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Jordan joins the show again after five years for a one-on-one discussion with Tyler. Jordan details his experience leaving MT Copeland and going back to his own building business. He shares with Tyler and our audience advice on content partnerships based on his experiences. They also address the challenges of making educational content profitable for builders and the ways they can improve their content strategies. Tune in for more building knowledge and friendly banter!

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#276 - Josh Salinger of Birdsmouth Design Build Aug 28, 2023

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Josh Salinger discusses his approach to designing and building high-performance homes that are durable, healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient. The guys debate strategies for growing a construction business while maintaining quality and employee satisfaction. The conversation also touches on training builders, integrating design and construction, and creating a sense of mission for employees.

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Midweek with Tyler: Keeping It Honest With Subs Aug 24, 2023

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This week, Tyler shares how he keeps the relationship with his subs good and honest. He discusses the similarities and differences between how he manages co-workers he has history with and his newer hires. Tune in to the episode for how Tyler keeps it fair and forthright when assessing subs.

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"Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

#275 - Sara Schultz of Free Afternoon Aug 21, 2023

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Nick and Tyler speak with Sarah Schultz about her branding and marketing agency Free Afternoon and her blog Hey Sarah Schultz. Sarah discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and advice for other business owners, including the importance of building a strong brand. She also talks about her podcast The Refund which aims to empower women business owners.

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Midweek with Tyler: Advice for Starting A Remodeling Business Aug 17, 2023

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Tyler shares his story starting his own remodeling company, and what he has learned along the way. From managing renovation projects to overseeing subcontractors, Tyler provides advice and recommendations for the initial start of you company to find a successful work flow. He also speaks on when to subcontract work versus self-performing tasks, and the pros and cons of taking on work yourself. Tune in for more valuable tips!

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#274 - Bryan Uhler of Pioneer Builders Inc. Aug 13, 2023

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Bryan Uhler, VP of Pioneer Builders, talks spec home building and the importance of building to code. As the person behind his own bookkeeping, Bryan shares how they utilze strategies to maximize profit and how you can too. Check out the episode to improve your cost efficiency and see how Bryan runs his business!

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Midweek with Tyler: Finger on the Pulse Aug 10, 2023

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Tyler answers a viewer email this week asking about business growth, and where to start. Tyler shares his experience of what works for him, and what to look out for when scaling up. Tune in for ways to sustainably and realistically grow your business!

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#273 - Bob Kelly of WickRight Inc. Aug 07, 2023

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Bob Kelly, owner, GC and inventor at WickRight Inc. shares the systems that he's creating with his team. Specifially vapor release systems for flat roof details, and ways to improve our current adopted methods. Bob talks about what he is learning at building science summer camp and how we have come to the methods our present system uses. With so many thought provoking topics, this episode is a can't miss!

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Midweek with Tyler: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Inspector Interactions Aug 03, 2023

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Tyler walks through his processes with inspections and how his mindset has shifted towards them. Viewing them as a peer versus a road block changes that interaction and dynamic, but there is a lot of work to do to get there. Check out the episode to hear how we can make those changes.

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#272 - Jason Bent of Bent's Woodworking Jul 31, 2023

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Jason Bent shares how he's turned his love of wood working into his livelihood and ways to pursue your craft. After recently cutting back his time making custom furniture to focus on creating content, Jason strives to help his audience diversify their income and become better craftsman.

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