Marti sits down with Glen Stevenson from Stevenson Construction, a renovation specialist based in Healesville, Melbourne. Glen shares his journey from apprentice to civil site supervisor, and finally to starting his own residential building company. Despite being consistently busy with word-of-mouth work and hitting $1.2M-$1.3M in revenue, Glen realized he had plateaued.

They discuss the subtle but expensive profit leaks that happen in the "gaps" between projects, where overheads keep running but income stops. Glen reveals how getting clarity on his financials helped him identify a $75k loss on a single project and how shifting his mindset from "doing it all" to delegating has been the key to his recent growth. This episode is perfect for builders who are busy but feeling stuck at the same revenue level.

🕒 Timestamped Key Points
[01:36] From civil site supervisor to residential builder
[04:35] Hitting the $1.2M revenue plateau
[05:45] Clarity on what they weren't doing (marketing)
[06:29] Leaking money in the "gaps" between projects
[07:39] Doing the program before the build starts
[08:20] The $75k loss on a single project
[11:40] Working the wife out of the business (or not?)
[13:37] Using BuildExact for 10 years
[15:13] Mindset shift: "You can't do it all yourself"
[16:51] Advice: Don't be afraid to ask for help


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Marti sits down with Glen Stevenson from Stevenson Construction, a renovation specialist based in Healesville, Melbourne. Glen shares his journey from apprentice to civil site supervisor, and finally to starting his own residential building company. Despite being consistently busy with word-of-mouth work and hitting $1.2M-$1.3M in revenue, Glen realized he had plateaued.
They discuss the subtle but expensive profit leaks that happen in the "gaps" between projects, where overheads keep running but income stops. Glen reveals how getting clarity on his financials helped him identify a $75k loss on a single project and how shifting his mindset from "doing it all" to delegating has been the key to his recent growth. This episode is perfect for builders who are busy but feeling stuck at the same revenue level.
🕒 Timestamped Key Points
<ul>
<li>[01:36] From civil site supervisor to residential builder</li>
<li>[04:35] Hitting the $1.2M revenue plateau</li>
<li>[05:45] Clarity on what they weren't doing (marketing)</li>
<li>[06:29] Leaking money in the "gaps" between projects</li>
<li>[07:39] Doing the program before the build starts</li>
<li>[08:20] The $75k loss on a single project</li>
<li>[11:40] Working the wife out of the business (or not?)</li>
<li>[13:37] Using BuildExact for 10 years</li>
<li>[15:13] Mindset shift: "You can't do it all yourself"</li>
<li>[16:51] Advice: Don't be afraid to ask for help</li>
</ul>
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 Our construction business coaching has helped 2,500+ building companies succeed.
Subscribe to The Builder&rsquo;s Ladder Podcast for weekly, actionable insights &mdash; tailored to help you grow a profitable construction business.
&nbsp;
Follow TPB for more:
<ul>
<li>👥 FB Group &ndash; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder">https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder</a></li>
<li>📸 Instagram &ndash; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/">https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/</a></li>
<li>🖥️ Get your business health audit + free resources (including website audit) here &ndash; <a href="https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com">https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com</a></li>
<li>🚀 Head to <a href="https://tpb.tools/pod-call">https://tpb.tools/pod-call</a> to book your FREE strategy session.</li>
<li>📈 Resources For Builders &ndash; <a href="https://tpb.tools/resources">https://tpb.tools/resources</a></li>
</ul>
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Welcome to The Builders Ladder, for residential builders and construction business owners who want to fast-track their results, scale their construction company, and create a systemized, profitable construction business.

If you’re ready to free up your time, increase profit, and build a high-performing team, you’re in the right place.

Your host, Marti Amos, has worked with over 5,000 building companies globally over the last 19+ years through builder coaching and proven business systems. His mission? To help you climb the builder’s ladder and run a predictable, high-margin construction business.

Tune in to hear from industry experts and discover step-by-step strategies to become a strategic building business owner - and ultimately, achieve true wealth, time freedom, and financial freedom through your residential construction business.

Welcome to The Builders Ladder, for residential builders and construction business owners who want to fast-track their results, scale their construction company, and create a systemized, profitable construction business.
If you&rsquo;re ready to free up your time, increase profit, and build a high-performing team, you&rsquo;re in the right place.
Your host, Marti Amos, has worked with over 5,000 building companies globally over the last 19+ years through builder coaching and proven business systems. His mission? To help you climb the builder&rsquo;s ladder and run a predictable, high-margin construction business.
Tune in to hear from industry experts and discover step-by-step strategies to become a strategic building business owner - and ultimately, achieve true wealth, time freedom, and financial freedom through your residential construction business.

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