Episode 47 - The Biggest Lessons Builders Must Take Into 2026 (That No One Talks About)

Описание: In this special episode of The Builders Coach Show, Jess and Kurt share the biggest lessons, insights, and hard-won strategies from 2025, and how builders can use them to make 2026 their most profitable and streamlined year yet.

Whether you’re a residential builder, construction business owner, or managing a team and pipeline, this episode gives you practical clarity on leadership, estimating, pre-construction, value management, mindset, and margin protection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why more architects are finally embracing one-builder tenders and value management
How builders can lead budget-led design to eliminate client price shock
Why pre-construction is where you win or lose the job, and how to run it like a machine
The 25/10/15 financial rule that helps builders quote accurately and protect gross margin
How to handle burnout, boundaries, criticism, and the pressure of never-ending to-do lists
Why “giving more than you take” is a core business strategy, not just philosophy

Plus: book recommendations, timeless mindset shifts, and yearly rituals Kurt uses to stay sharp as a leader and coach.

If you want to grow profit, improve workflow, lead better teams, and step into 2026 with confidence, this episode is for you.

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