In this episode of the Builders Bible podcast, Andrew Hathaway interviews Jim Salvatore, a builder and remodeler who shares his journey from Massachusetts to Texas and his transition into custom home building. Jim discusses the challenges he faces in marketing, project management, and estimation, while also expressing his aspirations to build 10 to 20 custom homes a year. He reflects on the impact of the Rise of Kings community on his personal growth and the importance of focusing on quality in construction. The conversation also touches on the future of estimation with AI and the balance between passion and business.

Takeaways:

• Jim Salvatore has been in the construction trade since he was 13.
• He transitioned to custom home building after working for a custom home builder.
• Marketing is a significant pain point for Jim's business.
• Most of Jim's work comes from referrals rather than advertising.
• Jim aims to build 10 to 20 custom homes a year in the next five years.
• He believes that 90 to 95% of estimation can be done virtually with AI.
• Jim's stress levels have decreased significantly since joining Rise of Kings.
• He is passionate about trucks and wants to turn that passion into a business.
• Jim emphasizes the importance of quality in construction.
• He encourages being spirit-led in business decisions.

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