Builder Stories

Wally Munoz is the owner of Munoz Concrete Services, a concrete contractor specializing in residential, commercial, and decorative concrete near Davis, California. Managing a team of 6 employees, he discusses why it's important to pay more to get the right employees for the job and how poorly performing employees can impact others. Here are a few key takeaways from the discussion with Wally: Finding the bidding sweet spot Being confident in your numbers Don't cut corners to have the lowest bid How he generates leads Having a system in place to scale How to pick the right software for you Having the right team members in place is the most important aspect Resources: Visit the Munoz Conrete Services website here https://www.concretewally.com/ Own a construction company and want to share your story? Apply to be on an upcoming episode of Builder Stories at https://www.builderstories.com Rate the Podcast: Help your fellow business owners find the podcast!

Chad Huber CEO of CasaKeepers, a design build firm in the hill country of Austin, Texas. Running about 4-6 projects simultaneously, CasaKeepers handles high-end remodeling projects, home additions, and new home builds. His technology-first approach, helps to differentiate his firm in a competitive market space. Here are a few key takeaways from the discussion with Chad: Customer service is the touchstone How to deal with a small subcontractor pool Talk about money early in the process and often How to target your ideal clients Why you need a price escalation clause Reasons for an in-house bookkeeper How technology improved the business Setting the culture and expectations on new technology Understanding the value you bring Resources: Visit the CasaKeepers website here https://casakeepers.com/ Own a construction company and want to share your story? Apply to be on an upcoming episode of Builder Stories at https://www.builderstories.com Rate the Podcast: Help your fellow business owners find the podcast!

Zach Snider is a Partner at Alloy Architecture & Construction, a design build firm doing about $3.5 million in annual revenue. Located in the small town of Charlottesville, VA, he does large scale remodeling projects, home additions, and the occasional new home build. His business does high end work and targets the upper end of the market with an average project size of $250k. Given he's in a small market, he tends to offer a wide array of projects scopes to meet the needs of his clients, rather than having a niche focus as he would recommend in a larger market. Here are a few key takeaways from our discussion with Zac: Build the right team Identify your target customer Create pricing strategies for customers and subs Purchase orders are key to managing sub contractors Network with others Patience is key Follow your interests and passions Accept failure as part of the process Never stop learning and keep at it Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Visit the Alloy Architecture & Construction website here https://alloyworkshop.com/ Own a construction company and want to share your story? Apply to be on an upcoming episode of Builder Stories at https://www.builderstories.com Rate the Podcast: Help your fellow business owners find the podcast! Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

Eric speaks with Peter Ranney of Ranney Blair, a remodeling and design firm in Roswell, Georgia. Peter shares his background in construction, why he started Ranney Blair with his business partner, Scott Blair, what it's like merging with another remodeler in the area, and how he has changed his processes to weed out the time wasters and find the ideal clients. Peter also shares some of his marketing tactics and how he has built the company's stellar reputation for remodeling. Topics Include: How to finish projects on-time The impact of in-house designers Qualifying your leads Pricing strategies How to use a retainer How they attract leads Identifying your target customer profile Creating processes that customers value Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Visit the Ranney Blair website here https://www.ranneyblair.com/ Own a construction company and want to share your story? Apply to be on an upcoming episode of Builder Stories at https://www.builderstories.com Rate the Podcast: Help your fellow business owners find the podcast! Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!