Builder Stories Podcast
1) Shift From Reactive to Intentional Ownership | Steve Rozenberg of The Rozenberg Group
After losing his airline job in the wake of 9-11, Steve Rozenberg learned that career stability can disappear overnight. That loss fueled his drive to build a highly successful property management bus...Show More
2) Strengthening Your Marketing Engine | Meysam Pourkaram of Enzo Design Build
Meysam shares how early challenges with lead flow pushed him to study marketing, create his own content, and eventually build a results-driven in-house team that reflects his company's vision. He reve...Show More
3) A Major Setback, A Stronger Business | Phill and Heather Oddo of Closer Look General Contracting
In this far-ranging conversation, Phill and Heather revisit a painful embezzlement that left them questioning every facet of the business. Rather than retreat in the face of that disruption, they used...Show More
4) Strengthening Operations With Support | Cody Reinke of Wings Construction
In this episode, Cody Reinke reflects on the mindset that helped him stay successful while building and managing a company on his own. Eric Fortenberry offers guidance on identifying the right time to...Show More
5) The Power of Outside Expertise | Ben and Amy Wright of Center State Craftsmen
Ben and Amy Wright describe how a move to Nashville for music eventually led them into house flipping, and ultimately a thriving construction business. They share how years of working on their own hom...Show More
6) Creating Order in Construction | Brandon Sinkler of Coastal Builders and Consultants
Brandon Sinkler traded firefighting for construction and built a successful remodeling company in Charleston, South Carolina. What began as a leap of faith into house flipping became a career grounded...Show More
7) Better Team, Better Clients | Brady Bankston of Popularis Construction
Brady Bankston built Popularis Construction by leading with deliberate action. He shares how early mistakes shaped the way he hires, manages, and motivates his team today. His approach to clients is e...Show More
8) The Strategy for Team-Driven Leadership | Jeff and Brian Shelburn of Remodelex
Brothers Jeff and Brian Shelburn turned their shared values and work ethic into a thriving remodeling business in Denver. What began with small backsplash projects has grown into full home remodels an...Show More
9) When Taking a Chance Pays Off |Logan Judiscak of Gorilla Exterior
When Logan Judiscak left the car business for roofing, he did not expect to be running a multimillion dollar company just six years later. After learning hard lessons from previous employers, includin...Show More
10) From $50K to $30M and Counting | Fares Elsabbagh of Canadian General Contractors
Fifteen years ago, Fares Elsabbagh launched Canadian General Contractors with only $50,000 and a background in digital marketing. Today, he leads a group of construction companies generating over $30 ...Show More