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Episode 203: How To Reclaim Your Time With Russ Stephens

Leaders have this problem of becoming 'chief problem solver' when they train their team with the fast answer

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Russ Stephens, Co-founder of APB. Throughout this episode, Russ tackles the biggest hidden drag on every building company, time, and shares a practical framework to stop being your team’s go-to problem solver so you can start leading more effectively. 

Inside episode 203 you will discover

  • Why builders unintentionally train their teams to rely on them
  • The real cost of low-value work vs. high-value leadership 
  • The 3-3-3 method
  • How to coach your team to think clearly
  • How to keep control without micromanaging
  • And much, much more.

key moments

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  • 2:40 Why leaders train their teams to rely on them
  • 6:37 The hidden cost of $20/hr tasks vs. $1,000/hr work
  • 10:10 Breaking the cycle with the 3-3-3 Method
  • 15:45 Coaching your team to think and solve problems independently
  • 21:10 Delegating safely with policies, procedures & exception reporting
  • 27:30 First steps to implement the method and regain control of your time

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key moments

  • 2:40 Why leaders train their teams to rely on them
  • 6:37 The hidden cost of $20/hr tasks vs. $1,000/hr work
  • 10:10 Breaking the cycle with the 3-3-3 Method
  • 15:45 Coaching your team to think and solve problems independently
  • 21:10 Delegating safely with policies, procedures & exception reporting
  • 27:30 First steps to implement the method and regain control of your time

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Apparatus Contractor Services

This episode is proudly sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services

Russ Stephens is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council.

“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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