Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Russ Stephens, Co-founder of APB. In this episode, Russ goes head-to-head with his digital twin, AI Russ, in a unique test of experience versus artificial intelligence. Discover how a decade of coaching insights, action plans, and builder-specific content have been distilled into APB’s newest innovation, APB Brain.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 196 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• What APB Brain is and how it helps builders
• The key steps to generating better leads for your building company
• How to price and operate for higher profit margins
• Why delegation is essential for sustainable growth
• The most critical financial numbers every builder should track
• How to scale your building company without burning out

ABOUT RUSS STEPHENS

Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council.

Connect with Russ:linkedin.com/in/russstephens

TIMELINE

• 1:10 What is APB Brain and how does it work?
• 5:50 Russ vs AI, how to get better leads
• 14:30 Russ vs AI, how to make more profit
• 22:40 Russ vs AI, how to delegate tasks to your team
• 33:10 Russ vs AI, what financial numbers to track in your building company
• 41:55 Russ vs AI, how to scale without burning out

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website:associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards:associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram:instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook:facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube:youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Steve Yates, CEO of Buildxact. Throughout this episode, Steve sheds light on why so many builders struggle with technology that doesn’t fit their needs and shares how purpose-built software and AI can transform estimating, planning, and profitability in custom home building.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 195 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• Why technology designed for production builders fails custom home builders
• How to pinpoint the software that addresses your pain points
• The power of live supplier integrations and AI
• How improving pre-planning and information flow drives profitability
• How to leverage new technology as a competitive advantage
• And much, much more.

ABOUT STEVE YATES

Steve Yates is the CEO of Buildxact, a construction management platform built for custom builders and remodelers. With nearly 20 years in the construction supply space and a global perspective, he’s focused on delivering tech solutions that simplify estimating, improve planning, and drive builder profitability.

Connect with Steve: linkedin.com/in/ceobuildxact/

TIMELINE

• 3:30 Why most construction software doesn’t fit small builders
• 8:00 The hidden costs of poor estimating practices
• 12:30 How live supplier integrations save time and money
• 17:00 The power of AI to catch costly mistakes
• 23:00 Streamlining ordering and logistics in one click
• 28:30 What the future of construction technology looks like

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, Head Coach at APB. In this live recording from the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Andy unpacks the art and science of cash flow mastery for building companies. Andy shares why cash flow is the number one reason builders struggle to scale, and explains how to create a sustainable system that protects your business long term.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 194 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• Why cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction business
• The biggest mistakes builders make with their cash and financial risk
• How to build 12 months of cash reserves
• The critical role of an experienced bookkeeper and what questions to ask them
• How understanding your true numbers will change how you operate
• And much, much more.

ABOUT ANDY SKARDA

Head Coach at the Association of Professional Builders, Andy specialises in helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school. Or more importantly, without going bust.

Connect with Andy: linkedin.com/in/andy-skarda-92a6875/

TIMELINE

• 2:00 Why cash flow is the lifeblood of a building company
• 5:30 How builders accidentally run a Ponzi scheme
• 9:00 The importance of daily and weekly cash monitoring
• 13:00 The consequences of not knowing your numbers
• 17:30 Building cash reserves for peace of mind
• 21:00 Practical tips for finding the right bookkeeper

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders