On Site

Brandon Fuchs

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. Contractor Control Part 8: Take Control or Stay Stuck

    5일 전

    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/

    18분
  2. Contractor Control Part 7: Why Jobs Get Stressful After They Start

    3월 2일

    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/

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

    2월 23일

    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/

    22분
  4. Contractor Control Part 5: Why Price Is Rarely the Real Issue

    2월 16일

    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/

    37분
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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.