Best Eric Fortenberry Podcasts (2024)

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Reaching for $10 Million | Carlos Adame with Transom Remodeling 50:49

3h ago50:49

50:49

Meet Carlos Adame, owner of Transom Remodeling based in Richardson, Texas. Carlos shares the difficulties he's faced in growing his business and the lessons he's learned along the way. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and learning from others. With a goal of reaching the $10 million mark, Carlos remains optimistic and committed, welcom…

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Meet People Where They Are | Dan Lee with Kane Remodeling 1:00:07

2h ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Meet Dan Lee, owner of Kane Remodeling a luxury home remodeling company based in Austin, Texas. Dan talks to Eric about his journey from tech sales to building a remodeling company. With an emphasis on the importance of continuous growth and learning, Dan talks about how his background in sales has uniquely positioned him to compete against others …

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Building Resilience | Stephanie Burgess with Burgess Construction 45:49

6h ago45:49

45:49

Meet Stephanie Burgess, owner of Burgess Construction, a deck building company based in Snohomish, Washington. Stephanie explores her relentless pursuit of success as a rising entrepreneur in the construction industry, highlighting the importance of perseverance and a positive mindset amidst the hurdles. This episode not only celebrates Stephanie’s…

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Harnessing AI for Smarter Contracting | Edward Rivera and Eddie Cruz with Ion Electrical 1:02:26

5d ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Meet Edward Rivera and Eddie Cruz, business partners in Ion Electrical located in Bedford, New Hampshire. Edward and Eddie share their journey of transforming the traditional contractor experience through AI and smart technology. From their unique approach to customer service and job estimation to their passion for integrating AI into everyday busi…

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Integrity, Craftsmanship, Growth | Darin Kuns with D-K Construction, Inc. 58:42

12d ago58:42

58:42

Meet Darin Kuns owner of D-K Construction, Inc. based in Flora, Indiana. Darin shares his personal journey, highlighting the decision to follow in his father's footsteps and the enduring philosophy of client relationships over specialization. Explore the company's growth, marked by the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies for enhanced …

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Focus Drives Success | Steve Kirk with Premier Deck 44:04

1M ago44:04

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Meet Steve Kirk, the founder of Premier Deck based in Rochester, New Hampshire. After an early career in general remodeling, Steve narrowed his focus to decks, finding both passion and profitability. In this episode, he delves into the complexities of growing a business, from choosing the right marketing tactics and hiring the best employees to opt…

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Make Your Own Luck | Marcus Hampton with Hampton Construction and Hampton Outdoor 1:02:13

26d ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Meet Marcus Hampton owner of Hampton Construction and Hampton Outdoor based in Phoenix and doing work all over Arizona. In his inspiring story of perseverance and growth in the face of challenges, Marcus shares his struggles from starting the business as a homeless teen to producing large-scale projects at just under 30 years of age. Approaching li…

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Make Money to Grow | Rick Williams with Williams Professional Painting 52:09

1M ago52:09

52:09

Meet Rick Williams owner of Williams Professional Painting serving the DC metro area. Rick shares his belief that taking the extra time to do a job right not only builds a positive reputation but also pays off in the long run through increased business opportunities. Rick delves into the nuanced art of knowing when to compromise and when to stand f…

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Building a Legacy | Scott & Zach Heinold with Heinold Homes and Renovations 57:52

1M ago57:52

57:52

Meet Scott and Zach Heinold a father-son duo working together on home builds and renovations in Washington, Illinois. They share the joys and challenges of building a business with family, emphasizing the rarity and blessing of such a partnership. As Scott envisions the future handover of the business, his optimism and support for the next generati…

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From Teacher to Lifelong Student | Elliott Wittstruck with Built with Love 1:17:28

2M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Meet Elliott Wittstruck owner of Built with Love, a remodeling company based in Nashville, Tennessee. Beginning his journey as a music teacher, Elliott's path took a dynamic turn through roles as a landlord and handyman, eventually leading him to spearhead whole home remodels. At the core of Built with Love's ethos is a steadfast commitment to a gr…

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Building the Client’s Vision | Adam Jackson with Agile Cabinetry 58:31

2M ago58:31

58:31

Meet Adam Jackson, owner of Agile Cabinetry located in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. After leaving a corporate IT job and finishing his own kitchen remodel, Adam found his true passion and founded Agile Cabinetry in 2021. Adam highlights how his project management background helps run the business, as well as his dedication to a great customer experience,…

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Trust, Expectations, and High Standards | Chad Hamlin with The Hamlin Group 58:31

2M ago58:31

58:31

Meet Chad Hamlin, owner of The Hamlin Group located in Atlanta, Georgia. With a passion for problem solving more complicated issues, Chad started as a single architect and has evolved his business into full luxury remodels. He delves into the intricacies of effective hiring, highlighting the importance of trust, setting clear expectations, and main…

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From Apprentice to Entrepreneur | Brian Blankenheim with Build It Right Carpentry 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

Meet Brian Blankenheim, owner of Build It Right Carpentry located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. In his late 20s, while working at a construction site, he discovered his love of carpentry. Under the guidance of a skilled mentor, Brian honed his skills and even undertook the monumental task of constructing his own home. Starting his company in 2009, Bria…

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Building a Team of Owners | Nicholas Donlin with Zenith Design + Build 56:03

3M ago56:03

56:03

Meet Nicholas Donlin, owner of Zenith Design + Build a top remodeling company based in Iowa. With a passion for both construction and technology since his younger years, Nicholas decided to take the plunge and establish Zenith in 2018, which is now projected to achieve $7.5 million in revenue this year. As a leader of an 18-person team, Nicholas is…

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The Path Forward from Debt | James Miller with Valiant Home Additions 45:34

3M ago45:34

45:34

Meet James Miller, owner of Valiant Home Additions in Centerton, Arkansas. James initially embarked on his construction career right after high school, and at the young age of 21, he was running operations for an aluminum gutter company. After starting his own company and experiencing challenges with a former partner, he decided to pivot his focus …

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Incentivize Accuracy and Timeliness | Scott Worley with The Patio Kitchen Co. 52:48

3M ago52:48

52:48

Meet Scott Worley, owner of The Patio Kitchen Co in St. Louis, Missouri. After initially venturing into construction straight out of high school, Scott's passion for transforming outdoor living spaces took hold during his college years. With a successful business under his belt for a decade, he made the bold choice to close it down and pivot to bec…

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Be An Inspiration Hub | Erica Anenberg and Beth Benson 41:04

3M ago41:04

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Meet Erica Anenberg and Beth Benson, owners of Girl Flip Construction based in Los Angeles, California. Erica's passion for creating and selling, coupled with a mission to shake up the industry and encourage more women to enter the trades, fueled the inspiration behind Girl Flip. Beyond just flipping houses, the company strives to serve as an inspi…

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Constantly Improve the Customer Experience | Jeremy Maher 51:40

3M ago51:40

51:40

Meet Jeremy Maher, co-owner of Phoenix Home Remodeling in Chandler, Arizona. Jeremy's journey began after a disappointing encounter with a contractor, which motivated him to believe that he could run a contracting business more effectively. Seizing the opportunity, Jeremy, along with his former boss and the boss' brother, formed a partnership and l…

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Focus on the Deep Relationships | Greg Junge with Greg Junge Construction 41:18

4M ago41:18

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Meet Greg Junge, owner of Greg Junge Construction based in North Carolina. As a second generation contractor, he was raised in the industry and started with kitchen and bath remodels. He now has focused his business on whole home builds with a goal of $4 to $10 million in annual sales. Here are a few key takeaways from the discussion with Greg: Tra…

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Niching Down to Scale | Kevin Choquette with Ravin Builders 1:05:51

4M ago1:05:51

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Meet Kevin Choquette, owner of Ravin Builders a specialty deck builder located in Richmond, Rhode Island. Two years ago, Kevin made the pivotal decision to shift the focus of his company towards a single niche: boutique deck building. Little did he know that this strategic move would prove to be a game-changer, propelling his average project value …

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Managing the Business From 3,000 Miles Away | Jordan Webb with Deck Masters 47:15

4M ago47:15

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Meet Jordan Webb, owner of Deck Masters a thriving deck building company based in Alaska. After starting the business at 16 years old, Jordan struggled to meet the demands of running a business while actively constructing decks. Driven by personal circumstances requiring his family to relocate to Hawaii, he developed systems to remotely manage buil…

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That’s Not a Failure, That’s a Lesson | Felipe Freig with Versa Homes 40:01

5M ago40:01

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Meet Felipe Freig, owner of Versa Homes a boutique custom home builder located in British Columbia, Canada. With a captivating journey that began as a skilled tile setter and a detour into the realm of music, Felipe found his true calling when he established his renovation company in 2009. Set to do $35 million in revenue over the next three years,…

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Always Be a Student | Michael Miller with M3 Decks 44:49

5M ago44:49

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Meet Michael Miller the owner of M3 Decks, a deck building company based in Woodinville, Washington. In business for six years, he built his company out of necessity and quickly realized he needed to better track cash flow and understand the business financials. With a goal of achieving $3 million in projects for 2024, he credits his success to a p…

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Serve to the Extreme | Ben Schneider with Peak Sodding 46:22

6M ago46:22

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Meet Ben Schneider the owner of Peak Sodding, a niche landscape company based in North Carolina. Started in 2019 at the age of 21, Ben saw there was an opportunity to specialize in providing sod for landscaping jobs. Drawn to entrepreneurship at an early age, Ben had to learn on the go as he was building the company. From tracking KPIs to planning …

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Changing from a Scarcity Mindset | Matt Blood with Paragon Tile Installation 24:54

6M ago24:54

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Meet Matt Blood the solo owner operator of Paragon Tile Installation based in Cumberland, Rhode Island. With over 20 years of experience in the tile industry, Matt initially started his business as a side hustle while working as a full-time firefighter. However, upon retiring from his firefighting career, he dedicated himself fully to his passion. …

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Raise The Bar and Raise Your Game | David Bryan with Blackdog Builders 42:30

6M ago42:30

42:30

Meet David Bryan owner of Blackdog Builders a design, build, and remodel firm based in Salem, New Hampshire. With 33 years of business experience and 65 team members, Blackdog Builders is projecting $16 million in revenue this year. David reflects on closing his first business, why he places a huge emphasis on culture and staff appreciation, and th…

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Don’t Be Afraid of Technology | Liliana Escudero with J Designs Pool & Spa 33:04

6M ago33:04

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Meet Liliana Escudero, president of J Designs Pool & Spa, a boutique pool building company in Los Angeles, California. Their typical build is between $350k - $500k and they do not take on more than 10 projects a year in order to focus on excellent customer service. Liliana believes that it is important to learn your trade, find mentors, and stay on…

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Never Stop Promoting Your Business | Luan Nguyen of Deck Bros 44:04

6M ago44:04

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Meet Luan Nguyen, founder of Deck Bros, a deck building company in Omaha, Nebraska. After having his work hours reduced during the pandemic, he started fixing up his own home and realized he could do it for others. He began advertising on Facebook to see if there was any interest and a business was born. After finding a business partner, they did o…

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Be a Visionary, Invest in Technology | Tom Morris of The Selah Group 36:13

6M ago36:13

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Meet Tom Morris, the co-founder of The Selah Group - a premier general contractor specializing in exquisite outdoor living spaces. With operations spanning North Texas and Palm Beach, Florida, the Selah Group is renowned for their family-centric approach and unwavering commitment to crafting high-end, luxury outdoor spaces. Leveraging his expertise…

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Shake Off Imposter Syndrome & Take a Seat at the Table | Laurel Winkel of SheBuilds 31:58

7M ago31:58

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Laurel Winkel is the owner of SheBuilds, a kitchen design and remodeling firm based in Canby, Oregon, south of Portland. SheBuilds started in 2017 after Laurel decided to go back to school to learn about kitchen design and remodeling. While most males in her family were in the construction industry, Laurel didn’t join them until she changed careers…

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Own It, Live It, Project It, and Do It | Aaron Harshaw of Harshaw Home Renovators 58:06

7M ago58:06

58:06

Aaron Harshaw owner of Harshaw Home Renovators in Ottawa, Kansas specializes in high-end home renovations. He went from being a pastor to a business owner and is celebrating 5 years in business. Aaron talks about why you need to be a perpetual student, having the humility to say “I don’t know”, and the principals that guide his business. Here are a…

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Keep Moving Forward | Jason Varney of Dock and Deck & Tennessee Pool and Spa 58:06

8M ago58:06

58:06

Jason Varney owner of both Dock and Deck and Tennessee Pool and Spa in Knoxville, Tennessee, does complete backyard projects that range from $750,000 to $1 million. What started as one company has grown into two as he brought his sons into the business. Jason talks about pivoting during an economic downturn, knowing your overhead costs, participati…

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Sweat the Small Stuff | Bob Turner of Turner Builders 48:09

8M ago48:09

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Bob Turner owner of Turner Builders in Windham, Maine, has nineteen years in the construction industry. Starting his most recent business in 2020, he was able to end that year with over $1.6 million in sales. Recently, he has ventured into one-on-one and group coaching to share his knowledge with others in the industry. Bob talks about why regular,…

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Invest in Yourself | Jared Thayer of Thayer Design Build 42:42

8M ago42:42

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Jared Thayer President of Thayer Design Build, had family members in the trades and started his career in construction after high school. Based in Corvallis, Oregon, they specialize in home remodels with an average project cost of $189,000. This year, he was honored to be named to the Forty Under 40 list by Pro Remodeler. Hear why his business is f…

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Build a Brand Bigger Than Your Company | Travis Gunter of High Sierra Remodeling and Construction 38:27

8M ago38:27

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Travis Gunter, owner of High Sierra Remodeling and Construction, started as a handyman and has quickly grown his business over the last 3 years by finding an ideal position in their market of Reno, Nevada. With over 50 projects completed, Travis takes us through some of his processes and strategies for scaling his business. Here are a few key takea…

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Growing Up in the Family Business | Josh Awend of American Drapery Systems, Inc. 27:24

9M ago27:24

27:24

Josh Awend in a co-owner of American Drapery Systems, Inc., a third generation drapery business headquarter in Minnesota. Doing between $5-$10 million annually in both commercial and residential business, Josh discusses the ins and outs of working in the family business and why it’s important to make sure your employees and vendors are aligned with…

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Network, Network, Network | Steve Tonkin of Tommico Renovations 31:10

9M ago31:10

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Steve Tonkin is the owner of Tommico Renovations, a boutique building company located west of Sydney, Australia. With under $5 million in annual sales, Tommico specializes in renovations, extensions, and home builds. Steve discusses why it's important to network and talk to other builders and why it it's important to build your company slowly. Here…

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Employees Are Your #1 Tool | Wally Munoz of Munoz Concrete Services 42:26

9M ago42:26

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Wally Munoz is the owner of Munoz Concrete Services, a concrete contractor specializing in residential, commercial, and decorative concrete near Davis, California. Managing a team of 6 employees, he discusses why it’s important to pay more to get the right employees for the job and how poorly performing employees can impact others. Here are a few k…

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Talk About Money Early & Often | Chad Huber of CasaKeepers 40:51

9M ago40:51

40:51

Chad Huber CEO of CasaKeepers, a design build firm in the hill country of Austin, Texas. Running about 4-6 projects simultaneously, CasaKeepers handles high-end remodeling projects, home additions, and new home builds. His technology-first approach, helps to differentiate his firm in a competitive market space. Here are a few key takeaways from the…

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Slow is Fast | Zach Snider of Alloy Architecture & Construction 30:56

10M ago30:56

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Zach Snider is a Partner at Alloy Architecture & Construction, a design build firm doing about $3.5 million in annual revenue. Located in the small town of Charlottesville, VA, he does large scale remodeling projects, home additions, and the occasional new home build. His business does high end work and targets the upper end of the market with an a…

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Merging Craftsmanship & Process | Peter Ranney of Ranney Blair 39:46

10M ago39:46

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Eric speaks with Peter Ranney of Ranney Blair, a remodeling and design firm in Roswell, Georgia. Peter shares his background in construction, why he started Ranney Blair with his business partner, Scott Blair, what it's like merging with another remodeler in the area, and how he has changed his processes to weed out the time wasters and find the id…

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