The Builder's Corner Blog

When your construction business is expanding, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your marketing can keep pace. You're landing bigger projects, managing more crews, and trying to maintain the quality that built your reputation. Meanwhile, your marketing might still look like it did when you were a three-person operation. The traditional solution would be hiring a full-time marketing director - someone commanding $100,000+ annually, plus benefits. But there's a s

As the leaves begin to change and temperatures start dropping, smart contractors know that fall is the critical season for winter preparation. The difference between a profitable winter and a financially devastating one often comes down to the planning and preparation done during these crucial autumn months.

Remember, every project is a marketing opportunity. Those photos you take today become the portfolio that lands you tomorrow's high-value clients. Make photography part of your standard project workflow—just like ordering materials or scheduling inspections.

Construction is a team effort—so why do so many builders try to run their businesses as a one-person show?

If you still view social media as something for teenagers and influencers, this mindset is costing you serious business! Today's...

Here are 15 carefully selected quotes that capture the spirit, determination, and wisdom every small business owner needs to thrive.

While most people grab sunscreen and novels for their cabin getaway, I picked up safety glasses and work gloves. Growing up as the eldest daughter of a retired contractor means dad’s idea of vacation "relaxation" involves the satisfying sound of a circular saw and the smell of fresh wood stain. This summer's cabin retreat was no exception, but it was also full of reflection on what makes my construction and contractor clients tick.