Episode 38: Building A Business That Serves You With Zak Johnson

key moments

1:44 About ZJ Building.
02:05 The decision to choose the path of building.
02:59 Zak’s perspective on the current labour shortage.
03:43 What got Zak started and his journey.
04:29 When Zak decided to go into business for himself.
05:54 The reasons behind wanting to go into business for himself.
07:15 Lessons learned or most memorable moments.
08:56 What inspires Zak to executive plans of action and strive for excellence.
10:19 The transformation of ZJ Building.
11:41 Zak’s perspective on stepping away from the tools.
13:00 Zak’s feelings about being off the tools?
13:49 How Zak came across APB.
15:25 Learning lessons and knowing when to implement changes into the business.
16:20 ZJ Building's award wins.
18:04 How Zak feels about working in the office.
19:08 Getting to the stage where the business as designed?
20:32 The next focus for ZJ Building.
21:45 The challenges in the market.
23:37 How APB has helped the feelings of isolation.
24:50 Zak’s advice to new builders.
26:53 Innovation in construction today.
28:39 How Zak finds balance between running a building company and family life.
30:02 The advice Zak would give a younger version of himself.

1:44 About ZJ Building.
02:05 The decision to choose the path of building.
02:59 Zak’s perspective on the current labour shortage.
03:43 What got Zak started and his journey.
04:29 When Zak decided to go into business for himself.
05:54 The reasons behind wanting to go into business for himself.
07:15 Lessons learned or most memorable moments.
08:56 What inspires Zak to executive plans of action and strive for excellence.
10:19 The transformation of ZJ Building.
11:41 Zak’s perspective on stepping away from the tools.
13:00 Zak’s feelings about being off the tools?
13:49 How Zak came across APB.
15:25 Learning lessons and knowing when to implement changes into the business.
16:20 ZJ Building's award wins.
18:04 How Zak feels about working in the office.
19:08 Getting to the stage where the business as designed?
20:32 The next focus for ZJ Building.
21:45 The challenges in the market.
23:37 How APB has helped the feelings of isolation.
24:50 Zak’s advice to new builders.
26:53 Innovation in construction today.
28:39 How Zak finds balance between running a building company and family life.
30:02 The advice Zak would give a younger version of himself.