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
15 episodes
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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Episode 7
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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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Episode 4
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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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Episode 3
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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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53:01
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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