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WHATSAPP MAX: +1.604.227.2115
EMAIL MAX: max@elitebusinessadvisory.com
CONTRACTOR COACHING WITH MAX: www.elitebusinessadvisory.com
EBA CONTRACTOR ACADEMY: www.elitebusinessadvisory.com/academy
Welcome to the Business for Builders podcast! Thanks for dropping by - I appreciate it!
My name is Max and I am a carpenter and joiner by trade and a qualified residential home builder. I'm a thoroughbred entrepreneur and am the Founder of Elite Business Advisory (Business Coaching) and the the Co-Owner and Managing Partner of Smith & Sons Coldstream, General Contractors.
This show focuses on best business planning, strategic and operational practices to help you maximize your business profits and improve your lifestyle. It is built for those that own, or are involved in the construction sector running a general contracting or trade services business or even if you're an apprentice!
Unfortunately, the availability of the very necessary business development, strategic planning and financial education isn't delivered well enough to trades to significantly reduce the failure rates world wide; which is 50% of new companies by year 5.
The priority as we learned our trade was the technical aspect of the trade, not necessarily the business and financial management and development of our business which markets and sells your skills.
The Business for Builders podcast has been set up to provide business building information and insight for residential home builders, general contractors and trade operators who are looking to fill the gaps, remove the deficiencies and vulnerabilities in their business and build a high performance construction business.
Our goal is to help you increase your business and financial intelligence whilst you continue to run your business. Subjects relating to Mindset and Self Improvement, Financial Management, Marketing (Digital & Local), Strategic Planning and Business Development are the focus because as construction practitioners, this is our blind spot!
We know this business podcast will bring awareness and basic education and will help you improve all aspects of your business. Here's to your success...now let's go build a kick-ass business!! Cheers!!
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Send us Fan Mail The money conversation is one of the biggest roadblocks contractors face when speaking with prospective clients—even those who have already started construction. 💬💰 Today, Max breaks down how he approaches the topic of money with his clients. 🛠️ No matter how much you focus your business on quality of work, you still need to have clear, direct conversations about cost. 📊 Catch today's episode on the whiteboard --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM...
Send us Fan Mail If your jobsites were as organized as your business, would everything be in order—or would there be chaos? 🔥🤔 Today, Max talks about keeping your construction company organized—off the jobsite. 🗂️📋 Money loves speed, and if your administrative side lacks order and control, money will go down the drain. ⬇️💰 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: http://...
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build trust with clients and make sure you’re not just competing on price? 🤝💰 Today, Max chats with you about how to ensure clients fully trust you—and how to avoid competing solely on price without affecting your profit. 🎙️📈 Sometimes, the best way to win a job isn’t through your price, but by earning the client’s trust in you as the builder. 🏡🔨 Roll with us on the road and check out Shepherds Home Hardware's design centre for this podcast --> ...
Send us Fan Mail Do you track your business metrics?📋 Today, Max explains why tracking your numbers is essential—even if it’s a task you’d rather avoid. 🎯📊 Watch today's episode on the whiteboard --> https://www.youtube.com/@businessforbuilders/podcasts -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: http://www.jobtread.com/invite?referralCode=max27 💡 Important: Before signing up for the 30-day trial, email Paris Woolever to request her as...
Send us Fan Mail Does your business have a pricing system that ensures you’re protecting your net profit, or do you rely on guesswork? 🤔 Today, Max talks about how to build a pricing system that will benefit your business for years to come! 📈💰 Watch today's episode on the whiteboard --> https://www.youtube.com/@businessforbuilders/podcasts -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: http://www.jobtread.com/invite?referralCode=max2...
Send us Fan Mail Markup vs. margin is one factor that directly affects your profit — and if you don’t know the difference, it could explain why you’re not making as much as you expect. 📉💰 Today, Max talks about how to determine whether you have enough profit, whether you’re ready to hire your first (or another) crew member, and what comes next. 👷♂️📊 When you look at your business’s numbers, they’ll never lie to you — whether you like what you see or not. 🤔 Watch today's episode on the white...
Send us Fan Mail It’s no secret that social media is at the center of online marketing. Some people do it very well, while others—not so much. 📱✨ On today’s episode, Max chats about your social media—your presence, your marketing, and everything in between. 🎙️🔨 Your marketing drives your business—and every statistic supports this. 📈 Catch today's episode on the whiteboard --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized wit...
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why you can never seem to reach the goals you set for your business? 🤔📈 Today, Max dives into exactly that! 🎙️✨ As a business owner, your indecision may be the very thing holding back your success. 🔨🔥 Catch today's episode on the whiteboard --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: http://www.jobtread.com/invite?referralCode=ma...
Send us Fan Mail Would you rather fix a small problem now, or wait until it grows so large that it consumes all your time? Today, Max discusses what to watch for in your business so small inconveniences don’t turn into time-consuming problems. Great builders don’t just solve problems—they see them coming. -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: http://www.jobtread.com/invite?referralCode=max27 💡 Important: Before signing u...
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wrapped up an initial visit with a potential client and wondered whether they’re going to ghost you 👻—or actually want to build with you?🏠 On today’s episode, Max breaks down the three zones every potential client falls into. 📊 To get the most out of today’s episode, watch it on YouTube ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: htt...
Send us Fan Mail Why do you feel out of sync with your business? 🤔 Today, Max discusses how to ensure that you and your business move forward together, rather than struggling more than necessary. 🛠️😓 Once you understand the path for your business, your activities and actions can be planned in sync —allowing your company to improve and grow.📈 Watch today's episode on the whiteboard --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Orga...
Send us Fan Mail Order and efficiency are not just a given—you have to work toward that goal and continue working at it once you get there! 💪📈 Today, Max dives into seven key areas to focus on to ensure that you, the business owner, have control of your company. 🧠📊 If you do not drive your business, it will drive you! 🚗⚠️ Catch today's episode on the whiteboard --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – S...
Send us Fan Mail In 2026, we are hitting the ground running 🏃♂️💨 Today, Max goes into detail about 5 important aspects that will help you scale up your business in 2026 📈🚀 Watch today's episode on the whiteboard --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: http://www.jobtread.com/invite?referralCode=max27 💡 Important: Before signing up for the 30-day trial, em...
Send us Fan Mail Today, Max would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported us this year— those who have watched our podcast 🎙️, our current and past coaching clients 🤝, and members of our B4B Facebook group 👥. We are so grateful to support you and to watch your businesses grow. 📈 A very Merry Christmas 🎄 from the Business for Builders crew. We’ll be here next year with optimism ✨ and hope for a profitable year ahead! 💪💰 -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your F...
Send us Fan Mail So you have your marketing figured out—but what do you do with the many leads that inquire with your company? 📣🔥 Today, Max chats about a 5-step process to determine how to efficiently asses an inquriy when it lands in your inbox! 📩 Every business is different, but this inquiry scorecard can be adjusted to suite you, your type of client, and your business. 🎯🛠️ -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: http://www.jobtread.co...
Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you're running in circles trying to keep everything in your business running smoothly and efficiently? ⚙️✨ Today, Max talks about how you can use a “task-force” infrastructure 🛠️ in your business to improve both your profit 💰 and your lifestyle 🌴. If your days, weeks, and months are filled with putting out the same fires over and over, it may be time to add some structure to your building company. 🔥 Watch today's episode on YouTube ---> https://www.yout...
Send us Fan Mail Sure, being on the tools is great🔨 — but the business side? That’s a whole different world. 🌏 Today, Max talks about something most contractors don’t consider when they start trying to level up 📈. If you’re unable to balance your time and resources, scaling up will be a real challenge... Watch today's episode on YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial!...
Send us Fan Mail Is your business ready for the expansion you've always wanted? 🔥 This week, Max walks through several expansion scenarios—covering how to expand and how to run a stress test to see whether your business can handle it. 🔍📈 Your business is always in one of two phases: consolidation or expansion. 🔄 Watch this episode on YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial...
Send us Fan Mail Business requires partnerships—with suppliers, subcontractors, and sometimes even a business partner. 🌐 Today, Max discusses how to choose the right partner for you and your company to ensure a successful, long-lasting business relationship. 🤝 Everyone has their own idiosyncrasies, and there’s a lot to consider before entering into a partnership! 💡 Watch today's episode on YouTube! --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76rc3DrCOMb7VM9icAOQmLodNCSZTfKf -------------...
Send us Fan Mail No one ever becomes a success overnight! Today, Max breaks down the three phases that you and your business will go through on the journey to success. Remember, business success isn’t a single event — it’s a continuous process of growth and improvement! -------------- 🔗 🚀 Get Organized with JobTread – Start Your Free Trial! 👉 JobTread Signup: http://www.jobtread.com/invite?referralCode=max27 💡 Important: Before signing up for the 30-day trial, email Paris ...
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