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113. The 2023 Recap With Russ & Andy
Professional Builders Secrets
12/21/23 • 51 min
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. In this episode, the two recap some of the most important milestones for APB in 2023 and what that means for you as a member of the community.
INSIDE EPISODE 113 YOU WILL DISCOVER
- How APB Rewards has saved builders thousands
- The ways the PBS Podcast has impacted builders
- The impact of the SORCI report
- How APB’s live events have helped builders thrive
- And much, much more.
Listen to the full episode to uncover what the APB has achieved in 2023, and what we’re hoping to accomplish in 2024.
If you’re a builder who wants to get ahead of the curve, you need to do your research, and the best place to start is by seeing how your building company sits in with the rest in the State Of Residential Construction Industry (SORCI) report. You can get a free copy of the 2023 report by clicking on the button below.
Get Your Free Report: go.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/sorci-download
ABOUT RUSS STEPHENS
Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council.
Connect with Russ: linkedin.com/in/russstephens
ABOUT ANDY SKARDA
Head Coach at the Association of Professional Builders, Andy specialises in helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school. Or more importantly, without going bust.
Connect with Andy: linkedin.com/in/andy-skarda-92a6875/
TIMELINE
- 1:09 The state of the residential construction industry
- 9:45 Seeing the APB community grow
- 14:50 The impact of Professional Builders Secrets
- 20:31 The impact of the 2023 SORCI Report
- 25:22 The impact of APB’s live events
- 36:23 APB Rewards
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/
APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
156. Mastering Negotiation With Sky Kolade
Professional Builders Secrets
10/17/24 • 46 min
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Sky Kolade, Co-founder of APB. In this episode, Sky dives deep into the art of negotiation, specifically tailored for building company owners. She explains how negotiation plays a crucial role in maintaining control, building relationships, and securing better outcomes for your business.
This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0
INSIDE EPISODE 156 YOU WILL DISCOVER
- Why negotiation is essential for every builder
- How to navigate the power dynamics in business discussions
- The tactics you can use to disarm clients and stakeholders
- How to confidently handle negotiations, even in difficult situations
- The importance of mindset in becoming a better negotiator
- and much, much more.
ABOUT SKY KOLADE
Sky Kolade is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Sky is a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and she was also recognised as one of the Top 100 Women in Construction.
Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens/
TIMELINE
- 2:11 Why negotiation is critical for builders
- 3:44 How to shift the power dynamic in your favour
- 6:16 The key to win-win negotiations
- 20:17 How to disarm clients and handle objections
- 28:52 The power of silence in negotiations
- 34:53 How labelling emotions helps you negotiate better
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/
APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
145. Data-Driven Performance With Matt Kelly
Professional Builders Secrets
08/01/24 • 49 min
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Matt Kelly, Director of Crown Constructions. Throughout this episode, Matt shares his journey from carpenter to co-founder and discusses the importance of systemising your building business for success, and using hard data to make decisions.
This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0
INSIDE EPISODE 145 YOU WILL DISCOVER
- The importance of building and maintaining systems in your business
- How to effectively transition from tradesperson to business owner
- How to cultivate an effective data set
- The role of software in improving business operations
- The benefits of consistent marketing and client communication
ABOUT MATT KELLY
Matt embarked on his career journey at the young age of 16, where he honed his skills as a carpenter while working with a local custom builder. His apprenticeship exposed him to high-end and intricate projects, setting the foundation for his passion for craftsmanship and attention to detail. After seven years of dedicated work, Matt’s ambitions led him to Wangaratta, where he saw the potential for new building ventures and sporting pursuits. This transition marked the beginning of a remarkable journey.
Connect with Matt: linkedin.com/in/matthew-kelly-246a5b176/
TIMELINE
- 1:15 Matt’s journey into the construction industry
- 9:05 The transition into a business owner
- 14:07 The impact of winning awards for your company
- 35:19 The impact of coaching and making data-driven decisions
- 50:01 Matt’s long-term goals for Crown
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/
APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
121. Cashflow Vs Profit With Russ, Sky & Andy
Professional Builders Secrets
02/15/24 • 53 min
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. In the episode, the trio discuss the pitfalls builders fall into when it comes to cashflow, and how so many misconstrue their numbers.
INSIDE EPISODE 121 YOU WILL DISCOVER
- Why your business isn’t actually making money
- The ripple effects of leaving cashflow unchecked
- Why it’s so hard to dig yourself out of a cashflow problem
- What to do to ensure you’re making true profit
- And much, much more.
ABOUT RUSS STEPHENS
Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council.
Connect with Russ: linkedin.com/in/russstephens
ABOUT SKY KOLADE
Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Sky specialises in taking complex business strategies and converting them into actionable step-by-step guides for building company owners. Sky is also a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and the Top 100 Women in the broader construction sector.
Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens
ABOUT ANDY SKARDA
Head Coach at the Association of Professional Builders, Andy specialises in helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school. Or more importantly, without going bust.
Connect with Andy: linkedin.com/in/andy-skarda-92a6875/
TIMELINE
- 1:07 The importance of cashflow
- 5:35 Signs a builder is experiencing cash flow problems
- 11:21 The implications cashflow has on the health of your company
- 14:52 Blindspots that could be affecting cashflow
- 25:07 External impacts on cashflow
- 29:10 What builders can do about the problem
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/
APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
117. Systemising a Building Company With David Jenyns
Professional Builders Secrets
01/18/24 • 37 min
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with David Jenyns, founder of SYSTEMology. In this episode, David gets into why and how builders can systemise their building company, and how you can overcome the daunting hurdle of getting your systems started.
INSIDE EPISODE 117 YOU WILL DISCOVER
- The importance of systemising your building company
- When to start systemising
- How to systemise complex processes like building
- The risks of putting systemisation on the backburner
- And much, much more.
ABOUT DAVID JENYNS
David runs SYSTEMology, he and his team have developed a proven, step-by-step business systemisation framework – designed so that even the busiest business owner can deploy it. Quite literally, SYSTEMology was designed to be the system for systemising your business.
Connect with David: linkedin.com/in/david-jenyns
TIMELINE
- 0:53 About Dave & SYSTEMology
- 3:49 Realising your business isn't systemised
- 8:01 How to start systemising
- 10:22 The risks of not systemising your company
- 24:04 How to systemise more complex systems
- 34:18 How SYSTEMology helps builders
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/
APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
172. Elite Mentoring Results in 2024 With Andy Skarda
Professional Builders Secrets
02/06/25 • 38 min
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, head coach at APB. In this episode, Andy shares powerful insights into Elite Mentoring and the remarkable results experienced by builders in 2024. Andy reveals the key strategies elite builders used to increase revenue, improve profitability, and create more time for personal fulfilment.
This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0
INSIDE EPISODE 172 YOU WILL DISCOVER
- How Elite Mentoring helps builders transition to true business owners
- How Elite clients grew their revenue by ~70%, with some achieving over 120% growth
- Why marketing and systemization were the biggest drivers of success
- The impact of elite coaching on builders’ personal lives
- The biggest challenges faced by builders in 2024 and how they navigated them
- And much, much more.
ABOUT ANDY SKARDA
Head Coach at the Association of Professional Builders, Andy specialises in helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school. Or more importantly, without going bust.
Connect with Andy: linkedin.com/in/andy-skarda-92a6875/
TIMELINE
- 02:12 What is Elite Mentoring and who is it for?
- 14:38 How Elite clients achieved an average 69.3% revenue growth
- 24:24 The marketing and systemization strategies that made the biggest impact
- 28:34 The biggest challenges elite builders faced in 2024—and how they overcame them
- 33:39 How builders used their success to improve their health, family life, and work-life balance
- 39:26 What’s next for Elite clients in 2025
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/
APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
165. The 2024 Recap With Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade
Professional Builders Secrets
12/19/24 • 46 min
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Sky Kolade and Russ Stephens, Co-founders of APB. In this episode, Sky and Russ reflect on 2024’s defining moments for builders, exploring key trends like AI adoption, financial literacy, and the critical role of industry events in fostering collaboration and growth.
This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0
INSIDE EPISODE 165 YOU WILL DISCOVER
- The impact of high inflation and interest rates on builders in 2024
- How AI adoption has revolutionized the construction industry
- The importance of systemization and financial literacy for sustainable growth
- The role of community and collaboration through industry events
- Key insights from the 2024 State of Residential Construction Industry Survey
- And much, much more.
ABOUT RUSS STEPHENS
Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council.
Connect with Russ: linkedin.com/in/russstephens
ABOUT SKY KOLADE
Sky Kolade is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Sky is a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and she was also recognised as one of the Top 100 Women in Construction.
Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens/
TIMELINE
- 01:37 Defining moments of 2024 for builders
- 04:12 How AI is transforming construction businesses
- 06:27 The value of industry events for collaboration
- 12:17 Survey insights: What separates successful builders
- 29:34 How builders are making an impact with the 141 Project
- 45:47 Top advice for builders heading into 2025
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/
APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
128. Getting More From Your Accountant With Josh Hallam & Sam Falanga
Professional Builders Secrets
04/04/24 • 30 min
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Josh Hallam and Sam Falanga from Falanga & Co., an accounting firm based in Australia. In this episode, Josh and Sam get into the biggest pain points builders have when consulting with accountants, how to alleviate them, and most importantly, how to get the most out of your accountant.
INSIDE EPISODE 128 YOU WILL DISCOVER
- The importance of an accountant who understands your business
- How builders differ from regular businesses
- What to look for in an accountant
- How builders should manage their cash flow
ABOUT SAMUEL FALANGA
Driven by a strong desire to help people build successful businesses, Sam established his own practice in 2011. Since founding Falanga & Co, Sam has built a highly capable team of business coaches, and has established the firm’s reputation as a trusted and effective partner for success across multiple industries.
Connect with Sam: linkedin.com/in/samuel-falanga-7939a265/
ABOUT JOSH HALLAM
Bringing over a decade of senior executive experience to Falanga & Co, Josh is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm’s operations. From the development and implementation of strategic plans, to ensuring the firm is meeting its financial and operational objectives, Josh plays a pivotal role in the strategic direction of the firm.
Connect with Josh: linkedin.com/in/josh-hallam-6904711b/
TIMELINE
- 0:41 A bit about Falanga & Co.
- 3:35 Biggest accounting pain points for builders
- 8:00 How builders can manage their cash flow
- 12:05 Addressing common misconceptions about accountants
- 15:05 Falanga & Co.'s proactive approach
- 20:37 Changes throughout 2024 and beyond
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/
APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
1. What Is The Association of Professional Builders?
Professional Builders Secrets
11/13/21 • 32 min
In the inaugural episode of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by the Co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ Stephens and Sky Stephens. Together, Russ & Sky share the journey of creating APB and exactly what the association does for builders.
The Association of Professional Builders is a business coaching company that helps residential home builders across the globe systemise their building companies. Specialised coaching on sales, marketing, financials, business operations and even personal development in order to operate a true professional building company.
From selling construction software to building a marketing agency and launching sales training, Russ and Sky have been on quite the journey before finally launching the Association of Professional Builders in 2014. Since then they’ve been transforming residential building companies into professional building companies with the ready-made systems that generate more leads, more sales and higher margins.
Tune in to the full episode to hear the APB story and exactly how they are improving the construction industry for both builders and consumers.
ABOUT RUSS STEPHENS
Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council.
Connect with Russ: linkedin.com/in/russstephens
ABOUT SKY STEPHENS
Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Sky specialises in taking complex business strategies and converting them into actionable step-by-step guides for building company owners. Sky is also a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and the Top 100 Women in the broader construction sector.
Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens
TIMELINE
- 1:03 What is the APB?
- 1:52 How APB was born.
- 6:35 The biggest gap in the construction industry.
- 8:16 Who are members of APB?
- 16:56 Why generic business coaches are dangerous.
- 25:16 Transformations.
- 27:31 Professional builders vs average builders.
- 29:56 What's the future of APB and the construction industry?
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets
177. AI In Construction With Jon Walker and Morgan Molitor
Professional Builders Secrets
03/13/25 • 35 min
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Morgan Molitor, Co-founder of Construction2Style, and Jon Walker, CTO of Buildertrend. In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of AI in the construction industry and how builders can harness AI to improve efficiency, streamline communication, and stay ahead in a competitive market.
This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0
INSIDE EPISODE 177 YOU WILL DISCOVER
How AI is transforming the construction industryPractical applications of AI in project management, scheduling, and client communicationThe role of AI in qualifying leads and improving profitabilityThe future of AI in construction and what builders need to know And much, much more.ABOUT JON WALKER
Jon Walker has architected, designed, coded, and tested software in companies both small and large. He has hired and managed engineering teams while also contributing as an individual contributor. In addition to his role as a technology CTO, Jon also teaches computer science courses as an adjunct professor at Westmont College and the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Connect with Jon: linkedin.com/in/jwalker/
ABOUT MORGAN MOLITOR
As the Co-founder + Partner of construction2style, Neon Lion, resilience2reform, and Contractor Coalition Summit - Morgan Molitor has been a driving force in the realms of design, media, and community impact since 2012. Together with her husband Jamie, Morgan has built a legacy of creativity, innovation, and transformative experiences.
Connect with Morgan: linkedin.com/in/morgan-molitor/
TIMELINE
02:10 How AI is transforming the construction industry08:25 Using AI to qualify leads and attract ideal clients14:40 The biggest AI misconceptions in construction21:10 AI-driven homeowner updates and communication28:05 AI strategies for improving job profitability32:45 Must-have AI tools for buildersLINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/
APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
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Professional Builders Secrets currently has 186 episodes available.
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The average episode length on Professional Builders Secrets is 38 minutes.
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The first episode of Professional Builders Secrets was released on Nov 13, 2021.
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