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Unfiltered Sessions Podcast
Raw. Real. Unfiltered.
Building a business isn’t just about numbers and strategy—it’s about long hours, sacrifices, and the relentless pursuit of something bigger than yourself. Unfiltered Sessions is where we strip away the fluff and talk about what it really takes to scale a business, balance life, and delegate like a pro.
From personal updates on the journey of growing my own business to candid conversations with entrepreneurs and industry experts, this podcast is about the real stories behind success—the struggles, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way.
If you're a business owner trying to do it all, wondering how to scale without burning out, or just looking for honest conversations about life and entrepreneurship, you're in the right place.
No filters. No sugarcoating. Just the truth about business, life, and the power of delegation.
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Ever had a moment that hit you like a gut punch and forced you to rethink everything? In this episode, I share a recent reality check that completely shifted how I look at pricing, growth, and positioning in business. After posting a job opportunity and getting unexpected feedback, I was forced to confront a hard truth: I was underpricing my services—and holding my business back because of it. This episode dives into the behind-the-scenes breakdown that opened my eyes and the mindset shift ev...
Construction projects running behind schedule, budgets spiraling, and teams feeling frustrated? In this episode, we break down why most companies fail to get the most out of their project management software and how poor implementation can cost you time, money, and trust. You’ll discover how the right approach can transform your operations from reactive chaos to proactive control, helping your team stay aligned and your projects on track. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why construction s...
Ambition doesn’t have to come at the expense of family. In this episode, I break down the common misconception that big ambitions mean less time with your spouse and kids and how you can channel that drive to actually show up more for the people who matter most. Early on, many men feel like ambition creates conflict at home. They think their goals and hustle take them away from family. The reality? When managed intentionally, ambition can be a tool to provide, lead, and inspire both at work a...
Balancing business growth, family, and leadership is one of the hardest challenges for any provider. In this episode, I break down the tension that many business owners, husbands, and fathers face daily: how to provide for your team, your clients, and your family without burning out. Early on, I was trying to do everything at once answer every message, take every call, and manage every part of the business. The result? Overwhelm, long hours on my phone, and feeling like nothing was ever enoug...
Most remodelers think the job starts after estimate approval but that’s actually where the problems begin. In this episode, I break down one of the most overlooked parts of project management: why treating estimate approval as a handoff not a finish line sets your projects up for smoother production and fewer mistakes. Early on, many remodelers think “approval equals start.” Money is in, the client is on board, and it feels like it’s go time. The result? Confused field crews, miscommunication...
It works great in the beginning — clean workflows, tight budgets, organized jobs. Then updates slow down. No one owns the data once projects go live. Every PM runs jobs differently. Change orders get missed. Notes live outside the system. Suddenly the software looks like the problem. But it’s not a JobTread issue — it’s an ownership and leadership issue. In this episode, we break down why construction systems get messy over time and how the chaos always rolls back to the owner. Support the show
If you have JobTread and a team but everything still comes back to you this episode is for you. Software organizes information, but it doesn’t create ownership. And when ownership isn’t clear once jobs go live, updates and decisions default right back to the contractor. In this episode, we break down why the bottleneck isn’t personal it’s operational and how real freedom in a remodeling business comes from structure and accountability, not more effort. Follow for practical o...
Behind-the-scenes business growth isn’t pretty — but it’s real. In this episode, I share what’s happening inside the business as we navigate a sudden surge in leads, audits, buildouts, and hiring — all at once. From losing team members to making decisions about hiring for the future instead of reacting to today, this is a real look at scaling sustainably. Key takeaway: When it’s busy, put the hammer down. Opportunity doesn’t always come back — and busy usually means you’re doing something rig...
If you feel broke, overwhelmed, and stuck in survival mode, this episode is for you. I share the uncomfortable financial sacrifices I made in my mid-20s selling my truck, cutting my lifestyle, living below my means to escape debt and stop living paycheck to paycheck. None of it was easy, but it changed everything. This isn’t get-rich-quick advice. It's a real talk about doing the hard things now so your future doesn’t stay stuck. If you’re struggling financially and wondering if there’s a way...
Most remodelers think leadership means staying involved in everything. If I don’t touch it, it won’t get done right. If I don’t manage it, it’ll fall apart. I used to believe that too. I honestly thought that if I didn’t do it myself, nobody else could do it the right way. And that mindset almost capped the growth of my business. In this video, I break down what real leadership actually looks like in a remodeling business and why strong leadership is about structure, clarity, and systems, not...
There was a point in my business where I realized I wasn’t actually building the business I was just managing people, answering questions, and making small decisions I shouldn’t have been involved in. And if I’m being honest, I still catch myself slipping into that trap sometimes. In this video, I break down three key shifts that helped me step out of the day-to-day management cycle and back into the leadership and CEO role where I’m supposed to be. If your days are filled with constant inter...
Are you a home remodeler thinking about using Job Tread but feeling overwhelmed on where to start? In this episode, we answer the top five questions home remodelers ask before hiring us to set up their Job Tread systems. From whether you can DIY the setup, how long it takes to get live jobs running, importing your old estimates, to training your team and optimizing an existing setup we cover it all. Learn how to avoid wasted hours, missed features, and software chaos, while creating a structu...
Are you a home remodeler drowning in paperwork, juggling multiple software platforms, and struggling to keep your projects organized? This episode is for you. I break down how to take control of your home remodeling business, streamline your processes, and actually make more profit all with the help of Job Tread. From budgets and bids to vendor communication, selections, and project schedules, I walk you through the tools and strategies that bring structure to chaos. Learn how to: Stop guessi...
I didn’t set out to run an agency. I was pushed there by bad hires, unclear roles, broken systems, and the quiet frustration of still doing the work I hired people to take off my plate. In this episode, I walk through the five hiring mistakes that completely changed how I build teams and lead a business. These aren’t theories. These are real lessons learned the hard way mistakes I see business owners repeat every single day. You’ll hear: Why hiring before defining the role sets everyone up to...
Trying to be everything to everyone is one of the fastest ways to stall your growth. In this episode, I break down one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in business: why niching down changed everything from our messaging and content to our sales process and profitability. Early on, we talked about virtual assistants in general. Social media. Admin. “Anything you need help with.” The result? Confused prospects, unclear messaging, and endless conversations explaining what we actually d...
Ever wondered what a virtual assistant can actually do for your business and if it’s really worth it? In this episode, I break down exactly how I use five different virtual assistants to run, scale, and streamline my business without being buried in daily tasks. This isn't a theory. It’s a real, behind-the-scenes look at what delegation looks like when it’s done right. I share how I: Delegated video editing, SEO, thumbnails, and podcast productionBuilt a dedicated social media and content str...
Why Your Subs Aren’t Showing Up And How to Fix It Fast If you’re tired of subs ghosting your job sites or slowing down your projects, this episode is going to change the way you run your business. Here’s the truth most contractors never hear: your subs aren’t unreliable… they’re uncoordinated. And without structure, follow-through, and constant reminders, even the best subs end up operating like a herd of distracted cats. In this episode, I break down the real reason subs miss deadlines...
How to Stop Clients From Blowing Up Your Phone (Without Being Rude) If you’re exhausted from constant “Any updates?” texts, this episode is going to save you hours every week. The truth is, most contractors don’t have a client problem they have a communication system problem. When homeowners feel uninformed, they panic and you pay the price with interruptions, stress, and lost focus. In this episode, you’ll learn the 4 simple communication shifts used by top remodeling companies to keep clien...
You’re the Bottleneck Here’s How a Remote Project Coordinator Fixes That If your jobs only move forward when you’re involved, this episode is the wake-up call you’ve been needing. Most remodelers don’t realize how much time, money, and energy they lose simply because they’re trying to run every detail themselves. And as the business grows, that pressure only gets heavier. In this episode, Philip Sessions breaks down exactly how a trained Remote Project Coordinator can remove you from daily fi...
Why Your Content Looks Good but Isn’t Bringing In Clients Most contractors are posting content that looks solid but it’s not converting. And the surprising part? It’s not because your business is boring. It’s because you’re doing everything yourself, reacting instead of operating with a real strategy. In this episode, we break down why DIY content stops working the moment your business starts growing and how a trained virtual assistant can turn your social media from random posts into a real ...
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