
Builders, Budgets, and Beers
The Builders, Budgets, and Beers Podcast is on a mission to make project financials less intimidating for commercial and residential builders. We aim to give builders the confidence to take control of their business’ cash flow by bringing on relatable guests who share real stories of financial wins and losses from their journeys in the building industry.
Produced by the team at Adaptive, this podcast is here to help builders build smarter—one budget, one story and one beer at a time.
Builders, Budgets, and Beers
The Most Common (and Costly) Mistakes Builders Make with Melissa Leediker
Melissa Leediker, Founder of Turquant Builder Services, LLC, discusses the most common and costly errors in construction accounting, focusing on job costing, cost coding, and duplicate payments. She emphasizes the importance of implementing consistent processes and leveraging technology to improve financial accuracy and profitability for construction businesses.
https://turquantservices.com
Introduction to Melissa Leediker and
Construction Accounting (00:00)
Three Most Common Accounting Errors in
Construction (02:03)
Challenges of Costing to the Right Job (08:18)
Importance of Accurate Cost Coding (14:31)
Preventing Duplicate Payments (24:15)
Scaling Challenges in Construction Accounting (28:43)
Technology and Process Improvement Strategies (31:42)
Final Insights and Recommendations (33:28)
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Reece Barnes
Matt Calvano
Podcast Produced By:
Motif Media