Builders, Budgets, and Beers

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The Builders, Budgets, and Beers Podcast is on a mission to make project financials less intimidating for commercial and residential builders. We aim to give builders the confidence to take control of their business’ cash flow by bringing on relatable guests who share real stories of financial wins and losses from their journeys in the building industry. Produced by the team at Adaptive, this podcast is here to help builders build smarter—one budget, one story and one beer at a time. 

  1. Fixed Price vs Cost-Plus

    1天前

    Fixed Price vs Cost-Plus

    Victor Rybak shares how he moved from “bags-on” to building systems that protect profit—covering fixed price vs cost-plus, change orders, retainers, and allowances that don’t burn you. He also breaks down the House Pro workflow for bids, selections, invoicing, and job-cost clarity so builders stop giving away work and start pricing like a real business. https://simplyhomebuilders.com Show Notes: 0:00 Welcome & why this show exists 4:46 From bags-on to the office—why Victor changed lanes 7:29 When the market shifts, profit needs a plan 9:41 Stop the freebies—write the change order 14:56 Retainers & contracts that keep you covered 18:35 Job costing clarity: “I paid $32k… but for what?” 22:06 When cost-plus beats fixed price 26:55 House Pro workflow—bids, selections, tracking 32:17 Centralizing invoices & communication 51:04 Standardizing process so chaos settles 55:14 Closing thoughts & what’s next Find Our Hosts: Reece Barnes Matt Calvano Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

    56 分钟
  2. Curiosity Over Ego: Specs & Real Margins

    9月10日

    Curiosity Over Ego: Specs & Real Margins

    Gabe Joseph shares how getting past ego made him a better builder—leaning into curiosity, standardizing specs, and scaling without bloat. We dig into procurement, margins, architect fit, permitting, and the upstream moves that erase change orders. https://www.jdbatx.com Video Notes: 0:00 Cold open — curiosity as the builder's edge 1:01 Gabe's background and Austin roots 6:08 Specs over one-offs: standardization that scales 10:36 Procurement: high-design without high cost 14:27 Margins, materials, and making the numbers work 31:27 Subcontractors: building a reliable roster 40:10 Change orders: how to avoid them upstream 44:43 Permitting & city dynamics (late-stage hurdles) Find Our Hosts: Reece Barnes Matt Calvano Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

    48 分钟
  3. Know Your Numbers, Not Just Your Craft

    9月3日

    Know Your Numbers, Not Just Your Craft

    Tyler Grace shares how he shifted from over-delivering to running a lean, profitable small-shop—tracking every hour, pricing for reality, and choosing lifestyle over headcount. He breaks down T&M vs cost-plus in plain English, why “good enough” (when scoped) beats burnout, and how to design a business that actually pays you back. http://trghomeconcepts.com Find more of Tyler at "The Modern Craftsman" podcast: https://www.moderncraftsman.co Show Notes:  0:00 Good enough finally clicked  5:00 How Tyler actually got into the trades  22:30 The over-delivering trap (and not tracking time)  26:00 Burnout and a hospital wake-up call  31:50 Pivot to T&M so the hours finally pay  37:10 T&M vs cost-plus—how he prices it  40:10 Old houses: surprises, budgets, and change orders  44:30 Staying small on purpose—simple tracking & cash flow  58:30 Know your lane—match the work to the budget (don’t scale blind)  1:03:20 Volume ≠ profit (the COVID boom lesson)  1:05:00 The motto: work hard, get paid for your time  1:14:00 Who he is and why—story & perspective Find Our Hosts: Reece Barnes Matt Calvano Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

    1 小时 18 分钟
  4. Pre-Con Without the Chaos

    8月27日

    Pre-Con Without the Chaos

    Adam Copenhaver shares how Cope Grand scaled from small cottages to ultra-luxury builds in Charleston by systematizing pre-construction, translating “ankle-grabber” chaos into clear scopes, and making budgets readable to clients. He dives into cost code organization, lessons from the COVID lumber spike, working with owner’s reps, and how he uses Buildertrend to keep accountability visible. https://www.copegrandhomes.com Show Notes: 0:00 What we’re tackling today 4:15 How high-end builds work in Charleston 13:26 Making budgets clients can actually read 18:12 Cost-plus explained and where it wins 32:06 Fixed fee vs cost plus, what you really pay 37:55 When an owner’s rep actually helps 40:29 How we show receipts and progress 54:12 Markup vs margin in plain English 58:00 Change orders without the drama 1:01:04 Choosing work that actually fits us 1:07:19 Wrap up and next steps Find Our Hosts: Reece Barnes Matt Calvano Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

    1 小时 15 分钟
  5. Cash Flow Isn’t Profit: Job-Cost It

    8月20日

    Cash Flow Isn’t Profit: Job-Cost It

    Trent Waldrop shares how confusing cash flow with profit can quietly sink a small builder—and why ruthless job costing is the only way to know if you’re actually making money. He breaks down moving from 75–80% cost capture to billing every line item (even the $25 ones), hitting budgets within ~5%, and choosing the right pricing model so you can net 10–12% (or better) on $200–$400K homes. https://waldropcompany.com Show Notes: 0:00 Hitting Budget Within 5% on Every Build 9:17 Building Homes for the Community You Know 13:36 Tracking Costs Like a Hawk on Lower-Margin Projects 18:26 Why We’re Moving Back to Fixed Price 22:33 Competing in a Small Market 26:25 Avoiding “Building for Free” Jobs 31:00 Deposits and Getting Paid Before Dirt Moves 35:17 Customer Satisfaction with Younger Buyers 40:16 Building for the Long Haul: 60+ Year Homes 49:17 Value Engineering That Protects Your Margin Find Our Hosts: Reece Barnes Matt Calvano Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

    52 分钟
  6. You’re Flying Blind in Business (Here’s How to Fix It)

    8月13日

    You’re Flying Blind in Business (Here’s How to Fix It)

    Would you jump on a plane if the pilot didn’t understand their cockpit dials? Randy Stanbury of 4 Level Coach shares how builders and remodelers can stop “flying blind” by mastering financial literacy, building systems, and creating a clear vision. Learn the steps to free yourself from day-to-day operations while scaling profitably. https://4levelcoach.com Show Notes: Opening Analogy & Randy’s Background (0:00) Breaking Down the Four Level Success System (2:53) Why Builders Struggle to Trust and Let Go (6:48) Profit Before Growth, Systems Before People (9:38) Using Metrics to Drive Profitability (16:39) Incremental Goals and Building Momentum (24:13) Software Adoption Challenges and Team Buy-In (30:13) Integration Support and Maximizing ROI (36:16) AI, Technology, and the Future of Building (43:37) Closing Advice and How to Connect with Randy (48:09) Find Our Hosts: Reece Barnes Matt Calvano Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

    53 分钟
  7. From Budget Nightmare to Profit Machine

    8月6日

    From Budget Nightmare to Profit Machine

    In this episode of Builders, Budgets & Beers, Reece sits down with Owen Drury of Bricks & Bytes to tackle the pressure from big-tech clients demanding lightning-fast delivery. They dig into UK vs. US timelines, the surge in HVAC/heat-pump installs, the chaos of forecasting & retainage, and how offsite prefab + AI-powered tools are turning 24-month schedules into predictable, profitable builds. https://bricks-bytes.com Show Notes:  Welcome & Quick Intros (00:00) HVAC Boom & Heat Pump Surge (04:00) From Trades to Quantity Surveying (06:28) Forecasting Pitfalls & Retainage (09:46) Design Deficits & Scope Creep (13:10) Renovation Roulette & Hidden Hazards (18:06) Why Lowest Bid Always Wins (25:05) Tech Trends: Prefab, AI & Fast Builds (37:37) Find Our Hosts: Reece Barnes Matt Calvano Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

    46 分钟
  8. Uncovering Hidden Profits

    7月30日

    Uncovering Hidden Profits

    Chloe Brown, founder of Wildest Dreams, discusses the importance of accurate job costing and financial tracking in construction. She highlights that many builders fail to recoup thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars per job due to inadequate financial management. Brown emphasizes the value of using tools like Adaptive for better integration and efficiency, noting that Adaptive's user interface significantly outperforms QuickBooks. She also stresses the significance of optimizing the Accounts Receivable (AR) cycle to improve cash flow and financial health. Brown offers free consultations to help builders improve their financial operations. https://www.thinkwildest.com Show Notes: Chloe Brown's Introduction and Background (0:00) Chloe's Sales Consulting and Custom Solutions (1:45) Transition from Custom Solutions to Adaptive (12:30) Case Study: Uncovering Unbilled Costs (12:45) Impact of Cost Codes and Financial Tracking (16:27) Forensic Audits and Adaptive's Role (26:00) Improving Cash Flow and AR Cycle (31:44) Technology's Role in Construction (47:01) Find Our Hosts: Reece Barnes Matt Calvano Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

    48 分钟
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The Builders, Budgets, and Beers Podcast is on a mission to make project financials less intimidating for commercial and residential builders. We aim to give builders the confidence to take control of their business’ cash flow by bringing on relatable guests who share real stories of financial wins and losses from their journeys in the building industry. Produced by the team at Adaptive, this podcast is here to help builders build smarter—one budget, one story and one beer at a time. 

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