In the first live in-person On-Site podcast episode, recorded after the Elite Builder Society’s first contractor growth seminar in Chilliwack, the host interviews Josh, a CPA/CEPA educator, about key takeaways for contractors. Josh says many owners excel at their trade but lack business skills, and the seminar offered concentrated guidance across marketing, operations, and finance. He explains his talk’s focus on money mindset, tying personal lifestyle goals to business targets through reverse-engineering required revenue and margins, and simple financial systems like separating bank accounts for operations, profit, and taxes (inspired by Profit First). They discuss knowing core numbers such as gross margin, overhead, and daily burn rate, managing schedules to avoid unprofitable gaps, and improving cash flow by shortening the cash conversion cycle through faster invoicing, quicker collection, and not paying vendors early without benefit. The episode ends with praise for the seminar’s panel Q&A and networking and promotion of upcoming Canadian events and the $49/month community.

Chapters

• 00:00 Live Podcast Kickoff
• 00:41 Seminar Takeaways
• 01:40 Numbers First Operator
• 03:25 Money Mindset Matters
• 04:23 Reverse Engineer Goals
• 06:56 Visibility Beats Skill
• 08:34 Road Trip And Family
• 09:14 Drive Thru Systems Lesson
• 12:06 Profit First Basics
• 13:23 Know Your Key Numbers
• 13:59 Overhead And Burn Rate
• 15:43 Rising Costs Ahead
• 16:00 Hidden Burn Costs
• 17:11 Daily Burn Metric
• 18:11 Schedule Slip Profit
• 18:48 Fill Schedule Gaps
• 22:02 Cash Flow Basics
• 22:29 Cash Conversion Cycle
• 24:46 Seminar Takeaways
• 26:50 Networking Beats Shame
• 29:25 Community Invite Wrap

Connect with Joshua Leyenhorst:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/josh.the.cpa/
Website - https://www.basepoint.ca/

Connect with Brandon Fuchs
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoach

Join the Elite Builder Society
Website: https://ebsworks.com/

On episode 60 of the On Site Podcast, the host interviews Joel from Joe’s Carpentry, a multi-generation Ontario construction business and client of Brady, a coach in the Elite Builder Society (EBS). Joel explains the company was founded by his grandfather Joe in 1975 and has grown into three related businesses: Joe’s Carpentry (renovations), Van Lagen Homes, and a cabinetry company, now owned by Joel’s dad and uncle. They discuss the pressures and pride of sustaining a family legacy through economic downturns, including near-bankruptcy during early subdivision attempts, and the importance of celebrating wins, like winning Norwich Township’s large business of the year. Joel shares their marketing approach (Meta, Google Ads, and strategic partnerships) and service area around Norwich, Ontario. The host proposes a part two featuring Joel, Brady, and possibly Joel’s dad and grandfather to discuss their evolved, data-driven sales process.

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcast Welcome
• 00:37 Meet Joel
• 01:06 Family Legacy Story
• 01:54 Mic Tapping Fix
• 02:37 How Dad Grew Business
• 03:58 Fourth Generation Talk
• 05:07 Surviving Downturns
• 08:07 Marketing Strategy Breakdown
• 10:07 Where They Operate
• 12:39 50 Years Celebration
• 14:09 Near Bankruptcy Comeback
• 14:34 Three Generations Podcast Idea
• 16:13 Family Business Boundaries
• 17:46 Legacy Pride Pressure
• 19:36 Seven Siblings Breakdown
• 21:32 Getting Fired Growing Up
• 23:33 Military Precast Lessons
• 24:20 Systems Data Driven Change
• 25:58 Post Covid Plateau Numbers
• 27:31 Celebrate Wins Together
• 29:46 Planning Part Two Guests
• 32:09 Wrap Up Seminar Plug

Connect with Joel Van Lagen:
Website - https://joescarpentry.ca/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joescarpentry

Connect with Brandon Fuchs
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoach

Join the Elite Builder Society
Website: https://ebsworks.com/

On Site Podcast episode 59 features guest Ole J. Hartman, a serial entrepreneur who is a writer/director/producer with a self-financed feature horror film about an AI tablet heading to Amazon Prime with a limited theatrical release in Texas, plus an online health coach and co-owner of an AI agency with his wife. Ole recounts moving from California, deciding to make a marketable AI-centered film after learning Robert Rodriguez self-financed El Mariachi, writing the script in February 2025, shooting in two weeks, and completing post-production amid delays. The conversation covers his agency’s focus on SEO and emerging “GEO” (generative engine optimization) tied to Google’s Gemini and the importance of genuine reviews and content. Ole shares his background in BMW sales/management, losing 90+ pounds, starting coaching after a dealership sale, and emphasizes taking action driven by mortality, faith, and setting an example for his kids.

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcast Welcome
• 00:14 Meet Ole J. Hartmann
• 01:26 Many Hats Intro
• 02:21 AI Horror Film Idea
• 03:49 Self Financing Breakthrough
• 05:12 Writing And Producing Fast
• 07:04 Amazon Prime Release Plans
• 08:04 Massive Action Mindset
• 10:55 Mortality Driven Motivation
• 13:41 Dream Big For Kids
• 16:04 Host Graduation Letters
• 17:58 AI Agency And GEO Explained
• 22:01 Authenticity Beats SEO Spam
• 23:59 Google Ads And Yellow Pages
• 24:17 Guessing Ages
• 25:14 Yellow Pages to Social
• 25:57 Google Ads and AI
• 28:17 Home Service Ads
• 29:07 Visibility Wins Business
• 29:56 Family and Fatherhood
• 31:27 BMW Sales to Coaching
• 32:57 Dealership Sale Fallout
• 36:06 Fear and Taking Action
• 38:02 Parents and Motivation
• 40:28 School and AI Tools
• 43:57 Final Takeaways
• 47:25 Faith and Future Plans
• 48:41 Where to Find Him
• 50:09 Podcast Wrap and Offer

Connect with Ole J. Hartmann:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/olejordanhartmann

Connect with Brandon Fuchs
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoach

Join the Elite Builder Society
Website: https://ebsworks.com/