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Episode 194: Cashflow Control With Andy Skarda

revenue is a vanity metric, it's relatively simple to grow revenue. It's a lot harder to grow margin and convert that into cash.

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, Head Coach at APB. In this live recording from the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Andy unpacks the art and science of cash flow mastery for building companies. Andy shares why cash flow is the number one reason builders struggle to scale, and explains how to create a sustainable system that protects your business long term.

Inside episode 194 you will discover

  • Why cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction business
  • The biggest mistakes builders make with their cash and financial risk
  • How to build 12 months of cash reserves
  • The critical role of an experienced bookkeeper and what questions to ask them
  • How understanding your true numbers will change how you operate
  • And much, much more.

key moments

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  • 2:00 Why cash flow is the lifeblood of a building company
  • 5:30 How builders accidentally run a Ponzi scheme
  • 9:00 The importance of daily and weekly cash monitoring
  • 13:00 The consequences of not knowing your numbers
  • 17:30 Building cash reserves for peace of mind
  • 21:00 Practical tips for finding the right bookkeeper

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key moments

  • 2:00 Why cash flow is the lifeblood of a building company
  • 5:30 How builders accidentally run a Ponzi scheme
  • 9:00 The importance of daily and weekly cash monitoring
  • 13:00 The consequences of not knowing your numbers
  • 17:30 Building cash reserves for peace of mind
  • 21:00 Practical tips for finding the right bookkeeper

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Apparatus Contractor Services

This episode is proudly sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services

Andy Skarda has owned and led businesses in South Africa, the United States, South-East Asia, and for the last decade, Australia. With 30+ years of business experience, Andy heads up the coaching team at the Association of Professional Builders (APB), helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school or more importantly, without going bust.

“A specialised podcast made just for the owners of custom home building companies. Extraordinary guests, valuable content and  amazing stories from other builders.”

Cheri K

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