Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Steve Yates, CEO of Buildxact. Throughout this episode, Steve sheds light on why so many builders struggle with technology that doesn’t fit their needs and shares how purpose-built software and AI can transform estimating, planning, and profitability in custom home building.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 195 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• Why technology designed for production builders fails custom home builders
• How to pinpoint the software that addresses your pain points
• The power of live supplier integrations and AI
• How improving pre-planning and information flow drives profitability
• How to leverage new technology as a competitive advantage
• And much, much more.

ABOUT STEVE YATES

Steve Yates is the CEO of Buildxact, a construction management platform built for custom builders and remodelers. With nearly 20 years in the construction supply space and a global perspective, he’s focused on delivering tech solutions that simplify estimating, improve planning, and drive builder profitability.

Connect with Steve: linkedin.com/in/ceobuildxact/

TIMELINE

• 3:30 Why most construction software doesn’t fit small builders
• 8:00 The hidden costs of poor estimating practices
• 12:30 How live supplier integrations save time and money
• 17:00 The power of AI to catch costly mistakes
• 23:00 Streamlining ordering and logistics in one click
• 28:30 What the future of construction technology looks like

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

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APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, Head Coach at APB. In this live recording from the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Andy unpacks the art and science of cash flow mastery for building companies. Andy shares why cash flow is the number one reason builders struggle to scale, and explains how to create a sustainable system that protects your business long term.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 194 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• Why cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction business
• The biggest mistakes builders make with their cash and financial risk
• How to build 12 months of cash reserves
• The critical role of an experienced bookkeeper and what questions to ask them
• How understanding your true numbers will change how you operate
• And much, much more.

ABOUT ANDY SKARDA

Head Coach at the Association of Professional Builders, Andy specialises in helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school. Or more importantly, without going bust.

Connect with Andy: linkedin.com/in/andy-skarda-92a6875/

TIMELINE

• 2:00 Why cash flow is the lifeblood of a building company
• 5:30 How builders accidentally run a Ponzi scheme
• 9:00 The importance of daily and weekly cash monitoring
• 13:00 The consequences of not knowing your numbers
• 17:30 Building cash reserves for peace of mind
• 21:00 Practical tips for finding the right bookkeeper

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode recorded live at the International Builders Show (IBS) 2025 with Jim Schneider of Schneider Construction. In this episode, Jim shares his journey from struggling with profitability to running a lean, high-performance building company.

This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0

INSIDE EPISODE 193 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• What makes a high-performance home
• The critical financial mistakes that were draining profits from Jim’s business
• How to confidently define your ideal client and say no to the wrong jobs
• Why openness, vulnerability, and peer accountability accelerated Jim’s success
• How implementing construction slots, pricing for profit, and work in progress tracking transformed his margins
• And much, much more.

ABOUT JIM SCHNEIDER

Jim is the owner of Schneider Construction, LLC. He is a master builder, and builds and remodels high-value custom homes in Virginia’s Eastern Shore that stand as exemplars of quality, design and coastal living.

Connect with Jim: linkedin.com/in/schneiderconstructionva

TIMELINE

• 1:46 What a high-performance home really is
• 5:56 The turning point that forced Jim to change how he ran his business
• 11:11 Why chasing every project drained his profits
• 15:26 How defining his ideal client improved margins and reduced stress
• 19:41 The power of collaboration and openness with your team
• 23:14 Jim’s number one piece of advice for builders who want to get out of survival mode

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders