Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, Head Coach at APB. Throughout this episode, Andy reveals the real data behind how APB's Elite Mentoring clients performed in 2025, and breaks down the practical lessons every building company owner can take from the industry's highest performers and apply to their own business.

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

INSIDE EPISODE 229 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• The key Elite Mentoring difference
• How Elite clients are increasing revenue by ~40%
• Why doing less work is the key to scaling profitability
• How Elite clients improved their quality of life, relationships, and physical health alongside their business results
• What the pathway looks like to join Elite Mentoring in 2026
• 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

• 4:02 What mentoring really means for builders
• 10:31 The client who refused to work Tuesdays and Thursdays
• 16:50 What well-led building companies actually look like
• 20:08 Contract value Up 36.2%
• 23:47 You can make more money by doing less work
• 38:40 The quality of life results that go beyond the business metrics

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 with Rob Swanson, Director of Swanson Constructions. Throughout this episode, Rob shares his journey from carpentry apprentice to award-winning renovation builder, revealing how he transformed his business from a stressful, inconsistent operation into a systemised, profitable company with strong marketing, solid financial management and genuine work-life balance.

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

INSIDE EPISODE 228 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• Rob’s journey from apprentice to specialist
• Why fixed price contracts work in renovations
• How detailed prelims reduce risk and protect profit
• The health wake-up call that forced major change
• How systems, CRM and marketing created consistent lead flow
• Why Google Ads outperformed word-of-mouth alone
• And much, much more.

ABOUT ROB SWANSON

Rob Swanson is the founder of Swanson Constructions, a specialist renovation and extension company. With over 20 years in the industry, he’s transformed his business from burnout and inconsistency into a systemised, award-winning operation focused on fixed price contracts, strong financial management and sustainable growth.

Connect with Rob: linkedin.com/in/the-robert-swanson/

TIMELINE

• 3:00 How Rob went from apprentice to launching his own building company
• 4:59 Surviving a cyber attack and COVID back-to-back
• 7:10 Why they specialise in large renovations and offer fixed price contracts
• 13:45 The health wake-up call that forced major change
• 17:25 Implementing systems, CRM and marketing to stabilise lead flow
• 22:01 The financial discipline behind winning Financial Management of the Year

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 with Varant Bomoushakian, Head of Operations at APB. In this episode, Varant breaks down what it really means to become an AI First building company in 2026 and beyond. He shares why most businesses are getting AI wrong, how leadership must drive adoption from the top down, and the practical steps builders can take to move from chasing shiny tools to embedding AI into daily habits, workflows, and team culture.

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

INSIDE EPISODE 227 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• What “AI First” actually means (and what it definitely doesn’t)
• The three biggest mistakes builders are making with AI right now
• Why leadership and culture determine whether AI adoption succeeds or fails
• How to move from shiny AI tools to real operational ROI
• Practical examples of how AI can increase output without increasing headcount
• and much, much more.

ABOUT VARANT BOMOUSHAKIAN

Varant is an operations strategist with over 15 years of experience, specialising in driving operational innovation and excellence across various industries, from startup ventures to established companies. Oriented towards continuous improvement and not afraid to get ‘hands-on’ to develop and achieve transformation, efficiency, and growth strategy targets.

Connect with Varant: linkedin.com/in/varantb/

TIMELINE

• 5:22 What AI First isn’t (and the myths holding builders back)
• 7:30 The true definition of an AI First company
• 9:01 The three levels of AI integration in a building business
• 10:45 Why margins and rising costs make AI urgent in 2026
• 16:00 The 3 biggest mistakes builders are making with AI
• 36:05 Why AI must become a daily habit, not a one-off initiative

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