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Build Better with Matt Vetter

Matt Vetter
Construction Industry
Schafer Construction
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Hiring
Design Build
RK Reiman Construction
Data Centers
Culture
Cash Flow
Staffing
Board Of Advisors
Automation
Acclimation
Labor Shortage
Construction Costs
Standards
Skilled Trades
Perseverance
People and Culture

Build Better is the podcast for operators running real construction and development businesses. Hosted by Matt Vetter, President and CEO of Schafer Construction, the show covers what actually moves the needle: leadership, accountability, hiring, scaling, and decision-making under pressure. No consultants. No theory. No fake-inspirational fluff. Real conversations with the owners, developers, and l... more

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Waiting for construction costs to come back down is themost expensive decision an owner can make.

Labor is a demographic problem, not a cyclical one. A market correction will never unretire someone. Materials spike and then set a new floor, and that... more

Eight construction company owners. None of them work for me. None of them can fire me. All of them have seen my financials.

Next week I fly to Denver to spend three days in a room with my board of advisors. In this episode: what a board of advisors ... more

Tomorrow I write a check for $20,000 to the Southeast Michigan Construction Academy, to be cut up into scholarships for people entering trade school. I do not know yet where it lands. I am fine with that.

This one is about the difference between fu... more

Twelve months before I lost my temper on a phone call, I made the decision that actually caused the problem.

A hire made out of desperation. A client who was a bulldog, and I knew it before I signed. A year spent as a pressure relief valve instead o... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Reiman
Owner of RK Reiman Construction
RK Reiman Construction
Episode: Episode 24: You Do Not Have a Time Problem: Bill Reiman on Building a Team That Buys It Back
Jeff Lomber
President and owner of Acme Enterprises
Acme Enterprises
Episode: Episode 22: You Step Off the Curb, You Get Hit by a Beer Truck!
Heather Krill
Client Services Lead
Schafer Construction
Episode: Episode 21: Nobody Gets Past Her!
Anne-Abel Smith
CFO and strategic integrator of White Light Electric
White Light Electric
Episode: Episode 20: Every Visionary Needs Somebody to Kill the Bad Ideas
Steve Turner
Founder of Bring Back the Trades
Bring Back the Trades
Episode: Episode 18: It’s Not Trades OR College | Steve Turner of Bring Back the Trades
Keith Ledbetter
President and CEO of ABC of Southeastern Michigan and SEMCA (Southeast Michigan Construction Academy)
ABC of Southeastern Michigan; SEMCA
Episode: Episode 16: Keith Ledbetter: Data Centers, Trade Schools, and the Detroit Blue Ribbon
Heather Ruby
CEO of ARC Engineering Solutions
ARC Engineering Solutions
Episode: Episode 13: Building a Culture That Feels Like Family | Heather Ruby of ARC Engineering Solutions
Karly Hoehn
Vice President of Rolls Mechanical
Rolls Mechanical
Episode: Episode 12: Stop Bamboozling People Into The Trades | Karly Hoehn
Bryce Harem
Owner and founder of BTG Services
BTG Services
Episode: Episode 11: The Prison You Built with Bryce Harem

Host

Matt Vetter
Host of the show, President and CEO of Schafer Construction

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • BB with Matt Vetter

    If you’re in construction, leadership, or business ownership, Build Better with Matt Vetter is worth adding to your playlist.

    Matt brings real world experience, honest leadership lessons, and practical insight from someone who has actually built a company and culture from the ground up. No fluff, just authentic conversations about discipline, growth, accountability, leadership, and building a better business and life.

    Appreciate the value Matt is putting out for the industry. Looking forwa... more

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    jasonlipa
    United States4 months ago
  • Great

    Build Better is packed with practical insights, honest conversations, and real-world strategies that leave you inspired and ready to level up both personally and professionally.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Boat2024
    United States4 months ago

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Audio quality and pacing feel intentional, with a focus on actionable takeaways for operators.
Guests are well-chosen practitioners who share practical frameworks for growth and culture.
Listeners value blunt, no-fluff leadership advice that's grounded in real ownership experience.

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Episode 24: You Do Not Have a Time Problem: Bill Reiman on Building a Team That Buys It Back
Q: Where can people find you online?
People can find Bill Reiman across social platforms; he promotes a strong presence via Instagram and YouTube under the Reiman Media umbrella, and he emphasizes that a consistent online footprint supports his construction and real estate ventures.
Episode 15: Mailbag: Architects, Hiring Mistakes, Contech BS, Test Days & Gas Station Sandwiches
Q: What's the worst jobsite food you've eaten, and would you eat it again?
A harsh memory of gas-station sandwiches during a freezing Michigan winter; while memorable, the takeaway is a reminder of endurance and the tough conditions on job sites.
Episode 15: Mailbag: Architects, Hiring Mistakes, Contech BS, Test Days & Gas Station Sandwiches
Q: What does a bad day look like for you and how do you reset?
Bad days are treated as test days that challenge resilience and morals; resets include walking outside, fresh air, and avoiding big decisions until in the right frame of mind.
Episode 15: Mailbag: Architects, Hiring Mistakes, Contech BS, Test Days & Gas Station Sandwiches
Q: What is something everyone in construction agrees on that you think is actually wrong?
Many construction tech platforms solve problems that don't exist for most firms; real success still hinges on disciplined fundamentals and strong operational practices, not tech hype.
Episode 15: Mailbag: Architects, Hiring Mistakes, Contech BS, Test Days & Gas Station Sandwiches
Q: What's one of the biggest mistakes you've made personally as a leader and how did you rectify it?
Hiring decisions based on urgency or misreading a candidate's fit led to keeping people who didn't align with core values; the remedy was hiring by core values and removing misfits quickly to protect the company.

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Real-world conversations with owners, operators, and leaders who run construction and development businesses. Topics consistently center on leadership, accountability, hiring, scaling, and decision-making under pressure, with frequent deep-dives into design-build delivery, trades education, workforce development, and company culture. Notable traits include blunt, practical insights, a focus on building scalable systems rather than theory, and a penchant for sharing actionable frameworks that listeners can apply to grow and professionalize their organizations.

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1. Bill Reiman
2. Jeff Lomber
3. Heather Krill
4. Anne-Abel Smith
5. Steve Turner
6. Keith Ledbetter
7. Heather Ruby
8. Karly Hoehn

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