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224. The Data Behind SORCI 2026 With Russ & Andy

⏱️ 44:27 🎤 Will Blunt, Russ Stephens, Andy Skarda
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224. The Data Behind SORCI 2026 With Russ & Andy
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  • 0:00
    Report Insights Overview
    The hosts introduce the 2026 State of Residential Construction Industry Report, detailing its scope and the insights derived from 8,000 builder surveys.
  • 0:30
    Gap in Builder Actions
    Russ and Andy discuss the disparity between what builders intend to improve and their actual day-to-day actions, often due to overwhelming workload.
  • 0:15
    Long Hours, Lower Pay
    The discussion reveals that working longer hours (over 60 per week) results in lower annual earnings and effective hourly rates for builders compared to those working 40-50 hours.
  • 0:25
    Illusion of Profit
    The hosts delve into the common misconception among builders about their profitability, highlighting issues with Work In Progress calculations and understanding key financial metrics.
  • 0:44
    Benefits of Systemization
    The episode concludes by emphasizing how systemization leads to significantly higher markups, breaks through revenue ceilings, and increases owner returns compared to non-systemized businesses.

Speakers

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Will Blunt
Host
R
Russ Stephens
co-founder of APB
A
Andy Skarda
head coach

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize 'working on the business' by dedicating specific, uninterrupted time to strategic planning and system development, even if it means starting earlier in the day.

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Recognize that working longer hours does not equate to higher success or profitability; focus on efficiency and systemization instead of just increased effort.

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Address the 'illusion of profit' by gaining a deep understanding of key financial metrics, including Work In Progress (WIP) accounting adjustment, markup vs. margin, fixed expense ratio, and net profit margins. If unsure, outsource to industry-specific financial professionals.

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Implement an organizational chart as a foundational step toward systemization; this simple tool can save significant annual hours and improve clarity within your business.

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Systemize your core sales processes, including lead qualification, objection handling, and charging for quotes. This can significantly increase your job markups and overall profitability.

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Build systems, processes, policies, and procedures for all aspects of your building company to reduce reliance on the owner, free up time, and ensure consistent, high-quality operations.

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