LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST ARE YOU CONFIDENT IN YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS? If not, then the Built to Build Academy™ is for you. And, enrollment is now open for a limited time. Watch the video below to learn more about the programs in the academy and how they will give...

TIMES ARE UNCERTAIN, BUT YOUR BUSINESS DOESN'T HAVE TO BE You need a plan for your business now more than ever in these uncertain times. So, I'm offering you a free resource, no strings attached. Check out this group coaching session I led in the Built to Build...

PEOPLE DON’T SEEM TO CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU POST ON SOCIAL Most construction business owners use social media as part of their business.  They sink a ton of time trying to build their social accounts, only to realize that no one cares about their content.  Their social...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST SPEAKING SCHEDULE: DON’T MISS SHAWN VAN DYKE SEMINARS AT JLC LIVE NORTHEAST 2020 It’s that time of year again. It’s time to make your plans to attend JLC Live Northeast at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. I will be teaching 3...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST OF COURSE YOU WANT TO MAKE A PROFIT, BUT... The problem most construction business owners encounter when implementing the PFC system is that they try to go too big, too soon. They get excited about finally knowing how to increase their profit...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST ARE YOU FINANCING YOUR CLIENT’S JOB FOR THEM? If you’re like most contractors, you have financed a customer’s job at some point. You’ve spent more money on producing and managing the job than the money you have received from the customer. When...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST ARE YOU UNSURE WHAT YOUR FINANCIAL REPORTS MEAN? Most construction business owners struggle to understand Profit and Loss statement analysis. They depend on their bookkeepers or CPAs to interpret what the numbers mean. Properly interpreting your...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST WHY YOU NEED TO TELL YOUR CLIENTS THE TRUTH ABOUT COST Most contractors are people pleasers. Serving your clients is a priority for you. And, you may be wondering how to sell construction services in an effective way that makes you...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST ARE YOU SPENDING MORE THAN YOU RECIEVE? If you spend more than 100% of your income, then you are going to have problems in your construction business. I know it sounds simplistic, but many construction business owners violate this fundamental...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST HOW TO RESPOND TO A CUSTOMER’S QUESTION ABOUT SAVING MONEY A problem for many construction business owners is that you believe your customers when they say they want to save money. I am not saying your customers are lying, but the idea of saving...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST You Must Master Cash Flow Management to Make a Profit If you don’t understand the financial side of your company, you will continually struggle to turn a profit and grow your construction business. Yet, understanding your financial statements is...

NAHB International Builders’ Show Speaking Schedule for Shawn Van Dyke   It’s that time of year to make your plan of attack for the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, NV.   If this is your first time, then my advice is:   PLAN AHEAD.   You’ll want to get...

3 THINGS BUILDERS CAN DO TO INCREASE PROFITS AND EFFICIENCIES  Bidding against other builders is a race to the bottom.  There will always be someone cheaper than you. If you chase after these "competitive bidding" opportunities, then you will waste time on potential...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCASTHOW TO DIFFERENTIATE YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS Has a potential client ever told you the following: "You can't do that." "You can't charge for estimates." "No one in this market does that." Or "I've never heard of that before." Statements like...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCASTDESIGNERS NEED HELP FROM CONTRACTORS Designers struggle just as much as contractors do when it comes to getting paid for their time and expertise. They might not admit it, or even be aware of it, but designers waste a lot of time designing...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCASTDO NOT ASK A CONTRACTOR FOR A NOSE JOB In my previous post, I stated why homeowners should pay their contractors for proposal and why they shouldn't expect them to work for free. This post is for homeowners and what not to ask your contractor...

LISTEN TO THE BLOGCAST CHARGING FOR PROPOSALS SERVES YOUR CUSTOMERS Many residential contractors waste their time by running around giving out free estimates to customers who never intend on hiring them.  This practice increases the cost of a project because someone...