Professional Builders Secrets

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an in-depth episode with Andy Skarda, Head Coach at APB, to unpack the biggest builder wins across the APB community this year. Throughout this episode, Andy breaks down the five most consistent trends behind real builder success, sharing why profitability, systems, leadership, and implementation are the true drivers of sustainable growth.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 217 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why Pricing 4 Profit© and fixing margins are the foundation of growth The power of structured sales processes Why consistent marketing creates pipeline stability and better clients How leadership, vision, and clarity tie every system together How builders are working fewer hours while earning significantly more And much, much more.ABOUT ANDY SKARDAHead 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 04:49 Why implementation matters more than knowledge 06:32 Pricing for profit and fixing margins to fund growth 16:11 How hiring and delegation remove the biggest bottleneck 26:00 Why structured sales processes lead to higher-value contracts 31:55 How consistent marketing creates pipeline stability 40:47 Why leadership, vision, and clarity tie everything togetherLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Leah Ward, Executive Business Coach at the Association of Professional Builders. Throughout this episode, Leah unpacks how understanding both your own communication style and your team’s can radically improve leadership, trust, and performance inside your building company.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 216 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why miscommunication derails great intentions, ideas, and teams The four DISC quadrants and how they show up on site and in the office How to avoid pigeonholing people while still using profiles effectively Practical ways to structure roles and hiring around communication strengths How self-awareness shifts you from managing to truly motivating your team How to read non-verbal cues and adapt to clients to build trust faster and much, much more.ABOUT LEAH WARDWith more than two decades in corporate finance and leadership, Leah’s coaching approach is deeply rooted in enhancing financial performance, nurturing effective communication, developing mindset strategies, and fostering team building. Her extensive experience in financial management and consulting has provided her with a profound understanding of the key factors that drive success for both companies and their teams.Connect with Leah: linkedin.com/in/leahmward/TIMELINE 3:50 Why miscommunication derails “good” teams 9:40 The DISC quadrants and non-verbal cues 15:20 Matching roles and hires to communication styles 22:10 How self-awareness transforms your leadership 28:45 Using micro-adjustments to better connect with clientsLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Scott Groschel, owner of SG Construction. Throughout this episode, Scott shares how he has completely reshaped his business by embracing offshore team members, leveraging the right software, and working closely with his APB coach to free up his time, improve margins, and build a stronger team culture both locally and overseas.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 215 YOU WILL DISCOVER How Scott used JobTread to identify bottlenecksHow he successfully rebuilt his offshore team with GoRecruitHow an offshore drafter evolved into a trusted office managerPractical ways Scott integrates offshore team members into his company cultureWhy offshoring hasn’t replaced local jobs in his businessand much, much more.ABOUT SCOTT GROSCHELScott Groschel is the owner of SG Construction, a company specialising in fully custom outdoor living spaces. Starting his career in construction at age 15, Scott has grown his business through strong systems, JobTread implementation, and successful offshoring, creating a more efficient and scalable operation.Connect with Scott: linkedin.com/in/scott-groschel-96227889/TIMELINE 4:20 Why the pandemic pushed Scott to overhaul his systems9:10 How JobTread opened the door to offshoring13:50 The time audit that revealed what Scott needed to delete, automate, or delegate18:30 Scott’s first failed offshore hire—and how GoRecruit helped him bounce back24:40 How offshoring improved margins and allowed Scott to expand his U.S. teamLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Skye Waterson from Unconventional Organisation. Skye is a former academic and ADHD business owner who discovered that the “standard” way of running a business simply didn’t fit the way her brain worked. After a late ADHD diagnosis, she turned her research and lived experience into a company that helps business owners design ADHD-friendly systems that actually work in real life.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 214 YOU WILL DISCOVER What ADHD really looks like in practice for business owners How symptoms like time blindness and working memory struggles show up on site and in the office The hidden impact ADHD can have on your health, family time and reputation A simple 5-minute daily task system to separate what’s truly urgent from everything else Why traditional productivity advice often fails ADHD brainsand much, much more.ABOUT SKYE WATERSONSkye Waterson is an ADHD strategist and founder of Unconventional Organisation, a multi-six-figure business helping entrepreneurs turn ADHD into their greatest asset. When Skye was diagnosed with ADHD during her PhD, she realised that mainstream productivity advice didn't work for her. So, she took matters into her own hands, researching, testing, and perfecting strategies that truly help. Today, she equips coaches, consultants, founders, and executives with the same ADHD-friendly systems.Connect with Skye: linkedin.com/in/skye-waterson-026286204/TIMELINE 3:25 How ADHD symptoms show up for builders 7:10 Why delegation and hiring feel impossible 11:50 The real cost of staying stuck in the business 16:20 A 5-minute daily system for urgent vs important 20:55 Mapping your whole business with red/amber/greenLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Jacob Oelofse, Executive Business Coach at APB. In this conversation, Jacob dives into the unique world of husband and wife building companies, sharing why these partnerships can be a genuine “superpower” when they’re structured well.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 213 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why husband and wife building company teams have a unique superpowerThe most common challenges couples face when mixing marriage and businessHow to define clear lines between “husband and wife” time and “business partner” timePractical rule-sets to manage “shop talk” at home, on holidays and during family timeand much, much more.ABOUT JACOB OELOFSEJacob joined the APB team in 2021 when he moved his family from South Africa to Sydney. Jacob has coached hundreds of building company owners over the last 15 years. He enjoys stakeholder relations, financials and risk, sustainability, growth, marketing, and maximising profit margins in a company.Connect with Jacob: linkedin.com/in/jacob-oelofse/?originalSubdomain=auTIMELINE 4:20 What it means to be a “professional” builder9:40 Why husband & wife teams are a “superpower”15:10 Drawing the line between marriage and business20:35 Same-page meetings & strategic planning27:00 Final advice for husband & wife teamsLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders