Episodes

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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YOUTUBE: / @buildertrend
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend
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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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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
How events like Street of Dreams offer opportunity for growth
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Today on “The Building Code,” Courtney Mattern, senior director of content and brand marketing at Buildertrend, is back on podcast as the new host. She’s flying solo today with in-studio guests Greg and Katie Frazell, co-owners of G. Lee Homes and long-time users of Buildertrend. Greg and Katie started the company out of necessity in 2004 after Greg lost his job and nearly 20 years later, they’re continuing to make an impact by offering clients an intimate building experience.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about their experience participating in Omaha’s 2024 Street of Dreams and why getting involved with events like this can help boost builder success.
Visit their website to learn more about G. Lee Homes: https://omahasbuilder.com/
Learn more about Omaha’s 2024 Street of Dreams and Metro Omaha Builders Association:
https://www.moba.com/street-of-dreams-multi-site-luxury-tour-event/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/235-greg-katie-frazell/
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Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Expert tips for overcoming job site challenges
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley is chatting with Brady Bankston, owner of Popularis Construction. Brady grew up in the industry with his father who was a carpenter and tile artisan. He eventually developed a love for woodworking and worked for a remodeling company before starting his own business. The word “Popularis” stems from a Latin word meaning “for the people,” and that’s the value that continues to drive the company today.
Tune in to the full episode to learn how to get ahead of problems before they happen and how to deal with unexpected challenges on the job site.
Visit their website to learn more about Popularis Construction: https://popularisconstruction.com/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/234-brady-bankston/
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YOUTUBE: / @buildertrend
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend
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Thursday Aug 22, 2024
9 reasons builders should consider franchising
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Today on “The Building Code,” Charley is sitting down with Matt Hollis, chief operating officer at Lexar Homes. In 1993, the company was founded by Matt’s uncle Bob Hollis and his business partner James Moen with the intent to help families fulfill their dream of home ownership at an affordable price. And over 30 years later, their mission still holds true. Matt has been at Lexar for about nine years and really enjoys the frequent change and new challenges it brings.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about what it’s like to run a franchised construction business and the reasons why becoming a franchisee is beneficial.
Visit their website to learn more about Lexar Homes: https://www.lexarhomes.com/
Check out Breakthrough Academy’s podcast “Contractor Evolution”: https://www.btacademy.com/contractor-evolution/
Read the shownotes for this episode here:
https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/233-matt-hollis/
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