“The Building Code”: Top 5 construction podcast episodes of 2022
Pop in your headphones, turn up the volume and take the scenic route on your commute because we’ve got five incredible podcast episodes you need to listen to now.
“The Building Code” is a podcast by Buildertrend that explores people, technology and innovation in the home building industry. Our construction-business savvy, and slightly comedic co-hosts, Zach Wojtowicz and Charley Burtwistle, interview guests throughout the series to dive into the different aspects of construction and best practices for business success.
We’ve rounded up the five most downloaded episodes of 2022 for you to listen to again, or for the first time if you’re a “The Building Code” newbie. It’s the best way to end your year on a high and prepare your construction business for 2023.
1. 5 focus areas for construction company growth with Paul Atherton
Paul Atherton of The Breakthrough Academy guest stars on this top downloaded episode of 2022. The Breakthrough Academy is a coaching program tailored to helping contractors find success in their businesses – and Paul holds nothing back when it comes to sharing their best tips and tricks.
If you’re working 12+ hours per day, constantly putting out fires or your profits are less than 5%, your business is controlling you. That’s when the knowledge of The Breakthrough Academy can really help. Their coaches and business experts teach you how to tame the chaos and take back control of your business.
Or if things are going well but you’re looking to scale from a 7-figure to an 8-figure business, advanced coaching is exactly what you need.
Tune in to this episode to hear Paul and our hosts discuss the top five areas construction pros should be focusing on for success in project management.
2. Rising costs: How to prepare for continued inflation with Bill Smithers
Inflation has been the hot topic for everyone and every industry in 2022. As a contractor you’ve probably been affected as well. In this episode, our hosts are joined by Bill Smithers, founder of CBUSA, to discuss inflation and how it will continue to affect the construction industry.
Bill is a veteran in the construction industry with years of experience in production and custom home building. He started CBUSA as a way to take advantage of group purchasing discounts for professional builders – and with material costs on the rise due to inflation, members directly benefit from this network during hard times.
Check out this episode to learn more about what shifts are occurring in the building market and how you can pivot your business to take advantage of where the opportunities are.
3. Delivering a new design experience with Piper Stromatt
In this episode, Zach and Charley talk all things design with Piper Stromatt, director of interior design and partner at Boutique Living by Curate. She shares her insights into the styles, materials and color schemes to look out for in the ever-evolving design market.
Piper was born into the construction industry and decided to take the route of design, working for a residential construction company right out of school. Her team at Boutique Living by Curate was able to streamline the design process for their homeowners and vendors by using the Selections feature in Buildertrend. After putting almost nine years into building the perfect Selections template, it’s something they can’t live without and is a game-changer for their business.
Tune in to this episode to hear about what it takes to start a career in the construction industry, the latest design trends and how Buildertrend helps curate the design process for clients.
4. What to expect next in an uncertain economy with Ernie Goss
World renowned economic expert, Ernie Goss, Ph.D., joins our two podcast hosts to discuss the state of the economy and where it’s headed next.
A principal investigator, professor of economics and holder of the Jack MacAllister Chair at Creighton University, Ernie has impressively published more than 100 economic forecasting research studies – so, he knows his stuff.
In this episode, you’ll learn his predictions and insights into the evolving prices of homes, demands of the construction market and what possible economic changes to expect in the foreseeable future.
5. Live from Buildertrend University: Austin McKnight of Southern Creek Homes
On the fence about attending Buildertrend University, a two-day training conference held at our headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska? Listen in to this episode recorded live with Austin McKnight, a Buildertrend University attendee, who gives an inside look at his experience.
After just a few classes, Austin, co-owner of Southern Creek Homes, found the sessions to be very helpful and informative. He loved that the trainers were specialized in their areas of expertise and realized there was so much more to the platform he wasn’t using.
Dive into this episode to learn how Buildertrend University helped him scale his home building business and prepared him to adjust to the ever-changing state of the construction market.
Not yet a diehard listener of “The Building Code”?
Whether you’re a one-man show or run an 8-figure construction company, “The Building Code” podcast is a must-listen. It’s a great resource for understanding the industry, learning tips and tricks from the best in the business and getting some entertainment on your morning commute.
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