Nov 27, 2025
Tyler answers a listener email about what he’d do differently if he were starting his business today, beyond just setting up insurance, lawyers, and an LLC. He digs into why chasing “sexy” high-end projects can crush your margins, how T&M and paid pre-con changed his business, and why the less you work, the...
Nov 23, 2025
This episode gets real about money stress, comparison, and the head noise that comes with trying to run a construction business and still show up at home. We talk through how we handle the dark season — from boundaries and better systems to finding people you can actually be honest with.
Show Notes:
00:00 Intro,...
Nov 16, 2025
Nick and Tyler sit down live at CCS in Chicago to walk through how they go from 100 inquiries to one real client and why risk is the number one reason people never build. They break down self-qualifying leads, budget reality checks, and using precon and VE to protect both your business and the homeowner before...
Nov 13, 2025
Tyler tears into the “stop buying lattes” take and runs the numbers that actually break buyers and clients. The squeeze lands on builders too - changing bids, quality, and what projects even pencil out.
Show Notes:
00:00 The meme and why it’s off
04:00 Life costs vs “coffee” costs
06:30 1981 starter home vs...
Nov 9, 2025
The guys dig into the real split between self-performing and running a GC outfit and what actually moves a build when design runs headfirst into the schedule. From Bugatti-level brand lessons to field fixes (bracing, factory edges, install expectations), this one’s about picking a lane and building like you mean...