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05/21/2026

Builder Stories Episode 140: Create An AI Twin For Your Business with Phil Parsons of KP Homescapes

05/18/2026

Builder Stories Episode 139: Turn Happy Customers Into Your Marketing Engine

Frank Llaneza of River Pools of the Carolinas joins Eric to share how he grew from buying a pool for his own family during COVID to installing more than 300 pools across two states.
He breaks down the simple gift behind a 30% jump in reviews and a 60% lead increase in a soft market.

Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts!!

Episode 138: Remove The Work Holding You Back with Zac Liquori of ConstructAidMost contractors are not stuck because the...
05/14/2026

Episode 138: Remove The Work Holding You Back with Zac Liquori of ConstructAid

Most contractors are not stuck because they cannot build. They are stuck because the business still lives in the owner's head. Zac Liquori of ConstructAid shares how to build stronger systems and stop drowning in admin work.

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Builder Stories Episode 137: A Life Rebuilt After Profound LossMichael Flory of Custom Built Design & Remodeling joins E...
05/13/2026

Builder Stories Episode 137: A Life Rebuilt After Profound Loss

Michael Flory of Custom Built Design & Remodeling joins Eric Fortenberry for one of the most powerful conversations on the show. He opens up about a childhood tragedy and how he slowly rebuilt his sense of purpose, shaping the way he leads his remodeling business today.

His story is a reminder that hardship can become the foundation for how you lead, build, and serve others.

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Turn More Builds Into Better OutcomesIf you are trying to grow your building business, this conversation will challenge ...
05/03/2026

Turn More Builds Into Better Outcomes

If you are trying to grow your building business, this conversation will challenge how you think about your process. Mike Lee of Tributary Real Estate Group walks through how one development reshaped the way he builds homes and runs his company.

Mike gets into how to structure trade partner relationships for better results, what investors actually look for in a building opportunity, and how to value engineer a home without sacrificing quality.

Catch the full episode on Builder Stories with Eric Fortenberry.

Doug Howard of Growth Team Strategies brings a Wharton background and decades of experience helping contractors improve ...
05/02/2026

Doug Howard of Growth Team Strategies brings a Wharton background and decades of experience helping contractors improve how their businesses operate. He breaks down why so many companies struggle to execute even when the owner knows exactly what to do.

A few things he digs into:
- What makes a system simple enough for the team to actually follow
- How better use of technology sharpens day to day decision making
- What changes when leaders take control of their time

Tune in to hear the full conversation on Builder Stories with Eric Fortenberry anywhere you get your podcasts.

Eric Van Dixhorn of Archadeck bounced between construction, sales, and startups before anything truly clicked. Then he s...
05/02/2026

Eric Van Dixhorn of Archadeck bounced between construction, sales, and startups before anything truly clicked. Then he stepped into a new business and saw early success in a competitive market that set the tone for everything after.

A few things he gets into:
- Recognizing when a business is actually the right fit
- The support systems that helped him avoid common first-year mistakes
- What it takes to gain traction faster in a brand new market

Tune in to hear the full conversation on Builder Stories with Eric Fortenberry anywhere you get your podcasts.

Nasir Dukes and Adina Safta of Dukes Properties & Construction have grown a high performing development company in one o...
05/01/2026

Nasir Dukes and Adina Safta of Dukes Properties & Construction have grown a high performing development company in one of the hottest markets in the country. They share how they spot real opportunities, avoid bad deals, and bring financial discipline to fuel smarter growth.

In this episode you will learn:
- How to recognize opportunities worth pursuing
- Why most deals fail before construction even begins
- What it means to scale without losing control
- How to think about risk when the market is unpredictable
- Why the right team structure changes your growth trajectory

Listen to Builder Stories with Eric Fortenberry wherever you get your podcasts.

Gil Vaisman of Go ADU Construction turned a side project into a fast growing ADU business. He shares the shift that help...
05/01/2026

Gil Vaisman of Go ADU Construction turned a side project into a fast growing ADU business. He shares the shift that helped him attract better clients and how leading with pricing changed his entire sales process.

In this episode you will learn:
- How to choose a business partner who strengthens your company
- How to target higher value clients instead of competing on price
- A new way to think about competitors that opens up opportunities
- How to structure your role so you can scale without burning out

Listen to Builder Stories with Eric Fortenberry wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode of Builder Stories, Steve Young of HHI Builders joins us to talk about scaling a remodeling business to ...
04/20/2026

In this episode of Builder Stories, Steve Young of HHI Builders joins us to talk about scaling a remodeling business to $9 million in just six years.

We get into the early pricing mistakes that nearly derailed him, the project director workflow that sharpened his client experience, and how AI is changing the way he estimates and runs the business.

Don't miss it! Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts (or link in comments)!

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