On Site

Brandon Fuchs
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Welcome to ON SITE—the weekly contractor check-in powered by the Elite Builder Society. Hosted by the #1 contractor coach in North America, this podcast brings real stories, real strategies, and real conversations straight from the job site to your ears. Each week, we sit down with top educators, service providers, and working contractors to unpack the tools, tactics, and lessons that are shaping the construction industry today. From project wins to problem-solving, AI tools to team dynamics, this is where builders come to stay sharp and stay connected. Whether you’re already part of the Elite Builder Society or just tuning in to level up, ON SITE is your go-to space to hear what’s working in the field and how to apply it to your own business. No b******t. No gimmicks. Just valuable insight you can use right now.

  1. Brendon Ratos: Google Ads for Contractors, What Actually Works

    2D AGO

    Brendon Ratos: Google Ads for Contractors, What Actually Works

    In episode 42 of the Onsite Podcast, Brandon talks with Brendon from Nano Boost Digital, an Elite Builders Society educator, about running effective ad strategies for contractors using Google Ads and integrating Meta where appropriate. Brendon shares his background (Toronto, biotech schooling, experience at Google Ads and agencies) and emphasizes simplifying digital marketing, fair pricing, and removing the “black box,” noting ads only work when the website and sales process convert. They discuss how ads track the economy, rising costs and competition (especially in renovation markets), the need for multi-channel marketing, and AI’s growing impact. Brandon calls two contractors using Brendon’s services: Tom, an Ontario-area electrician, credits Google ads for scaling from four to six staff and generating strong ROI, while Fraser of Black Belt Contracting in Vancouver describes slow initial results but later receiving large renovation leads, reinforcing that Google Ads is a long-term game. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Kickoff 01:09 Ads vs Sales Foundations 02:10 Brendon Background 04:27 Why Paid Leads Matter 05:31 Marketing Trends 2026 10:04 Tom Case Study 12:54 Calling Tom Live 15:01 Tom Results Breakdown 17:06 Ontario War Zone Ads 18:37 Fraser Campaign Update 20:14 Google Ads Long Game 21:19 Calling Fraser Live 23:02 Fraser Results Big Leads 26:15 Why Early Months Feel Slow 26:59 Google Intent vs Social 28:45 Website Trust Builders Matter 29:58 Finding the Right Partner 32:27 Where to Find Brendon 35:17 Free Consult and Requirements 37:32 Wrap Up and Join EBS Connect with Brandon Ratos Website: https://nanoboostdigital.com/ Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    32 min
  2. Matt Cox: The Rise of Residential Assisted Living

    MAR 23

    Matt Cox: The Rise of Residential Assisted Living

    On this episode, the host interviews Matt, an Arizona-based licensed general contractor and owner of Nimble LLC, about his focus on residential assisted living and residential multifamily projects. Matt explains the HUD-defined multifamily concept, the residential vs. commercial distinction in assisted living (with 10 residents as the legal residential limit and 11+ rooms considered commercial), and why residential models can offer more personal “white glove” care. He discusses educating investors and homeowners on using loans (including FHA) and creative additions to existing homes, the importance of involving contractors before purchasing properties to avoid issues like unpermitted additions, and typical revenue potential per resident (around $7,000+ per month, higher in luxury markets). Matt shares a current 1,700 sq. ft. assisted living addition project delayed by permitting and flood-zone requirements, notes his family support, and mentions his background as a materials engineer before construction. He can be reached via Instagram @nimmbol and nimmbol.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Meet Matt From Arizona 01:16 What He Builds Now 01:53 Multifamily Explained 03:04 Residential Vs Commercial 04:45 Layout And Capacity 06:10 Starting Small No License 07:10 Realtors As Gatekeepers 08:59 Podcast Sponsor Break 09:51 Investor Returns Breakdown 13:01 Finding Residents And Groups 13:45 Why This Matters Personally 16:07 Support Systems And Boundaries 18:25 Filtering Clients And Marketing 21:52 Share The Show Break 22:04 Current Projects And Permits 25:22 How To Reach Matt 26:33 From Intel To Construction 29:02 Wrap Up And Call To Action 00:00 Residential Care Advantage 00:59 Matt’s Background and Focus 01:52 Multifamily Explained 03:04 Residential vs Commercial Care 05:28 Capacity and Licensing Basics 07:10 Realtors and Due Diligence 08:59 Elite Builder Society Ad 09:51 Investor Returns Breakdown 13:01 Placement Groups and ALA 13:45 Why This Work Matters 15:49 Family Support and Boundaries 18:25 Marketing and Client Filtering 22:04 Permits and Project Details 25:22 How to Contact Matt 26:33 From Intel to Construction 29:02 Final Thanks and Wrap Up Connect with Matt Cox: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nimmbol Website - https://nimmbol.com/ Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    30 min
  3. Amon Werthman: Rebranding and Resilience of Golden Bexar Cabinets

    MAR 16

    Amon Werthman: Rebranding and Resilience of Golden Bexar Cabinets

    In episode 40 of the Onsite Podcast, Brandon interviews his friend Amon of San Antonio’s Golden Bexar Cabinets (formerly Cabinets and Granite Creations) about buying out a partner, rebranding around a more luxury, cohesive identity, and launching goldenbexar.com.  Amon discusses concerns about leaving strong prior SEO, positive client reception, and how his wife Kristen led the brand aesthetic. He shares family milestones including 25 years of marriage celebrated with a vow renewal in Mexico and a daughter’s engagement, while also onboarding JobTread and attending JobTread Connect. Amon explains his RTA, all-wood cabinetry model with soft-close hardware, fast turnaround (often two weeks for cabinets, countertops, and backsplash), consistent quality, easy replacement parts, and reduced shipping damage, plus ambitions to expand shipping cabinets nationwide, citing successful orders to North Carolina and Hawaii. He recounts setbacks in 2017 involving an unpaid builder and a flooring install disaster, and both discuss trust issues with employees and building systems. The episode ends with a plug for Elite Builder Society at ebsworks.com. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:15 Meet Amon Werthman 01:24 Golden Bexar Rebrand 04:40 SEO Transition Fears 07:20 Family First Mindset 10:15 25 Year Vow Renewal 13:19 Vision And RTA Model 15:10 Shipping Nationwide Dream 17:37 RTA Quality And Speed 18:25 Custom Cabinet Pain Points 20:36 Easy Repairs And Consistency 22:04 Flatpack Future Cabinets 23:36 Not Your Ikea RTA 24:20 Shipping Damage Lessons 25:00 Contractor Value Options 26:17 Builder Service Models 27:09 Tariffs And Outreach 28:05 Hard Times Story 31:57 Trust Betrayal Lesson 35:11 Building Systems Trust 40:19 Coaching And Client Care 44:29 Wrap Up Connect with Amon Werthman: Website - https://goldenbexar.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/golden_bexar/ Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    40 min
  4. Contractor Control Part 8: Take Control or Stay Stuck

    MAR 9

    Contractor Control Part 8: Take Control or Stay Stuck

    In this episode of the Onsite podcast, the host recaps the eight-part “Contractor Control” journey, emphasizing that contractors are ultimately in control of every decision and outcome in their business. The main recurring issue for stuck contractors is lack of action, often driven by ego, ignorance, and unwillingness to change. He encourages diagnosing problems as either systems or people issues, building and updating systems, and making confident, data-informed decisions instead of avoiding hard conversations (e.g., unread texts/emails). The key shift is awareness paired with decisive action; staying the same is framed as a disservice to one’s family and a path to failure. He contrasts contractors who invest in themselves, coaching, and direction versus those who repeat old habits, and closes by promoting the $49/month Elite Builders Society community and upcoming guest episodes. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Onsite 00:14 Series Eight Overview 00:46 Contractor Control Mindset 02:04 Common Thread Action 03:49 Systems vs People Problems 06:46 Awareness and Decisions 09:31 Why People Don’t Change 10:41 Cost of Staying Same 12:32 Breakthrough Contractors 14:24 One Thing to Remember 16:30 Final Challenge Reflection 20:42 Closing and Next Guests 22:42 Outro and Community Plug Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    18 min
  5. Contractor Control Part 7: Why Jobs Get Stressful After They Start

    MAR 2

    Contractor Control Part 7: Why Jobs Get Stressful After They Start

    Episode seven of the Onsite Podcast’s eight-part series focuses on why jobs feel smooth in sales but become stressful once construction starts. The host argues most breakdowns stem from weak discovery, unclear scope, and poor communication, leading to misaligned expectations and loss of control after deposits and early draws. Core themes: ask better qualifying questions, take ownership instead of blaming clients, implement structured systems (schedules, clear contracts, detailed scopes, construction management software like JobTread), document meetings with AI tools, maintain the client pulse throughout delivery, and treat repeated stress as data for improvement. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Onsite Podcast + What This Episode Covers 01:22 Why Projects Feel Smooth in Sales but Stressful Once Work Starts 02:39 The Hidden Gap: Where Control Breaks Down After the First Payments 04:10 Control After the Signature: Scope Clarity, Contracts & Communication 07:55 What Strong Contractors Do Differently (Software, VAs, Documentation) 11:31 Why Delivery Impacts Referrals (The Hockey ‘Puck on Your Stick’ Analogy) 14:06 The Emotional Cost of Losing Control on Jobs 16:03 Reassurance: Turning Stressful Jobs into Data for Improvement 18:03 Bigger Picture: Project Delivery = Long-Term Control & Compounding Wins 19:10 Tease Episode 8 + Take Action, Get Support, and Final Wrap Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    20 min
  6. Contractor Control Part 6: Why Follow-Up Is Leadership, Not Desperation

    FEB 23

    Contractor Control Part 6: Why Follow-Up Is Leadership, Not Desperation

    Episode six of the Onsite Podcast’s eight-part Contractor Control series focuses on why follow-up is leadership and communication rather than desperation. The host explains that many contractors avoid follow-up, lack tracking systems, and lose jobs without realizing it, recommending simple data tracking even with a notebook. He emphasizes framing follow-up during the initial meeting by scheduling the next step (ideally an in-person proposal presentation with a specific day and time), then using multiple touchpoints that provide value (updates, answers, solutions, personalization) to set expectations and build trust. The episode covers where contractors typically give up control (one desperate text/email and then getting ghosted), how confident contractors stay organized and control the next move, and why methodical follow-up increases respect and conversion. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back: Contractor Control Part 6 (Follow-Up = Leadership) 01:21 Why Follow-Up Feels Cringey (and Why You Need Tracking) 03:01 What Happens When You Don’t Follow Up: Lost Jobs + Bad Sales Framing 04:47 Where Contractors Lose Control (and a 4-for-4 Case Study) 06:53 How Confident Contractors Run Follow-Up: Frame the Next Step 11:36 Follow-Up Builds Respect: Communication, Touchpoints, and Client Experience 12:52 The Emotional Side: Don’t Let ‘Whale’ Opportunities Make You Desperate 15:35 The Bigger Picture: Follow-Up, Conversion Rates, and Profit Control 18:06 Advice for Nervous Contractors + Tom’s Follow-Up Win 20:44 Next Episode Tease + Final Thoughts, Community Invite, and Outro Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    22 min
  7. Contractor Control Part 5: Why Price Is Rarely the Real Issue

    FEB 16

    Contractor Control Part 5: Why Price Is Rarely the Real Issue

    Part five of the Onsite Podcast “Contractor Control” features the host and contractors from his coaching program and the Elite Builders Society sharing real stories about client objections and jobsite chaos. Andrew (Jersey Shore) recounts a two-bath remodel where a client asked for a discount after signing and later refused full payment, highlighting the need to address pricing firmly, protect contracts, and be willing to walk away. Adam (Ontario, 804 Group) explains how he handled being the highest bid by revising select scopes without losing margin and now screens price-focused clients by giving an initial number before a full breakdown. Chad (Indiana) shares a messy kitchen/bath project with mold, bad wiring, change orders, and unreliable subs, emphasizing documentation, billing discipline, and building stronger trade networks. James (Ontario drywall) overcame price objections by clearly explaining his process and delivering fast results, earning repeat work. The core themes: control the language, tighten discovery, protect deposits and contracts, communicate value clearly, stay organized, and review proposals face-to-face.  Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Onsite Podcast + What Contractor Control Is About00:22 Meet the Guests & Today’s Goal: Real Client Objections02:28 Andrew’s Story: Client Signs… Then Asks for a Discount03:04 What Went Wrong: Avoiding the Objection & Getting Stiffed04:18 Host Breakdown: Language, Contracts, Deposits & Walking Away09:01 Adam’s Recent Win: Pricing Pushback on a Large Renovation11:18 Trade-Revised Quotes: Adjusting Scope Without Eating Profit13:54 Process Lesson: Charge for Revisions + Handling Indecisive Clients17:38 Chad’s Chaos Job: Mold, Bad Wiring & Change Orders Everywhere19:39 Getting Organized: Systems, Backup Trades & Rural Sub Shortages21:48 Finding Reliable Subs in Small Towns (and Why It’s So Hard)23:20 Finishing the Job: Change Orders, Documentation & CompanyCam24:38 Build a Tiered Trades List: Reverse-Engineering Your Best Contractors27:08 James’ Drywall Story: Fired Crew, Price Objection, and Proving Value Fast30:14 Sales Lessons: Ask Better Questions, Communicate Value, Sell the System32:17 Open Mic Win: Answer the Phone, Fast Follow-Up, and AI Call Tools34:14 Stop Chasing Tire-Kickers: Pricing Strategy & When to Share Details38:21 Discovery-to-Deposit Framework: Budget Ranges, Trade-Revised Proposals & In-Person Reviews44:48 Wrap-Up, Next Episode Tease & Podcast Outro / EBS Offer Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    37 min
  8. Contractor Control Part 4: The Conversation That Wins the Job

    FEB 9

    Contractor Control Part 4: The Conversation That Wins the Job

    In episode four of the Onsite podcast series on Contractor Control, the host delves into the art of effective sales conversations for contractors. Drawing from a recent personal experience, the host emphasizes the importance of connecting on a human level with clients, tailoring communication to their needs, and steering clear of rigid corporate policies. Key points include avoiding a sales-heavy approach, the significance of listening, and providing reassurance to clients. The episode also touches on why price objections often indicate earlier missteps, and emphasizes the value of methodical, confident communication. The host promises future episodes on handling price objections and other key aspects of successful contractor-client interactions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Onsite Podcast00:15 Conversations That Win the Job03:01 The Importance of Sales in Contracting04:23 Common Mistakes in Early Conversations06:18 Impact of Early Conversations on Pricing08:19 Understanding the Client's Perspective10:44 Leading Without Pressure13:15 The Pitfalls of Rushing Conversations15:14 Staying Calm and In Control18:35 Providing Reassurance to Clients21:09 Teasing the Next Episode24:41 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    21 min
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Welcome to ON SITE—the weekly contractor check-in powered by the Elite Builder Society. Hosted by the #1 contractor coach in North America, this podcast brings real stories, real strategies, and real conversations straight from the job site to your ears. Each week, we sit down with top educators, service providers, and working contractors to unpack the tools, tactics, and lessons that are shaping the construction industry today. From project wins to problem-solving, AI tools to team dynamics, this is where builders come to stay sharp and stay connected. Whether you’re already part of the Elite Builder Society or just tuning in to level up, ON SITE is your go-to space to hear what’s working in the field and how to apply it to your own business. No b******t. No gimmicks. Just valuable insight you can use right now.

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  • Creator
    Brandon Fuchs
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    On Site