The Building Code

Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with long-time podcast listener, Lucas Comstock, owner and superintendent at JC Builders. Lucas’s career began at a young age, working summers during high school under his father. Since 2010, he has worked in various capacities to help guide the business into the next generation. Listen to the full episode to hear more about Lucas’s story and how he’s using Buildertrend’s Group Purchasing feature to save with cashback and discounts.     Learn more about JC Builders: https://www.jcbuilds4u.com/   Check out the benefits of Buildertrend Group Purchasing: https://buildertrend.com/materials-builders/   Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/259-lucas-comstock/   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware #GroupPurchasing

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are sitting down with the one and only Russ Stephens, co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a leading business coaching organization dedicated to helping builders systemize and scale their companies. With a background in data analysis and business strategy, Russ is passionate about using metrics-driven insights to improve profitability and efficiency in the construction industry. Tune in to the full episode to get an overview of key findings from the 2025 State of the Residential Construction Industry report.   Learn more about the Association of Professional Builders: https://www.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/   Download your free copy of the 2025 State of the Residential Construction Industry report: https://buildertrend.com/ebooks/apb-report-2025/    Watch the educational sessions you may have missed at the 2025 International Builders’ Show On Demand Portal: https://www.buildersshow.com/education-on-demand   Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/258-russ-stephens/   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware #AssociationofProfessionalBuilders

Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Dennis Shriver, president of Hearthside Homes. Dennis acquired Hearthside in 2010 and has helped transform it into one of the leading home building companies in the Kansas City area. In an average year, their team produces between 50 and 90 homes with an impressive annual revenue of $45 to $50 million. Listen to the full episode to hear more about Dennis’s story and his experience as a new member in CBUSA’s group purchasing organization.     Learn more about Hearthside Homes: https://hearthsidekc.com/   Read their case study to really get a glimpse at the value Dennis and his team are seeing after joining CBUSA: https://cbusa.us/case-studies/hearthside-homes/   Go to the CBUSA website to learn more about the benefits and how to become a member: https://cbusa.us/     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/257-dennis-shriver/    Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Courtney is flying solo with returning guests, Joe Christensen and Adam Shaeffer, best friends and co-founders of Cardinal Crest Homes. Today, they’ve completed 150 bespoke homes, offering clients a seamless and personalized home building experience. Tune in to the full episode to explore why showing up authentically online and in real life is a huge driver for the success of your construction business.     Learn more about Cardinal Crest Homes: https://www.cardinalcrestkc.com/   Attend Joe’s panel at the Builders’ Show: https://www.buildersshow.com/Search/EducationSession.aspx?id=2809565   Attend the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas coming up at the end of February: https://www.buildersshow.com/   Get your free IBS expo pass on us and start planning your trip: https://buildertrend.com/ibs2025/   Read “Crushing It” by Gary Vaynerchuk: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/reading-crushingit/     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/256-joe-christensen-adam-shaeffer/   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware

Today on “The Building Code,” Charley is flying solo with returning guest, Brad Robinson, president at Bradford Custom Homes. Brad is the driving force behind the company’s strategic vision, ensuring every project reflects the highest standard of excellence. He’s a seasoned entrepreneur and problem solver, bringing years of experience from high-end residential and commercial construction. Listen to the full episode for a sneak peek of Brad’s panel at the International Builders’ Show exploring innovative project management techniques.     Learn more about Bradford Custom Homes: https://www.bradfordremodels.com/   Attend Brad’s panel at the Builders’ Show: https://www.buildersshow.com/Search/EducationSession.aspx?id=2919973   Attend the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas coming up at the end of February: https://www.buildersshow.com/   Get your free IBS expo pass on us and start planning your trip: https://buildertrend.com/ibs2025/     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/255-brad-robinson/   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware

Today on “The Building Code,” Charley is a lone host sitting down with Gene Marks, founder of The Marks Group. Gene is renowned keynote speaker and national business columnist presenting at over 70 live events each year. He’s also a best-selling author, CPA, business owner, and national business columnist for “The Guardian,” “Forbes,” “Entrepreneur” and more, Gene has spent the past 25 years running a very successful business. Listen to the full episode to hear Gene’s strategies for managing overhead costs and securing financing to ensure operational stability and growth.   Visit his website to connect with Gene and learn more about the partnership opportunities: https://www.genemarks.com/   Check out some of Gene’s resources and his consulting services: https://genemarks.medium.com/ https://www.genemarks.com/consulting/   You can also go to The Marks Group to learn more about CRM and access resources: https://www.marksgroup.net/   Attend the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas coming up at the end of February: https://www.buildersshow.com/   Get your free IBS expo pass on us and start planning your trip: https://buildertrend.com/ibs2025/   Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/254-gene-marks/   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware

In this insightful conversation, Karine Woodman, the Founder and CEO of 24hr Bookkeeper, and Michelle Vesel, a process implementation specialist, dive into crucial tax strategies for builders. They discuss navigating tax challenges while emphasizing the importance of organized bookkeeping. The guests advocate for outsourcing financial tasks to experts, allowing builders to focus on their core business. They also share tips on job costing, monthly accounting, and utilizing technology for streamlined financial management, ultimately aiming to enhance profitability for construction companies.

Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are sitting down with Scott Beebe, founder and head coach at My Business on Purpose. Scott and his team partner with business owners to design and implement customized systems, processes and strategies. Utilizing the proven Business on Purpose Roadmap, he empowers businesses to break free from the overwhelming cycle of constantly working in their business. Listen to the full episode to hear how Scott is helping construction business owners use efficient job costing to sustain financial success.   Learn more about My Business on Purpose: https://mybusinessonpurpose.com/   Take the My Business on Purpose business assessment test: https://www.boproadmap.com/healthy   Attend the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas coming up at the end of February: https://www.buildersshow.com/   Attend Scott’s sessions at the Builders’ Show: https://www.buildersshow.com/Search/Speaker.aspx?cadmiumSpeakerID=2130770   Get your free IBS expo pass on us and start planning your trip: https://buildertrend.com/ibs2025/   Read "Profit First" by Michael Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/   Read “Good Leaders Ask Great Questions” by John C. Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Leaders-Ask-Great-Questions/dp/145554809X   Read “The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life” by David Brooks: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Mountain-David-Brooks/dp/0812993268     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/252-scott-beebe/    Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Tammie Ross, CEO and general contractor of Residence by Ross. Tammie is the architect of vision that transforms houses into homes and is proudly committed to excellence. Her leadership is the cornerstone of a minority woman-owned construction empire that continues to expand. Tune in to the full episode to hear how Tammie managed to break through a lot of barriers to build her successful company and how she’s helping others do the same.   Learn more about Residence by Ross: https://residencebyross.com/   Order Tammie’s book “Breaking Ground, Breaking the Glass Ceilings” being released on February 3: https://tammie-ross.com/the-book/   Attend the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas coming up at the end of February: https://www.buildersshow.com/   Attend Tammie Ross’ sessions at the Builders’ Show: https://www.buildersshow.com/Search/Speaker.aspx?cadmiumSpeakerID=2511685   Get your free IBS expo pass on us and start planning your trip: https://buildertrend.com/ibs2025/   Learn more about the NAHB Professional Women in Building booth: https://www.buildersshow.com/nahb-professional-women-in-building   Get involved with the National Association of Home Builders: https://www.nahb.org/     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/251-tammie-ross/   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware

On this very special episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are celebrating a major milestone – reaching the 250 mark! 🎉 Did you know, only about 2% of podcasts make it to 250 episodes? It’s true! So, to honor this achievement, we’re bringing you a power-packed lineup of insights and advice from top builders and Buildertrend’s own experts to help you bring more value to your construction business. Whether you’re a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, this episode is filled with inspiration and actionable strategies you won’t want to miss.     Check out Cardinal Crest’s scheduling template: https://buildertrend.com/ebooks/scheduling-milestone-template/   Check out the Behind the Business series with Morgan Molitor from Construction2style: https://buildertrend.com/blog/crafting-sanctuary-spaces/   Head over to our blog post to get even more insights that weren’t included in the episode: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/250-charley-burtwistle-courtney-mattern/      Read the shownotes for this episode here: (add page link here)   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware