American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard

The Future of Trades Business Acquisitions with Ryan Williams of DivvyShares

This episode features Ryan Williams, Co-Founder & COO of DivvyShares. DivvyShares acquires small trades and home service businesses and transitions them into employee-owned companies, creating long-term wealth opportunities for employees while preserving the legacy of the business owner. In this episode, we discuss: * What makes a trades business attractive for acquisition * The biggest mistakes owners make before selling their company * How employee ownership changes retention, culture, and incentives * What buyers look for during due diligence * The future of acquisitions in the trades industry Learn more about DivvyShares: https://divvyshares.com/ Presented by TradeGuard: https://tradeguardins.com/

From Engineer to Entrepreneur: The All-In Bet That Paid Off

This episode of American Builders features Thomas Stark, Founder of Stark Industrial.  Stark industrial is a commercial & industrial water treatment and maintenance provider, servicing some of the biggest buildings in the Kansas City Metro.  On this episode, we discuss: - Going from corporate job to entrepreneurship - The importance of mentorship - The business model of water treatment companies  - Sales & marketing: what has worked, and what hasn't  - The future of Stark Industrial Learn more about Stark Industrial: https://www.starkindustrial.net/ Presented by TradeGuard: https://tradeguardins.com/

How These Young Entrepreneurs Bought a Roofing Franchise

This week's episode of American Builders features Luke & Hunter Rahto of Roof Maxx KC.  Roof Maxx roof restoration and rejuvenation is a safe, easy, proven and affordable alternative to a complicated, expensive and life-disrupting asphalt roof replacement. We discuss:  1. The process of starting a franchise  2. How the product is different from typical roof replacement  3. Lead generation  4. Door to door sales strategies  5. Overcoming sales objections  Learn more about Roof Maxx: https://roofmaxx.com/find-a-dealer/kansas/overland-park/ Presented by TradeGuard: https://tradeguardins.com/

Third Generation Home Builder - Carrying on the Legacy

This episode of American Builders features Chris George III of Chris George Custom Homes.  We discuss:  - The founding story of Chris George Custom Homes - Working with family  - Building for scale vs building custom  - The nuance of custom rural building projects  - Why its hard to be a community builder and a custom home builder at the same time  - The future of Chris George Custom Homes  Learn more about Chris George Custom Homes: https://www.chrisgeorgecustomhomes.com/ Presented by TradeGuard: https://tradeguardins.com/

He Went All In On His Painting Business... And it WORKED

This episode of American Builders features Frank Pileggi, Founder of Pileggi Painting.  We discuss:  - Starting a painting business in his late 30s - The important of picking the right partners  - Levers for growth  - How deliver a perfect product Learn more about Pileggi Painting: https://pileggipainting.com/ Presented by TradeGuard: https://tradeguardins.com/