Business for Builders Podcast
WHATSAPP MAX: +1.604.227.2115 EMAIL MAX: max@elitebusinessadvisory.com CONTRACTOR COACHING WITH MAX: www.elitebusinessadvisory.com EBA CONTRACTOR 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 the Co-Owner and Managing Partner of Smith & Sons Coldstream, General Contractors. 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 by year 5. 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!!
Episodes
Leads, leads, leads — every business needs them!
Today, Max explores the difference between the bucket method and the pipeline method for managing leads.
Which approach do you use to keep 12 months of work lined up: the bucket method or the pipeline method?
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Do you mark up your materials and services appropriately, but still have no idea where the money is evaporating to? 🤔
Today, Max talks about POs: how, when, and why we use purchase orders and how they affect your bottom line! 📈
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“As long as you are doing all you can do, all you can do is enough.” — Art Williams
Today, Max shares how the power of patience can become one of your greatest assets when it comes to business development 📈⏳
If you own a business and are looking to expand, do you have this key component in place before you start growing?
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The speed of the leader determines the speed of the pack. 🐺
Today, Max talks about key principles that make him a better leader and how they affect your business.
Are your leadership skills up to the task of running a $2 million business? 🤔
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Do you want to build a high-performance, highly profitable building company?💰
Today, Max chats about the four areas you must master to grow your business!
Money loves speed, and to move quickly, you must be efficient!⚡
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Modern technology is amazing —but are you using it in a way that helps your business rather than harms it? 🤔
Today, Max shares his five tips on how to use AI in construction! 🔨
Don’t miss these practical insights to stay competitive and build smarter 🔥🏠
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Before you get to building—the part we love—you have to endure the pre-construction process! 🔨
Today, Max talks about the design, planning, and pricing process: the pre-construction dance.💃
It’s where the vision takes shape and the foundation for a smooth build is set.🏡
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Are your communication skills costing you jobs, clients, and business growth? 🤔
Today, Max dives into why communication might be the most underrated skill in your business toolkit. 🔨
It’s easy to focus on strategy or sales in your business—but strong communication builds trust, closes deals, and keeps your teams aligned. 🤝📈
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Did you build your construction company by default—or by design? 🔨💼
Today, Max takes a deep dive into the difference it makes when you build your business with intention and a clear plan—and the consequences of letting it grow by default.
Your business can become a source of profit and productivity, 📈 or a source of debt and chaos.🔥
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Do you think it might be time to expand your business? 📈
Today, Max talks about how—and when—to start expanding your business. 🎙️
It’s rarely a lightbulb moment 💡 when you should start expanding, but there are signs you might not be aware of. 👀
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The money conversation is one of the biggest roadblocks contractors face when speaking with prospective clients—even those who have already started construction. 💬💰
Today, Max breaks down how he approaches the topic of money with his clients. 🛠️
No matter how much you focus your business on quality of work, you still need to have clear, direct conversations about cost. 📊
If your jobsites were as organized as your business, would everything be in order—or would there be chaos? 🔥🤔
Today, Max talks about keeping your construction company organized—off the jobsite. 🗂️📋
Money loves speed, and if your administrative side lacks order and control, money will go down the drain. ⬇️💰
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What does it take to build trust with clients and make sure you’re not just competing on price? 🤝💰
Today, Max chats with you about how to ensure clients fully trust you—and how to avoid competing solely on price without affecting your profit. 🎙️📈
Sometimes, the best way to win a job isn’t through your price, but by earning the client’s trust in you as the builder. 🏡🔨
Do you track your business metrics?📋
Today, Max explains why tracking your numbers is essential—even if it’s a task you’d rather avoid. 🎯📊
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Does your business have a pricing system that ensures you’re protecting your net profit, or do you rely on guesswork? 🤔
Today, Max talks about how to build a pricing system that will benefit your business for years to come! 📈💰
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Markup vs. margin is one factor that directly affects your profit — and if you don’t know the difference, it could explain why you’re not making as much as you expect. 📉💰
Today, Max talks about how to determine whether you have enough profit, whether you’re ready to hire your first (or another) crew member, and what comes next. 👷♂️📊
When you look at your business’s numbers, they’ll never lie to you — whether you ...
It’s no secret that social media is at the center of online marketing. Some people do it very well, while others—not so much. 📱✨
On today’s episode, Max chats about your social media—your presence, your marketing, and everything in between. 🎙️🔨
Your marketing drives your business—and every statistic supports this. 📈
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Ever wondered why you can never seem to reach the goals you set for your business? 🤔📈
Today, Max dives into exactly that! 🎙️✨
As a business owner, your indecision may be the very thing holding back your success. 🔨🔥
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Would you rather fix a small problem now, or wait until it grows so large that it consumes all your time?
Today, Max discusses what to watch for in your business so small inconveniences don’t turn into time-consuming problems.
Great builders don’t just solve problems—they see them coming.
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Have you ever wrapped up an initial visit with a potential client and wondered whether they’re going to ghost you 👻—or actually want to build with you?🏠
On today’s episode, Max breaks down the three zones every potential client falls into. 📊
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