On Site

Brandon Fuchs
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

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. Nick Elliot: Corporate Construction to Solo Contractor

    2h ago

    Nick Elliot: Corporate Construction to Solo Contractor

    On the On Site Podcast, host Brandon interviews Nick Elliott, owner/project manager of Sun Builders, a general contracting and construction management company in Greater Cincinnati doing residential remodeling and commercial tenant fit-out work for small businesses. Nick shares personal background (married with two kids) and explains how his wife, a freelance graphic designer, created Sun Builders’ vibrant brand to differentiate from “millennial gray” styling. He discusses adopting JobTread after using QuickBooks to improve estimating and cost control. Nick recounts his construction path from HVAC summers with his uncle to welding, a construction management degree, an internship in Iowa, and five years at Messer Construction, then starting Sun Builders about a year ago. He outlines a long-term vision of a “mini Messer” targeting $5–$10M ground-up commercial builds (medical, nonprofit, office) with self-perform capabilities, and mentions current work including a deck estimate and a design-build cafe fit-out. Nick highlights proud experiences like rehabilitating the George Washington Bridge and healthcare renovations, reflects on learning humility early in his career, and thanks Brandon’s coaching and community support while sharing his Instagram handle @sun_builders__ and promoting Elite Builder Society membership. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Kickoff 00:14 Meet Nick Elliott 01:06 Sun Builders Overview 01:43 Family Life and Names 02:58 Finding JobTread 04:00 Branding and Website 06:40 Construction Origin Story 09:48 Going Solo with SunBuilders 12:00 Vision Mini Messer 15:21 Target Projects Ahead 15:36 Target Project Types 16:25 Door Knocking Strategy 17:07 Value Proposition Pricing 18:01 Connection Glitch Reset 19:19 Current Pipeline Update 20:39 Cafe Fit Out Story 22:53 Career Highlights Bridge 26:04 Healthcare Renovations 27:17 Learning From Mistakes 31:42 Coaching Thanks Wrap 32:54 Where To Find Nick 35:48 Final Outro And CTA Connect with Nick Elliott - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sun__builders/ Website: https://www.sunbuilders.net/ Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    28 min
  2. Jacob Urrea: Faith, Growth, and Remodeling Lessons

    May 25

    Jacob Urrea: Faith, Growth, and Remodeling Lessons

    On-Site Podcast episode 50 features Jacob, a renovation contractor from Rochester, Minnesota and owner of Inner Magic Kitchen and Bath, discussing his construction-family background, his faith journey that began around age 11 amid family addiction and abuse, and how it helped him build resilience. Jacob and his wife are expecting their first child, a baby girl, due at the end of July. He shares current work focused on bathroom remodels, plans to grow carefully before taking on larger projects, and how implementing JobTread and shifting to a sub model has helped, with subs and even an 82-year-old client adapting easily. Jacob describes a discouraging one-star review from a tenant that he later removed through Renew Local, and a first LLC project where he overreached on custom cabinetry but maintained the client relationship. The host promotes Jacob’s Instagram and the Elite Builder Society membership. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to On Site 00:14 Meet Jacob Inner Magic 00:45 Construction Family Roots 02:30 Faith and Recovery Talk 05:22 Jacob Faith Journey 07:53 Baby Girl Reveal 11:06 Branding Purple Cow 11:52 Inner Magic Overview 12:31 Current Bathroom Projects 16:00 Handling Bad Reviews 19:21 Early Mistakes Lessons 24:32 Future Plans JobTread 29:45 Coaching Second Wind 32:40 Wrap Up and Outro Connect with Jacob Urrea: Website - https://www.callinnermagic.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/innermagickitchenandbath Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    29 min
  3. Manja Horner: Passing the Torch Before It's Too Late

    May 18

    Manja Horner: Passing the Torch Before It's Too Late

    On the On Site Podcast, host Brandon interviews educator and HR/training professional Manja Horner, who just hit #1 bestseller status with her new book, "Pass the Torch," a rallying call about the trades labor crisis and the need for leaders and business owners to invest in apprentices and inexperienced workers. Horner shares where to buy the book (Amazon and other retailers), upcoming audiobook plans, and her social profiles, then discusses the book’s themes including retention, company culture, knowledge capture from retiring experts, and generational strengths and weaknesses. She also recounts her background growing up in Ontario around her father’s heritage restoration construction business, her path through music and corporate training into building a training/HR services company, and the visibility and mental-health challenges of publishing, including using EMDR therapy. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:14 Meet Manya Horner 01:21 Pass the Torch Launch 03:29 Trades Crisis Message 04:23 Personal Torch Stories 06:28 Imposter Syndrome Writing 07:37 Family Legacy Culture 13:41 Generations And Gen Z 14:58 Her Journey Background 15:20 Homeschool Music Roots 16:53 Construction Family Business 18:44 Corporate Training Career 23:51 Knowledge Capture Mentorship 25:48 Teaching Kids Content 27:24 Audiobook Studio Recording 28:11 Audiobook Recording Tips 29:44 Launching Audible and Sales 30:23 Learning to Self Celebrate 34:50 Celebrating Wins and Kids 38:37 Who the Book Serves 40:06 How the Book Was Written 43:16 EMDR and Visibility Fears 48:33 Where to Find the Book 50:01 Give Apprentices a Chance 50:44 Wrap Up and Community Plug 52:58 Elite Builder Society CTA Connect with Manja Horner: Website - http://www.passthetorchbook.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/manja_horner/ Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    50 min
  4. Sam Alibabai: How to Stand Out When Every Contractor Looks the Same

    May 11

    Sam Alibabai: How to Stand Out When Every Contractor Looks the Same

    Episode 48 of the On Site Podcast welcomes back Sam to share updates on Coronation Construction’s growth, including stepping back from hands-on work into admin, sales, and estimating, and investing in Google/Meta ads and higher-production content to increase visibility. Sam outlines current projects (bathrooms, basements, and a medical office build-out) and discusses gaining confidence by taking action on challenging details like a tiled arched shower entry. He explains his push toward new construction for better pay, focus, and a bigger “wow factor” to showcase skills in one home. They discuss business volatility in Ontario, differentiating from low-quality competitors through consistency and client experience, and Sam details Coronation’s process: fast follow-up, 48–72 hour estimates, in-person proposals, JobTread client portal updates, and strong jobsite protection and respect. Sam plugs Coronation Construction in London, Ontario and shares where to find the company online. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Cold Open 00:15 Sam Returns Update 00:59 Marketing Like Influencers 02:56 Current Projects Pipeline 03:41 Confidence Taking Action 06:29 Why New Construction 08:31 Dad Life Kids Talk 12:14 Business Challenges Ontario 15:44 Coronation Experience Process 17:08 Fast Quote Turnaround 17:40 JobTread Client Portal 18:55 In Person Proposals 19:23 Protecting The Home 23:50 Why Quality Costs 25:42 Drywaller Honda Civic Story 28:21 Journey And Growth Mindset 29:01 Where To Find Coronation 29:49 Podcast Wrap Up Connect with Sam Alibabai: Website: https://www.coronationconstruction.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coronationconstruction Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    28 min
  5. Chris Mackey: The Marketing Shift Most Contractors Are Missing

    May 4

    Chris Mackey: The Marketing Shift Most Contractors Are Missing

    On episode 47 of the Onsite Podcast, Brandon welcomes returning guest Chris Mackey from Blue Collar Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency focused on trades, now grown to about 18–19 people. They discuss how contractors can use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini, emphasizing choosing what fits a workflow and noting Gemini’s integration with Google Workspace. Chris explains that AI can speed up agency work but doesn’t replace the nuance needed to build performance-focused, Google-friendly contractor websites that deliver outcomes, not just visuals. They cover shifts in search behavior and the importance of making sites crawlable for AI (including adding an LLM.txt file). Chris also outlines current ad trends: Google for intent-driven leads and Meta for awareness, where recent changes make ad success more dependent on high-quality creative volume than targeting. Brandon promotes Blue Collar Marketing audits and the Elite Builders Society membership at EBSworks.com for $49/month. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Welcome Intro 00:15 Chris Returns Update 01:19 Blue Collar Marketing Growth 02:47 Chuck In A Truck Bit 04:21 Working Together Tools 06:16 AI Stack For Contractors 06:56 Choosing Models Workflow 11:50 AI Websites Value Debate 14:48 Outcomes Over Commodities 18:12 Adapting Or Getting Kodakd 19:14 AI In Schools Controversy 20:33 School Tools Debate 21:59 Marketing Trends Now 23:44 AI Search Website Setup 27:49 Find Blue Collar Marketing 28:36 Website Walkthrough 30:02 Paid Ads Google vs Meta 32:50 Meta Andromeda Creative Shift 35:53 Tech Overwhelm Future Sales 39:47 Final Advice and Wrap Connect with Chris Mackey: Website - https://bluecollarmarketing.ca/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bluecollarmarketing.ca/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluecollarmarketingcanada Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    38 min
  6. Sean Whalen: Why Men Need to Sit at the Same Table

    Apr 27

    Sean Whalen: Why Men Need to Sit at the Same Table

    The Onsite podcast hosts entrepreneur and Lions Not Sheep founder Sean Whalen, who discusses loving life as a father, grandfather, and business owner while navigating an unexpected divorce. Whalen shares his construction and real estate background, including completing over 3,700 flips across 13 states, and his current focus on building a barndominium ranch on 500 acres, emphasizing his passion for creation and learning skills like welding. He explains how he curates social media as a “university” for self-education and advocates a blunt, personal-responsibility approach for men struggling with distractions or addictions, especially fathers. Whalen outlines his new $27/month Lions Not Sheep Brotherhood, aiming to unite 1–3 million men via a private app and monthly town halls to coordinate civic and cultural action, while the host also promotes the Elite Builder Society coaching group. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Kickoff 00:16 Meet Sean Whalen 01:24 Proud Dad Hockey Talk 02:52 Life Update Divorce Ranch 04:14 Barndominium Build Details 06:19 Construction Roots Flipping 08:16 Welding And Creating 11:25 Mentors And Learning Online 14:35 Recalibrating Social Media 15:38 Tough Love Motivation 18:21 AI As Leverage 18:51 Fatherhood And Legacy 20:09 Change Yourself First 21:35 Building The Brotherhood 23:58 One Table One Pride 27:23 Revolution By Numbers 32:37 Canada Crime Reality Check 36:47 How To Join And Wrap Up Connect with Sean Whalen: Website - https://lionsnotsheepbrotherhood.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swhalen/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seanwwhalen Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    34 min
  7. Sean Naylor: Three Generations of Drywall and One Game-Changing Product

    Apr 20

    Sean Naylor: Three Generations of Drywall and One Game-Changing Product

    The Onsite Podcast host interviews Ontario drywall finisher Sean Naylor of The Mudder’s Touch Ltd, a third-generation drywaller with 27 years’ experience who also makes content for tool and product brands. The main discussion centers on Mud Pro, a mineral-based drywall mud additive invented in the U.S. that Sean says allows wet-on-wet applications through multiple coats, delivers about 50% less shrinkage, can be reactivated with water for polishing, and can reduce sanding for level 5 finishing while drying similarly to traditional mud but curing harder. Sean explains how it can cut scheduling inefficiencies by enabling taping through additional coats in one sitting, and he offers samples and demos via his website and social channels. He also mentions Mud Pro’s Optimal product (paint-ready without priming), Comy Trowels, CanAm Tools, and encourages networking and joining the Elite Builders Society community. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:19 Meet Sean Naylor 01:50 Three Generation Drywall Life 02:37 Music And Studio Side 03:06 Family And Trade Legacy 06:13 Branding And Sponsors 06:26 Mud Pro Additive Intro 08:32 How It Works Wet On Wet 10:23 Where To Get Samples 12:30 Pricing And Packaging 13:23 Why Drywall Takes So Long 14:53 Dry Time Strength And Reactivation 16:27 Second Coat Results 17:47 Scheduling Jobs Faster 19:45 Pricing The Additive 20:44 Efficiency Not Robots 21:21 More Drywall Products 23:42 Find Sean Online 24:39 Sean Family Life 27:33 Networking And Mindset 31:38 Join The Community 33:07 Final Wrap And Share Connect with Sean Naylor: Website - https://www.themudderstouchltd.org/home Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMuddersTouchltd Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/themudderstouchltd/ Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    30 min
  8. Philip Sessions: JobTread Implementation and Virtual Assistants for Contractors

    Apr 13

    Philip Sessions: JobTread Implementation and Virtual Assistants for Contractors

    Episode 44 of the Onsite Podcast features Philip Sessions of Refined VA, who discusses helping contractors implement and support JobTread through account setup, templates, catalogs, estimating, QuickBooks mapping, ongoing internal support, and virtual assistant placements. Philip shares his background (from Houston to Greenville, married with two young daughters), faith, and the challenges of juggling a booming business with family responsibilities, emphasizing “harmony” over balance and avoiding hustle culture that harms relationships. The conversation highlights contractors’ common bottleneck—getting accurate estimates out quickly—and how Refined VA meets clients where they are by producing immediate estimates, then building repeatable templates and cost catalogs (using a contractor named Kevin as an example). Brandon also promotes JobTread, Refined VA, and his Elite Builder Society community. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Kickoff 01:39 Meet Philip Sessions 02:46 Fatherhood And Faith 04:32 Business Family Harmony 08:13 Finding Your Tribe 10:45 What Refined VA Does 13:41 Why JobTread Wins 16:43 Fixing Estimating Chaos 18:28 Templates And Cost Catalogs 21:17 Kevin Case Study Growth 24:29 Sales Framework Collaboration 25:10 Hockey Lessons for Closing 26:29 Tools or Get Left Behind 27:08 Philip’s Why and Mission 29:39 North America Market Reality 32:00 Ego and Failure Stats 33:49 Scarcity Mindset and Niching 36:44 Kids on Camera and Being Real 39:35 Community Plug and Connection 42:36 Wrap Up and Call to Share Connect with Philip Sessions - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/ Website: https://www.refinedva.com/ Connect with Brandon FuchsInstagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoachJoin the Elite Builder SocietyWebsite: https://ebsworks.com/

    39 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
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    On Site