A Strategic Training Series for Builders, Remodelers, and Contractors

 

Grow Smarter. Lead Stronger. Build Bigger.

 

The Build a Better Business Series is designed for construction professionals ready to move beyond survival mode and into scalable, professional business ownership.

Led by builder, speaker, and business strategist Tim Lansford, each session delivers real-world, no-fluff strategiestailored to the construction and remodeling industries.

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Whether you’re a one-person powerhouse or a growing company, this series will help you tighten operations, strengthen your brand, increase profits, and lead with vision.

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🔧 Format Options

• 💼 6-Part or 9-Part Series (1 session per month or every 2 weeks)

• 📍 In-person or virtual delivery

• ⏱ 90-minute sessions with optional Q&A

• 🛠️ Custom-built for builder associations, trade groups, or private companies

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📘 Series Topics

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🔹 1. Stop Running a Jobsite and Start Running a Business

Understand the mindset shift from technician to owner. Learn how to lead, delegate, and operate like a true CEO of your construction business.

🔹 2. Pricing for Profit

You’re not in business to break even. This session walks through cost analysis, markup vs margin, hidden profit killers, and how to price for long-term growth.

🔹 3. Building a Brand People Trust

What does your brand say about you? This module helps you align your website, job signs, customer experience, and messaging to create a brand people remember—and refer.

🔹 4. Systems that Scale

Without repeatable systems, you’re just reacting. Learn how to document workflows, create checklists, use technology wisely, and run a tighter back office.

🔹 5. The Client Experience Blueprint

A builder’s success lives or dies on referrals. Learn how to guide clients through a 5-star experience—before, during, and after the build.

🔹 6. Selling Without Selling: Mastering the Consultation

Stop being “just another bid.” This session gives you a consultation process that positions you as the expert and builds trust without being salesy.

🔹 7. Project Management from a Business Owner’s View

How to hold your team accountable, control project cost and timeline, and still deliver a great client experience. Designed to connect field operations to business goals.

🔹 8. Hiring, Managing & Leading Your Crew

Attract and keep the right people. Learn how to lead better meetings, set clear expectations, and avoid the most common team breakdowns.

🔹 9. Planning for Growth

Where do you want to go next? This final session focuses on strategic planning, marketing investments, business expansion, and setting up your next 1–3 year vision.

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💼 Who This Series Is For

• Custom builders

• Remodelers

• Trade contractors (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.)

• Construction business owners with teams

• Companies ready to move from hustle to structure

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✅ Takeaways Include

• Action plan templates

• Business health checklist

• Marketing audit worksheet

• Leadership rhythm calendar

• Consultation script for clients

• Sample job workflow and SOP list

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🧠 Why This Works

This isn’t theoretical MBA content. It’s real-world construction business training—delivered by someone who has built homes, run crews, closed deals, and learned from the trenches.

You’ll get:
✔ Proven strategies
✔ Tactical tools
✔ Construction-specific examples
✔ Engaging delivery
✔ Templates you can implement immediately

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