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Episode 187: Managing Time & Efficiency With Russ Stephens

We really have to move beyond micro-management; no one will work as hard and fast as you, the owner.

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Russ Stephens, Co-founder of APB, recorded live at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. In this powerful conversation, Russ breaks down how builders can scale their building company without sacrificing their evenings and weekends. It all comes down to time management, prioritisation, and effective delegation.

Inside episode 187 you will discover

  • Why most builders are stuck in the day-to-day grind
  • The key mindset shift required to break through the "glass ceiling"
  • How to implement the D.A.D. method: Delete, Automate, Delegate
  • Why delegation by abdication is one of the biggest risks for growing companies
  • The importance of exception reporting and onboarding systems
  • How to calculate the real value of your time
  • And much, much more.

key moments

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  • 2:15 Why builders never really leave the startup phase
  • 6:40 The mindset shift: Why 80% is good enough
  • 9:10 The D.A.D. method – Delete, Automate, Delegate
  • 14:25 Why working on-site limits your ability to scale
  • 18:35 How to delegate without abdicating responsibility
  • 22:00 Calculating the real value of your time

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key moments

  • 2:15 Why builders never really leave the startup phase
  • 6:40 The mindset shift: Why 80% is good enough
  • 9:10 The D.A.D. method – Delete, Automate, Delegate
  • 14:25 Why working on-site limits your ability to scale
  • 18:35 How to delegate without abdicating responsibility
  • 22:00 Calculating the real value 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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