Cash flow is king in construction. In this episode of 2 B's in a Podcast, the Jans team sits down with Jeff Smith, CFO of Jans Corporation and co-manager of Creative Construction Partners, to break down how construction businesses can improve cash flow, clean up job costing, and buy back their time. If you're a contractor, subcontractor, or family business owner buried in paperwork, struggling with accounts receivable, or wondering when it's time to bring in outside financial help, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we cover: Why cash flow management is the #1 habit construction businesses must master How faster invoicing and cleaner AR leads to faster payments The hidden cost of owners doing their own books Job costing mistakes that quietly kill profitability Flat-rate accounting vs hourly billing When growing companies should outsource financial operations How better financial systems improve customer relationships This episode goes beyond spreadsheets. It's about building a healthier business so owners can focus on their craft, their people, and their families. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a builder who needs to hear it. Learn more about Creative Construction Partners through Jans Corporation's channels.

A 154-year-old church. A full sanctuary remodel. And a congregation that's active far beyond Sunday morning.

In this episode of 2 B's in a Podcast, Brad and Brian Jans sit down with Pastor Sara Nelson of First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls to talk about preserving historic spaces, modernizing for safety and accessibility, and what it looks like to lead a mission-driven church today.

In this conversation:

• The history of First United Methodist Church and its role in Sioux Falls

• Why preserving historic buildings matters instead of starting new

• The sanctuary remodel: skylights, sound, safety, and accessibility

• How livestreaming and technology reshaped worship and leadership

• Community impact through Feeding South Dakota, The Banquet, and Kids Stop

• The story behind Dorothy's Tree of Hope on Minnesota Avenue

Learn more about First United Methodist Church:
🌐 Website: https://www.sfumc.org
📍 Address: 401 S Spring Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstUMCSiouxFalls
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfumcsiouxfalls

Service Times:
8:30 AM – Traditional
9:45 AM – Blended
11:01 AM – Modern

🎙 About the podcast
2 B's in a Podcast is hosted by Brad and Brian Jans of Jans Corporation, where they go beyond construction to talk about leadership, family business, community, and the stories behind the projects.

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