Professional Builders Secrets

Brought to you by the Association of Professional Builders (APB), the Professional Builders Secrets podcast is the #1 resource for builders operating a professional building company.Discover how you can generate more leads, sign more contracts and increase your margins while delivering a better experience for your clients.We interview professional builders across 5 countries, host industry authorities as special guests and break down proven strategies with the coaching team at the Association of Professional Builders.Enjoy new episodes every week.

Professional Builders Secrets is a business podcast hosted by Association of Professional Builders, with 245 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #245

  245. Systems That Actually Stick With Leah Ward

  Jul 2, 202630 min

  Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Leah Ward, Executive Business Coach at APB. If you're feeling overwhelmed, buried in the day-to-day and struggling to step back from your building company, this episode is exactly what you need. Leah shares practical, no-nonsense advice on how to identify your biggest pain points, build systems that actually stick, and start reclaiming your time without losing control of your business. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more: hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0 INSIDE EPISODE 245 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why overwhelm in building companies is a system problem Why stepping back feels harder than staying in the chaos How to identify the right place to start when everything feels urgent Why handing off tasks without handing off decisions is keeping you stuck How to build SOPs that actually get used rather than just sitting on paper Why AI is one of the most powerful tools builders have to reduce noise and reclaim focus How to train your team's judgment, not just their tasks and much, much more. ABOUT LEAH WARD With more than two decades in corporate finance and leadership, Leah’s coaching approach is deeply rooted in enhancing financial performance, nurturing effective communication, developing mindset strategies, and fostering team building. Her extensive experience in financial management and consulting has provided her with a profound understanding of the key factors that drive success for both companies and their teams. Connect with Leah: linkedin.com/in/leahmward/ TIMELINE 2:16 Why overwhelm keeps coming up with builders and what it's really costing them 8:12 Why builders struggle to let go and how identity plays a bigger role than most realise 12:38 Where to start when everything feels like a problem that needs fixing 14:55 Why handing off a task while keeping the decision is the root cause of most delegation failures 21:55 How AI can take the noise out so builders can focus on what actually matters 27:27 Leah's final advice for builders who want to break the cycle and start moving forward 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

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  Episode #244

  244. New Builds, New Opportunities With Harry Pontikis

  Jun 25, 202627 min

  Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Harry Pontikis, founder of Chocolate Money, a specialist finance broking company that has been helping builders, developers and the broader construction industry with their funding needs since 2003. Harry shares his expert perspective on the recent Australian budget changes, what they mean for property investors, and why, for once, the light is shining on residential builders. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more: hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0 INSIDE EPISODE 244 YOU WILL DISCOVER What the recent Australian budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax actually mean Why the changes are creating a real opportunity for builders How builders can position themselves to work with property investors Why knockdown rebuilds, duplexes and multi-unit dwellings are worth paying attention to Why builders should consider building their own property portfolio Why the best time to borrow money is when you don't need it And much, much more. ABOUT HARRY PONTIKIS Harry Pontikis is the founder of Chocolate Money, a specialist finance broking company that has been helping builders, developers and the construction industry with their funding needs since 2003. Based in Victoria, Australia, Harry brings deep expertise in construction finance, lending strategy and the property market, helping builders secure the right funding to grow their businesses with confidence. Connect with Harry: linkedin.com/in/harry-pontikis-businessadvisor/ TIMELINE 3:05 Why cashflow remains the number one challenge that brings even great builders undone 6:20 How the recent budget changes have rattled property investors across Australia 9:23 Why the government is clearly signalling it wants new homes built and what that means for builders 14:53 How builders can unlock opportunities with property investors looking to build new properties 19:57 Why builders should consider using their own skills to build and grow a property portfolio 21:11 What the current funding environment looks like and how to put your best foot forward 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

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  Episode #243

  243. Where Your Profit Is Disappearing With John Cunningham

  Jun 18, 202639 min

  Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring John Cunningham, Global CEO of Ox Tools, a pro-grade tool company operating in 35 countries worldwide. With nearly 30 years of experience in the tool industry, John brings a fascinating perspective on on-site efficiency, material wastage and how the right tools, and the right mindset, can directly improve a builder's profitability. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more: hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0 INSIDE EPISODE 243 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why wastage on the job site is quietly eating into your profit margins How small inaccuracies compound across a build and extend your timelines Why measure once, cut once is the goal and how the right tools make it possible How Ox Tools works directly with contractors to solve real on-site pain points Why asking your team where waste is happening could be your biggest untapped opportunity Why communication is the number one thing that makes any team more productive And much, much more. ABOUT JOHN CUNNINGHAM John is a driven entrepreneur with 20 years of corporate experience now being applied to small innovative businesses that want to scale and disrupt industries. Skilled at running $1B divisions to $5M small companies to start ups. A well rounded leader committed to building businesses, brands and innovative products. Connect with John: linkedin.com/in/john-cunningham-4446752/ TIMELINE 4:11 John's background in finance and how it shaped his obsession with contractor productivity 11:06 What makes Ox Tools different and why they go directly to job sites to find problems to solve 13:59 Why material wastage is costing builders between 15 and 30 percent of job materials 19:06 The story behind the Speed Frame and how one contractor's idea became an industry solution 29:16 How Ox Tools uses authentic contractor content to build demand without traditional advertising 34:49 How builders can get more consistency and accuracy out of their teams on site 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

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  Episode #242

  242. The Builders Distraction Tax With Maura Thomas

  Jun 11, 202646 min

  Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Maura Thomas, one of the world's top 10 time management experts, TEDx speaker, and author of six books, including Attention Management and Everyone Wants to Work Here. Maura brings a fascinating and practical perspective on why time management is an outdated framework, and why protecting your attention is the real key to productivity, leadership and business growth. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more: hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0 INSIDE EPISODE 242 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why time management is the wrong framework and what to focus on instead How the attention economy is systematically stealing your focus for profit Why a culture of urgency and speed is quietly killing creativity and innovation How distraction is costing businesses hundreds of thousands every year The three foundational challenges to attention and how to take back control How to design your communication systems so work actually gets done And much, much more. ABOUT MAURA THOMAS Maura Thomas is a world-renowned attention management expert, TEDx speaker and author of six books including Attention Management and Everyone Wants to Work Here. Named one of the top 10 time management professionals in the world, Maura helps individuals and organisations reclaim their focus, reduce distraction and build cultures where meaningful work actually gets done. Connect with Maura: linkedin.com/in/mauranevelthomas-productivity-trainer/ TIMELINE 4:16 Why time management is an outdated framework and attention is the real currency 6:01 How an entire industry has been built to extract your attention for profit 11:21 Why competing on speed is a race to the bottom and what to do instead 15:45 How social media platforms are engineered to hack your brain and keep you hooked 31:13 The three foundational challenges to attention and how to reclaim control 40:24 Why every building company needs a communication SLA and how to create one 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

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  Episode #241

  241. The Hidden Cost Of Skipping Design With Sheryl Steinberg

  Jun 4, 202637 minS0

  <p>Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Sheryl Steinberg, owner of Sheryl Steinberg Interior Design. With over 15 years of experience working with builders, remodelers and homeowners across the US, Sheryl brings a unique perspective on how professional interior design fits into the build process, and why getting it right from the very beginning is one of the most powerful things a builder can do for their business.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0</p><p><br /></p><p>INSIDE...

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