We Love Deck Builders

Why the Best Builders Think Like Engineers

In this episode, Phil Parsons from KP Homescapes shares the shift from high-output construction to a more structured, engineering-driven way of building—where planning, performance, and systems drive every project.  What we'll cover: * What actually breaks when you scale without systems in place * Why narrowing your focus leads to better execution and stronger projects * How thinking like an engineer changes the way you plan and build Hosted by April Edwards, founder of Deck Builder Marketers and host of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast. Learn more about April Edwardshttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/april-edwards/ ------------------------------ Take the Next Step: ------------------------------- Sign up for a FREE Growth Strategy Sessionhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/get-started/ Get a copy of The Deck Builder Marketing Playbookhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/book/ Join the Deck Builder Marketing Mastermindhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/join-group/ ------------------------------- Follow Deck Builder Marketers: ------------------------------- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deckbuildermarketers Linked Inhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/deckbuildermarketers/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deckbuildermarketers/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@deckbuildermarketers ------------------------------- Who This Channel Is For: ------------------------------- + Deck Builders + Outdoor living contractors + Construction business owners + Builders looking to grow + Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

Buy Back Your Time: How to Solve Bottlenecks with VAs

As a deck builder, it’s easy to get stuck handling everything yourself—from leads to customer service to operations. But what happens when those tasks start piling up and slowing down your growth?In this episode, we sit down with Michael Allen, VP of Sales at Sphere Rocket VA, to discuss how deck builders can leverage virtual assistants (VAs) to solve their biggest bottlenecks. Whether it's customer service, lead management, marketing support, or operations, VAs can help streamline your business and free up time so you can focus on what really matters—closing more jobs.What We’ll Discuss * Why deck builders are stuck doing everything themselves and how it’s limiting their growth * How virtual assistants (VAs) can support every part of your business from lead management to customer service * Practical examples of where to start using VAs to make the most impact on your bottom line * How delegation can lead to faster response times, better customer experiences, and more jobs closed sphererocketva.com‪@sphererocketva‬ [https://www.youtube.com/@sphererocketva] Hosted by April Edwards, founder of Deck Builder Marketers and host of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast. Learn more about April Edwardshttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/april-edwards/ ------------------------------ Take the Next Step: ------------------------------- Sign up for a FREE Growth Strategy Sessionhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/get-started/ Get a copy of The Deck Builder Marketing Playbookhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/book/ Join the Deck Builder Marketing Mastermindhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/join-group/ ------------------------------- Follow Deck Builder Marketers: ------------------------------- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deckbuildermarketers Linked Inhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/deckbuildermarketers/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deckbuildermarketers/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@deckbuildermarketers ------------------------------- Who This Channel Is For: ------------------------------- + Deck Builders + Outdoor living contractors + Construction business owners + Builders looking to grow + Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

Why You’re Not Getting the Jobs You Actually Want

If you feel like you’re working just as hard—but the jobs you’re getting aren’t the ones you actually want—this is for you. A lot of deck builders think they have a lead problem. But in reality, it’s a positioning and system problem. The way your business shows up, your website, your messaging, and your follow-up directly impacts the type of clients you attract. In this episode, April breaks down: • Why you’re attracting the wrong jobs • What’s actually driving low-quality leads • How to shift from taking whatever comes in… to attracting the projects you want Because getting better jobs isn’t about getting lucky.It’s about building a system that brings the right people to you. Hosted by April Edwards, founder of Deck Builder Marketers and host of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast. Learn more about April Edwards https://deckbuildermarketers.com/april-edwards/ ------------------------------ Take the Next Step: ------------------------------- Sign up for a FREE Growth Strategy Sessionhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/get-started/Get a copy of The Deck Builder Marketing Playbookhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/book/Join the Deck Builder Marketing Mastermindhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/join-group/ ------------------------------- Follow Deck Builder Marketers: -------------------------------Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/deckbuildermarketersLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/deckbuildermarketers/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/deckbuildermarketers/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@deckbuildermarketers ------------------------------- Who This Channel Is For: ------------------------------- + Deck Builders + Outdoor living contractors + Construction business owners + Builders looking to grow + Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

What It Really Takes to Build a Business and a Life (with my husband, Isaac)

What does building a successful business really look like behind the scenes? In this episode of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast, April Edwards brings on her husband, Isaac, for an honest conversation about the reality of growth—what it takes, what it costs, and what actually matters along the way. They will cover: • The unseen challenges of building a business while raising a family • The hardest seasons and how they worked through them • What actually drives real, sustainable growthThis is a different kind of episode—less about marketing, more about the life behind it. Building a business should support your life, not take it over.If you’re working toward more control, better projects, and a business that works for you, book a free strategy session at deckbuildermarketers.com/strategy. If you are interested in being a guest on We 💚 Deck Builders, you can apply at deckbuildermarketers.com/podcast. Hosted by April Edwards, founder of Deck Builder Marketers and host of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast. Learn more about April Edwards https://deckbuildermarketers.com/april-edwards/ ------------------------------ Take the Next Step: ------------------------------- Sign up for a FREE Growth Strategy Sessionhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/get-started/Get a copy of The Deck Builder Marketing Playbookhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/book/Join the Deck Builder Marketing Mastermindhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/join-group/ ------------------------------- Follow Deck Builder Marketers: -------------------------------Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/deckbuildermarketersLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/deckbuildermarketers/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/deckbuildermarketers/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@deckbuildermarketers ------------------------------- Who This Channel Is For: ------------------------------- + Deck Builders + Outdoor living contractors + Construction business owners + Builders looking to grow + Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

Free Estimates Are Costing You More Than You Think with Brad Huebner

Most deck builders think free estimates are just “part of the business.” But what if they’re actually the reason your calendar is full — and your profit isn’t?In this episode, Brad Huebner — Marine veteran, former contractor, and founder of Hammer & Grind — breaks down why free estimates keep builders stuck in the grind and how to shift into a real sales process that protects your time and increases close rates.After completing over 2,500 jobs in his own construction company, Brad learned that discipline, leadership, and structure matter just as much in sales as they do on the job site. Now he helps contractors stop chasing unqualified leads and start building predictable, profitable sales systems.If you’re tired of driving around giving free quotes that go nowhere, this episode will challenge how you sell — and show you a better way. Sneak peek: * Why free estimates quietly lower your authority — and attract price shoppers. * How a paid consultation model increases close rates and protects your time. * The exact sales mindset shift deck builders must make to stop chasing unqualified leads. Website: hammerandgrind.com Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@hammerandgrindpodcast Book: Contractor Profit Blueprint https://www.thecontractorprofitblueprint.com Free Ebook Use Code: deckbuilder Hosted by April Edwards, founder of Deck Builder Marketers and host of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast. Learn more about April Edwards https://deckbuildermarketers.com/april-edwards/ ------------------------------ Take the Next Step: ------------------------------- Sign up for a FREE Growth Strategy Sessionhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/get-started/Get a copy of The Deck Builder Marketing Playbookhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/book/Join the Deck Builder Marketing Mastermindhttps://deckbuildermarketers.com/join-group/ ------------------------------- Follow Deck Builder Marketers: -------------------------------Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/deckbuildermarketersLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/deckbuildermarketers/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/deckbuildermarketers/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@deckbuildermarketers ------------------------------- Who This Channel Is For: ------------------------------- + Deck Builders + Outdoor living contractors + Construction business owners + Builders looking to grow + Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects