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The power of community in construction
7 days ago
7 days ago
Episode 245:
Today “The Building Code,” Charley is flying solo with guest Tim Lansford, leadership expert and business coach. Over the last 20 years, Tim has presented keynote speeches, workshops and seminars to many different industries. Prior to becoming a full-time professional speaker, he was a highly successful entrepreneur. His successes include experience in industries such as building/remodeling, real estate investments and manufacturing, among others.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about why there’s a growing desire for community and networking in the construction industry.
Check out his website to learn more about Tim and his resources: https://www.timlansford.com/
Send Tim an email to get in touch: tim@timlansford.com
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/245-tim-lansford/
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Using data-driven insights to ensure business success
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Episode 244:
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Bryce Phillips, accounting assistant at The 4C Group. Bryce has been working a The 4C Group for about a year and a half, and he helps with accounting and overall operations. He’s working inside Buildertrend all day every day to ensure the software works correctly for their processes.
Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how tracking data with Buildertrend Business Insights is helping their company make smarter decisions.
Learn more about Buildertrend Business Insights and how your data can benefit your construction business: https://buildertrend.com/buildertrend-business-insights/
Check out the book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Steven R. Covey: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519
Learn more and register for the next Contractor Coalition Summit in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 19-23, 2025: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/244-bryce-phillips/
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Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Giving old homes new life through historic renovation
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Episode 243:
Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Josh Waters, founder and CEO of Waters Building + Design. With over 25 years of experience in construction, Josh and his team have managed construction projects throughout the entire Southeast. They have a known reputation for excellence – especially when it comes to their historic renovations.
Listen to the full episode to hear an inside perspective on bringing historic homes back to life – and maybe even a couple ghost stories.
Learn more about Waters Building + Design on their website: https://www.watersbuild.com/
Connect with Josh and his team on social channels:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watersbuildingdesign/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watersbuild
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/243-josh-waters/
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Thursday Oct 24, 2024
NAHB CEO shares how the election could affect the industry
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Episode 242:
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are sitting down with Jim Tobin, president and CEO at the National Association of Home Builders. With over two decades of experience in government affairs and public policy, Jim has played a pivotal role in shaping NAHB’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, influencing housing legislation, regulatory reforms and policies that impact home builders and the broader construction industry. He continues to lead the organization in advancing the interests of its members and promoting the value of homeownership across the U.S.
Tune in to the full episode to get Jim’s insights on how the outcome of the upcoming presidential election could affect the construction industry.
Visit the NAHB website to learn more and get involved: https://www.nahb.org/
Learn more about the We Build, We Vote campaign: https://www.nahb.org/advocacy/election-2024
Check out the NAHB’s “Housing Developments” podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housing-developments/id1455675699
https://open.spotify.com/show/1cdz4vT5SBpQbGsBJiOx7t
https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/14aeb1e7-846b-4679-bd2c-99eb71bbb38f/housing-developments
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_I3IPKIZAv8O8bofkDh65A4YuBPkc9s-
Read “Start with WHY” by Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/242-jim-tobin/
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Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Seeing the value of relationships with realtors
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Episode 241:
Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Patrick Henderson, managing partner and founder of PLH Homes. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur astute businessman, mentor and determined leader in the real estate, property development and luxury home building sectors. His goal is to leave a legacy on the community that will advance the culture for future generations to come.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about what goes into making relationships with realtors meaningful and how to manage expectations.
Check out the PLH Homes website to learn more about their one-day real estate land development bootcamp, development masterclass and the PLH Summit: https://plhhomes.com/
Visit his website to learn more about Patrick and the services he offers: https://patricklhenderson.com/
Order Patrick’s book, “The Serial Entrepreneur: 7 Highly Effective Steps to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur and Achieve Wealth in Real Estate” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJY6N3Y/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_imm_YT0E8MRHZB7WNRRH4ZFQ
Follow Patrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklhenderson
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/241-patrick-henderson/
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Thursday Oct 10, 2024
How not to lose your sh*t when things get heated
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Episode 240
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are joined by Estie Briggs, emotional intelligence coach and consultant at Briggs Performance Consulting. Estie has 20 years' experience developing leaders at all levels and has led hundreds of workshops across the globe to create impactful, relevant learning experiences. She’s found a passion for building strong interpersonal relationships and helping professionals create joyful workplaces.
Tune in to the full episode to get tips for how to skillfully regulate emotions within your construction team to ensure a positive work environment.
Head to her website to learn more about the classes Estie offers to construction pros and their teams: https://www.briggsperformanceconsulting.com/
Learn more about Marc Brackett’s Mood Meter: https://marcbrackett.com/mood-meter-app/
Check out the book “Burnout” for methods that help unlock the stress cycle: https://www.burnoutbook.net/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/240-estie-briggs/
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Why renewable resources are the future of construction
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Episode 239:
Today on “The Building Code,” Charley is joined by special guest host Scott Hale, director of the customer journey here at Buildertrend. They’re sitting down with Matt Hannaby, project manager at Marble Hill Fireplaces in the UK. Matt has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry and has comprehensive knowledge of many skillsets that range the entire build process. He also has experience with digital transformation and implementing software for business alignment, training and adoption.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about renewable energy and resource trends that are going to revolutionize the construction industry.
Head over to their website to learn more about Marble Hill Fireplaces: https://www.marblehill.co.uk/
Check out Buildertrend Learning Academy: https://buildertrend.com/buildertrend-learning-academy/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/239-matt-hannaby/
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Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Elevating your online brand – because first impressions matter
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Episode 238
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Katlyn Slocum, creative director at Katlyn Slocum Design. Katlyn grew up around the construction industry with all the men in her family working in the trades. She saw firsthand the hard work they put into building their businesses, which is what led to her passion of helping contracting companies find success through powerful websites.
Tune in to the full episode to learn for tips on how to strengthen your construction bussiness’s website and branding to boost sales – and profits.
Head over to Katlyn Slocum Design to learn more about the website design services she offers to home builders: https://www.katlynslocumdesign.com/
Download Katlyn’s free checklist “10 Things Every Home Builder Needs on Their Website”: https://www.katlynslocumdesign.com/freebies
Want to DIY for you website? Learn more about Katlyn’s Sanctuary Homes Template: https://www.katlynslocumdesign.com/sanctuary-homes-template
Check out Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller: https://storybrand.com/building-a-storybrand-book/
Use hotjar’s free, real-time user behavior tool to see how people are interacting with your website: https://www.hotjar.com/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/238-katlyn-slocum/
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Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Effective strategies for handling 35+ home builds a year
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Today on “The Building Code,” Courtney is sitting down with returning guest Steven Sanders-Myers, purchasing manager at Brightwater Homes. Steven has been in the construction industry for over 20 years. While his passion is still in construction, over the past decade his focus has been on sustainable building, renewable energy and building responsibly with future generations in mind.
Listen to the full episode to learn tips and strategies for successfully managing multiple projects at once in order to scale your business.
Head to their website to learn more about Brightwater Homes: https://www.brightwaterhomes.com/
https://buildertrend.com/blog/semi-custom-sustainable-building/
Read their story and see how their using CBUSA group purchasing organization to save on sustainable products: https://cbusa.us/case-studies/brightwater-homes/
Apply to become a member of CBUSA’s group purchasing organization: https://cbusa.us/membership-inquiry/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/237-steven-sanders-meyers/
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Thursday Sep 12, 2024
How to boost profits with smart construction accounting
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley is talking accounting and analytics with Jason Kruger, founder and president of Signature Analytics. Jason spent many years in public accounting with large national firms including Deloitte where he spent nearly 10 years. He gained exposure to different types of industries, construction being one of them, and he’s really started to build a strong foundation in that space.
Tune in to the full episode to learn about the accounting best practices you should be implementing to ensure higher profitability for your construction business.
Head to the Signature Analytics website to learn more about the services they offer: https://signatureanalytics.com/
You can also find them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/signature-analytics/
If you want to get in touch with Jason, you can email him at jkruger@signatureanalytics.com.
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/236-jason-kruger/
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