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Episode 122: Building A Well Rounded Business With John & Joel Van Lagen

We’ve been doing this for over 30 years, and still, we will give a fixed price all the time, we do not like going cost plus.

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with John and Joel Van Lagen from Joe’s Carpentry based out of Ontario, Canada. In this episode, the father and son delve into the intricacies of owning a family business, working with your family, the challenges it brings, and how they’ve crafted a well-rounded business as a result.

Inside episode 122 you will discover:

  • How to cater to your niche
  • Why fixed price contracts are integral to growth
  • The benefits and challenges of working with family
  • How APB coaching changed Joe’s Carpentry
  • And much, much more.

key moments

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  • 1:32 The story behind Joe's Carpentry
  • 7:24 The challenges of working with family
  • 9:35 What sets their business apart
  • 17:49 What tools are used to run the business
  • 22:49 How they're generating leads
  • 28:03 How APB coaching has changed their business

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key moments

  • 1:32 The story behind Joe's Carpentry
  • 7:24 The challenges of working with family
  • 9:35 What sets their business apart
  • 17:49 What tools are used to run the business
  • 22:49 How they're generating leads
  • 28:03 How APB coaching has changed their business

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Apparatus Contractor Services

This episode is proudly sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services

John, the son of Joe Van Lagen, the founder, and alongside his brother William, has been at the helm of Joe’s Carpentry Inc. In 2005, the brothers took over Joe’s Carpentry, expanding its horizons. While William ventured into the cabinetry business, John continued to steer Joe’s Carpentry to new heights.

Joel is the son of John Van Lagen, and has worked his way through Joe’s Carpentry into an estimating role, where he helps prospects looking to remodel, or even build new from the ground up get a fixed price to start their journey.

“A specialised podcast made just for the owners of custom home building companies. Extraordinary guests, valuable content and  amazing stories from other builders.”

Cheri K

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