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Builders, Budgets, and Beers

Adaptive
Adaptive
Construction Industry
Construction
Construction Accounting
Cost Codes
Job Costing
Cost Plus
Project Management
Building Envelope
Recruiting
WIP (work In Progress)
Phoenix, United States
Payroll Tax Savings
Brady Finn
Fixed Price Contract
Private Equity
Artificial Intelligence
Retirement Plans
Exit Planning
Miter

The Builders, Budgets, and Beers Podcast is where the construction industry comes to talk about the financial side of building — the decisions, the mistakes, and the systems that separate profitable companies from the rest. From regional GCs and high-volume builders to construction accountants and industry tech leaders, our guests share what's actually working and what they wish they'd known soone... more

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Latest Episodes

Reece sits down with Alex Wolfe of Wolfe Homes to discuss how builders can grow by getting clear on what their company actually does best. Alex explains why Wolfe Homes stepped back from in-house labor to focus on project management, even knowing it ... more

Reece and Dexter Bachelder, Head of Sales at Speckle, examine whether construction’s labor shortage can be solved by hiring more people alone, or whether contractors need to redesign how work gets done. They discuss using AI, automation, BIM data, an... more

Reece sits down with Paul Durst of Waldman Construction to talk about what happens when a construction business grows past gut feel, old habits, and numbers that live in one person’s head.

They cover why purpose still has to connect to healthy finan... more

Reece talks with Chris Ehrenfeld of Bold Companies and Bold Construction about the real risk behind growing a construction business, especially when a builder moves from doing the work to leading the company.

Chris shares how he started framing hous... more

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Recent Guests

Russ Stephens
Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, business coach for residential builders
Association of Professional Builders (APB)
Episode: Why Builders Leave Profit On The Table with Russ Stephens
Scott Franchini
Partner at RedHammer, outsource accounting for construction
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Episode: Stop Making Decisions With Bad Numbers with Scott Franchini
Brad Stokes
Coach at HighSpire/HighSpire Capital, developer-turned-coach
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Episode: Build A Business That Buys Back Time with Brad Stokes
Sam Myers
Building Science Director at Retrotech
Retrotech
Episode: How Building Science Reduces Costly Callbacks with Sam Myers
Ryan Rademann
Professional focused on implementing systems for construction companies
Wipfli
Episode: How Contractors Can Adopt AI Agents Without Chaos with Ryan Rademann
Dustin Stevens
CEO, Alliance Solutions Group
Alliance Solutions Group
Episode: Your Tech Stack Needs To Start With Strategy with Dustin Stephens
Deepti Yenireddy
Founder and CEO of Boon AI
Boon AI
Episode: How AI Speeds Up Profitable Bids with Deepti Yenireddy
Chris Murphy
Classically trained accountant turned contractor-focused advisor
Breakaway Cass
Episode: Why Contractors Need Better Accounting with Chris Murphy
Andrea Seymour
Co-founder of Springdale Custom Builders
Springdale Custom Builders
Episode: How Builders Can Raise The Standard with Andrea and Brian Seymour of Springdale Custom Builders

Host

Reece Barnes
Host of Builders, Budgets, and Beers; production/creative collaborations noted with Adaptive.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Entertaining and informative!

    Such an engaging and informative podcast on construction financials - I’m always looking forward to another episode!

    Keep it up, BB&B team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    d_e_b_co
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great insights!

    Reece and Matt share their wealth of knowledge and humor to discuss much needed tactics to level up your business!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Curious Builder
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome!!!

    Fun and informative—-

    Mark is amazing guest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    magickid
    United States2 years ago

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Hosts bring wealth of knowledge and humor to tactics for leveling up a business.
Guest speakers are amazing and provide practical insights for growth.
Entertaining and informative! So engaging on construction financials.

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Fixed Price vs Cost-Plus
Q: What is this theory about fixed price and knowing your numbers in real time, and how do you operate on a fixed price standpoint while maintaining margin?
The guest describes fixing price to remove defensive client negotiations, using an online item budget with allowances, and maintaining a single bottom-line number. Real-time numbers allow you to reallocate from allowances or remove optional features to stay within budget, ensuring you can present a take-it-or-leave-it offer and avoid ongoing, fatiguing price discussions.
Fixed Price vs Cost-Plus
Q: And you'd certainly hear the guys, they're like, we'll do both, we'll do cost plus or fixed price, depending on the job. But really what it boils down to, is tracking cost. Like either way, like really where those people make money, whether you're a cost plus or a fixed price builder is knowing your cost to the penny.
Victor explains that the core driver of profitability in either model is precise cost tracking. With fixed price, you eliminate ongoing price haggling and can predefine allowances, while with cost-plus you still need exact cost visibility to protect margin. The emphasis is on knowing costs exactly and keeping the budget transparent to the client, which informs whether you bid or adjust during the design phase.
Payroll Tax Savings Most Builders Miss
Q: What is the core idea of payroll tax savings for construction businesses, and how does it differ for W-2 vs 1099 workers?
The core idea is to lower gross taxable wages through structured plans (like health management plans) and appropriate payroll tax strategies, which can save money per employee while maintaining or improving benefits; the choice between W-2 and 1099 hinges on balancing tax savings with employee attraction, retention, and benefits, with education and professional guidance helping owners decide based on margins and culture.
Cash Flow Isn’t Profit: Job-Cost It
Q: Why did you choose to focus on affordable semi-custom homes instead of chasing luxury niches?
I connected with the local market's needs and wanted a product that would be accessible to a larger portion of people. It's about delivering a quality, durable home at a price point that fits a typical buyer's budget, not about building the most expensive house to chase status.
Building Financial Clarity with Per Pettersson
Q: What opportunities did you see to run a construction company better from a financial process perspective?
The big win was tying project management tightly to the financials: upfront scheduling, better cost coding, and a clearer view of where money is going. This reduces expensive interest carry on loans and prevents budget overruns by giving lenders and clients a transparent, trackable financial picture.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Builders, Budgets, and Beers

What is Builders, Budgets, and Beers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A finance-forward, practitioner-focused show that brings builders, developers, accountants, and tech leaders onto the mic to unpack profitability, cash flow, and scalable operations in construction. Episodes consistently tackle WIP, budgeting, pricing, and the systems that separate thriving firms from those stuck in top-line growth. Guests range from CFOs and industry consultants to design-build entrepreneurs and technology vendors, with practical takeaways on dashboards, AI adoption, and disciplined financial processes. The show often includes real-world anecdotes, actionable frameworks, and an emphasis on sustainable growth, making it especially valuable for contractors looking to systemize profit and scale responsibly.

A notable strengt... more

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1. Russ Stephens
2. Scott Franchini
3. Brad Stokes
4. Sam Myers
5. Ryan Rademann
6. Dustin Stevens
7. Deepti Yenireddy
8. Chris Murphy

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