Builder Stories
Eric Fortenberry
Welcome to Builder Stories, the podcast where builders, remodelers, and contractors share their personal and business journeys. Come learn from the stories of successful entrepreneurs who share how they got started, how they found success, and the lessons learned along the way.
Your host, Eric Fortenberry, has successfully built two businesses, one in software and one in construction. He is now the Founder and CEO of JobTread Software, a construction estimating and project management platform that has helped thousands of builders and contractors sell and manage over $1 billion in construction jobs.
Your host, Eric Fortenberry, has successfully built two businesses, one in software and one in construction. He is now the Founder and CEO of JobTread Software, a construction estimating and project management platform that has helped thousands of builders and contractors sell and manage over $1 billion in construction jobs.
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Aug 9, 2023 • 31min
Slow is Fast | Zach Snider of Alloy Architecture & Construction
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!
Aug 2, 2023 • 40min
Merging Craftsmanship & Process | Peter Ranney of Ranney Blair
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!
