5 Systems Most Builders Wait Too Long to Fix

About this episode

Tyler discusses the importance of implementing effective systems in a growing construction business to alleviate challenges faced by builders.

Tyler breaks down why so many builders hit a point where the business is growing but life is not getting any easier. This episode is all about the systems behind a real company, from finances and lead generation to pre-con, production, and team structure. Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community: 👉🏻 MC Community Sign-up Sign up for the newsletter: Newsletter Sign-up Show Notes: 00:00 Why the Business Still Feels Hard 02:31 Growth Without Systems 08:49 The Dangerous Middle 11:14 Treat the Cause, Not the Symptom 17:39 Builder vs Business Owner 18:45 The 5 Systems That Matter 25:06 Revenue vs Margin 29:31 Build the Systems First Video Version: https://youtu.be/7ceKqGTmDEU Partners: Andersen Windows Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman : linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts : Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

People in this episode

Host: Tyler

Topics covered

• business growth
• systems in construction
• builder challenges
• team structure
• financial management

Keywords

• builders
• business systems
• lead generation
• production
• team structure

Sponsors

Andersen Windows, Harnish Workwear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Modern Craftsman, Motif Media

Products: H-label gear

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