The Better Way

Our experts uncover how Buildertrend solves your biggest frustrations and pain points – in bingeworthy seasons focused on specific aspects of running a successful business.

TBW episode 1

Learning the fundamentals of cost codes

March 2, 2021

Listen to our experts talk about the best ways to use cost codes within Buildertrend and how they can help to keep your financial processes organized.

30 minutes

TBW episode 2

Using and prioritizing cost codes within Buildertrend

March 2, 2021

Learn how to prioritize your cost codes and hear about what features and functionality our experts recommend for using cost codes in Buildertrend.

29 minutes

Streamlining financial processes with Quickbooks

Streamlining financial processes with QuickBooks integration

March 2, 2021

Check out the full episode to learn how the two platforms work together to help streamline your business’ financial processes.

31 minutes

TBW Episode 4

Receiving payments and online payment processing with Buildertrend

March 2, 2021

Learn more about best practices for recording payments in Buildertrend and the benefits of using online payments.

25 minutes

Handle job costing

How to handle your job costing with Buildertrend

March 2, 2021

Learn more job costing capabilities and the Purchase Order feature within Buildertrend can improve profitability.

26 minutes

TBW episode 6

How reporting with Buildertrend promotes financial success

March 2, 2021

Learn more about how reporting in Buildertrend allows you to quickly pull job costs and detailed budgets to help make financial decisions.

27 minutes

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Protecting your projects with Tony Ravenstahl

April 28, 2021

Tune in to get the latest BRI insights and advice from Tony Ravenstahl of SilverStone Group, a HUB International company.

30 minutes

Securing your revenue

Securing your revenue with Rachel Wieser

April 28, 2021

Learn how to protect your revenue and hear about Rachel’s experience working with customers and helping them succeed.

22 minutes

Contracts made simple

Contracts made simple with Nick Knihnisky

April 28, 2021

Tune in for must-have insights that will ensure you have a reliable construction contract protecting your business.

17 minutes

Understanding lien waivers

Understanding lien waivers with Nick Knihnisky

April 28, 2021

Listen in for more information on why liens and waivers are important documents to have for protecting your construction business.

17 minutes

Avoiding disputes and lawsuits

Avoiding disputes and lawsuits with Walt Keaveny

April 28, 2021

In this episode, we are discussing cost details and important insights on how to prevent disputes and lawsuits on your construction jobs.

28 minutes

Managing payroll

Managing payroll risks with Gusto’s Will Lopez

April 28, 2021

Tune in to hear why having reliable payroll processes and procedures will benefit your team and business.

23 minutes

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How to get team buy-in on day one

June 22, 2021

Tune in to hear Zach and Nick discuss the importance of getting your team onboard with using Buildertrend from day one.

19 minutes

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Identifying your team’s ideal communication processes

June 22, 2021

Tune in to this episode to hear Zach and Nick’s conversation about the best ways to identify your team’s essential features within Buildertrend.

22 minutes

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From the desk to the field

June 22, 2021

Listen to Zach and Nick are talk about the best ways to promote collaboration between desk and field.

19 minutes

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Staying in sync with subs

June 22, 2021

In this episode, Zach and Nick discuss methods and systems for staying connected with your subs.

27 minutes

The Better Way Building strong client relationships

Building strong client relationships

June 22, 2021

Listen to hear Zach and Nick chat about the popular subject of creating great client relationships with transparent communication.

25 minutes

The Better Way Season 4 Episode 1

Sales made simple

September 14, 2021

Listen to the full episode for tips on adopting an intuitive sales process that offers efficiency and enhance client relations.

20 minutes

The Better Way Season 4 Episode 2

Streamlining proposals

September 14, 2021

Learn the key components of a proposal and other tips on how builders can safeguard their time and boost their business through proposals.

22 minutes

The better Way Season 4 Episode 3

Tools to attract customers

September 14, 2021

What makes a powerful construction website? Tune in for Alex Suarez’s guide and learn how Buildertrend can help.

21 minutes

The Better Way Season 4 Episode 4

Marketing your business online

September 14, 2021

Hear how Buildertrend and social media can empower your company’s marketing with tips from Courtney Mattern.

30 minutes

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Ensuring customer satisfaction

September 14, 2021

Megan Montoya outlines ways her home building firm engages its customers using Buildertrend.

19 minutes

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Managing documents with ease

November 16, 2021

Tune in for insight into ways Buildertrend can enhance project communication and tee-up time savings through document management.

17 minutes

Getter started with Selections

Getting started with Selections

November 16, 2021

Brett and Zach explore ways builders of all types can use Selections to their advantage and enhance the build experience for their clients.

17 minutes

Building accurate project timelines

Building accurate project timelines

November 16, 2021

Learn how to craft project timelines and how to use them to improve collaboration and planning on future projects.

19 minutes

Planning costs and materials

Planning costs and materials

November 16, 2021

Today Brett and Zach discuss how to ensure your team has top-notch planning processes for materials and costs.

14 minutes

Optimizing the purchasing process

Optimizing the purchasing process

November 16, 2021

On this episode Brett and Zach finish the season with tips on how builders can fine-tune their purchasing processes.

16 minutes

Guaranteeing accurate estimates with Takeoff

Guaranteeing accurate estimates with Takeoff

September 28, 2022

Marge Haley and David Livingston, estimating and takeoff specialist, kick off this season with insight into how takeoff software improves the estimating experience for our builders.

14 minutes

Winning more bids in less time

September 28, 2022

On today’s episode, Marge Haley and David Livingston, estimating and takeoff specialist, discuss how using takeoff software can help you win more bids in less time.

27 minutes

Templating for efficiency

September 28, 2022

On today’s episode, Marge Haley and Chloe Hiatt, onsite consultant at Buildertrend, discuss how using templates can improve project efficiency.

20 minutes

Preparing your schedule before you go live

Preparing your schedule before go live

September 28, 2022

Listen in to learn how to start using the Schedule, build good habits and use templates with the feature.

17 minutes

Turning sales into active jobs in minutes

Turning sales into active jobs in minutes

September 28, 2022

On our season finale, Marge Haley and Shelbie Hoggatt, onsite consultant, discuss how you can turn sales into active jobs in just minutes.

16 minutes

Nailing your brand: How to win with marketing

July 27, 2023

Listen to the full episode to hear more about what branding really is and how to define your company through values that’ll give you a unique advantage in the marketplace.

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Resistance to change: Getting the team to use (and love) tech with Cardinal Crest

June 1, 2023

On episode one of “The Better Way” season 7, Joe and Adam, co-founders of Cardinal Crest, share tips for implementing construction tech and getting your team on board.

42 minutes

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Leading the charge: How to become a Buildertrend Champion

June 1, 2023

On episode two of “The Better Way” season 7, Dan Lipari, director of customer success strategy, talks about what it means to be a Buildertrend champion.

21 minutes

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Principles of change management with the Breakthrough Academy

June 1, 2023

On episode three of “The Better Way” season 7, Paul Atherton, business coach at The Breakthrough Academy, talks about the principles of change management.

21 minutes

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The Cardinal Crest scheduling template

June 1, 2023

On episode four of “The Better Way” season 7, Joe and Adam are back to share their scheduling insights and an overview of the template they use to keep projects on track.

45 minutes

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How Cardinal Crest simplifies processes with Selections

June 1, 2023

On episode five of “The Better Way” season 7, Joe and Adam are back to talk about selections and how they use them to make the process easier for their team and clients.

48 minutes

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Resource roundup: Online courses, guides and more to help you grow

June 1, 2023

On episode six of “The Better Way” season 7, Zach Wojtowicz, director of customer success, shares everything you need to know about Buildertrend’s training resources.

28 minutes

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