Dec. 26, 2023
Ep 156: Best of 2023
It’s the end of 2023 and today Duane and Dave recap some of the most memorable moments from Season 3. This highlight reel revisits a few of the best nuggets from this year. We hope to hear from our Builder Nuggets community …
Dec. 19, 2023
Ep 155: Be Your Word
Becoming successful doesn’t happen alone. It often takes support and mentorship - two things which can be difficult to find and cultivate. Our guest today is Chris Thomson, Head Coach at Student Works, who helps young entrep…
Dec. 12, 2023
Ep 154: Gravitating Towards the Hard Stuff
It’s a fact that women and minorities are underrepresented in the construction industry. Our guest today has been working to change that and making waves across the country. Today, Nora El-Khouri Spencer, founder and CEO of …
Dec. 5, 2023
Ep 153: The AI Opportunity Zone
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the amount of new technology available daily. AI is taking the world by storm and it’s not always clear how it can be used to help the building sector. Today Jonathan Porter-Whistman with P…
Nov. 28, 2023
Ep 152: A Great Big Huge Partnership
The relationship between a builder and their client is the most important part of a build or renovation project. Cultivating trust and practicing positive communication are invaluable skills in a builder’s arsenal, and are t…
Nov. 21, 2023
Ep 151: The Luxury Experience
For many, the term luxury is a matter of status. Ted Bainbridge with Build Magazine joins us today to discuss not just the meaning of the word luxury, but what he sees trending across the board in the luxury market with both…
Nov. 14, 2023
Ep 150: NAHB Economic Update 2023
It’s that time of year again when we bring you an economic update from the National Association of Home Builders. Danushka Nanayakkara, Assistant Vice President for Forecasting and Analysis at the NAHB, joins us to share the…
Nov. 7, 2023
Ep 149: Moving in a Positive Direction
Planning for retirement is often a low priority among younger business owners. There are even established builders and remodelers that think retirement is a far off reality they don’t have time to prepare for. The truth is t…
Oct. 31, 2023
Ep 148: The Tru$t Factor
The adage of robbing Peter to pay Paul has been a part of the building industry for far too long. It’s eroded the trust of customers and trades who are constantly fearful of their bottom line. Builders and remodelers who man…
Oct. 24, 2023
Ep 147: The Ladder of Opportunity
The business of recruitment has changed dramatically in the last few years. The talent pool has shifted, and inevitably the employers must shift as well. David Fisher, Director of Talent Acquisition at 84 Lumber, joins us to…
Oct. 17, 2023
Ep 146: Housing 2.0
The myriad of problems facing the housing industry can sometimes feel insurmountable. The push towards high performance, the need for affordability, and the continuing rise of inflation and costs for business owners might le…
Oct. 10, 2023
Ep 145: Consistent Joy
**Trigger Warning** This piece briefly discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call t…
Oct. 3, 2023
Ep 144: It’s What Makes the House
Taking over for a sick general contractor who was supposed to be building her home led today’s guest to become a general contractor and business owner herself. Meghan Billings talks about her unconventional journey into the …
Sept. 26, 2023
Ep 143: Unraveling the Rules
Neighborhood HOAs, high-density apartment complexes, and multi-use developments have become the new common practice in the last few decades as the answer to addressing housing concerns. Hard-fought changes in zoning restrict…
Sept. 19, 2023
Ep 142: Never Let Your Standards Drop
When building a company, there are so many priorities and often, not enough trained people to delegate to. Today, our guest covers the best practices surrounding building a team, retaining that team, and preparing for what’s…
Sept. 12, 2023
Ep 141: The Flip Side
Any business owner in this industry has struggled to build a good team, to scale, or to step away from the daily grind. Today, a familiar voice joins us to share his personal struggles through his seemingly meteoric rise thr…
Sept. 5, 2023
Ep 140: Better is Better
Across the industry the consumer mindset has shifted immensely around remodeling and our guest today has lived through it all. Mark Richardson, author of How Fit Is Your Business, joins us to share his journey of helping set…
Aug. 29, 2023
Ep 139: Planning For a Business Sale
Building a business and building a business that’s attractive to future buyers are two different things - but they don’t have to be. Today’s guest, Mark Herrmann, walks us through the process of finding and retaining a quali…
Aug. 22, 2023
Ep 138: Live Your Values
Rewarding is the word often used to describe a career in the residential construction industry. Today’s guest once struggled to love her job until she transitioned to a career as a home builder. Now a founder and CEO of Garm…
Aug. 15, 2023
Ep 137: Stop Being Inflexible
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 …
Aug. 8, 2023
Ep 136: The ADU Whisperer
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 Mur…
Aug. 1, 2023
Ep 135: We Just So Happen To Build Houses
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 empowe…
July 25, 2023
Ep 134: The Benefits of Growing
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 w…
July 18, 2023
Ep 133: Let Go Of The Vine
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 find…