Before, during and after Buildertrend with Decksouth
Episode 68
Today on “The Building Code,” Tom and Paul are joined by John Lea of Georgia company Decksouth to chat about his unique Buildertrend story. Decksouth was started in 1998 by John and one part-time carpenter. Today his team of 24 runs the design-build company with a focus on outdoor living.
Check out the full episode to hear John’s story about how he made Buildertrend work for his company by diving in, taking charge and gaining complete buy-in from his team.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THOSE WHO ARE ON THE FENCE ABOUT JOINING BUILDERTREND, ESPECIALLY RIGHT NOW?
“The COVID-19 and what’s going on right now, guys, if there’s not a better example of why a program like yours is needed, I don’t know how to find one. And, you know, one thing I say around here is, if it didn’t happen in Buildertrend, it didn’t happen at Decksouth.”
“Buildertrend is an insurance policy at some level, it’s a method to the madness, if you will, at another level. For me, Buildertrend is a bit of empowerment, too, being able to go to one place and know what’s going on.”
HOW ARE YOU USING BUILDERTREND?
- Buildertrend helps to ensure accountability and set metrics for the team
- We create unique templates that work best for each individual job
- We use the Client Portal to keep clients involved throughout the process
- We promote Buildertrend and the Client Portal at the point of sale
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