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Builder Stories

Builder Stories

De: Eric Fortenberry
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Welcome to Builder Stories, the podcast where builders, remodelers, and contractors share their personal and business journeys. Come learn from the stories of successful entrepreneurs who share how they got started, how they found success, and the lessons learned along the way. Your host, Eric Fortenberry, has successfully built two businesses, one in software and one in construction. He is now the Founder and CEO of JobTread Software, a construction estimating and project management platform that has helped thousands of builders and contractors sell and manage over $1 billion in construction jobs.© 2023 Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
Episodios
  • How to Go From Zero to Strong Sales in Year One | Eric Van Dixhorn of Archadeck of Northern Colorado
    Apr 8 2026

    Eric Van Dixhorn tried different paths across construction, sales, and startups but nothing clicked. He shares what changed when he stepped into a new business and found early success in a competitive market. That shift helped him gain traction faster than expected in a new market, and launched his success going forward. Eric also reveals how the right support system helped him avoid mistakes that slow most owners down.

    In this episode you will learn:
    • How to recognize when a business is the right fit
    • Why alignment matters more than the opportunity itself
    • What helps you gain traction faster in a new market
    • How support systems influence early success
    • Where most business owners lose momentum early

    Listen to the episode to learn more.

    Resources:

    Learn more about Archadeck of Northern Colorado here.

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    54 m
  • Build a Development Business That Wins in Any Market | Nasir Dukes and Adina Safta
    Apr 1 2026

    Nasir Dukes went from one rental property to running a high-growth development company in one of the hottest markets in the country. In this episode, he reveals how he spots real opportunities and avoids the deals that create problems down the line. Adina Safta shares how stepping into the business transformed the way they scale, bringing financial discipline that fuels smarter growth. Together, they break down what it actually takes to grow a construction business while managing risk and staying profitable when the market shifts.

    In this episode, you will learn:
    • How to recognize opportunities that are 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 the episode to learn more.

    Resources:

    Learn more about Dukes Properties and Construction here.

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    56 m
  • How to Build a Smarter Construction Business | Gil Vaisman of Go ADU Construction
    Mar 25 2026

    Gil Vaisman turned a side project into a fast growing ADU business and built a team that continues to scale. In this episode, he shares the shift that helped him attract the right clients and avoid deals that go nowhere. He breaks down how leading with pricing changes the entire sales dynamic before the first meeting even happens. Gil also reveals how his approach to competition and partnerships is opening the door for his next stage of growth.

    In this episode, you will learn:
    • How to choose a business partner who strengthens your company
    • Insights on targeting higher value clients instead of competing on price
    • A different way to think about competitors that creates new opportunities
    • What Gil is doing to expand into new opportunities
    • How to structure your role so you can scale without burning out

    Listen to the episode to learn more.

    Resources:

    Learn more about Go ADU Construction here.

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    59 m
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