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Builder Stories

Eric Fortenberry
Jobtread
Construction
Construction Industry
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Video Marketing
Remodeling
Artificial Intelligence
Flansburg Construction
Remodelers Advantage
River Pools
Builders Of Authority
Virtual Assistants
MI Remodelers
Leadership
Hiring
Residential Remodeling
Englewood Custom Carpentry
Design Build
Ottawa

Welcome to Builder Stories, the podcast where builders, remodelers, and contractors share their personal and business journeys. Come learn from the stories of successful entrepreneurs who share how they got started, how they found success, and the lessons learned along the way. Your host, Eric Fortenberry, has successfully built two businesses, one in software and one in construction. He is now th... more

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Jared Davis left Stripe to take over a family business that sells house plans to builders across the US and Canada. Today Architectural Designs represents 28,000 plans from around 200 designers and sells to tens of thousands of builders every year. I... more

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An agent is just a program that runs on a timer and does one job for you. IT Director Jeremy Wood has about 30 of them working inside of a large, 80 year old design build firm that handles projects from handyman jobs to whole-house remodels. They syn... more

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Todd Milton inherited his father's sterling reputation as an Appomattox, Virginia home builder, then nearly ran the company into the ground. He then attended a two-day conference that exposed how badly he had been pricing jobs, and that same year he ... more

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Canon Baldridge started Integria in 2023 with no connections in California and no book of business to fall back on. Every hire since has forced him to redefine his own role, from hands on tools to project management to marketing and sales. He has ass... more

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Recent Guests

Jared Davis
CEO of Architectural Designs
Architectural Designs
Episode: Where Americans Are Moving and the Homes They Want to Build | Jared Davis of Architectural Designs
Jeremy Wood
Senior Director of IT at Neil Kelly Company
Neil Kelly Company
Episode: Meet the 30 AI Agents Running in the Background of a Remodeling Company | Jeremy Wood of Neil Kelly Company
Todd Milton
Owner of Milton Construction Company
Milton Construction Company
Episode: Turning $100,000 in Debt Into a Thriving Remodeling Business | Todd Milton of Milton Construction Company
Canon Baldridge
Owner of Integria Construction
Integria Construction
Episode: Rebuilding the Business Every Time You Outgrow It | Canon Baldridge of Integria Construction
Dan Flansburg
Owner, Flansburg Construction
Flansburg Construction
Episode: How to Price Work Correctly and Sell it with Video | Dan Flansburg of Flansburg Construction
Tyler Hunsberger
Project Manager at Hunsberger Design Build
Hunsberger Design Build
Episode: Win More Remodeling Jobs by Mastering the Sales Conversation | Tyler Hunsberger of Hunsberger Builders
Mike Coffey
Owner of Coffey Custom Builds, cabinetry and millwork contractor
Coffey Custom Builds
Episode: Turn Your Craft Into Content | Mike Coffey of Coffey Custom Builds
Kelly Kirk
President of Greymark Design Build
Greymark Design Build
Episode: Running a Company You Grew Up In | Kelly Kirk of Greymark Design + Build
Bryan Sebring
Owner of Sebring Design Build
Sebring Design Build
Episode: Inside the Playbook of a Successful Design Build Firm | Bryan Sebring of Sebring Design Build

Host

Eric Fortenberry
Host of Builder Stories

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Life Altering Education

    This episode is excellent. Listen to the transition from sorta interested to fully vested. This discussion is a full course in “how to be successful”. I would recommend this for beginners as well as professionals. It seems to me that each episode gives us a new mentor to get advice that can take your business from good to great. Thanks, Eric!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luke S 13
    United States15 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Eric is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about business and the construction industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    User 24986
    United States9 months ago
  • COMPLIMENTARY TO JT

    Eric and his Builder Stories team do an excellent job in digging deep into actual JobTread users to share their insider stories. A great podcast where you can resonate with the guests, and their vulnerabilities/openness they project to the listener.

    If you're a JobTread user, this is a great place to hear how others are succeeding in their businesses due to the app.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vancouver_babak
    Canadaa year ago
  • The Missing Piece to a Winning Sales Strategy

    What I love about Builder Stories is how real the conversations are. Inside the Elite Builder Society, we see firsthand how powerful it is when contractors combine a solid sales strategy with a platform like JobTread. Roughly 60% of the contractors we coach are already on it, and the results speak for themselves. This podcast gives you fresh perspectives from people who’ve been in your shoes owners sharing the lessons that helped them win. If you’re serious about building a better business, thes... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @the_contractorcoach
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great Knowledge

    Such a wealth of knowledge, advice and strategy for anyone in the construction industry. I highly recommend checking it out, there’s something for everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddhopkins
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners value deep dives into real-world business challenges and candid guest stories.
Episodes are described as motivating and insightful for contractors seeking growth and discipline.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Where Americans Are Moving and the Homes They Want to Build | Jared Davis of Architectural Designs
Q: What is the strategic outlook regarding AI, rendering, and the future of the design process in construction?
AI is viewed as a disruptive tool that can enhance rendering and personalization, but design work remains the domain of designers and architects. The company aims to use AI to distill vast portfolios into highly targeted options for customers, improving efficiency without replacing professional design expertise.
Where Americans Are Moving and the Homes They Want to Build | Jared Davis of Architectural Designs
Q: What role do partnerships with JobTread and Walk Your Plans play in delivering value to builders and homeowners?
Partnerships expand capabilities from plan discovery and customization to workflow and visualization. JobTread connects builders to AD's plans and enables broader business workflows, while Walk Your Plans brings tangible in-person plan experiences that increase confidence and close rates by letting buyers walk through plans before purchase.
Where Americans Are Moving and the Homes They Want to Build | Jared Davis of Architectural Designs
Q: How did Architectural Designs transition from a magazine to a two-sided online marketplace, and what keeps the culture strong as you scale?
The business moved early online, maintaining a family-owned culture and prioritizing people and process. The team has grown to about 13 staff in Connecticut and additional contractors, with a strong emphasis on customer-centricity, trust, and social proof like high customer satisfaction and five-star reviews, which reflects a durable model that scales with technology while preserving the family-led ethos.
Turning $100,000 in Debt Into a Thriving Remodeling Business | Todd Milton of Milton Construction Company
Q: kick us off? Give us a little bit of background, who you are, how you got into construction. Tell us about your career.
Todd Milton describes growing up around his father's homebuilding business, working summers, and eventually starting Milton Construction Company in 2010 after learning the trade and recognizing a strong local reputation. He explains shifting from new-home construction to remodeling and explains how a recession era experience shaped his approach.
Meet the 30 AI Agents Running in the Background of a Remodeling Company | Jeremy Wood of Neil Kelly Company
Q: How did you evaluate JobTread and decide to implement AI-driven automation around it?
We started with a detailed set of requirements, used AI agents to survey the market, and prioritized open APIs and true SaaS. The evaluation rubric focused on ease of use, ROI, and how well it integrates with existing data through APIs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Builder Stories

What is Builder Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast centers on executives, builders, remodelers, and contractors who share actionable lessons from growing and running design-build, remodeling, and construction businesses. Episodes frequently explore sales systems, client relationships, scalable operations, pricing strategies, and leadership—often through real-world stories about transitioning from hands-on trades to systems-driven companies. Notable themes include leveraging peer networks, adopting software and AI to scale, maintaining culture during growth, and delivering high-touch, customer-centric experiences. The show likely appeals to builders seeking practical frameworks, revenue growth, and improved operational discipline, often with a focus on family businesses, partners... more

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Recent guests on Builder Stories include:

1. Jared Davis
2. Jeremy Wood
3. Todd Milton
4. Canon Baldridge
5. Dan Flansburg
6. Tyler Hunsberger
7. Mike Coffey
8. Kelly Kirk

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