Why 70% of Builders Have Their Profit and Loss Set Up Wrong

There’s a critical difference between being a great builder and running a great construction company.

Most builders are working 60+ hours weekly yet struggle to break past mediocre margins. This is because running a successful building company requires an entirely different skillset AND mindset than being a great builder.

In this episode of The Builders Ladder Podcast, TPB growth advisor Josh shares what he’s learned from analysing thousands of building company financials – along with guiding contractors through business transformation.

Tune in to discover:

✅ Why 70% of builders can’t track their true margins (and how to fix this)

✅ The “golden ratios” profitable building companies hit (this is about gross profit, net profit, & overheads)

✅ Specific mindset shifts required to evolve from “busy builder” to strategic business owner

✅ How to stop wearing all the hats without sacrificing quality or control

Plus, you’ll hear about what separates builders who achieve remarkable transformations from those who stay stuck working IN their business rather than ON it.

Key moments:

00:01:10 Josh’s background
00:05:30 Financial numbers
00:06:20 Golden ratios
00:08:40 Surrounding yourself success
00:11:50 Top 5% do this
00:13:30 Sports team vs a family
00:15:10 The “stop doing list” for builders
00:17:40 Working ON vs. IN your business
00:19:10 When to check numbers

Secure your seat at The 2025 Builders Growth Summit: https://www.builderssummit.co.nz/

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