21. Using Systems To Maximise Efficiency With Dennis Wong

03/17/22 • 32 min

In episode 21 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by one of the executive business coaches at APB, Dennis Wong. Throughout this episode, Dennis shares the secrets to building a winning team for a building company.

Dennis works with business owners to grow their businesses, help their managers and team members to achieve higher levels of performance, and attain results faster by combining training to impart knowledge and develop new skills and coaching to facilitate transformative growth.

As a business and executive coach, Dennis graduated from Coach-U in 2016 and FocalPoint Coaching in 2017 and has continued to develop as a professional coach, learning from experts in the field and subsequently, helping business owners, their management, and team members to develop professionally and personally.

In this episode, Dennis shares why it's important for builders to optimise for maximum efficiency, how to overcome blindspots in a building company, the importance of using data to drive decision making and SO much more.

Tune in to the full episode now to learn about the systems that builders can implement to maximise efficiency for their building company.

ABOUT DENNIS WONG

Based in Sydney, Australia, Dennis Wong is one of the Australasian Executive Business Coaches at the Association of Professional Builders. A Coach-U and FocalPoint Coaching accredited business coach also serving on the Executive Committee of the Asia Pacific Alliance of Coaches (APAC), Dennis now works exclusively with owners of residential building companies in Australia and New Zealand that are looking to fast-track their results.

Connect with Dennis: linkedin.com/in/dennis-s-wong

TIMELINE

1:04 Dennis’s coaching background.
4:32 The challenges Dennis sees builders facing.
5:53 Why it’s important for builders to optimise for maximum efficiency.
8:59 Where to start to maximise your efficiency.
11:52 Metrics to measure efficiency.
13:51 The core blindspots in a building company and how Dennis helps builders overcome them.
15:46 The importance of using data to drive decision making.
16:41 How to stay consistent after improving your efficiency.
18:13 Crucial systems for efficiency.
20:11 Dennis’s advice when it comes to communication with their team members.
21:29 Dennis’s take on the future of the industry.
22:49 What’s surprised Dennis the most about the residential construction industry.
24:15 What Dennis believes builders need to focus on for the future.
25:24 Common challenges Dennis helps builders overcome.
26:38 Dennis’s advice to builders.
30:33 Dennis’s recommended reading.

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

Tune in to the full episode now to learn about the systems that builders can implement to maximise efficiency for their building company.

ABOUT DENNIS WONG

Connect with Dennis: linkedin.com/in/dennis-s-wong

TIMELINE

1:04 Dennis’s coaching background.
4:32 The challenges Dennis sees builders facing.
5:53 Why it’s important for builders to optimise for maximum efficiency.
8:59 Where to start to maximise your efficiency.
11:52 Metrics to measure efficiency.
13:51 The core blindspots in a building company and how Dennis helps builders overcome them.
15:46 The importance of using data to drive decision making.
16:41 How to stay consistent after improving your efficiency.
18:13 Crucial systems for efficiency.
20:11 Dennis’s advice when it comes to communication with their team members.
21:29 Dennis’s take on the future of the industry.
22:49 What’s surprised Dennis the most about the residential construction industry.
24:15 What Dennis believes builders need to focus on for the future.
25:24 Common challenges Dennis helps builders overcome.
26:38 Dennis’s advice to builders.
30:33 Dennis’s recommended reading.

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

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20. How Builders Can Create Great Content With Scott Bywater

In episode 20 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Scott Bywater,expert lead generator, email marketing strategist and world-class copywriter retained by many of the world’s best direct marketing companies. Throughout this episode of the podcast, Scott uncovers how builders can create great content!

As a sought-after speaker Scott Bywater has spoken at important digital marketing events such as The Collective Digital Marketing Summit and has facilitated countless workshops and brainstorming sessions with clients and top CEO’s all over Australia.

Scott has spent his entire career solving complex marketing problems for business owners and generated thousands of leads for businesses performing below their potential.

Scott is passionate about guiding others to achieve their own version of business success. He says “I’m passionate about giving people the truth, in what is a somewhat confusing marketplace. I love taking a business owner from total confusion about what to do to grow their business... to a space of knowing with certainty the steps involved, and that with each step they are moving towards their goals, objectives and outcomes.”

Tune in to episode 20 now to hear Scott uncovers how builders can create great content!

ABOUT SCOTT BYWATER

Scott is the marketing strategist and copywriter who’s been working behind the scenes of some of Australia’s leading companies for over 16 years including Knowledge Source, Jim’s Mowing, Ray White, Bodytrim, Laing and Simmons, and many others – from over 124 different industries.

Connect with Scott: linkedin.com/in/scottbywatercopywriter

TIMELINE

1:10 Scott’s background.
3:25 What makes an effective copywriting process?
7:09 What Scott loves about copywriting.
9:30 How to use copywriting to create high converting opportunities.
10:59 The biggest struggle when it comes to copywriting.
14:46 The critical steps builders need to take to enhance their online presence.
17:11 How to determine your ideal avatar.
19:07 Using questions to create valuable content.
20:54 How to know if your copywriting is effective.
22:51 How builders can get started on their own content marketing.
28:24 Scott’s copywriting advice to builders.

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

Scott Bywater Website: scottbywater.com.au

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

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22. Why You Don't Need An MBA To Run A Successful Building Company With Rachael Boyer

In episode 22 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Rachael Boyer, President and CEO of The Home Authority building company based in Minnesota, United States. Throughout this episode Rachael shares why you don’t need an MBA to run a successful building company.

Rachael Boyer is a results-oriented, transformational leader, and business executive with more than 20 years of experience in construction, healthcare, and numerous industries. Rachael’s entrepreneurial spirit has allowed her to develop several businesses and brands from origination across a variety of industries.

Rachael’s passion for the construction industry has been built on the foundation of excellence with the customer at the centre of the experience, and the framework of passion to transform vision to reality.

Rachael’s diverse background has resulted in her being recognized as a dynamic and knowledgeable business woman in the construction industry with the expert ability to strategically design and transform environments in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Rachael’s true passion resides in the opportunity to serve her customers by guiding them through the transformation of their home, while allowing the customer to enjoy the ups and downs of the remodelling process.

Tune in to episode 22 now to hear Rachael’s story!

ABOUT RACHAEL BOYER

Rachael Boyer is the President and CEO of The Home Authority building company. Rachael is a leader in the construction and real estate industry using modern innovation of classic craftsmanship to transform homes and business environments that inspire pride of ownership.

Connect with Rachael: linkedin.com/in/rachael-boyer-mba-980818159

TIMELINE

1:04 About Rachael and The Home Authority Inc.
5:51 Rachael's defining moment to take her companies to the next level.
8:28 Why Rachael’s MBA did not help her with successfully running her building company.
12:52 How Rachael started her journey of taking control of her companies.
16:48 What Rachael loves about running her building company.
20:58 Rachael’s journey with the APB.
23:50 The biggest challenge Rachael has faced.
25:14 The three pivotal moments in Rachael’s professional life.
30:21 Rachael’s journey as a female leader in a male-dominated industry.
33:34 Rachael’s proudest achievement.
35:47 Rachael’s long term goals and vision for The Home Authority.
40:20 How Rachael balances her time.
44:52 Rachael’s advice to other builders.

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

The Home Authority Website: homeauthorityinc.com

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