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Episode 164: Preparing for 2025 With Andy Skarda

we see people who are working 80, 90, 100 hours a week, and not moving the needle at all.

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, head coach at APB. In this episode, Andy delves into the critical importance of planning for your business's future, emphasising why every builder should plan not just for the next year but for the next decade. With practical insights, Andy shares actionable steps to help you get started with a comprehensive strategy for 2025 and beyond.

Inside episode 164 you will discover

  • Why planning for 2027 matters more than planning for 2025
  • How to conduct a brutally honest SWOT analysis for your business
  • The three critical resources every builder must manage
  • How to align your long-term BHAG with immediate actions
  • Why focusing on what's important, not urgent, transforms your business
  • And much, much more.

Special mentions this episode:

key moments

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  • 1:50 Why you should plan for 2027, not just 2025
  • 3:04 The biggest reasons builders avoid planning
  • 5:50 How to recognise and avoid burnout
  • 12:11 Breaking down your 10-year vision into actionable steps
  • 26:12 Why marketing should be your starting point for growth
  • 46:44 How planning differentiates you from competitors

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key moments

  • 1:50 Why you should plan for 2027, not just 2025
  • 3:04 The biggest reasons builders avoid planning
  • 5:50 How to recognise and avoid burnout
  • 12:11 Breaking down your 10-year vision into actionable steps
  • 26:12 Why marketing should be your starting point for growth
  • 46:44 How planning differentiates you from competitors

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Apparatus Contractor Services

This episode is proudly sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services

Andy Skarda has owned and led businesses in South Africa, the United States, South-East Asia, and for the last decade, Australia. With 30+ years of business experience, Andy heads up the coaching team at the Association of Professional Builders (APB), 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.

“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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