The mission of The Builders, Budgets, and Beers Podcast is to make project financials less intimidating for commercial and residential builders. We aim to give builders the confidence to take control of their business' cashflow by bringing on guests, that our listeners can identify with, to share real stories of their financial wins and losses along their journeys as builders.
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Tips to grow your business, protect what you build, keep more of your money, and plan for the eventual exit. Discussion includes legal, books, taxes, liens, HR, investors, asset protection, and more.
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Tired of the real estate BS? The No BS Real Estate Podcast, brought to you by Abodey.com.au, cuts through the clutter and delivers straight-up advice on navigating the entire property journey. From buying your first established home to renting, building, and investing, each episode tackles a different real estate topic. Season 1: Real Stories, Real Guidance for Home Buyers We chat with everyday people and industry experts, diving deep into their stories, top tips, and valuable insights on th ...
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Episode 22 - Cost Plus vs Flat Fee Construction Contracts
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There are different ways to go about getting paid. Learn the pros and cons of going the cost plus route vs the pros and cons of going the flat fee route to help you determine which is better for your business. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with your questions or comments. …
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Episode 23 - Book Review - The Road Less Stupid
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We focus on the book: The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board by Keith J. Cunningham. Find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269 Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with your questions or comments. Joshua Irvine …
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The Spec Builder's Playbook with Bryan Uhler
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Bryan Uhler, of Pioneer Builders, shares his insights on managing cash flow and building a successful speculative home building business, emphasizing the importance of rational decision-making, financial management, and building homes with integrity. Bryan Uhler https://pioneerbuildersonline.com/ Running a healthy speculative building business with…
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The Cost-Plus vs. Fixed-Price The Great Debate with Brad Robinson & Scott Bland
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Today on Builders Budgets and Beers we discuss the pros and cons of cost-plus vs. fixed-price building models in the construction industry. Builders Brad Robinson and Scott Bland debate the merits of each approach, considering factors like risk, profit potential, overhead, client satisfaction, and quality control. Brad Robinson https://www.bradford…
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This week's episode we talk about the psychology of change. There are 5 stages to change: 1. Pre-Contemplation 2. Contemplation 3. Preparation/Determination 4. Action/Willpower 5. Maintenance which one are you on? Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with your questions or commen…
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Maximizing Profits Through Detailed Planning and Real-Time Tracking with Adam Martin
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Adam Martin shares cost management strategies for profitable construction projects, emphasizing the importance of thorough pre-planning, accurate cost tracking by line item, and real-time approvals to manage budgets and drive accountability. Find Our Guest: https://www.buildmartin.com/ Show Notes: (0:00) Construction costs and budgeting with a gues…
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It's no secret that I enjoy hiking, but how can hiking relate to business? What lessons can we take from hiking and apply to our businesses? This episode will tell you. Thank you for helping us get to 20 episodes! This has been a great journey and I look forward to many more episodes! Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of…
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Managing Construction Finances with Kalpana Oommen
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Kalpana Oommen joins Builders, Budgets, and Beers to share her journey from millions of dollars in losses to $5 million in revenue. She discusses how diligently tracking finances helped her business transform client experiences, increase profits, and attract top talent through trust and transparency. Find our guest: https://www.evercraftllc.com/ ht…
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Episode 19 - Delegation 101 - Do's and Don'ts
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In order to grow your business, you have to be able to trust the people you have hired, and let go of some control. It can be difficult to try and find that balance, listen to Contractor Biz Corner for some tips on how to find that right middle ground. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! C…
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The Power of Work In Progress (WIP) Reports with Zack Kelly
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Builders Budgets and Beers Reece Barnes and Matt Calvano discuss financial management for construction businesses with industry expert Zack Kelly, explaining the importance of work in progress (WIP) reports, managing costs and cash flow, tracking actual expenses versus estimates, and choosing the right pricing model to ensure repeatable profits. Fi…
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Episode 18 - Tips about Liquidated Damages and Retention Payments
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As a contractor business, you are most likely going to have to deal with Liquidated Damages and Retention Payments. Let's go over some tips that can help you navigate through them. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with your questions or comments. Joshua Irvine irvine-legal.co…
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Episode 17 - Interview with Courtney about Marketing on Social Media and Websites
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Join us and special guest Courtney Rudolph, owner of Elevate Marketing Studios, as we discuss how contractors can market their business through social media and websites. To contact Courtney, follow her Instagram @elevatemarketingstudios or through her website. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for th…
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S2E1 - Owning Your Financial Journey: From Home Buying to Money Mastery with Own Money's Rory Sercombe & Jamie Daou
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Send us a Text Message. Kick off Season 2 of the No BS Real Estate Podcast with a deep dive into financial well-being! Host Jo welcomes Rory Sercombe, Founder & CEO, and Jamie Daou, Client Director, of Own Money (Ownmoney.com.au) - a mortgage broker and financial wellness firm. They discuss how Own Money empowers people to take charge of their fina…
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Episode 16 - Book Review - Start With Why by Simon Sinek
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You may know your what and how, but do you know your why? Why are you doing what you're doing? Learn more about Start With Why by Simon Sinek. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with your questions or comments. Joshua Irvine irvine-legal.com podcast@irvine-legal.com 385-333-796…
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Episode 15 - Legal Tips for Liens and How to File
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The lien process can be difficult to navigate and is the cause of a lot of frustration for a lot of my clients. Come along in our discussion as we talk about the lien process. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with your questions or comments. Joshua Irvine irvine-legal.com pod…
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Episode 14 - Increasing Efficiency by Using Email and Phones Better
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Improving efficiency as a business owner by considering how to use your phones and email better and not get bogged down with constant distractions. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with your questions or comments. Joshua Irvine irvine-legal.com podcast@irvine-legal.com 385-33…
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Episode 13 - Taxes, Entities, and Depreciation
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On this episode, we discuss taxes, depreciation, S-corps, estimated taxes, and the ever important need to communicate and find the right team for your business strategy. Bottom line, we want you to keep more of your money, and proper books and tax planning is a key part of that objective. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep mor…
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Join our host, Joshua Irvine, as he discusses The Energy Bus and the applications he made within his business and discusses the first 4 rules listed in the book: 1. You are the driver of the bus 2. Desire, Vision, and Focus move your bus in the right direction 3. Fuel your ride with positive energy 4. Invite people on your bus and share your vision…
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Contracts are a vital part of running a business. Join our host, Joshua Irvine as he discusses the 5 things you need to be aware of when it comes to contracts. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with your questions or comments. Joshua Irvine irvine-legal.com podcast@irvine-lega…
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The majority of your outcome comes from the minority of your input. Learn how to apply the 80/20 principle in your business. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with your questions or comments. Joshua Irvine irvine-legal.com podcast@irvine-legal.com 385-333-7966 Ogden Office: 26…
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Stay away from Scope Creep by making sure your company has a clear contract on the scope of work so that every party involved is aware of what their involvement is and what exactly is going to happen. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with your questions or comments. Joshua Ir…
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Episode 8 - HR Interview With Spencer Phillips
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In this episode, I interview Spencer Phillips. We discussed how documenting conversations with your employees can save you time and energy in the long run, non-competes, and the difference between 1099's and employees. To contact Spencer, follow his Facebook page at Employer-Lawyer, PLLC. His company is called Employer-Lawyer, PLLC. Text Us Grow yo…
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We focus on the book: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork. This is a 150-200 page book and I recommend adding this bible to your library and help you shift your mindset to see results and growth. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the Exit! Contact us with…
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Episode 6 - Marketing Tips and Interview with Jake Goates
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Here with some marketing tips and an interview with Jake Goates. He has worked in construction in the past, and now runs a marketing company that even offers a free blue print for how to better leverage and implement marketing strategies for your business. During this interview, we discuss budgets, strategies, and trends affecting our business. To …
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What is a lien? It is a legal basis for you to be able to collect payment on the work, service, or materials provided for a job. While each state may vary on certain rules, this podcast talks about liens in general and how to make sure that you are paid for your services provided. If you have any questions, I am happy to jump on a call to discuss y…
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Hard-Earned Financial Lessons with Mark D. Williams
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Builders Budgets and Beers Mark Williams, a third-generation builder, joins Builders Budgets and Beers to discuss his career building high-end custom homes and shares lessons he has learned from both profitable and unprofitable projects, emphasizing the importance of client relationships and financial management. Find Our Guest: https://www.mdwilli…
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Successful leadership requires: 1.) Developing and practicing extreme ownership What is extreme ownership? It's realizing that ALL responsibility for success and failure falls on the leader. You must set aside your ego, acknowledge mistakes, and admit failure. 2.) It's not what you preach, it's what you tolerate There are no bad teams. There are on…
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Episode 1 - Welcome to Contractor Biz Corner
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What is Contractor Biz Corner? It is a podcast geared towards contractors and construction businesses and business owners. We'll answer frequently asked questions, share ideas, swap war stories on owning a business, and so much more. Let's grow our businesses! Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Keep more of your money! Plan for the…
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Episode 2 - Grow Your Business With Systems
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A business that is built to sell will have systems in place that will operate independent of the owner. Having systems in place can help increase your business' value by 2-3 times. Learn about how to create systems and the importance of having systems for the growth and value of your business. Text Us Grow your business! Protect what you build! Kee…
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Episode 3 - Bookkeeping and Taxes - a Primer
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One thing is for sure in the world of business - TAXES! They have to be done whether you enjoy them or not, so make sure you do them right. Books is the beginning of taxes. Bottom line, plan now and plan early. There are lots of ways to prepare and file your taxes, but they start with bookkeeping and with planning before midnight on December 31. Te…
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**Bonus Episode** Interviewing PurplePingers from TikTok a.k.a "Shit rentals of Melbourne"
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Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone! Please enjoy this little bonus episode, you heard him on all our episodes giving a cheeky shit rental review, telling his story of how his first home loan went and I thought it would be rude to let him go without interviewing him, Purplepingers from TikTok! Jordan is one hilarious dude, his TikTok has over 70k …
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Send us a Text Message. G'day Everyone and thanks for tuning into the last episode for this season of the Aussie NO BS Real Estate Podcast! Placing an offer... if it's your first time doing it or you've done it on 10 properties and you're still lost, then you're in the right place! In this episode I talk to my mate Marko, we've worked together for …
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Episode 7: Contracts, Lawyers and Conveyancers with Chris Walsh @Walsh Conveyancing
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Send us a Text Message. G'day and Welcome back everyone! I hope you've not a completely shit day at work today and that this episode educates you and also eases your mind as we chat about all things conveyancing with the lovely Chris Walsh @Walsh Conveyancing! On this episode, we talk to Chris who is an esteemed conveyancer with over 20 years of in…
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Episode 6: Finding your Home with Michelle Stephens (Real estate Agent)
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Send us a Text Message. Hello & Welcome to NO BS, where we cover what you wanna know about real estate without all the BS! In this episode I interview Michelle Stephens from O'Brien's real estate in Carrum Downs VIC. A bit of a local celeb if you ask me! Michelle is an award-winning real estate agent, she's bubbly, hard-working and dedicated and I'…
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Episode 5: Costs + Home loans - The Red Flags from an Ex Mortgage Broker
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Send us a Text Message. Thanks for tuning in all, hope you've all had a brilliant day so far! In this episode we're discussing the ins and outs when dealing with your mortgage broker! I'm interviewing Adrian, a good mate of mine and also an ex mortgage broker and he's here to talk about the process, the "red flags" and what to expect when you deal …
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Send us a Text Message. G 'day everyone! In this episode I interview Stef, an experienced investor in the Victorian property market (20+ years of experience)! He's funny and knowledgeable and in this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of going with either a mortgage broker or through a bank when you're wanting to buy an established home! If y…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back all and thanks for tuning in as usual, hope you've got your cup of coffee/tea ready to go or a dart and a nice cold bevvie! In this episode I took the opportunity to interview my partner, Viv. We just finished building our first home and our journey through the pandemic as well as being completely new to the bui…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back All, hope you're all having a cracking day! Episode one was about the top 10 things my mate Dee wished she knew before she bought a home, we heard some good ideast and info that will hopefully help when you enter the market! In this episode we talk about the decision when you're weighing up should I buy establis…
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Episode 1: The No BS Real Estate Podcast: 10 things I wish I knew when I bought my first home.
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the very first ep of the NO BS real estate podcast. Each season I'll be addressing a different topic of the real estate process from buying established, renting, building, through to investment. This first season I'll be talking to REAL people and industry experts about their stories, tips and advice on buying an …
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