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Business for Builders
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2020
Those that operate or are involved in the construction sector running a general contracting or trade services business, learned and we're taught on the job and on the fly. Unfortunately, that training process taught us very little about business development...
Business for Builders has been set up to provide business building information and insight for general contractors who are looking to fill the gaps and remove the deficiencies and vulnerabilities in their business. Our goal is to help you increase your business intelligence whilst you continue to run your business. Subjects relating to Self Improvement, Financial Management, Strategic Planning, and Business Development are the focus because as construction practitioners, this is our blind spot!
Business for Builders has been set up to provide business building information and insight for general contractors who are looking to fill the gaps and remove the deficiencies and vulnerabilities in their business. Our goal is to help you increase your business intelligence whilst you continue to run your business. Subjects relating to Self Improvement, Financial Management, Strategic Planning, and Business Development are the focus because as construction practitioners, this is our blind spot!
Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership! (Ep 216)
When you get business wrong, it sucks-but when you get it right, there’s nothing quite like it! 🔥
This week, Max explores two distinct types of leadership: transactional and transformational, and how each impacts your business. 🧭💼
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time for reflection. How will you improve your leadership in 2025? 🕒🌱
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Whatsapp Max Directly: +1 604.227.2115
Elite Business Advisory: elitebusinessadvisory.com/
max@elitebusinessadvisory.com
Silver Bullet Academy: elitebusinessadvisory.com/academy
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Check out our VIP group for General Contractors to talk, to find more tips for your business, and downloadable checklists!
Business for Builders VIP Group: groups/b4bvip
LISTEN ON...
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🎧 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/business-for-builders-podcast/id1536797954
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If you're curious about the business that we are in or franchise opportunities, visit our website:
🛠️ www.businessforbuilders.ca/
🛠️ TEXT US: +1 (250) 241-8866
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#generalcontractors #contractors #builders #businessadvice #construction
This week, Max explores two distinct types of leadership: transactional and transformational, and how each impacts your business. 🧭💼
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time for reflection. How will you improve your leadership in 2025? 🕒🌱
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Whatsapp Max Directly: +1 604.227.2115
Elite Business Advisory: elitebusinessadvisory.com/
max@elitebusinessadvisory.com
Silver Bullet Academy: elitebusinessadvisory.com/academy
------------------
Check out our VIP group for General Contractors to talk, to find more tips for your business, and downloadable checklists!
Business for Builders VIP Group: groups/b4bvip
LISTEN ON...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3UQkRYRWuX0HXcdTMXeTvr?si=b9032638169c431b
🎧 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/business-for-builders-podcast/id1536797954
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If you're curious about the business that we are in or franchise opportunities, visit our website:
🛠️ www.businessforbuilders.ca/
🛠️ TEXT US: +1 (250) 241-8866
----------------------------------------------
🛠️ Find Us on Social Media:
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@business_for_...
Facebook: businessforbuilders/
Instagram: business_for_builders
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/businessforbuilders/
Twitter: BizforBuilders
#generalcontractors #contractors #builders #businessadvice #construction
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Lead Yourself Well So You Can Lead Others Better! (Ep 215)
มุมมอง 24216 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา
Building a business means building a team-you can’t do it all on your own. 🤝 When you create a team, it’s essential to focus on developing your leadership skills. 💡 In today’s episode, Max dives into why leadership and teamwork are key to driving your general contracting business closer to success. 🚀 If you’re committed to long-term success, growing your team and enhancing your leadership capac...
The Hidden DANGERS of Operating from Fear! (Ep 214)
มุมมอง 2214 วันที่ผ่านมา
Fear: False Evidence Appearing Real. Don’t let it stop you from setting goals-your general contracting business depends on growth! 🙁 Today, Max shares how the fear of making the wrong choice can stall your business more than actually making a mistake, learning from it, and growing. 📈 To grow your business, you need to keep moving forward. Even if you take two steps forward and one step back, yo...
The Key to Prosperity! (Ep 213)
มุมมอง 3621 วันที่ผ่านมา
No matter how "lucky" you get, building a profitable business will remain a struggle if you're simply running the gauntlet and letting your business grow by default instead of by design. 🏡 This week, Max continues his series on using acronyms to measure business success in 2024, helping you gear up for a prosperous new year! 🎯 Remember, you reap what you sow. By sowing hard work, dedication, an...
How To Achieve Contracting Excellence Through ORDER! (Ep 212)
มุมมอง 4328 วันที่ผ่านมา
Your most precious commodity is your time - did you use it efficiently in 2024? ⏳ This week, Max dives into how we can create order in our businesses to ensure that in 2025, every minute is used to its fullest. 🔥 What do you envision for your business? Do you want to build it by design or end up with something that’s happened by default? 🤔 Whatsapp Max Directly: 1 604.227.2115 Elite Business Ad...
If There Is No Enemy Within, the Enemy Outside Can Do No Harm! (Ep 211)
มุมมอง 39หลายเดือนก่อน
General Contractor, we’ve reached that time of year when we start reflecting on our business performance. 📅 Today, Max kicks off November’s series. We'll take a hard look at your business to prepare for 2025. 📈 In today’s episode, we’re focusing on how disorder-both in your mindset and in your delivery-can undermine all the hard work you've put into your business. 💼🛠️ Whatsapp Max Directly: 1 6...
The Stressful Realities of Construction Business Evolution! (Ep 210)
มุมมอง 56หลายเดือนก่อน
If you want to be your own boss, buckle up, strap on your helmet, and get ready to improve your ability to handle stress! 💪 Today, Max chats about how to manage the stress you'll endure when you're in business for yourself. 🔥 Yes, there are external challenges that can impact your business… but you must take responsibility for everything-good and bad-that happens. Stop blaming others and focus ...
Ideas Don’t Build Businesses... Execution Does! (Ep 209)
มุมมอง 44หลายเดือนก่อน
"Ideas are shit, execution is the game." - #garyvaynerchuk 💥 Today, Max chats quickly about education, execution, and transformation within your general contracting company. 🔨 Knowledge is light to carry-it's stored in the six inches between your ears. And nowadays, information is everywhere. Get educated today and elevate your business! 📈 Whatsapp Max Directly: 1 604.227.2115 Elite Business Ad...
How Patience & Performance Breeds Success! (Ep 208)
มุมมอง 50หลายเดือนก่อน
Who here has ever looked back over the past five years of their business and realized things didn’t quite go as planned? You’re not alone! 🙋♂️ Today, Max addresses a common pain point for most general contractors: the importance of patience and goal planning for the future of your business so you can make better decisions.⏱️ Yes, we all have a mile-long to-do list in our heads, but sometimes, ...
Create Systems, Smarter Recruiting, Demand Accountability! (Ep 207)
มุมมอง 362 หลายเดือนก่อน
Successful businesses are run by systems, and systems are run by great people.👥 Today, Max dives into the power of teamwork and how systems, recruitment, and accountability can help you give your team the autonomy to drive your business forward.🤝 While your business may be in construction, you are truly in the people business. You need to figure out how to enhance the talents of your team 💡-it’...
Strategic Vision & Bold Action for General Contractors! (Ep 206)
มุมมอง 532 หลายเดือนก่อน
“Speed is four billion times more important than perfection.” - Gary Vaynerchuk 🔥 This doesn’t mean you should make decisions without a plan or reason, but to move forward in your company, it’s essential to take one step in order for the next to follow. 👣 Today, Max discusses the clear vision and decisive actions necessary to make your general contracting company successful! 💼 Decisions, and ho...
Success Principles For General Contractors! (Ep 205)
มุมมอง 392 หลายเดือนก่อน
GRIT - Goal-setting, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork - is what will help you build a successful business and run a top-notch construction company. 🔨 Today, Max wraps up our Mindset September series by discussing how GRIT is essential for running a general contracting business. 🧠 Most general contractors love being on-site, but it's equally important to stay on top of the administrative side...
What General Contractors Need to Do to Thrive & Avoid Failure! (Ep 204)
มุมมอง 522 หลายเดือนก่อน
Mindset, mindset, mindset! It’s the key to whether your business thrives or dies! 📈 Today, Max will discuss the 7 areas essential for success in your general contracting business. Success isn’t just about building structures-you want a business that can weather any storm. 🌩️ Remember, you are your most valuable asset. Are you using it to its fullest potential? 💭 Whatsapp Max Directly: 1 604.227...
Attitude, Effort, Focus... Wanna Be The Best, Do More! (Ep 203)
มุมมอง 513 หลายเดือนก่อน
Everyone says they strive for excellence, but do your actions match your words? 🏆 This September, we’re focusing on mindset. Today, Max dives deep into how your attitude, effort, and focus affect every aspect of your business. Mindset matters, and it will impact your business-positively or negatively. The choice is yours. 🧠 Whatsapp Max Directly: 1 604.227.2115 Elite Business Advisory: elitebus...
Togetherness & Toughness... It's a Battle! (Ep 202)
มุมมอง 363 หลายเดือนก่อน
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together! 🤝 Today, Max dives into some of the intangible qualities-togetherness and toughness. What exactly does it take to succeed in our line of work? 🔨 🤔 Whatsapp Max Directly: 1 604.227.2115 Elite Business Advisory: elitebusinessadvisory.com/ max@elitebusinessadvisory.com Silver Bullet Academy: elitebusinessadvisory.com/academy Che...
Navigating Your General Contracting Company's Journey! (Ep 201)
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Navigating Your General Contracting Company's Journey! (Ep 201)
Insights From a NAVY SEAL Veteran! (Ep 200)
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Insights From a NAVY SEAL Veteran! (Ep 200)
Leading Your SME General Contracting Company to Success! (Ep 199)
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Leading Your SME General Contracting Company to Success! (Ep 199)
Essential Guide for Residential Builders & Contractors [Part 2] (Ep 198)
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Essential Guide for Residential Builders & Contractors [Part 2] (Ep 198)
Essential Guide for Residential Builders & Contractors [Part 1] (Ep 197)
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Essential Guide for Residential Builders & Contractors [Part 1] (Ep 197)
Making Decisions Like an Executive: Key Strategies for General Contractors! (Ep 196)
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Making Decisions Like an Executive: Key Strategies for General Contractors! (Ep 196)
Overcoming Fear & Achieving Larger Goals for General Contractors! (Ep 195)
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Overcoming Fear & Achieving Larger Goals for General Contractors! (Ep 195)
Overcoming Time, Team, and Money Challenges in Construction! (Ep 194)
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Overcoming Time, Team, and Money Challenges in Construction! (Ep 194)
Navigating General Contractor Challenges in Residential Construction! (Ep 193)
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Navigating General Contractor Challenges in Residential Construction! (Ep 193)
Fast Alone, Far Together: The Strength in Unity! (Ep 192)
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Fast Alone, Far Together: The Strength in Unity! (Ep 192)
Why 50% of GC's go broke in 5 years... (Ep 191)
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Why 50% of GC's go broke in 5 years... (Ep 191)
Leading with Excellence: Personal Development for Corporate Leaders! (Ep 190)
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Leading with Excellence: Personal Development for Corporate Leaders! (Ep 190)
From Leads to Revenue: The Marketing-Profit Connection! (Ep 189)
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From Leads to Revenue: The Marketing-Profit Connection! (Ep 189)
Coaching & Mentoring: Building Relationships for Business Growth! (Ep 188)
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Coaching & Mentoring: Building Relationships for Business Growth! (Ep 188)
Constructing a Brand: Marketing Tips for Builders and Contractors! (Ep 187)
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Constructing a Brand: Marketing Tips for Builders and Contractors! (Ep 187)
You mind if I use this lol!
Spot on max.
Cheees mate! 🥰😎👍
Thanks for the kick up the arse Max. Jim ProBuilder from Down Under
You’re welcome champion! Look after yourself - reach out if you’ve got any questions. Cheers! 🍻🤙
Mate! Thanks for commenting - I trust all is going well for you. Keep going and keep building your kick-ass business. Cheers! 🍻🤙
Appreciate you to max
video is Beautiful but seo Problem,If you want, I can give you good advice to improve your business
You’re gonna be my coach one day max. Love it.
Hey mate! Big love to you dude 🥰 I can’t wait! Lets go!!! Hooyah!! 🤩 🍻🤙💰
Thank you for the insights 👍👍👍
You’re welcome! Glad you’re getting some value. Go build that kick-ass business! Cheers! Max 🍻🤙
Thank you Max
You’re so welcome champ - go build that kick-ass business!! 🍻🤙
Thank you for your videos!
🥰 you’re so welcome! I’m glad you’re getting some value from the show. Cheers! 🍻🤙
Max I appreciate you man. I’m gonna call you for coaching but I feel like I need to get caught up to speed by using what you’ve already made available first. Cheers.
Awesome mate, I appreciate your feedback and the love. Good to hear the show is giving you a little bit of value. Thanks for having a listen - I look forward to catching up when you’re ready to get outside your comfort zone, and build your kick-ass business. Cheers mate! Max 🍻🤙
This is where I’m at. I’m done. It’s time to level up. I’m better than all those jerks anyways.
Righto Charlie, I’m with ya. Hit me up, let’s catch up on a zoom call and figure out what your next steps are. elitebusinessadvisory.com/contact F@$#k those other guys who don’t give a flying f#%¥k about you. Let’s go!!! 💪😎
Been busy with huge growth but love this episode hits home on always remember to assess and check up on am I doing the right things am I practicing what I preach to my team and am I allowing them to feel encouraged to pull me up and be approachable. Thanks for this Max and the continued guide to success 👌💪
G’day Sam! Great to hear from you mate! Great to see you’re enjoying some success - I appreciate the feedback🥰Keep up the good work - reach out if there’s anything else I can do for you. Cheers! 🍻
Hey Max, hope you’re well I spoke to you before Christmas last year briefly on the phone you gave me some tips I’ve implemented them and we are doing well. Biggest cost in time and money I believe is time management and efficiency.
G’day Wyatt!! I remember!! Thanks for the feedback and the love - glad to hear things are going well for you. Cheers! 🍻
timestamps please
Hit the transcript tab - it’s all there for ya!
Great advice thanks
You’re welcome Jack - cheers mate! 🍻🤙
Bullshit,
Thanks for watching! 🍻👍
Multiple accounts is a life/business saver
*Promosm*
thank you for these great information, its so valuable.
Thanks for the feedback Juan! I’m glad it’s helping you a little bit. Cheers! 👊😎
Tradify is good is stralia!!!!
Roger that Sam!! 👊😎🍻
Sage is no longer a great for SMBs in Canada. QBO and Xero are much better
Thanks for the heads up Josh - much appreciated! 🍻🤙
Can we buy the checklist that you made? Or can you share it and we can see it?
Hey John, thanks for reaching out. If you could shoot me an email to max@elitebusinessadvisory.com and ask for that list in the subject line, I’ll dig that up and shoot you back a pdf copy. Thanks again John - cheers! 🍻 🤙
Thanks for making this video on SOPs. How can I ensure SOPs are followed? I’m impressed, I liked this video and you've got yourself a new subscriber!
Brilliant! So glad you’ve got some value - and thanks for subscribing and for your feedback! Much appreciated!! Regarding SOP implementation, importing SOP’s into your job management system is the best case scenario; this makes them accessible to team members in the field. The greatest challenge is storing them yet making them accessible for use. An alternative is a cloud based filing system eg. Dropbox or Google File. If you’d like more info, consider visiting www.elitebusinessadvisory.com and hit the ‘Book a Consultation’ button, grab a spot and we can spend 30 minutes chatting about how to set up your SOP system. Hope that helps - chat soon! Max 🍻🤙
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this is a 'mickey mouse' use of chatgpt. ChatGPT can do WAY more for contractors than generate letters/questions/emails. You can use it to create more accurate estimates, scheduling etc...THAT is where the difference maker is!
Great content Max. Would a documented sales process be the same process for a bathroom to a new deck to an extension? Cheers
Hey, thanks mate! The sales process is similar with the main difference being the length of time to nail down the selections. The bathroom would be more complicated than a deck throughout that process. 🍻🤙
Really wish this was more concise. Good content in there, but a lot of fluff that gets in the way.
Hey Stephanie, thanks for your message. I’m so sorry it’s too fluffy 😬 Feel free to email me at max@elitebusinessadvisory.com and drop some questions that you’re thinking. Or, you could go to www.elitebusinessadvisory.com and book a consultation to have a no obligation chat with me. It’ll show you my availability in there and you could grab a time that suits you best. Thanks again for having a listen and your comment Stephanie. Cheers! Max 🍻🤙
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sounds good
Cheers mate!! 🍻🤙
This is so good. I'm going into year 6 of my tree service. We are doing 400k in sales this year, but basically breaking even 😢😅 Im finally diving into understanding my numbers. This is great.
Brilliant mate! Great to hear you’re getting into the financial detail. I’m so glad the info here is making a small difference in your business life! Here’s to your success!!🍻🤙 Max
Im in the start up stage, $0 - $500,00. One man band but dont feel im in chaos, but definitely could do things better. Great content max. Cheers
Brilliant mate - thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated! Check out the elite business advisory website to find resources that could help you improve. Well done and keep building a kick-ass business! 🍻🤙
Well thank you mate! 🥰 I trust you and your business is doing well. I appreciate you tuning in, as well as you taking the time to give us some feedback 🙏. Cheers! 🍻🤙
Great recommendations!! Trying to do this now
Thanks for the feedback!! That’s brilliant! Let me know how you go and if you have any questions. max@elitebusinessadvisory.com 🍻🤙
You’re welcome champ! Thanks for your feedback! 🍻🤙
Hey max... thanks for the new video
Something I always believed in. Max is the one that encouraged me to change the narrative. Since switching to paid estimates I will never go back. I highly recommend switching!!
Hey Jacob, thanks for the feedback. Good to hear you’ve broken through a glass ceiling relating to getting paid for the design and quote stage. Our construction experience and knowledge has value. We’ll done Jacob!! Max 🍻🤙
Max really hit the nail on the head with these insights! Accountability is key, and a business coach can provide that essential guidance. Great episode!
It’s really hard when even your boss don’t care let alone your co workers
Yeah, wow. You’ve got yourself some challenges there. Maybe you should start to think about going out on your own. It’s not easy on your own but at least you’ll feel like you have more control on the outcome. Wishing you well and hoping you’ll find a way through…🍻🤙
A good coach will shorten the time horizon to your goals. Good stuff mate!
A great way to sum it up. Thanks for watching - I appreciate the love. Cheers Gav! Max 🍻🤙
I wonder about 😊
Wonder about…?
Thanks for sharing mate
Liam, thanks for watching. Cheers! Max 🍻🤙
Discounts? Senior discounts.? Sounds like The Simpsons, where Bart at home was working at a booth at home or away is in charge of the money box. Homer ass, the person that owns Z carnival how do we handle refunds? He says there’s no refunds eventually the owner hands the money box over to Burke. No refunds no discounts.
Hi Max You mentioned you markup to 45% on renovations. Is that materials only, so cost of materials plus 45%??
Hey Paul, thanks for your question. We apply markup to materials and labour. The markup we apply is possible as the perceived value and the client experience is at a high level, and because we have a defined preferred client profile, our clients are focusing on quality and reliability and therefore are not as cost focused as other clients. So Paul, if you are wanting to create more profit from your jobs (which I know you do), then work on your value propositions, features and benefits that separate you from your competition. And then move your profit margin percentage up a few points as you move forward. And yes, your goal should be a mark up percentage of 45% which will give you a gross profit margin of 31%. ⚠️ But remember, it’s not how much you make, it’s how much you keep. Keep a good eye on your Fixed Expenses! Hope that helps! 🍻👍
Never seal the bottom of a window. It will trap water and keep it from running out.
Hi Max Hey when your pricing a renovation and there are unknown things like the state of the framing behind the linings etc how do you deal with that?? Cheers Paul
Hi Paul, assuming your using a fixed price or lump sum contract, one thing you can do in your estimating process is to use cushions or contingencies for challenges that, in your professional opinion, may require extra labour and/or materials. To help with your assessment of this, factors like the age of the home, obvious adverse things like roof leaks or water leaks from wet areas ie. bathrooms and kitchens (it’s worth investing in a good moisture meter for assessing this type of concern) is a good place to start. Cracks in brickwork, masonry of concrete might mean you will have to include exclusions in your contract to ensure the client doesn’t expect you to cover that repair as part of the renovation if it’s outside your quoted scope of work. And it also prudent to have a “cost escalation clause” added to your contract to cover large material increases. I hope that helps. For more specific info, shoot me an email to max@businessforbuilders.ca. Thanks Paul! Max 🍻🤙
Thanks for the tips Max. All very relevant re a tidy and organised worksite which used to be more common than it is now. We have what we call the Wow factor which is when a client arrives home to their renovation we want the first thing they say each & every day - Wow!
🎉 I’m really really liking your into that I just found . I live in Washington state
Thank you for all your help Max
Very Well Said !