What Most Builders Don't Know About Property Development

Many construction companies would kill for more development projects with less cash down. In this episode of The Builders Ladder, Ammon Acarapi from Loan Market Development Finance explains how to do just that.  He shares how non-bank funding is helping builders and developers take on more projec…

Leadership Secrets Of A Multi-Million Dollar Building Business

The construction industry isn’t female-friendly, right? Wrong! Sara Johnson, CEO of ITM, joins us to share her path from marketing expert to business leader in the construction industry.  In this talk, Sara tells us why old ideas about construction are wrong. Instead, she explains how the industr…

THIS Turns Angry Construction Business Clients Into $$$

When clients are upset, how do you respond? Every building company experiences complaints. Approached the right way, upset clients can be turned into raving fans who refer more projects to you. Which means complaints can fuel your construction business growth. In this episode you’ll discover: ✔…

Who to Hire and What to Pay to Keep Your Building Company Profitable

Struggling to grow your building company without stretching your budget? In this episode, Owen and Vinnie break down a proven hiring roadmap designed to keep your construction business profitable. Discover the 3 levels of hires you need as your company scales, what to pay them to keep your business…

5 Steps to Transform Your Building Business: Insights from TPB’s Leadership Training

In this episode, Marti, Owen and Vinnie sit down and reflect on the TPB team catch-up and how it has helped improve TPB for members. Plus how doing this can improve members' businesses. 0:00 - Introduction 01:22  - Environment - change it to better yourself, your business, your growth 04:36 - …

3 Steps to Diagnose, Fix, and Accelerate Your Building Business in 90 Days

As a business owner, it can be hard to see the problem when working in the business daily. Today Owen, the GM of TPB takes you through the steps he uses every 90 days to uncover issues, find solutions and motivate his staff in the same direction. Today's free recourse: Rapid results worksheet …

Take the next step to sell your construction business for maximum profit | Marti & Owen break down the exact steps for successfully selling, structuring a team buy-in, or cutting back your hours without sacrificing growth

As a professional builder, you’ve put years of hard work into growing your business—now it’s time to consider your exit strategy. In this episode, we break down how to streamline operations so you can step back, and explore the best ways to sell your business or transition ownership to a trusted pa…

Episode Revist - The Profitable Way to Grow Your Construction Business (with David Baker of RapidQS)

Running a construction business can be challenging, but with the right guidance, success is within reach. In this episode, we sit down with Marti Amos, founder of The Professional Builder, and David Baker, Director of Rapid QS, to explore Marti’s journey from overcoming financial hardship to buildi…

Marketing machine master class | Prepare to grow your building business in a market with less work - Owen Chambers

New Zealand is seeing a 24% drop in building consents, leading to less work for many. However, not everyone is affected, and with the right approach, you can avoid competing on price and position yourself to thrive when the market rebounds. In this solo episode, Owen shares 10 proven marketing str…

People don’t leave jobs they chase opportunities | Building a culture of growth and ownership with Owen and Ricki Cotter from Topline Carpenters

In this episode, we sit down with Ricki Cotter, owner of Topline Carpenters in Tauranga, New Zealand. Ricki shares his journey through the highs and lows of business ownership, including a tough financial challenge that nearly ended his company. He explains how investing in a strong team culture, r…