’re leavi…
May 3, 2022
EP 70: Ready, Set, Grow
A business developer shares how she took a top Salt Lake City Custom Home Builder to new levels by practicing, understanding her team’s value, and telling the right stories. Show highlights include: I really believe in what…
April 26, 2022
EP 69: The New Reality
We are in a new reality. We’re not going back to what used to be considered NORMAL. In this episode I talk with Business Coach and friend Scott Beebe from My Business on Purpose. Scott is a past guest and if you are a regula…
April 19, 2022
EP 68: Great Brands
A brand is an intangible marketing or business concept that helps people identify a company, product, or individual. People often confuse brands with things like logos, slogans, or other recognizable marks, which are marketi…
April 12, 2022
EP 67: 2022 State of the Industry
Our guest on this episode is Russ Stephens, the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders (APB) which is a leading business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both …
April 5, 2022
EP 66: Multiplicity
Have you ever wished you could clone yourself? A virtual assistant allows you to get more things done in less time. Think of a VA as an additional member of your team that is laser focused on helping you get your tasks done.…
March 29, 2022
EP 65: Inflation is an Opportunity
Inflation is upon us, and probably here to stay. You can look at this as a negative or see it as an opportunity. It’s all about how you position your business for the future. Join us for a conversation with Spencer Powel fro…
March 22, 2022
EP 64: More Storytelling, Less Reporting
People want to do business with People. What types of things are you doing in your business, or for your team, that could be shared with others? Join us for a conversation with returning guest Pamela Durkin as she urges all …
March 15, 2022
EP 63: Embracing Technology
Embracing technology to improve your business and elevate our industry. Show highlights include: How making a two-day time investment in your construction software can add an extra month to your year (8:47) Why demanding t…
March 8, 2022
EP 62: Diversity is Undeniable
Building the workforce of the future is difficult. Everyone knows the struggles faced by the construction industry when it comes to finding skilled trades or hiring employees. Join us for a conversation with Christi Powell a…
March 1, 2022
EP 61: The Booth Interview
Duane Johns sits down with Nick Schiffer from NS Builders for a live interview from the show floor at the 2022 International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida. Show highlights include: The weird way creating content in real…
Feb. 22, 2022
EP 60: Unstuck Yourself
Being an entrepreneur can be a grind. Mike Malatesta learned this the hard way. He endured tragedy and failure - then shifted. Now a best-selling author - he’s on a mission to help other business owners get unstuck Show high…
Feb. 15, 2022
EP 59: A Business Owner that Builds
Founders of construction and remodeling companies will tell you there are many different roads to starting a business. This week we hear how a self-taught sub-contractor transitioned to building a growing home remodeling com…
Feb. 8, 2022
EP 58: Recruiting Myths 4, 5 & 6
Everyone’s competing for talent, but who’s doing it right? Well, our guests on this episode certainly are. These guys have cracked to code on how to reach top construction professionals all across North America. We’re back w…
Feb. 1, 2022
EP 57: Pressure is a Privilege
If you are building a business you have undoubtedly felt the pressure, but that pressure is an opportunity to create more for yourself and the people around you. Our guest for this episode is Jayson Lowe, who shares his expe…
Jan. 25, 2022
EP 56: Mark Doesn’t Smile Enough
Mark Neave from NSM Construction has gone on a 20 year journey to uncover his recipe for success. At times that journey was a grind when he couldn’t muscle through. He figured out that “Showing Up” was always a great starti…
Jan. 18, 2022
EP 55: See the Investment Not the Cost
Most entrepreneurs have overcome one, if not all, of the following four things at some point in their life: bankruptcy, depression, the highest level of anxiety, and a traumatic experience. The most difficult thing to overco…
Jan. 11, 2022
EP 54: Hungry, Humble & Smart
Building a successful business can provide you the freedom to do other things and spend time doing what you love. And that may just be starting other businesses. Our guest Sean Sullivan started out as a remodeler and subcont…
Jan. 4, 2022
EP 53: The People Plan
Most of us, at some point, have lost valuable team members. Our guest this week is a familiar voice, and he's going to explain the change in mindset that's needed to hold onto the people you already have. Join us as Steve Ba…
Dec. 28, 2021
EP 52: Best of 2021
Thank all of you so much for being a part of our first year! Before we kick off a new season we have one last show to do for 2021. Let's take a look back at what has been most popular with our listeners, and hear a few of ou…
Dec. 21, 2021
EP 51: Share What You Learn
It’s not what can you get but what can you give? When you're passionate about what you do it shows and giving back is one of the best ways to Level Up!
Dec. 14, 2021
EP 50: Recruiting Myth #3 (We Can Do It Ourselves)
In part 3 of our 6 part series on the Myths of Recruiting Ed Earl and Paul Sanneman explain why setting up systems that can be run by others who specialize in those systems can save you money and help you become more efficie…
Dec. 7, 2021
EP 49: Recruiting Myth #2 (Employees are Expensive)
In part 2 of our 6 part series on the Myths of Recruiting we tackle why believing employees are expensive is a very short-sighted way of looking at things. If you're hiring the right people, they should be more than paying f…
Nov. 30, 2021
EP 48: Recruiting Myth #1 (Only Recruit When You Need Someone)
It’s one of the biggest topics in the industry today. How to find good people. Everyone’s competing for talent, but who’s doing it right? Well, our guests on this episode certainly are. This is part 1 of a 6 part series on r…