Running a construction business can feel like wandering in a forest without a map. You keep going in circles until someone shows you the way out.

That's where The Professional Builder comes in. We're here to guide you out of the rut and toward success!

In this episode, Marti Amos, founder of The Professional Builder, joins David Baker of Rapid QS as a podcast guest. From overcoming bankruptcy to building a globally impactful business, Marti's done it all! He will share the lessons he learned along the way such as:
How Marti went from corporate to building business coach (12:55)
The importance of adapting your business model to meet the needs of your market. (25:53)
How to create a solid sales and marketing strategy for your business. (38:01)
Setting a "business maturity date" and strategically hiring team members to scale faster (44:55)
Preparing your business for global expansion (from his experiences of expanding TPB internationally) (46:52)

Looking to grow your building company in 2024? Marti and David's conversation is the perfect starting point. Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies for scaling your business!

Join Our Community 
👥 FB Group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder
📸 Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/
🖥️ Website - https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com

Running a construction business can feel like wandering in a forest without a map. You keep going in circles until someone shows you the way out.
That's where The Professional Builder comes in. We're here to guide you out of the rut and toward success!
In this episode, Marti Amos, founder of The Professional Builder, joins David Baker of Rapid QS as a podcast guest. From overcoming bankruptcy to building a globally impactful business, Marti's done it all! He will share the lessons he learned along the way such as:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How Marti went from corporate to building business coach (12:55)</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of adapting your business model to meet the needs of your market. (25:53)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to create a solid sales and marketing strategy for your business. (38:01)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Setting a "business maturity date" and strategically hiring team members to scale faster (44:55)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Preparing your business for global expansion (from his experiences of expanding TPB internationally) (46:52)</li>
</ul>
Looking to grow your building company in 2024? Marti and David's conversation is the perfect starting point. Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies for scaling your business!
Join Our Community 👥 FB Group -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder">https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder </a>📸 Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/">https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/ </a>🖥️ Website -<a href="https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com/"> https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com</a>

This is a podcast for residential building owners who want to fast track their results and create a systemised business that can free up their time, make more profit and get their team performing at the highest level. Your host, Marti Amos has been working with over 5000+ building companies globally over the last 17+ years helping them scale up the builder's ladder so they can run a predictable and profitable business. Tune in to hear from industry experts and learn proven step-by-step strategies that will help elevate you from builder to business owner and create true wealth for your building company

This is a podcast for residential building owners who want to fast track their results and create a systemised business that can free up their time, make more profit and get their team performing at the highest level. Your host, Marti Amos has been working with over 5000+ building companies globally over the last 17+ years helping them scale up the builder's ladder so they can run a predictable and profitable business. Tune in to hear from industry experts and learn proven step-by-step strategies that will help elevate you from builder to business owner and create true wealth for your building company

The Builders Ladder

Welcome to The Builders Ladder. This is a podcast for residential building owners who want to fast track their results and create a systemised business that can free up their time, make more profit and get their team performing at the highest level. Your host, Marti Amos has been working with over 5000+ building companies globally over the last 17+ years helping them scale up the builder's ladder so they can run a predictable and profitable business. Tune in to hear from industry experts and learn proven step-by-step strategies that will help elevate you from builder to business owner and create true wealth for your building company.

Welcome to The Builders Ladder. This is a podcast for residential building owners who want to fast track their results and create a systemised business that can free up their time, make more profit and get their team performing at the highest level. Your host, Marti Amos has been working with over 5000+ building companies globally over the last 17+ years helping them scale up the builder's ladder so they can run a predictable and profitable business. Tune in to hear from industry experts and learn proven step-by-step strategies that will help elevate you from builder to business owner and create true wealth for your building company.

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

We're almost halfway through 2024. Have you achieved most of the business goals you set this year? If not, this short, action-packed episode can help you.

Our goal at TPB is simple.

It’s to help builders get booked out with 6-12 months of profitable projects.

Bump up their gross profit margin to 20%.

And win back at least 8 hours a week.

In this podcast episode, we’re recapping how we’ve helped over 200+ builders achieve this in 2024 so far.

From slashing their marketing down to 20 minutes thanks to some handy AI tools…

To stopping on-site fires breaking out each day…

We’ll pinpoint what’s working right now in the industry to help our TPB members make more profits, win back their time, and remove them as the bottleneck.

And we’re investing heavily to ensure our members get these results even faster the next 6 months.

Here's what we discuss in this episode:

• The sales and marketing strategies used by TPB members to book out their pipelines for 6-12 months (00:55)

• How to leverage the shared best practices inside the TPB community for growth (03:38)

• The mindset you need to break free from feeling stuck and take control (08:22)

• Tips on hiring and managing a team that buys you back time (10:57)

Celebrate these milestones with us and listen to the wise words of Marti, Owen, and Vinnie here on The Builder's Ladder Podcast. Tune in now!

Join Our Community 
👥 FB Group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder
📸 Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/
🖥️ Website - https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com

We're almost halfway through 2024. Have you achieved most of the business goals you set this year? If not, this short, action-packed episode can help you.
Our goal at TPB is simple.
It’s to help builders get booked out with 6-12 months of profitable projects.
Bump up their gross profit margin to 20%.
And win back at least 8 hours a week.
In this podcast episode, we’re recapping how we’ve helped over 200+ builders achieve this in 2024 so far.
From slashing their marketing down to 20 minutes thanks to some handy AI tools…
To stopping on-site fires breaking out each day…
We’ll pinpoint what’s working right now in the industry to help our TPB members make more profits, win back their time, and remove them as the bottleneck.
And we’re investing heavily to ensure our members get these results even faster the next 6 months.
Here's what we discuss in this episode:
• The sales and marketing strategies used by TPB members to book out their pipelines for 6-12 months (00:55)
• How to leverage the shared best practices inside the TPB community for growth (03:38)
• The mindset you need to break free from feeling stuck and take control (08:22)
• Tips on hiring and managing a team that buys you back time (10:57)
Celebrate these milestones with us and listen to the wise words of Marti, Owen, and Vinnie here on The Builder's Ladder Podcast. Tune in now!
Join Our Community 👥 FB Group -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder">https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder </a>📸 Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/">https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/ </a>🖥️ Website -<a href="https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com/"> https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com</a>

From AI Tools to Sold-Out Pipelines: Q2 Recap with The Professional Builder

Many builders confuse markup and margin, leading to underpriced projects and lost profits. Are you one of them?

Join Marti, Owen, and Vinnie as we discuss the difference between markup and margin. We'll show you how to:

• Stop profit leaks by understanding markup and margin pricing.

• Learn a simple calculation to ensure you're charging what your projects are worth.

• Know the key financial ratios that matter most. 

This episode is more than a pricing lesson. It's a roadmap to financial clarity and a thriving construction business.

Here's what you'll gain:

• The key numbers that drive your profit (01:03)

• Optimising your team’s structure according to your revenue stage (15:16)

• Strategies to maintain a positive cash flow (19:40)

• Understand why learning to say "NO" can lead to greater profitability (24:55)

• Manage work-in-progress to address cost issues before they snowball (25:53)

BONUS: Download our resource, ‘151 Ways To Add $500 - $1,000 In Gross Profit Per Week’ and get practical tips to boost your bottom line: https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/151ways

Stop leaving money on the table. Tune in to this episode to learn practical strategies to stay on top of your finances.

Join Our Community 
👥 FB Group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder
📸 Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/
🖥️ Website - https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com

Many builders confuse markup and margin, leading to underpriced projects and lost profits. Are you one of them?
Join Marti, Owen, and Vinnie as we discuss the difference between markup and margin. We'll show you how to:
• Stop profit leaks by understanding markup and margin pricing.
• Learn a simple calculation to ensure you're charging what your projects are worth.
• Know the key financial ratios that matter most. 
This episode is more than a pricing lesson. It's a roadmap to financial clarity and a thriving construction business.
Here's what you'll gain:
• The key numbers that drive your profit (01:03)
• Optimising your team’s structure according to your revenue stage (15:16)
• Strategies to maintain a positive cash flow (19:40)
• Understand why learning to say "NO" can lead to greater profitability (24:55)
• Manage work-in-progress to address cost issues before they snowball (25:53)
BONUS: Download our resource, ‘151 Ways To Add $500 - $1,000 In Gross Profit Per Week’ and get practical tips to boost your bottom line: <a href="https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/151ways">https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/151ways</a>
Stop leaving money on the table. Tune in to this episode to learn practical strategies to stay on top of your finances.
Join Our Community 👥 FB Group -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder">https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder </a>📸 Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/">https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/ </a>🖥️ Website -<a href="https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com/"> https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com</a>

Mark Up vs Margin Pricing: This Mistake Costs Builders Thousands

Scaling your business without fixing profitability issues and repetitive constraints is like pouring water into a leaky bucket. In this episode, we cover why it's crucial to address profit leaks and systemise key functions of your business before aiming for growth.

Sometimes, we're just one obstacle away from rapid business growth. But most of us get stuck because we can't find the constraints that will move the needle. 

Join Marti, Owen, and Vinnie as they discuss examples of repetitive constraints and profitability issues our TPB members have solved. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Strategies to identify and remove the biggest obstacles in your business (03:20)

• Addressing profit leaks to ensure sustainable growth (06:57)

• How to use tools like health audits and roadmaps to improve business performance (11:33)

• The importance of setting clear goals and team alignment in solving business problems (19:20)

• Differentiating People vs. Process Problems (23:09)

• Applying the 80/20 Rule to focus on high-impact areas in your business (25:48)

We’re also sharing our free resources to help you get unstuck faster:

• Check the health of your business in 15-min or less: https://tp-b.com/health-audit-88

• Grab this A to Z of Operations 2.0 Guide for residential construction companies:https://tp-b.com/a2zv2-88

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay tuned for more episodes to help you grow your residential construction business.

Join Our Community 
👥 FB Group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder
📸 Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/
🖥️ Website - https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com

Scaling your business without fixing profitability issues and repetitive constraints is like pouring water into a leaky bucket. In this episode, we cover why it's crucial to address profit leaks and systemise key functions of your business before aiming for growth. Sometimes, we're just one obstacle away from rapid business growth. But most of us get stuck because we can't find the constraints that will move the needle. 
Join Marti, Owen, and Vinnie as they discuss examples of repetitive constraints and profitability issues our TPB members have solved. In this episode, we cover:
• Strategies to identify and remove the biggest obstacles in your business (03:20)
• Addressing profit leaks to ensure sustainable growth (06:57)
• How to use tools like health audits and roadmaps to improve business performance (11:33)
• The importance of setting clear goals and team alignment in solving business problems (19:20)
• Differentiating People vs. Process Problems (23:09)
• Applying the 80/20 Rule to focus on high-impact areas in your business (25:48)
We’re also sharing our free resources to help you get unstuck faster:
• Check the health of your business in 15-min or less: <a href="https://tp-b.com/health-audit-88">https://tp-b.com/health-audit-88</a>
• Grab this A to Z of Operations 2.0 Guide for residential construction companies:<a href="https://tp-b.com/a2zv2-88">https://tp-b.com/a2zv2-88</a>
Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay tuned for more episodes to help you grow your residential construction business.
Join Our Community 👥 FB Group -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder">https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder </a>📸 Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/">https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/ </a>🖥️ Website -<a href="https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com/"> https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com</a>

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

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