Builders, Budgets, and Beers
The Builders, Budgets, and Beers Podcast is where the construction industry comes to talk about the financial side of building — the decisions, the mistakes, and the systems that separate profitable companies from the rest. From regional GCs and high-volume builders to construction accountants and industry tech leaders, our guests share what's actually working and what they wish they'd known sooner.
Produced by the team at Adaptive, it's real talk on the financial operations behind growing, scaling, and running a complex construction business. One budget, one story, and one beer at a time.
Builders, Budgets, and Beers
Managing Construction Finances with Kalpana Oommen
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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 profits, and attract top talent through trust and transparency.
Find our guest:
https://www.evercraftllc.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpana-oommen-088856/
Coffee preferences and ranking at a Manhattan office. (0:00)
Career path and success in construction industry. (3:53)
Home building experience with budget overages and poor communication. (11:03)
Unethical contract practices in the construction industry. (14:27)
Managing construction financials using Excel spreadsheets. (21:10)
Managing finances and building a successful business in the construction industry. (25:49)
Profitability and growth in a real estate business. (30:20)
Real estate investing, financial stability, and budgeting. (35:07)
Tracking construction accounting and financials leads to 92% conversion rate. (40:57)
Managing client expectations and finances in construction projects. (45:54)
Find Our Hosts:
Reece Barnes
Matt Calvano
Podcast Produced By:
Motif Media
