Business for Builders Podcast
WHATSAPP MAX: +1.604.227.2115 EMAIL MAX: max@elitebusinessadvisory.com CUSTOMIZED COACHING WITH MAX: www.elitebusinessadvisory.com EBA SILVER BULLET ACADEMY: www.elitebusinessadvisory.com/academy Welcome to the Business for Builders podcast! Thanks for dropping by - I appreciate it! My name is Max and I am a carpenter and joiner by trade and a qualified residential home builder. I'm a thoroughbred entrepreneur and am the Founder of Elite Business Advisory (Business Coaching) and the CEO & Managing Partner of Smith & Sons Remodeling Experts North America. This show focuses on best business planning, strategic and operational practices to help you maximize your business profits and improve your lifestyle. It is built for those that own, or are involved in the construction sector running a general contracting or trade services business or even if you're an apprentice! Unfortunately, the availability of the very necessary business development, strategic planning and financial education isn't delivered well enough to trades to significantly reduce the failure rates world wide; which is 50% of new companies in the first 5 years. The priority as we learned our trade was the technical aspect of the trade, not necessarily the business and financial management and development of our business which markets and sells your skills. The Business for Builders podcast has been set up to provide business building information and insight for residential home builders, general contractors and trade operators who are looking to fill the gaps, remove the deficiencies and vulnerabilities in their business and build a high performance construction business. Our goal is to help you increase your business and financial intelligence whilst you continue to run your business. Subjects relating to Mindset and Self Improvement, Financial Management, Marketing (Digital & Local), Strategic Planning and Business Development are the focus because as construction practitioners, this is our blind spot! We know this business podcast will bring awareness and basic education and will help you improve all aspects of your business. Here's to your success...now let's go build a kick-ass business!! Cheers!!
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What is your process—from requesting bids from vendors to back-costing?
Today, Max walks through the workflow: from requesting vendor bids to analyzing project costs after completion.
Back-costing helps identify areas where you may have underquoted or gone over budget. Over time, it will improve your quoting and estimating accuracy—and boost your profitability!
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If your employees are not trained and equipped with the skills they need for the job you hired them for and expect the highest level of performance from – they will leave, it's that simple.
Today Max discusses 8 key points he uses to ensure that employees are on-boarded and trained properly and equipped to do the job you have hired them to do.
Your business must run on systems, and those systems are driv...
If you're going to build a business, your leadership must be effective.
Today, Max dives into three core areas every leader must master: casting a clear vision , knowing when to close deals , and resolving problems efficiently .
If your leadership is on point, you'll be able to delegate almost anything in your company — boosting efficiency and increasing your profit!
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It all comes down to your estimating.🔥
Are your project profits taking a hit 💸 because you don’t have the experience to accurately estimate different types of jobs?
Today, Max breaks down the 5 keys to help you estimate based on project size — plus a solid framework to get it done right. 📏🛠️
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Selling and closing are two different things — did you know that? 🤔
Today, Max discusses when to sell, when to close, and why ⏱️ timing can have a massive impact on how many prospective clients you move from inquiry to commitment.🤝
There’s a crucial point in your sales process where you must stop selling and start closing — and getting the timing right is what matters most! ✅
Houses were once built with hammers and a lot of elbow grease. Today, advanced tools make the job faster and easier. The structure remains solid—only the system has evolved. 🏠💪
Today, Max takes a deep dive into building systems that can support your business as it grows 📈. Technology changes everything—it saves time ⏱️ and increases profit 💰, even in construction! 👷♂️
Do you find yourself struggling to scale your business? One of these key areas might be the reason why… 🔑
🎙️Today, Max shares the core areas that drive momentum in your business 💼⚙️
📈 When these areas have momentum, scaling and managing your business becomes much easier! 🙌
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Do you continue supporting your clients after construction is complete? 🏡
Today, Max shares the 6 steps he follows to handle warranty claims and make sure his clients feel supported 🙌📋
Warranty issues can happen — how you respond can build trust 🤝 and lead to your next referral!
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Do you determine every detail of a project—right down to the door handles and paint —before construction begins, or do you wing it and hope to come in under budget? 💸
Today, Max discusses how he approaches selections, specifications, and pricing for your jobs—and how to do it as painlessly and effectively as possible for both you and your client 🤝.
Many builders rush to start construction to mainta...
What is the Process Triangle, and How Will It Help Your Business? 🔺📈
Today, Max dives into the Process Triangle—a powerful tool that helps him negotiate better deals and streamline decision-making! 🤝💼
Whether you're managing teams, closing sales, or optimizing systems, understanding this concept can give you a strategic edge.
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Is your business well-organized, or are you flying by the seat of your pants and hurting the efficiency your company could achieve?
Today, Max discusses the importance of running an organized building company —and how it can improve your business in the long run.
Whether you're a one-man band or a growing crew, the success of your business depends on how well it's organized and the syst...
Due Diligence will save your business in the event of an on-site accident... Are you doing enough? ⚠️🏗️
Today, Max chats about how to make sure you're taking all the precautions to be proactive, not reactive, when it comes to protecting your people and your business! ✅👷♂️
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Learn how to turn your leads into paying clients—efficiently and professionally! 💼
Today, Max shares how he handles leads: from first contact to signed contract. 📝➡️🤝
If you want to grow your business, you need systems—starting with one that guides your leads all the way from contact to contract! 📈
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Want to land the bigger jobs but just can’t seem to make it happen? 🚧
Today, Max shares how YOU can start taking on bigger projects by stepping out of your comfort zone! 🏗️
Remember: You can’t expect different results if you keep using the same methods. 🛠️👷
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Your mindset will be the deciding factor in whether you build a successful business or not. 💭
Today, Max dives into how getting your head in the right place can help you become a better builder—both in business and in life.
Because no matter how good you are at swinging a hammer, building a business and leading people takes a whole different skill set. 🧠👷♂️
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Don’t let the tail wag the dog… 🐶🚫
Today, Max shares a quick insight on how to stay in control during the design and plan phase with your clients.
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🎯 As the expert, you should be leading the process—guiding your clients every step of the way to ensure they have the best possible building experience. 🛠️🏡
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Would you spend over $100K with a supplier or subcontractor who wasn't organized? Probably not. So why expect clients to spend that kind of money with you if your process isn't organized? 🤔
Today, Max shares how to move potential clients from contact to contract 📝—efficiently and professionally—so they feel confident and comfortable investing in your services.
People do business with thos...
Have you ever started a job with a client and thought, “Oh no, I don’t want to work with this person”? 😬
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Today, Max uses the whiteboard to demonstrate how he qualifies potential clients and determines whether they’re the right fit for him. ✅
In that first meeting, you know they’re evaluating you—but are you evaluating them?🤔
If you want to pick the jobs you want, you need more leads! 💰🧑💼
Today, Max talks about how tactical marketing can generate enough leads for your general contracting company so that you can choose the jobs and clients you want to work with! 🛠️📈
Looking to generate more leads? 🤔 Today’s discussion on tactical marketing is a great place to start!
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