The Builders Coach Show

Episode 36 - Transcend Your Comfort Zone: AI, Gratitude & Growth for Builders

Transcend & Take Action: AI, Gratitude & Growth from the Builders Coach Success Summit
In this jam-packed episode, Jess and Kurt recap our biggest event yet — the 2025 Builders Coach Success Summit in Sydney! We dive into the power of transcending your comfort zone, featuring powerful lessons from keynote speaker and big wave surfer Mark Matthews. From gratitude to grit, his emotional story set the tone for two days of real implementation, strategy, and growth.
We also unpack one of the most talked-about sessions — how to use AI in your building business to generate leads, streamline marketing, and build your brand faster. Whether you're a tech newbie or already using tools like ChatGPT and Grok, this episode is full of practical insights you can apply now.
Builders, it's time to evolve. Get ahead of the game and embrace what's next.
👉 UPCOMING EVENTS📍 Melbourne – One-Day Intensive – 31 July: https://milliondollar.builderscoach.com.au/home651801📍 Auckland – One-Day Intensive – 5 September: Stay Tuned!
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Episode 35 - Leading Through Chaos: The Builder’s Guide to Critical Path Thinking

In this episode, Jess and Kurt dive deep into one of the biggest challenges builders face—time management. But this isn’t just about calendars and to-do lists. It’s about leadership in time management.
They unpack:
The biggest mistakes builders make with their time
How to identify critical path activities
Real-life examples of managing a business through personal crisis
Why systems and automation are non-negotiable in 2025
The difference between “urgent” and “important”—and how to train your brain to tell the difference
Whether you’re flat out or finally getting a breather, this episode will help you focus on what really moves the needle.

Episode 34 - DISC Profiling for Builders: Build Dream Teams & Lead Like a Pro

In this episode of The Builders Coach Show, Jess and Kurt unpack the power of DISC profiling — the psychometric tool that’s transforming leadership, recruitment, and communication in the building industry.
Discover:
The four DISC personality types and how they show up on site and in the office
How to use DISC to recruit better, reduce team conflict, and lead with impact
Why knowing your own profile is step one to better business performance
Real builder stories and how DISC helped them build high-performing teams
Whether you're managing subbies, hiring your next project manager, or looking to lead with more influence — this episode will give you the practical strategies you need.
🎯 Want the free DISC test we mention in the episode? Email us: info@builderscoach.com.au

Episode 33 - How Smart Builders Are Beating the Tender Trap | Live from SYDNEY BUILD EXPO 2025

This is a special edition of The Builders Coach Show — recorded in front of a LIVE audience at Sydney Build Expo 2025! Jess and Kurt dive deep into how Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Value Management can transform the residential construction industry.👉 Learn how to eliminate price shock, align client budgets from day one, and increase your margins without compromising trust.🚀 In this episode: - Why the old tender process is broken - Real examples of $500k projects blowing out to $1.4m - The 3-step Value Management Process builders are using now - How to lead with confidence (and boost your bottom line) - Why women are changing the face of construction — and how Builders Coach is supporting them🎁 Grab your free ECI & Value Management Guide: https://milliondollar.builderscoach.com.au/value-management-guide 👷‍♀️ Curious about Builders Coach for HER? Book a free strategy call: https://milliondollar.builderscoach.com.au/home884161 🔔 Subscribe for more:👉 Apple Podcasts👉 Spotify👉 YouTube#BuildersCoach #ECI #ValueManagement #SydneyBuildExpo #WomenInConstruction #ResidentialBuilders #ProfitFirst #LeadershipInBuilding

Episode 33 - How Smart Builders Are Beating the Tender Trap | LIVE from Sydney Build Expo

This is a special edition of The Builders Coach Show — recorded in front of a live audience at Sydney Build Expo! Jess and Kurt dive deep into how Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Value Management can transform the residential construction industry.
👉 Learn how to eliminate price shock, align client budgets from day one, and increase your margins without compromising trust.
🚀 In this episode:
Why the old tender process is broken
Real examples of $500k projects blowing out to $1.4m
The 3-step Value Management Process builders are using now
How to lead with confidence (and boost your bottom line)
Why women are changing the face of construction — and how Builders Coach is supporting them
🎁 Grab your free ECI & Value Management Guide: https://milliondollar.builderscoach.com.au/value-management-guide
👷‍♀️ Curious about Builders Coach for HER? Book a free strategy call: https://milliondollar.builderscoach.com.au/home884161 
 
#BuildersCoach #ECI #ValueManagement #SydneyBuildExpo #WomenInConstruction #ResidentialBuilders #ProfitFirst #LeadershipInBuilding

Episode 32 – Be Proactive: How Smart Builders Stay Ahead of the Game

Feeling stuck in reactive mode, constantly putting out fires?
In this episode, Jess and Kurt dive deep into what it really means to be proactive as a builder—and why it’s the single most powerful shift to scale your business. Learn how leading builders use forecasting, 12-week planning, and clear communication to gain control, increase profit, and lead with clarity.
✅ How to shift from reactive to proactive thinking✅ The most important financial forecasting metrics every builder must track✅ Why proactive communication is the secret weapon to client trust and referrals
If you’re ready to take control of your workflow, team, and profits—this episode is for you.
🎧 Tune in and take the first step off the hamster wheel.

Episode 31 - Build a Dream Team: Leadership, Hiring Mistakes & Retention Secrets for Builders

In this episode of The Builders Coach Show, Jess and Kurt dive deep into what it really takes to build a high-performing team in your building business. From the biggest hiring mistakes owners make to the mindset shifts required to lead a self-managing team, they cover it all. Learn how to structure your team for growth, retain top talent, and adopt the leadership qualities your business needs to thrive in today’s competitive market.
Whether you're drowning in admin, stuck on site, or struggling to hire the right people—this episode will give you practical strategies to take your business to the next level.
Topics Covered:
The #1 hiring mistake builders make (and how to avoid it)
The truth about leadership (and why it’s learnable)
How to structure your team based on business size
Tools to streamline communication and track performance
Mindset shifts to stop being the bottleneck
🔨 Want to build a business that runs without you? Start by building a better team.

Episode 30 - Value Management & Early Builder Involvement – The Next Frontier for Builders

The future of building is here!
In this special episode of The Builders Coach Show, we dive into Value Management and Early Builder Involvement (EBI/ECI)—the game-changing approach transforming the Building industry. Kurt and his guest builder break down the exact process, how it benefits builders, clients, and architects, and why this strategy will 10x your results.
Tune in for an exclusive webinar replay packed with practical insights! 🚀
#BuildersCoach #ValueManagement #EarlyBuilderInvolvement  #ConstructionSuccess