The Building Code

Before, during and after Buildertrend with Decksouth | Episode 68

Today on “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are joined by John Lea of Georgia company Decksouth to chat about his unique Buildertrend story. Decksouth was started in 1998 by John and one part-time carpenter. Today his team of 24 runs the design-build company with a focus on outdoor living.

Check out the full episode to hear John’s story about how he made Buildertrend work for his company by diving in, taking charge and gaining complete buy-in from his team.

Feature Spotlight: Payment Processing with Trevor Pillen | Episode 67

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are chatting with Trevor Pillen, Associate Project Manager at Buildertrend. Trevor has been at Buildertrend for five years and knows all the ins and outs when it comes to Payment Processing, one of the five Pro Services offered by Buildertrend.

Listen to the full episode to hear about how you can use Buildertrend Payment Processing powered by Chase to simplify your payment processes, save time and create convenience for you, your clients and your subcontractors.

Marketing for success with Tim Brown | Episode 66

Joining Tom and Paul on this episode of “The Building Code” is Tim Brown, co-owner and lead strategist at Hook Agency in Minneapolis, MN. Tim started out in web design and he soon figured out that he could drive his own business using leads from organic Google traffic.

Today, a large majority of Hook’s clients are contractors. Listen to the full episode to hear how Tim and his team work to help construction pros like you optimize their online presence and increase lead generation, especially in today’s environment.

Sustainability in Construction with Matt Daigle: RISE | Episode 65

Just in time for Earth Day, Tom and Paul were joined by Matt Daigle on this week’s episode of “The Building Code.” Matt founded RISE, a company inspired by his sustainable and environmental family values after the birth of his daughter.  

As a homeowner, there are many decisions you need to make while you are building or remodeling a home. In a world of many unreliable sources, RISE aims to provide access to inspiration for homeowners interested in sustainability, trustworthy tips & tricks and even rebate opportunities.

Compassion in Construction with Ed Earl | Episode 64

Joining Tom and Paul on this episode of “The Building Code” is none other than The Zen Builder, otherwise known as Ed Earl. Ed spoke to the guys about how to be a compassionate contractor and the three mortal sins in the construction industry.  

COVID-19 and Construction: What it Means for Your Business with Alex Barthet | Episode 63

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Paul and Tom are joined by legal expert and owner of The Lien Zone, Alex Barthet. We asked Alex to come on the podcast for a second time to provide valuable resources and discuss how COVID-19 is and will continue to impact the construction industry. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

Navigating the Changing Economy with Ernie Goss | Episode 62

On this episode of “The Building Code”, Paul and Tom are joined by Dr. Ernie Goss, prominent professor and regional economist. Ernie’s specialty is making economics digestible to people from all walks of life. Listen to the full episode to hear Ernie break down the state of the economy as it pertains to COVID-19 and give expert advice on how to navigate these changes as a business owner.

Diving Deep with Lucas Lagoons | Episode 61

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are joined by Lucas Congdon of Lucas Lagoons based out of Sarasota, Fla. They talk about the hit television show “Insane Pools: Off the Deep End” on Animal Planet and how Buildertrend has helped transform their business.

This podcast is sponsored by Buildertrend Webinars.

Note from the hosts: This podcast was recorded prior to the global COVID-19 outbreak. We believe the content of this podcast is valuable and thought our listeners would enjoy a break from the intense conversations around the pandemic we are all experiencing. As always, you are in our thoughts, and we are in this together. 'Preciate ya!

Tips for Your Business During COVID-19 | Episode 60

This week’s episode of The Building Code focuses on COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, and how business owners can stay ahead of the challenges stemming from this pandemic. Tom is joined by Nick Knihnisky, Buildertrend’s in-house counsel and legal affairs manager, to share tips on how to handle scheduling, communication and insurance matters during this time.

Building a Successful Business with Arcadia Homes | Episode 59

On this episode of The Building Code, Paul and Tom are joined by the winners of the NAHB Custom Home Builders of the Year award, Arcadia Homes. Jeremy Schumacher, president, and AJ Foard, vice president, came on the podcast to talk about what makes their award-winning business a success.