Builders, Budgets, and Beers
The mission of The Builders, Budgets, and Beers Podcast is to make project financials less intimidating for commercial and residential builders. We aim to give builders the confidence to take control of their business' cashflow by bringing on guests, that our listeners can identify with, to share real stories of their financial wins and losses along their journeys as builders.
Episodes
25 episodes
Rebuilding After the Helene with Noi Calhoun
Noi Calhoun, from JAG Construction, shares the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville, North Carolina, detailing the community's struggle and resilience. The conversation explores the challenges of rebuilding, the loss of infrastru...
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34:16
Insights From a Top Construction CPA with Dorrie Franzello-Kurtz
This week, Dorrie Franzello-Kurtz, CPA at YHB | CPAs &Consultants, discusses the critical importance of accurate job costing, real-time financial reporting, and strategic financial management for construction companies. She emphasizes the n...
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49:12
COPE-ing with Overhead and Cost Codes with Michael Anschel
In this episode Michael Anschel, Principal at OA Design+Build +Architecture, discusses the COPE (Cost of Project Execution) method, which helps builders gain better visibility into their overhead and project costs. The guests emphasize the impo...
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47:27
"It Is What It Is" with Ryan Hanson
Ryan Hanson, Partner at Sustainable 9 Design + Build, discusses the benefits of a cost plus pricing model, highlighting the transparency it provides to clients and the ability to better manage risks associated with material price fluctuations a...
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57:06
Bonding and Tight Financials for Construction Businesses with Shayne Glass
Shayne Glass, CPA Controller for Shrock Companies, discusses the critical role of bonding and maintaining tight financial processes for construction companies, particularly those looking to take on larger projects and grow their business. The d...
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40:57
Staying on Top of Construction Financials with Tim Savre
Tim Savre, Controller for NS Builders, discusses the importance of construction businesses tracking their finances consistently throughout the year, rather than just focusing on tax preparation at the end of the year. The conversation covers th...
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39:30
The Role and Importance of CFOs with Mark Phillips
In this episode, Mark Phillips, CFO of V Fine Homes, shares his perspective on the distinct roles and responsibilities of bookkeepers, controllers, and CFOs in construction companies, highlighting the importance of having the right financial ma...
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40:23
Streamlining Cash Flow Management with Al Hamed
The conversation with Hamed Homes explores the challenges and solutions they have faced in tracking cash flow, managing bills, receipts, budgets, and vendor compliance. The team discusses their transition from a manual process to utilizing Adap...
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51:32
Aligning Back Office and Field for Growth with Tonya Schulte
Tonya Schulte, Founder of The Profit Constructors, discusses the importance of synergy between the back office and field operations in construction companies. She outlines her 90-Day Remodel service, which aims to provide construction companies...
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39:26
Navigating the Speculative Building Process with Amanda Trevino and Scott Turner
Experienced real estate professionals, Amanda Trevino and Scott Turner, provide a comprehensive overview of the key considerations and strategies involved in successfully executing a speculative building project, from evaluating the right marke...
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34:55
Leveraging Technology to Optimize Operations with Dominick Thompson
Dominick Thompson, a general contractor from Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses his unique background, financial management strategies, and the benefits of adopting technology to streamline his construction business. The conversation covers t...
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40:41
Embracing Technology for Construction Recruiting with Paul Sanneman
Paul Sanneman, President of Contractor Staffing Source, discusses how AI and technology are disrupting the construction industry, emphasizing the importance of embracing these advancements to stay competitive in areas like recruiting, marketing...
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36:25
The Competitive Advantage of Effective Back Office Management with Levi Joseph
This conversation with Levi Joseph, Director of Operations at Ladisic Fine Homes, explores how a well-executed back office can provide a significant competitive advantage for construction companies, particularly in areas like accounts receivabl...
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44:42
Knowing Your Numbers for the Business Side of Construction with Chris Atwood
Chris Atwood, co-owner of Otter Creek Homes, shares his insights on the challenges builders face in running the business side of their construction companies. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, understanding unit economics, ...
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55:49
Insights from an Experienced Infill Spec Builder with Scott Turner
Experienced infill home builder, Scott Turner, owner of Riverside Homes, shares his insights on the benefits, challenges, and strategies for successfully transitioning from custom building to speculative building in the competitive Austin, Texa...
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47:59
Mastering the Finances of Custom Home Building with Nathan Marsala
Nathan Marsala, founder of The Bison Group, joins Matt and Reece to discuss the critical importance of document control, subcontractor management, and effective communication in successfully managing project financials. He shares valuable insig...
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56:02
Leveraging Purchase Orders to Streamline Custom Home Building with Tyler Brabec
Tyler Brabec shares the importance of purchase orders in the custom home building industry, highlighting how they can help builders manage costs, mitigate risks, and improve project outcomes. The discussion also covers various aspects of purcha...
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57:09
Four Stages of Financial Maturity in Construction with Luke Holcomb
Luke Holcomb shares the four stages of financial maturity in construction businesses, from the groundwork stage focused on project-level finances to the strategic mastery stage where companies prioritize long-term value and balance sheet optimi...
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51:19
Establishing an efficient cost coding system with Penny Lane
Penny Lane, a construction accounting expert, discusses the importance of designing a simple yet effective chart of accounts and cost coding system for contractors. She emphasizes using these financial tools to track profitability, make informe...
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45:53
The Spec Builder's Playbook with Bryan Uhler
Bryan Uhler, of Pioneer Builders, shares his insights on managing cash flow and building a successful speculative home building business, emphasizing the importance of rational decision-making, financial management, and building homes with inte...
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41:23
Cost-Plus vs. Fixed-Price The Great Debate with Brad Robinson & Scott Bland
Today on Builders Budgets and Beers we discuss the pros and cons of cost-plus vs. fixed-price building models in the construction industry. Builders Brad Robinson and Scott Bland debate the merits of each approach, considering factors like risk...
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Episode 5
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1:12:09
Maximizing Profits Through Detailed Planning and Real-Time Tracking with Adam Martin
Adam Martin shares cost management strategies for profitable construction projects, emphasizing the importance of thorough pre-planning, accurate cost tracking by line item, and real-time approvals to manage budgets and drive accountability.
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47:42
Managing Construction Finances with Kalpana Oommen
Kalpana Oommen joins Builders, Budgets, and Beers to share her journey from millions of dollars in losses to $5 million in revenue. She discusses how diligently tracking finances helped her business transform client experiences, increase profit...
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59:30
The Power of Work In Progress (WIP) Reports with Zack Kelly
Builders Budgets and BeersReece Barnes and Matt Calvano discuss financial management for construction businesses with industry expert Zack Kelly, explaining the importance of work in progress (WIP) reports, managing costs and cas...
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Hard-Earned Financial Lessons with Mark D. Williams
Builders Budgets and BeersMark Williams, a third-generation builder, joins Builders Budgets and Beers to discuss his career building high-end custom homes and shares lessons he has learned from both profitable and unprofitable pr...
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