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Episode 22 | Outlook for 2025
Episode 22 | Outlook for 2025
Tune in as Nate and Keith explore emerging construction trends to watch in 2025.
00:58:23
December 13, 2024
Episode 21 | Blueprints for Success
Episode 21 | Blueprints for Success
Join Nate and Keith as they share their secretes for success in the construction industry.
01:07:05
November 12, 2024
Episode 20 | Facing the Customer
Episode 20 | Facing the Customer
Join Nate and Keith as they explore customer relations dynamics in the construction industry.
01:11:45
November 05, 2024
Episode 19 | Staying on Course for Growth
Episode 19 | Staying on Course for Grow...
In this episode, Keith and Nate explore the common barriers to growth in the construction industry.
00:43:21
October 29, 2024
Episode 18 | The Contrct
Episode 18 | The Contrct
In this episode, Keith and Nate discuss what to consider when creating a contract.
00:58:35
October 29, 2024
Episode 17 | Growth Through Challenging Conversations
Episode 17 | Growth Through Challenging...
In Episode 17, Keith and Nate discuss the importance of communication in the industry and life.
00:43:12
October 15, 2024
Episode 16 | Getting Started in the Industry
Episode 16 | Getting Started in the Ind...
In episode 16, Keith and Nate discuss the mind sets needed to make it in the construction industry.
00:51:44
October 08, 2024
Season 2 | Episode 15 | Women in the Industry (Part 2)
Season 2 | Episode 15 | Women in the In...
Join special guest Jennifer Lea in a discussion about empowering women to join the construction industry.
00:58:04
October 01, 2024
Season 2 | Episode 14 | Women in the Industry
Season 2 | Episode 14 | Women in the In...
Join special guest Jennifer Lea as we discuss the importance of women in the construction industry.
00:44:38
September 24, 2024
Episode 13 | Challenges of the Trades
Episode 13 | Challenges of the Trades
In this episode, Keith and Nathen discuss industry challenges and overcoming adversity in the construction industr...
00:28:28
July 09, 2024
Episode 12 | Perks of the Trades
Episode 12 | Perks of the Trades
In this episode, Keith and Nathen dive into the benefits a career in the trades offers.
00:37:49
July 02, 2024
Episode 11 | Barriers to Entry
Episode 11 | Barriers to Entry
In this episode, Keith and Nathen explore the variables holding people back from choosing the trades as a career o...
00:33:35
June 25, 2024
Episode 10 | Essential Skillsets for the Trades
Episode 10 | Essential Skillsets for th...
In this episode, Keith and Nathan explore the requisite skills needed in the construction industry.
01:09:24
June 18, 2024
Episode 9 | Emerging Trends in the Industry
Episode 9 | Emerging Trends in the Indu...
In this episode, Keith and Nathen explore the future landscape of the construction industry.
00:41:45
June 11, 2024
Episode 8 | Money, Money Money (Part 2)
Episode 8 | Money, Money Money (Part 2)...
In this continuation of episode 7, Keith and Nathen dive into the financial opportunities that the trades have to ...
00:21:10
June 04, 2024
Episode 7 | Money, Money, Money (Part 1)
Episode 7 | Money, Money, Money (Part 1...
In this two-part episode, Nathen and Keith dive into the financial opportunities their industry has to offer.  ...
00:22:31
May 29, 2024
Episode 6 | Trades of the Industry
Episode 6 | Trades of the Industry
In this episode, Keith and Nathen explore the different trades that make up the residential construction industry....
00:37:43
May 21, 2024
Episode 5 | Failure on Route to Success
Episode 5 | Failure on Route to Success
Welcome to the Builder Hacks Podcast! In this episode, Keith and Nathen explore how failures often lead to success...
00:31:33
May 14, 2024
Episode 4 | Unveiling Education System Failures
Episode 4 | Unveiling Education System ...
In this episode, Keith and Nathen examine the shortcomings of education and the strengths of their industry. ...
00:26:30
May 07, 2024
Episode 3 | What We Love About Our Industry
Episode 3 | What We Love About Our Indu...
In this episode, Keith and Nathen share the key aspects of what they love about their industry.
00:16:22
May 07, 2024
Episode 2 | Nathen's Origin Story
Episode 2 | Nathen's Origin Story
In this episode, Nathen Piper discusses his path to the construction industry.
00:31:09
May 07, 2024
Episode 1 | Keith's Origin Story
Episode 1 | Keith's Origin Story
Welcome to the Builder Hacks Podcast! In this episode, Keith Meals dives into his experience as a contractor in th...
00:16:25
May 07, 2024
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As 2025 approaches, it’s time to lay the groundwork for success! In this episode, Nate and Keith dive into essential strategies for effective planning, setting clear goals, and navigating challenges in the construction industry. 🔑 Get ready to start the new year strong by aligning your vision and actions. Don’t miss this episode—listen now!
🎙️ Episode 23 | Strategic Planning: 2025 📊
Join Nate and Keith as they discuss business planning for 2025.
Episode 23 | Strategy Planning: 2025
In this powerful episode, we welcomed Jennifer Lea to discuss the vital role women play in the construction industry. From overcoming challenges to driving innovation, Jennifer’s insights are a testament to the strength and resilience of women shaping our field. #BuilderHacks #WomenInConstruction #JenniferLea #PodcastThrowback
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Transcript | Episode 19: Staying on Course for Growth

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Transcript | Episode 1: Keith’s Origin Story

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