Builder Stories Podcast

Builder Stories Podcast Hosted by Eric Fortenberry
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Hosted by Eric Fortenberry
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Recent Episodes

Episode 67
Adaptability Sparks Success
With Al Aldrete of Black Lab Remodeling
Episode 66
Building for the Long Haul
With LeAnn Luedeker of Luedeker Homes
Episode 65
Build Systems, Boost Success
With Rich Lee of Home Pride Construction
Episode 64
Building Healthier Homes
With Paul Kocharhook of Pathway Design and Construction
Episode 63
Job Cost or Leave Money on the Table
With Kira Lee of TriStar Repair & Construction, TriStar Quality Roofing, & Mako Pools
Episode 62
Have More Guts Than Brains
With Nicholas Sammons of TruVine Renovations
Episode 61
Sales Will Solve A Lot of Problems
With Andrew Nuhfer of AKN Interiors
Episode 60
We’re Not Just Building Pools, We’re Building Dreams
With Kelley and Jeff Turner of Staycation Fiberglass Pools
Episode 59
Quit Getting in Your Own Way
With Stephen Carlson of Coastal Contracting
Episode 58
People Buy from People They Trust
With Nate Burket of Riverview Decks
Episode 57
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
With Andrew and Ashley Favorite of Lakefront Building & Design
Episode 56
Fuel Your Passion
With Tommy & Tara Holstein of Solid Ground
Episode 55
Building with Purpose
With Amzie Lehman with Lehman Construction
Episode 54
It Pays to Specialize
With Doug Dwyer of DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen
Episode 53
Let’s Do It Right
With Ervin Ballabani of Moderno Restoration, Inc.
Episode 52
Just Keep Going & Be Grateful
With Raquel and Diego Rodriguez of D&R Custom Remodeling
Episode 51
Start Small, Dream Big
With Herman Guerra of HG&Co Home Improvement
Episode 50
Building Beyond Limits
With Jason Novotny of Hiland Construction
Episode 49
Turning Setbacks into Success
With Roberto Rodriguez of Ark Remodeling Services
Episode 48
It’s All About the Details
With Debbie Adams of Adams Company
Episode 47
The Harder It Is, The More Exciting It Is
With Michael Dudonis of Dudonis Construction
Episode 46
Focus on Your Niche
With Jayme Carlson of Hard Decks
Episode 45
Get Out of Your Own Head
With Dylan Martin of Absolute Design Build
Episode 44
Find the Solution & Keep Going
With Mark Flanders of Blue Hill Building Co.
Episode 43
Prioritize Transparency & Integrity
With Anthony Abbott of Greystone Remodeling
Episode 42
Building a Strong Company Culture
With Mike Mitchell of Mitchell Construction
Episode 41
Reaching for $10 Million
With Carlos Adame of Transom Remodeling
Episode 40
Meet People Where They Are
With Dan Lee of Kane Remodeling
Episode 39
Building Resilience
With Stephanie Burgess of Burgess Construction
Episode 38
Harnessing AI for Smarter Contracting
With Edward Rivera and Eddie Cruz of Ion Electrical
Episode 37
Integrity, Craftsmanship, Growth
With Darin Kuns of D-K Construction, Inc.
Episode 36
Focus Drives Success
With Steve Kirk of Premier Deck
Episode 35
Make Your Own Luck
With Marcus Hampton of Hampton Construction and Hampton Outdoor
Episode 34
Make Money to Grow
With Rick Williams of Williams Professional Painting
Episode 33
Building a Legacy
With Scott & Zach Heinold of Heinold Homes and Renovations
Episode 32
From Teacher to Lifelong Student
With Elliott Wittstruck of Built with Love
Episode 31
Building the Client’s Vision
With Adam Jackson with Agile Cabinetry
Episode 30
Trust, Expectations, and High Standards
With Chad Hamlin of The Hamlin Group
Episode 29
From Apprentice to Entrepreneur
With Brian Blankenheim of Build It Right Carpentry
Episode 28
Building a Team of Owners
With Nicholas Donlin of Zenith Design + Build
Episode 27
The Path Forward from Debt
With James Miller of Valiant Home Additions
Episode 26
Incentivize Accuracy and Timeliness
With Scott Worley of The Patio Kitchen Co
Episode 25
Be An Inspiration Hub
With Erica Anenberg and Beth Benson of Girl Flip Construction
Episode 24
Constantly Improve the Customer Experience
With Jeremy Maher of Phoenix Home Remodeling
Episode 23
Focus on the Deep Relationships
With Greg Junge of Greg Junge Construction
Episode 22
Niching Down to Scale
With Kevin Choquette of Ravin Builders
Episode 21
Managing the Business From 3,000 Miles Away
With Jordan Webb of Deck Masters
Episode 20
That’s Not a Failure, That’s a Lesson
With Felipe Freig of Versa Homes
Episode 19
Always Be a Student
With Michael Miller of M3 Decks
Episode 18
Serve to the Extreme
With Ben Schneider of Peak Sodding
Episode 17
Changing from a Scarcity Mindset
With Matt Blood of Paragon Tile Installation
Episode 16
Raise The Bar and Raise Your Game
With David Bryan of Blackdog Builders
Episode 15
Don’t Be Afraid of Technology
With Liliana Escudero of J Designs Pool & Spa
Episode 14
Never Stop Promoting Your Business
With Luan Nguyen of Deck Bros
Episode 13
Be a Visionary, Invest in Technology
With Tom Morris of The Selah Group
Episode 12
Shake Off Imposter Syndrome & Take a Seat at the Table
With Laurel Winkel of SheBuilds
Episode 11
Own It, Live It, Project It, and Do It
With Aaron Harshaw of Harshaw Home Renovators
Episode 10
Keep Moving Forward
With Jason Varney of Dock & Deck and Tennessee Pool & Spa
Episode 9
Sweat the Small Stuff
With Bob Turner of Turner Builders
Episode 8
Invest in Yourself
With Jared Thayer of Thayer Design Build
Episode 7
Build a Brand Bigger Than Your Company
With Travis Gunter of High Sierra Remodeling and Construction
Episode 6
Growing Up in the Family Business
With Josh Awend of American Drapery Systems, Inc.
Episode 5
Network, Network, Network
With Steve Tonkin of Tommico Renovations
Episode 4
Employees Are Your #1 Tool
With Wally Munoz of Munoz Concrete Services
Episode 3
Talk About Money Early & Often
With Chad Huber of CasaKeepers
Episode 2
Slow is Fast
With Zach Snider of Alloy Architecture & Construction
Episode 1
Merging Craftsmanship & Process
With Peter Ranney of Ranney Blair

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About the Podcast

Welcome to Builder Stories, the podcast where builders, remodelers, and contractors share their personal and business journeys.

Many small to mid-sized construction businesses are great at their trades but not always equally business savvy. Come learn from the stories of successful entrepreneurs who share how they got started, how they found success, and the lessons learned along the way.

Meet Your Host, Eric Fortenberry

Eric is a voice and leader in the construction industry delivering education and technology solutions that are helping thousands of businesses grow and scale. He is the Founder and CEO of JobTread Software, a construction estimating and project management platform that has helped thousands of builders and contractors sell and manage over $1 billion in construction jobs. Prior to JobTread, he successfully built two other businesses, one in software and one in construction.

Eric’s goal for the Builder Stories Podcast is to contribute education to the industry by sharing success stories that can help construction leaders learn and develop their businesses.

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