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Episode 4: Creating Buildertrend With Dan Houghton

Fifteen years ago, we were living in a world without iPhones... It’s hard to imagine what’s going to come and change our industry, specifically our industry, or the entire world, through technology.

In this episode of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, Dan Houghton, Co-founder and CEO of Buildertrend shares the history of how Buildertend started and how the software they created continues to help thousands of builders worldwide.

key moments

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  • 1:00 How Buildertrend was born.
  • 9:41 Smart tech in the construction industry.
  • 11:25 Buildertrend’s international expansion.
  • 13:12 Buildertrend’s innovation.
  • 17:19 Small business growing pains.
  • 21:16 The future of Buildertrend.
  • 25:12 How automation is changing residential construction.
  • 27:04 Builders risks and weaknesses.
  • 30:20 How Buildertrend helps builders.
  • 35:29 Dan’s advice to builders.

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key moments

  • 1:00 How Buildertrend was born.
  • 9:41 Smart tech in the construction industry.
  • 11:25 Buildertrend’s international expansion.
  • 13:12 Buildertrend’s innovation.
  • 17:19 Small business growing pains.
  • 21:16 The future of Buildertrend.
  • 25:12 How automation is changing residential construction.
  • 27:04 Builders risks and weaknesses.
  • 30:20 How Buildertrend helps builders.
  • 35:29 Dan’s advice to builders.

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Dan Houghton co-founded Buildertrend in 2006 and now, as the CEO, he oversees Sales, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, HR and Culture. Dan is credited for leading Buildertrend’s expansion in the global market. Buildertrend now has more than 1 million users worldwide.

“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

5-star review on Apple Podcasts

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