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'THE BUILDERS LADDER'

Hosted by Marti Amos and Owen Chambers. Get the latest insights and interviews on what’s working right now for residential building companies.

[ON SITE] REVEALING The Big Lie About Job Boards & Why You MUST Stop Using Seek! | Brad Young

Brad from Plantation Builds in Wellington targets the specific operational failure of believing that grinding hard on the tools will automatically generate business success. Operating under the assumption that good carpentry equates to good business management left him working full noise through the weekends, dealing with material shortages, and sifting ...

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1% more margin
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Why Successful Builders Focus On Margin (The Numbers You MUST Know)

Mastering your profit margins is what truly transforms a busy job with overheads into a thriving construction business. Join Owen ...

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4 Business Systems That Transformed This Michigan Trade Company in Just One Quarter

Wendy and Paul, two former academics turned trades business owners, faced the growing pains most of us face in the ...

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AI Hiring Tool For Construction Business Owners
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NEW AI Hiring Tool For Construction Businesses (Use This To Hire The RIGHT People)

We’ve trained an AI to hire better than humans. And if you’re struggling to hire good people in your construction ...

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Say This On The Phone
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Construction Business Sales Tips: Close More Leads With This Process

Your sales process is probably what’s costing you projects – not your building skills or your pricing. In this episode, ...

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Stop Giving This Away
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STOP Losing Money On Change Orders & Variations – Use The ACES Framework Instead

There’s a simple 4-step process that transforms change orders and variations into profits for your construction business. Most builders and ...

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Booked Out 12 months
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MARKETING Blueprint For CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES: How To Attract High-Paying Clients

Stop chasing low-paying clients! Your most valuable asset in your construction business isn’t your tools or skills – it’s your ...

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"My wife runs the business"
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How Residential Building Companies Balance Profitability AND Craftsmanship

In this episode of The Builder’s Ladder, we talk with Corey Brown, owner of Kiwi Built in Wellington. Corey shares ...

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Double your margins
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Four Ways To Increase Profits In Your CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS (The “FOUR Levers” You Must Pull)

The difference between a struggling and thriving construction business isn’t volume – it’s controlling the four profit levers most building ...

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Reclaim 15-hours a week
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The Hidden Power Of The FOREMAN: 90% of CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES Miss This

76% of construction business owners spend 15+ hours a week on tasks their foreman could handle Today, we’re exploring why ...

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CRITICAL ACCOUNT MISTAKE BUILDERS MAKE
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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+ ...

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P&GS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE
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Never Quote Construction Jobs Without These “P&G Costs” | With David Baker

There are hidden costs in your construction business which could be killing your profits. David Baker, founder of RapidQS, joins ...

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Make Every Week Count
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Install This Productivity System Into Your Residential Building Company And Get More Done In 2025

Imagine structuring your week so effectively that you only need to visit sites once or twice a week, while your ...

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How To Become A Premium Builder In 2025
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How to Break Into Luxury Construction in 2025 (A Blueprint For Residential Construction Companies)

If you’ve been curious about breaking into luxury residential construction, this episode of The Builders Ladder provides a realistic roadmap ...

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Transform Your Construction Business In 90 Days (Professional Builder Framework)
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Why More Jobs Don’t Equal More Profit: A Residential Builders Guide To Growing PROFITABLY

Stop being the best-paid tradie in your company and start being a true business owner. If you’ve grown your construction ...

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Cost Plus vs Fixed Price Contracts: What’s Best For Your Construction Business? (With Stephen Mallinger)
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Cost Plus vs Fixed Price Contracts: What’s Best For Your Construction Business? (With Stephen Mallinger)

Fixed price contracts work great for cookie-cutter homes and simple builds. But unique architectural projects demand a different approach. Award-winning ...

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