165. The 2024 Recap With Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an insightful episode with Sky Kolade and Russ Stephens, Co-founders of APB. In this episode, Sky and Russ reflect on 2024’s defining moments for builders, exploring key trends like AI adoption, financial literacy, and the critical role of industry events in fostering collaboration and growth. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0 INSIDE EPISODE 165 YOU WILL DISCOVER The impact of high inflation and interest rates on builders in 2024 How AI adoption has revolutionized the construction industry The importance of systemization and financial literacy for sustainable growth The role of community and collaboration through industry events Key insights from the 2024 State of Residential Construction Industry Survey And much, much more. ABOUT RUSS STEPHENS Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council. Connect with Russ: linkedin.com/in/russstephens ABOUT SKY KOLADE Sky Kolade is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Sky is a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and she was also recognised as one of the Top 100 Women in Construction. Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens/ TIMELINE 01:37 Defining moments of 2024 for builders 04:12 How AI is transforming construction businesses 06:27 The value of industry events for collaboration 12:17 Survey insights: What separates successful builders 29:34 How builders are making an impact with the 141 Project 45:47 Top advice for builders heading into 2025 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