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The Builders Ladder: Business Growth Strategies for Residential Construction Businesses

The Professional Builder
Construction Industry
Residential Construction
Marketing Strategies
Project Management
Profitability
Construction Business
Construction
Marketing
Sales Process
Leadership
Business Growth
Professional Builder
Construction Management
Team Culture
Building Companies
TPB
New Zealand
Pricing Strategies
Profit Margins
Coaching

Welcome to The Builders Ladder, for residential builders and construction business owners who want to fast-track their results, scale their construction company, and create a systemized, profitable construction business.

If you’re ready to free up your time, increase profit, and build a high-performing team, you’re in the right place.

Your host, Marti Amos, has worked with over 5,000 building co... more

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Artwork for The Builders Ladder: Business Growth Strategies for Residential Construction Businesses

Latest Episodes

Michele Fonzi from M Fonzi Designs in Austin, Texas, actively attacks the specific mistake of trying to fill every role in a construction business simultaneously. By acting as the secretary, designer, and project manager, she found herself aggressive... more

Michele Bonola from Riviera Renovations found himself completely lost and ready to quit the building industry. Despite generating revenue, he was losing money on untracked variations, spending his Sundays writing manual invoices, and getting taken ad... more

Phil Brown from Xact Accounting specifically targets the massive industry flaw of builders bouncing between disparate data spaces to calculate their cash position. Many owners try to be too clever by weaving business overheads directly into their pro... more

Matt Sleith from Palace Construction in Wellington found himself trapped in a constant cash flow nightmare. Despite running a successful building company, he was bleeding project profits because he confused margin with markup and wasted his own admin... more

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Recent Guests

Hugh Matheson
Builder, HM Projects
HM Projects
Episode: Epi 215: This Builder Went From 60 HOURS On Site To 40 In The Office! | Hugh Matheson
Bradley (Brad) Plantation Builds
Owner of Plantation Builds, residential-focused with commercial projects
Plantation Builds
Episode: [ON SITE] Ep 06: REVEALING The Big Lie About Job Boards & Why You MUST Stop Using Seek! | Brad Young
James Taylor
Builder and business owner featured on the episode
Port Fairy-based residential builder
Episode: Epi 213: Stop Signing Fixed Price Contracts Before You Beg Family For LOANS | James Taylor
Scott Eckard
Business leader in residential construction, focusing on delegation, mindset, and scalable systems
Episode: Epi 212: The #1 Delegation Mistake Attracting Unrealistic EXPECTATIONS | Scott Eckard
Paul Sandeman
Founder of Contractor Staffing Source
Contractor Staffing Source
Episode: [SPECIAL] Epi 02: Why Flipping A Coin On Hires Forces You To Lose $40,000
Dayna Bailey
Dayna from Elevation Homes, guest on-site leader
Elevation Homes
Episode: [ON SITE] Epi 04: Stop Wearing Every Hat Before You Bottleneck Your Entire CREW | Dayna Bailey
Kieran Cripps
Co-founder, HazardCo
HazardCo
Episode: Epi 211: The #1 Paperwork Mistake Attracting LOST Tenders | Kieran Cripps
Harry Buckley
Co-owner, Megham Building Services
Megham Building Services
Episode: Epi 210: Why Accepting 10% Margins Forces You To Work For FREE | Harry Buckley
Wade Flake
Co-founder of TPB OnSite, construction business owner
TPB OnSite
Episode: [ON SITE] Epi 02: If You Only Build For Clients You Will NEVER Retire | Wade Flake & Ty Crowther

Host

Marti Amos
Host of The Builders Ladder; active builder coach and strategist focusing on scalable, profitable residential construction businesses.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • When Marti speaks, I listen

    Real-world wisdom from someone who’s actually done it. Marti Amos is the real deal. In a world full of 'coaches' who have never run a business, Marti is a breath of fresh air. He walks the walk, and his wealth of experience shines through in every episode. He doesn't just give you slogans; he gives you the systems to buy back your life. When Marti talks, I listen. If you’re a builder or an entrepreneur feeling trapped by your business, this podcast is a godsend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danny Flood
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Marketing Ideas

    I really enjoy how The Builders Ladder lays out so many easy to understand and execute ideas for builders that can be utilized immediately in many cases.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Afjeufksbrivm
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing

    Great insite, what a podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    h,nation
    New Zealand3 years ago

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Real-world wisdom from someone who's actually built a business; not just slogans.
High-quality insights and practical marketing guidance for construction pros.
Great ideas that are easy to implement for builders.

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Epi 215: This Builder Went From 60 HOURS On Site To 40 In The Office! | Hugh Matheson
Q: How has your shift from on-site work to the office changed your business outcomes and workload balance?
Moving to the office has reduced on-site hours from about 60 to 40 per week, enabling better focus on systems, pricing, and team leadership, which in turn improves profitability and growth potential.
Epi 215: This Builder Went From 60 HOURS On Site To 40 In The Office! | Hugh Matheson
Q: What piece of advice would you give to someone who isn't yet a TPB member and is on the fence about joining?
Treat it as an investment that will pay you back many times over; the discipline and systems you gain help you reclaim time and leverage, transforming an on-site workload into a scalable business model.
Epi 213: Stop Signing Fixed Price Contracts Before You Beg Family For LOANS | James Taylor
Q: What was the pivotal moment that changed your approach to the business?
Realizing I needed to shift from being a builder to a business owner, embracing cash flow discipline, proactive client communication, and structured contracts to protect profitability.
Epi 211: The #1 Paperwork Mistake Attracting LOST Tenders | Kieran Cripps
Q: HazardCo versus insurance, do builders need both?
Yes, builders typically need both; insurance doesn't replace the on-site health and safety focus, but rather complements it depending on geographic location.
Epi 211: The #1 Paperwork Mistake Attracting LOST Tenders | Kieran Cripps
Q: What does the next 12–24 months look like for HazardCo, especially regarding AI?
HazardCo plans to expand AI to improve internal efficiency and to help customers use AI in health and safety practices, while ensuring it's applied for the right reasons and not just as a shiny object.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show targets residential construction business owners looking to scale, systemize, and boost profitability. Episodes frequently explore leadership, health and safety, estimating and pre-construction processes, marketing for builders, and the role of technology in operations. A standout pattern is practical, battle-tested tactics from industry practitioners and builders who have grown teams, implemented processes, and embraced new tools to drive growth. The host reliably surfaces actionable frameworks and case studies, often featuring builders who've navigated growth pains, pricing pitfalls, or regulatory challenges. Listeners are likely drawn to pragmatic strategies, real-world numbers, and a community-focused approach to improving cons... more

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1. Hugh Matheson
2. Bradley (Brad) Plantation Builds
3. James Taylor
4. Scott Eckard
5. Paul Sandeman
6. Dayna Bailey
7. Kieran Cripps
8. Harry Buckley

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