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The Why We Build Podcast!

Greg Woleck & Remodelers Advantage
Remodelers Advantage
Remodeling Industry
Profitability
Marketing
Thanksgiving
Client Acquisition
EOS (entrepreneurial Operating System)
Family Business
Remodeling / Construction Industry
Trades Education
Skilled Nation
Blue Collar Pro
AI In Construction
Look Back / Debrief / Postmortem
Black Dog Builders
Client Experience
Procrastination
Remodelers Advantage Roundtables
Bidding and Estimating
Construction Industry

On The Why We Build Podcast, our mission is to empower motivated remodeling & building professionals with valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories. Through engaging discussions and expert interviews, the podcast aims to foster collaboration, improve processes, and build stronger teams by sharing the stories of the people who make it all possible. Our vision is to become the go-to r... more

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Too often in remodeling, profit leaks are blamed on the construction phase. A delayed material order, a missing detail, an indecisive client, or a subcontractor waiting for answers can quickly derail a project.

But what if those costly problems actu... more

Callbacks and warranty work are a fact of life in remodeling. Something breaks six months after a job closes, you send a crew back on your dime, and chalk it up to the cost of doing business. But what if that cost could actually build wealth instead ... more

In an industry constantly talking about the labor shortage, it's easy to focus on the problem and miss the people creating solutions. This week, Greg sits down with Noah Hughes, a carpentry and Career & Technical Education (CTE) teacher at Caroline H... more

In this episode of The Why We Build Podcast, Greg tackles one of the hardest leadership decisions in remodeling: knowing when it is time to move on from an underperforming team member.

This conversation is not about blame. It is about clarity. Many ... more

In this episode of The Why We Build Podcast, Greg sits down with longtime lead carpenter and industry leader Mike Whalen for an honest conversation about what remodeling really demands from the people doing the work.

This isn’t just a conversation a... more

In this episode of The Why We Build Podcast, host Greg Woleck talks with Alvin Townley, CEO of Skilled Nation, about the future of skilled trades, workforce development, and why career pathways in the trades deserve more respect, visibility, and supp... more

In this episode of The Why We Build Podcast, Greg Woleck talks with Gregg Helmich, Building Trades Associate Professor at North Iowa Area Community College, about trades education, mentorship, industry partnerships, gratitude, and developing the next... more

In this episode of The Why We Build Podcast, Greg talks with Corey of Core Remodeling Services about leaving a stable corporate career, starting as a handyman business, and growing into a remodeling company.

Corey shares the real story behind the le... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Whalen
Lead Carpenter at DBS Remodel, longtime craftsperson and leader
DBS Remodel
Episode: More Than the Build: The Human Side of Remodeling with Mike Whalen
Alvin Townley
CEO of Skilled Nation; social entrepreneur and advocate for skilled trades
Skilled Nation
Episode: Why Skilled Trades Are the Future: Alvin Townley on Scholarships, Workforce Gaps, and Building a Skilled Nation
Greg Helmich
Building Trades Associate Professor at North Iowa Area Community College
North Iowa Area Community College
Episode: Building the Future: Gregg Helmich on Trades Education, Mentorship, and the Power of Showing Up
Corey Plourde
Founder of Core Remodeling Services
Core Remodeling Services
Episode: From Corporate Comfort to Remodeling Reality with Corey Plourde
Steve Heintzelman
Owner of Odyssey Financial and Accounting Solutions
Odyssey Financial and Accounting Solutions
Episode: Why More Revenue Is Not Always the Answer with Steve Heintzelman
Eliot Wajskol
Certified EOS implementer with EOS Worldwide
EOS Worldwide
Episode: When Growth Gets Heavy: Using EOS to Build a Stronger Business with Eliot Wajskol
Rick Storlie
Founder of Builder Lead Converter, former framing carpenter and industry veteran
Builder Lead Converter
Episode: More Leads Is Not the Answer: Better Client Acquisition with Rick Storlie
Anthony Hicks
General contractor with 30+ years experience, owner of Reliable Building Solutions; founder of Blue Collar Pro
Blue Collar Pro / Reliable Building Solutions
Episode: Bidding Smarter, Building Better: Anthony Hicks on AI, Estimating, and Fixing a Broken Construction Process
Jack Borovitz
CEO and founder of People First AI
People First AI
Episode: AI in Remodeling

Hosts

Greg Wallach
Host of The Why We Build Podcast with emphasis on leadership, business systems, and remodeling industry insights.
Greg Woleck
Co-host with deep industry experience, focusing on operations, growth, and leadership within remodeling firms.

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Orientation vs Onboarding: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think
Q: What is the difference between orientation and onboarding?
Orientation is a brief, initial introduction to the company, while onboarding is a designed, longer-term process that defines expectations, builds culture, and supports the new hire through training and integration.
The Power of Peer Groups: No Remodeler Should Be Alone
Q: What is one piece of advice to a remodeler who feels stuck or isolated?
Bailey advises focusing on building processes, not just projects, including a clear sales process, consistent cost/margin tracking, and a communication rhythm that keeps teams and clients aligned, which helps scale growth beyond one-off jobs.
The Power of Peer Groups: No Remodeler Should Be Alone
Q: What does success look like for you in your role and for our members?
Success means placing the right member into a well-fitting group where they're challenged and supported, with early meetings being tough but ultimately leading to transformative changes in leadership and business performance.
The Power of Peer Groups: No Remodeler Should Be Alone
Q: In your own words, tell us a little bit about your journey, please.
Bailey describes growing up in North Dallas, collegiate volleyball, study abroad in Italy, and eventually joining her family's remodeling business before moving into enrollment and membership roles at Remodelers Advantage, highlighting how teamwork and leadership shaped her career path.
AI in Remodeling
Q: For remodeling leaders, you may feel like they're behind. What would you say to them?
Reassure them that there's still time to catch up, and frame AI as a force multiplier that enhances current capabilities rather than replacing them; emphasize practical, incremental steps and the value of addressing specific pain points.

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The show centers on practical leadership, sales, and operational strategies for remodeling and construction businesses. Across episodes, topics include hiring and performance management, client acquisition and marketing, profitability and financial clarity, and the role of systems like EOS in scaling. Guests range from seasoned tradespeople and designers to educators, AI practitioners, and founders of remodeling-focused businesses, all sharing actionable lessons for running profitable, people-first firms. A standout throughline is the emphasis on culture, mentorship, and structured processes—whether improving lookbacks, implementing data-driven marketing, or adopting transparent bidding and AI tools. The format appears framed for owners, le... more

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2. Alvin Townley
3. Greg Helmich
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5. Steve Heintzelman
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7. Rick Storlie
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