203. How To Reclaim Your Time With Russ Stephens

11 Sep 2025 • 29 min • EN
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Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Russ Stephens, Co-founder of APB. Throughout this episode, Russ tackles the biggest hidden drag on every building company, time, and shares a practical framework to stop being your team’s go-to problem solver so you can start leading more effectively. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0 INSIDE EPISODE 203 YOU WILL DISCOVERWhy builders unintentionally train their teams to rely on themThe real cost of low-value work vs. high-value leadershipThe 3-3-3 methodHow to coach your team to think clearlyHow to keep control without micromanagingAnd 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 TIMELINE2:40 Why leaders train their teams to rely on them6:37 The hidden cost of $20/hr tasks vs. $1,000/hr work10:10 Breaking the cycle with the 3-3-3 Method15:45 Coaching your team to think and solve problems independently21:10 Delegating safely with policies, procedures & exception reporting27:30 First steps to implement the method and regain control of your time 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

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