Builders, Budgets, and Beers
Episodes
WIP Reports That Tell The Truth About Profit with Miller Bradford
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reece sits down with construction bookkeeper and CFO Miller Bradford from Builder Bookkeep to talk about what WIP reports really do for builders and w...
Know Your Numbers Protect Your Margin with Shawn Van Dyke
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reece digs in with construction business coach and Profit First for Contractors author Shawn Van Dyke to show why clean job costs matter more than cha...
Construction Accounting Success with Bill Mills
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Mills, experienced CPA specializing in construction accounting, discusses the critical role of embracing new technology, real-time financial data...
The Key to Project Success with Alex Molkentin
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Molkentin shares insights from his journey in the construction industry, emphasizing the importance of pre-construction as a means to set clear e...
Systems, People, and Profit with Isabel Affinito
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel Affinito and Reece discuss the critical importance of having clear job descriptions, robust systems, and disciplined financial practices to dri...
Building Financial Clarity with Per Pettersson
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Builder and tech veteran Per Pettersson discusses how project management and financial clarity are essential for success and efficiency in the constru...
Why Most Builders Stay Stuck at $2M with Paul Atherton
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Atherton shares why most builders stall until they make an identity shift—from “in-the-field” carpenter to business owner—and how to use ...
WIP, Job Costing, and Cash Flow with Andrea Gallion
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Gallion shares how builders can use Work-in-Progress reporting, real-time job costing, and clean month-end processes to actually see where thei...
Stop Bleeding Talent
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Suman Cherry shares a no-BS playbook for hiring in construction. We get into the real cost of losing A-players, the first hires that buy back your tim...
Profit by Design: CFO + CPA for Builders
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allison O’Baker and Priscilla Thomasevich share how a CFO–CPA duo helps builders organize their books, budget with intent, and protect margins. We...
Building a Business With Your Spouse with Cody & Kristen Dawson
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cody & Kristen Dawson share how Patriot Custom Homes grew from a COVID-era handyman hustle into a legit remodel-to-custom operation—with corpora...
Payroll Tax Savings Most Builders Miss
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Operations pro Angie Aki joins Reece to demystify payroll tax savings, W-2 vs 1099 trade-offs, benefits that actually help retention, and the liabilit...
From Grunt Work to Luxury GC
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brady Fenn shares how Fenn Rogers went from “tearing up floors” to a trusted luxury custom home builder in the Phoenix area by partnering with the...
Fixed Price vs Cost-Plus
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Victor Rybak shares how he moved from “bags-on” to building systems that protect profit—covering fixed price vs cost-plus, change orders, retain...
Curiosity Over Ego: Specs & Real Margins
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gabe Joseph shares how getting past ego made him a better builder—leaning into curiosity, standardizing specs, and scaling without bloat. We dig int...
Know Your Numbers, Not Just Your Craft
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Grace shares how he shifted from over-delivering to running a lean, profitable small-shop—tracking every hour, pricing for reality, and choosi...
Pre-Con Without the Chaos
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Copenhaver shares how Cope Grand scaled from small cottages to ultra-luxury builds in Charleston by systematizing pre-construction, translating “...
Cash Flow Isn’t Profit: Job-Cost It
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trent Waldrop shares how confusing cash flow with profit can quietly sink a small builder—and why ruthless job costing is the only way to know if yo...
You’re Flying Blind in Business (Here’s How to Fix It)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would you jump on a plane if the pilot didn’t understand their cockpit dials? Randy Stanbury of 4 Level Coach shares how builders and remodelers can...
From Budget Nightmare to Profit Machine
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Budgets & Beers, Reece sits down with Owen Drury of Bricks & Bytes to tackle the pressure from big-tech clients d...
Uncovering Hidden Profits
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Brown, founder of Wildest Dreams, discusses the importance of accurate job costing and financial tracking in construction. She highlights that m...
The True Cost of Fixed Fee vs Cost Plus Models
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Bruton, from Aarow Building, talks about the painful $180,000 lesson that forced him to completely rethink his construction business pricing mode...
How He Built a Construction Empire Overnight
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rudy Marroquin, founder of Atlas Homes in Austin, joins Reece to break down how he went from a $500 startup budget to building luxury homes in Monteci...
How to scale from 15 homes to 150 homes with Thomas Joseph, Joseph Design Build
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Joseph, co-founder of Joseph Design Build, joins Reece to talk about moving from high-end custom infill homes to building at scale—with inten...
How to Actually Make Money in Construction with Will King
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Custom builder Will King of High Cotton Homes shares hard-earned lessons on how to actually make money in construction. From markup vs. margin to pre-...
From DIY to $3M: What Builders Learn the Hard Way with Garrett Goldsberry
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett “Goldsy” Goldsberry joins Reece Barnes to share how he and his wife left cushy jobs, started Salt Creek Homes from scratch, and grew it to...
When Your Systems Don’t Match Your Strategy with Dirk van der Velde
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dirk van der Velde, co-founder of Momenta, opens up about the early missteps in aligning business structure with execution—and how tightening operat...
Bringing Commercial Precision to Custom Home Building with Julian Miller
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Miller, Director of Operations at NS Builders, shares how his experience in commercial construction built the foundation for his process-driven...
The Most Common (and Costly) Mistakes Builders Make with Melissa Leediker
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Leediker, Founder of Turquant Builder Services, LLC, discusses the most common and costly errors in construction accounting, focusing on job c...
How Multi-Entity Builders Stay on Top of Every Dollar with Shayne Glass
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shayne Glass, CPA Controller for Shrock Companies, shares his insights on Shrock’s sophisticated approach to managing multiple business entities by ...
Rebuilding After Helene with Noi Calhoun
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noi Calhoun, from JAG Construction, shares the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville, North Carolina, detailing the community's str...
Insights From a Top Construction CPA with Dorrie Franzello-Kurtz
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dorrie Franzello-Kurtz, CPA at YHB | CPAs &Consultants, discusses the critical importance of accurate job costing, real-time financial ...
COPE-ing with Overhead and Cost Codes with Michael Anschel
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Michael Anschel, Principal at OA Design+Build +Architecture, discusses the COPE (Cost of Project Execution) method, which helps builde...
"It Is What It Is" with Ryan Hanson
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Hanson, Partner at Sustainable 9 Design + Build, discusses the benefits of a cost plus pricing model, highlighting the transparency it provides t...
Bonding and Tight Financials for Construction Businesses with Shayne Glass
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shayne Glass, CPA Controller for Shrock Companies, discusses the critical role of bonding and maintaining tight financial processes for construction c...
Staying on Top of Construction Financials with Tim Savre
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Savre, Controller for NS Builders, discusses the importance of construction businesses tracking their finances consistently throughout the year, r...
The Role and Importance of CFOs with Mark Phillips
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Phillips, CFO of V Fine Homes, shares his perspective on the distinct roles and responsibilities of bookkeepers, controllers, an...
Streamlining Cash Flow Management with Al Hamed
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation with Hamed Homes explores the challenges and solutions they have faced in tracking cash flow, managing bills, receipts, budgets, and ...
Aligning Back Office and Field for Growth with Tonya Schulte
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonya Schulte, Founder of The Profit Constructors, discusses the importance of synergy between the back office and field operations in construction co...
Navigating the Speculative Building Process with Amanda Trevino and Scott Turner
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experienced real estate professionals, Amanda Trevino and Scott Turner, provide a comprehensive overview of the key considerations and strategies invo...
Leveraging Technology to Optimize Operations with Dominick Thompson
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dominick Thompson, a general contractor from Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses his unique background, financial management strategies, and the bene...
Embracing Technology for Construction Recruiting with Paul Sanneman
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Sanneman, President of Contractor Staffing Source, discusses how AI and technology are disrupting the construction industry, emphasizing the impo...
The Competitive Advantage of Effective Back Office Management with Levi Joseph
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation with Levi Joseph, Director of Operations at Ladisic Fine Homes, explores how a well-executed back office can provide a significant c...
Knowing Your Numbers for the Business Side of Construction with Chris Atwood
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Atwood, co-owner of Otter Creek Homes, shares his insights on the challenges builders face in running the business side of their construction co...
Insights from an Experienced Infill Spec Builder with Scott Turner
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experienced infill home builder, Scott Turner, owner of Riverside Homes, shares his insights on the benefits, challenges, and strategies for successfu...
Mastering the Finances of Custom Home Building with Nathan Marsala
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Marsala, founder of The Bison Group, joins Matt and Reece to discuss the critical importance of document control, subcontractor management, and...
Leveraging Purchase Orders to Streamline Custom Home Building with Tyler Brabec
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Brabec shares the importance of purchase orders in the custom home building industry, highlighting how they can help builders manage costs, miti...
Four Stages of Financial Maturity in Construction with Luke Holcomb
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Holcomb shares the four stages of financial maturity in construction businesses, from the groundwork stage focused on project-level finances to t...
Establishing an efficient cost coding system with Penny Lane
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Penny Lane, a construction accounting expert, discusses the importance of designing a simple yet effective chart of accounts and cost coding system fo...
The Spec Builder's Playbook with Bryan Uhler
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Uhler, of Pioneer Builders, shares his insights on managing cash flow and building a successful speculative home building business, emphasizing ...
Cost-Plus vs. Fixed-Price The Great Debate with Brad Robinson & Scott Bland
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Builders Budgets and Beers we discuss the pros and cons of cost-plus vs. fixed-price building models in the construction industry. Builders B...
Maximizing Profits Through Detailed Planning and Real-Time Tracking with Adam Martin
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Martin shares cost management strategies for profitable construction projects, emphasizing the importance of thorough pre-planning, accurate cost...
Managing Construction Finances with Kalpana Oommen
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kalpana Oommen joins Builders, Budgets, and Beers to share her journey from millions of dollars in losses to $5 million in revenue. She discusses how ...
The Power of Work In Progress (WIP) Reports with Zack Kelly
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Builders Budgets and BeersReece Barnes and Matt Calvano discuss financial management for construction businesses with industry expert Zack Kelly, expl...
Hard-Earned Financial Lessons with Mark D. Williams
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Builders Budgets and BeersMark Williams, a third-generation builder, joins Builders Budgets and Beers to discuss his career building high-end custom h...