Episode 44 of the Onsite Podcast features Philip Sessions of Refined VA, who discusses helping contractors implement and support JobTread through account setup, templates, catalogs, estimating, QuickBooks mapping, ongoing internal support, and virtual assistant placements. Philip shares his background (from Houston to Greenville, married with two young daughters), faith, and the challenges of juggling a booming business with family responsibilities, emphasizing “harmony” over balance and avoiding hustle culture that harms relationships. The conversation highlights contractors’ common bottleneck—getting accurate estimates out quickly—and how Refined VA meets clients where they are by producing immediate estimates, then building repeatable templates and cost catalogs (using a contractor named Kevin as an example). Brandon also promotes JobTread, Refined VA, and his Elite Builder Society community.

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcast Kickoff
• 01:39 Meet Philip Sessions
• 02:46 Fatherhood And Faith
• 04:32 Business Family Harmony
• 08:13 Finding Your Tribe
• 10:45 What Refined VA Does
• 13:41 Why JobTread Wins
• 16:43 Fixing Estimating Chaos
• 18:28 Templates And Cost Catalogs
• 21:17 Kevin Case Study Growth
• 24:29 Sales Framework Collaboration
• 25:10 Hockey Lessons for Closing
• 26:29 Tools or Get Left Behind
• 27:08 Philip’s Why and Mission
• 29:39 North America Market Reality
• 32:00 Ego and Failure Stats
• 33:49 Scarcity Mindset and Niching
• 36:44 Kids on Camera and Being Real
• 39:35 Community Plug and Connection
• 42:36 Wrap Up and Call to Share

Connect with Philip Sessions -
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/

Website: https://www.refinedva.com/

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

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

Onsite Podcast episode 43 features returning guest Doug Mitchell discussing his move to HireVP, a virtual professional placement agency focused on proactive support, systems, and SOP development for contractors. Doug shares his background running a 13-year door-to-door sales organization and hiring his first VA, Nica, nearly five years ago, emphasizing that many VA failures stem from undocumented systems and unclear expectations. He explains HireVP’s approach of placing role-specific “virtual professionals” (often project coordinators) who help project managers with CRM updates, client touchpoints, and accountability across project tasks, and gives a method for building custom SOPs using recorded conversations, transcripts, and ChatGPT follow-up questions. Doug outlines HireVP’s process, $1,997 upfront recruiting/onboarding fee, monthly pricing ($2,100–$2,400) including pay and benefits, a Philippines-enforceable exclusivity contract, two replacements per year, 90-day agreement then month-to-month, and retention metrics.

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcast Intro and Guest
• 01:39 Doug’s VA Origin Story
• 03:15 Why VA Setups Fail
• 05:22 Virtual Professionals Explained
• 07:35 Project Coordinator Role
• 10:50 Build SOPs With Voice
• 13:36 ChatGPT to Refine SOPs
• 15:44 Turnkey SOP Deliverables
• 21:10 Transformation and Next Steps
• 23:11 Pricing and Recruiting Process
• 25:00 Screening and Onboarding Flow
• 27:37 Monthly Fees and Protections
• 29:01 Pricing and Replacements
• 29:17 Retention Rate Breakdown
• 30:07 Philippines VA vs US
• 31:20 Why Dedicated VAs Win
• 35:38 Purpose and Culture Fit
• 37:11 Nica Story and Systems
• 41:00 Owner Trap Fixing Problems
• 41:52 How to Hire a VP
• 43:11 Podcast Reach and Growth
• 47:13 Closing Remarks

Connect with Doug Mitchell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txbizdad/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/txbizdad/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/txbizdad/

Book a Discovery Call with Doug Mitchell: https://link.hirevp.us/widget/bookings/hirevp-discovery-call-with-doug

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

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

In episode 42 of the Onsite Podcast, Brandon talks with Brendon from Nano Boost Digital, an Elite Builders Society educator, about running effective ad strategies for contractors using Google Ads and integrating Meta where appropriate. Brendon shares his background (Toronto, biotech schooling, experience at Google Ads and agencies) and emphasizes simplifying digital marketing, fair pricing, and removing the “black box,” noting ads only work when the website and sales process convert. They discuss how ads track the economy, rising costs and competition (especially in renovation markets), the need for multi-channel marketing, and AI’s growing impact. Brandon calls two contractors using Brendon’s services: Tom, an Ontario-area electrician, credits Google ads for scaling from four to six staff and generating strong ROI, while Fraser of Black Belt Contracting in Vancouver describes slow initial results but later receiving large renovation leads, reinforcing that Google Ads is a long-term game.

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcast Kickoff
• 01:09 Ads vs Sales Foundations
• 02:10 Brendon Background
• 04:27 Why Paid Leads Matter
• 05:31 Marketing Trends 2026
• 10:04 Tom Case Study
• 12:54 Calling Tom Live
• 15:01 Tom Results Breakdown
• 17:06 Ontario War Zone Ads
• 18:37 Fraser Campaign Update
• 20:14 Google Ads Long Game
• 21:19 Calling Fraser Live
• 23:02 Fraser Results Big Leads
• 26:15 Why Early Months Feel Slow
• 26:59 Google Intent vs Social
• 28:45 Website Trust Builders Matter
• 29:58 Finding the Right Partner
• 32:27 Where to Find Brendon
• 35:17 Free Consult and Requirements
• 37:32 Wrap Up and Join EBS

Connect with Brandon Ratos
Website: https://nanoboostdigital.com/

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

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

On this episode, the host interviews Matt, an Arizona-based licensed general contractor and owner of Nimble LLC, about his focus on residential assisted living and residential multifamily projects. Matt explains the HUD-defined multifamily concept, the residential vs. commercial distinction in assisted living (with 10 residents as the legal residential limit and 11+ rooms considered commercial), and why residential models can offer more personal “white glove” care. He discusses educating investors and homeowners on using loans (including FHA) and creative additions to existing homes, the importance of involving contractors before purchasing properties to avoid issues like unpermitted additions, and typical revenue potential per resident (around $7,000+ per month, higher in luxury markets). Matt shares a current 1,700 sq. ft. assisted living addition project delayed by permitting and flood-zone requirements, notes his family support, and mentions his background as a materials engineer before construction. He can be reached via Instagram @nimmbol and nimmbol.com.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:31 Meet Matt From Arizona
• 01:16 What He Builds Now
• 01:53 Multifamily Explained
• 03:04 Residential Vs Commercial
• 04:45 Layout And Capacity
• 06:10 Starting Small No License
• 07:10 Realtors As Gatekeepers
• 08:59 Podcast Sponsor Break
• 09:51 Investor Returns Breakdown
• 13:01 Finding Residents And Groups
• 13:45 Why This Matters Personally
• 16:07 Support Systems And Boundaries
• 18:25 Filtering Clients And Marketing
• 21:52 Share The Show Break
• 22:04 Current Projects And Permits
• 25:22 How To Reach Matt
• 26:33 From Intel To Construction
• 29:02 Wrap Up And Call To Action
• 00:00 Residential Care Advantage
• 00:59 Matt’s Background and Focus
• 01:52 Multifamily Explained
• 03:04 Residential vs Commercial Care
• 05:28 Capacity and Licensing Basics
• 07:10 Realtors and Due Diligence
• 08:59 Elite Builder Society Ad
• 09:51 Investor Returns Breakdown
• 13:01 Placement Groups and ALA
• 13:45 Why This Work Matters
• 15:49 Family Support and Boundaries
• 18:25 Marketing and Client Filtering
• 22:04 Permits and Project Details
• 25:22 How to Contact Matt
• 26:33 From Intel to Construction
• 29:02 Final Thanks and Wrap Up

Connect with Matt Cox:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nimmbol
Website - https://nimmbol.com/

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

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

In episode 40 of the Onsite Podcast, Brandon interviews his friend Amon of San Antonio’s Golden Bexar Cabinets (formerly Cabinets and Granite Creations) about buying out a partner, rebranding around a more luxury, cohesive identity, and launching goldenbexar.com. Amon discusses concerns about leaving strong prior SEO, positive client reception, and how his wife Kristen led the brand aesthetic. He shares family milestones including 25 years of marriage celebrated with a vow renewal in Mexico and a daughter’s engagement, while also onboarding JobTread and attending JobTread Connect. Amon explains his RTA, all-wood cabinetry model with soft-close hardware, fast turnaround (often two weeks for cabinets, countertops, and backsplash), consistent quality, easy replacement parts, and reduced shipping damage, plus ambitions to expand shipping cabinets nationwide, citing successful orders to North Carolina and Hawaii. He recounts setbacks in 2017 involving an unpaid builder and a flooring install disaster, and both discuss trust issues with employees and building systems. The episode ends with a plug for Elite Builder Society at ebsworks.com.

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcast Welcome
• 00:15 Meet Amon Worthman
• 01:24 Golden Bexar Rebrand
• 04:40 SEO Transition Fears
• 07:20 Family First Mindset
• 10:15 25 Year Vow Renewal
• 13:19 Vision And RTA Model
• 15:10 Shipping Nationwide Dream
• 17:37 RTA Quality And Speed
• 18:25 Custom Cabinet Pain Points
• 20:36 Easy Repairs And Consistency
• 22:04 Flatpack Future Cabinets
• 23:36 Not Your Ikea RTA
• 24:20 Shipping Damage Lessons
• 25:00 Contractor Value Options
• 26:17 Builder Service Models
• 27:09 Tariffs And Outreach
• 28:05 Hard Times Story
• 31:57 Trust Betrayal Lesson
• 35:11 Building Systems Trust
• 40:19 Coaching And Client Care
• 44:29 Wrap Up

Connect with Amon Worthman:
Website - https://goldenbexar.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/golden_bexar/

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

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

In this episode of the Onsite podcast, the host recaps the eight-part “Contractor Control” journey, emphasizing that contractors are ultimately in control of every decision and outcome in their business. The main recurring issue for stuck contractors is lack of action, often driven by ego, ignorance, and unwillingness to change. He encourages diagnosing problems as either systems or people issues, building and updating systems, and making confident, data-informed decisions instead of avoiding hard conversations (e.g., unread texts/emails). The key shift is awareness paired with decisive action; staying the same is framed as a disservice to one’s family and a path to failure. He contrasts contractors who invest in themselves, coaching, and direction versus those who repeat old habits, and closes by promoting the $49/month Elite Builders Society community and upcoming guest episodes.

Chapters

• 00:00 Welcome to Onsite
• 00:14 Series Eight Overview
• 00:46 Contractor Control Mindset
• 02:04 Common Thread Action
• 03:49 Systems vs People Problems
• 06:46 Awareness and Decisions
• 09:31 Why People Don’t Change
• 10:41 Cost of Staying Same
• 12:32 Breakthrough Contractors
• 14:24 One Thing to Remember
• 16:30 Final Challenge Reflection
• 20:42 Closing and Next Guests
• 22:42 Outro and Community Plug

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

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

Episode seven of the Onsite Podcast’s eight-part series focuses on why jobs feel smooth in sales but become stressful once construction starts. The host argues most breakdowns stem from weak discovery, unclear scope, and poor communication, leading to misaligned expectations and loss of control after deposits and early draws. Core themes: ask better qualifying questions, take ownership instead of blaming clients, implement structured systems (schedules, clear contracts, detailed scopes, construction management software like JobTread), document meetings with AI tools, maintain the client pulse throughout delivery, and treat repeated stress as data for improvement.

Chapters

• 00:00 Welcome to the Onsite Podcast + What This Episode Covers
• 01:22 Why Projects Feel Smooth in Sales but Stressful Once Work Starts
• 02:39 The Hidden Gap: Where Control Breaks Down After the First Payments
• 04:10 Control After the Signature: Scope Clarity, Contracts & Communication
• 07:55 What Strong Contractors Do Differently (Software, VAs, Documentation)
• 11:31 Why Delivery Impacts Referrals (The Hockey ‘Puck on Your Stick’ Analogy)
• 14:06 The Emotional Cost of Losing Control on Jobs
• 16:03 Reassurance: Turning Stressful Jobs into Data for Improvement
• 18:03 Bigger Picture: Project Delivery = Long-Term Control & Compounding Wins
• 19:10 Tease Episode 8 + Take Action, Get Support, and Final Wrap

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

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

Episode six of the Onsite Podcast’s eight-part Contractor Control series focuses on why follow-up is leadership and communication rather than desperation. The host explains that many contractors avoid follow-up, lack tracking systems, and lose jobs without realizing it, recommending simple data tracking even with a notebook. He emphasizes framing follow-up during the initial meeting by scheduling the next step (ideally an in-person proposal presentation with a specific day and time), then using multiple touchpoints that provide value (updates, answers, solutions, personalization) to set expectations and build trust. The episode covers where contractors typically give up control (one desperate text/email and then getting ghosted), how confident contractors stay organized and control the next move, and why methodical follow-up increases respect and conversion.

Chapters

• 00:00 Welcome Back: Contractor Control Part 6 (Follow-Up = Leadership)
• 01:21 Why Follow-Up Feels Cringey (and Why You Need Tracking)
• 03:01 What Happens When You Don’t Follow Up: Lost Jobs + Bad Sales Framing
• 04:47 Where Contractors Lose Control (and a 4-for-4 Case Study)
• 06:53 How Confident Contractors Run Follow-Up: Frame the Next Step
• 11:36 Follow-Up Builds Respect: Communication, Touchpoints, and Client Experience
• 12:52 The Emotional Side: Don’t Let ‘Whale’ Opportunities Make You Desperate
• 15:35 The Bigger Picture: Follow-Up, Conversion Rates, and Profit Control
• 18:06 Advice for Nervous Contractors + Tom’s Follow-Up Win
• 20:44 Next Episode Tease + Final Thoughts, Community Invite, and Outro

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

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