In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, founder of 4 Level Coach, breaks down Reason #3 builders and remodelers fail to grow — lack of financial literacy.

Randy explains why revenue is vanity and profit is sanity, and how becoming percentage-centric changes everything. Learn how understanding your 12 critical numbers turns daily decisions into profit, helps you price with confidence, and builds lasting growth.

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In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, founder of 4 Level Coach, dives into Reason #2 why Builders and Remodelers fail to grow: the lack of business savvy. Building on last week’s discussion on vision, Randy unpacks what it really means to transition from being a skilled contractor to an entrepreneurial leader. He shares practical insights on developing business acumen, the importance of mentorship, financial fluency, and strategic thinking—essential tools to grow and scale profitably. Whether you’re on the job site or steering your business, this episode will help you rethink how you show up, make decisions, and lead.

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In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, kicks off a brand-new series diving into the 10 Reasons Why Builders & Remodelers Fail to Grow. Randy shares exciting news about the launch of the 4 Level Coach book series on Audible including The 10 Reasons Why Builders Remodelers Fail to Grow, The Elite Builders Sales System, and Pricing Mastery Simplified.

Today’s focus is Reason #1: Lack of a Clear Vision. Randy explains why a vivid, measurable, time-bound vision is the foundation for growth, how thinking 10X bigger changes everything, and why drifting aimlessly without clarity keeps builders stuck. With real-life examples, actionable insights, and strategies to reverse-engineer goals, this episode will challenge you to think bigger, commit harder, and create unstoppable momentum in your business.

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On this episode of Building Freedom, host Randy Stanbury, founder of 4 Level Coach, dives into the transition from builder, remodeler, or contractor to true entrepreneurial leader. Drawing from a recent panel with industry experts, Randy breaks down 10 key transitions—from doer to creator, projects to processes, and short-term grind to long-term vision—that unlock growth, scalability, and true freedom in your business.

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On this episode of the Building Freedom podcast, Randy is joined by Rahul Pereira, Marketing Director at 4 Level Coach, to unpack why so many business owners end up overspending and frustrated with marketing. With 15+ years of experience and a data-driven mindset, Rahul explains the top 10 reasons marketing fails, from unclear goals and vanity metrics to expecting instant results or mistaking marketing for sales.

They also explore why your website should be the heart of your marketing engine, how to avoid spreading efforts too thin, and why testing and data always outperform gut instincts. If you’re a builder, remodeler, or entrepreneur working with a small team and tight budget, this episode will help you rethink your approach and build a marketing system that actually works.

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In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, Randy uncovers the hidden truth about in-house labor and why so many builders lose money trying to keep their own teams busy. He shares how to shift your mindset, treat in-house crews like a separate business with their own P&L, and bid work as if you were hiring a subcontractor. You’ll learn how to avoid the trap of filling schedule gaps with unprofitable work, simplify your operations, and create a scalable model that consistently delivers higher margins and long-term growth.

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In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, host Randy Stanbury, shares insights from a recent JobTread webinar on one of the most important shifts for builders, remodelers, and contractors: learning how to get out of your own way. Through the story of Dave, a talented custom home builder who spent nine years stuck at a $5M ceiling, Randy unpacks the misconceptions, blind spots, and roadblocks that keep business owners overwhelmed and trapped in the day-to-day.

You’ll discover the four critical areas that must change: mindset, habits, beliefs, and actions and the leverage points that can free you to step into your role as an entrepreneurial leader. If you’ve ever felt like the bottleneck in your own business, this conversation will show you a path toward growth, balance, and freedom.

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In this episode of the Building Freedom Podcast, guest host Josh McMahon welcomes back SOP specialist Jeremy Belleau to share how the right systems can unlock growth and efficiency in your business. They dive into creating SOPs for where you want to be, not just where you are now, plus why “SOPs between SOPs” are critical for smooth handoffs.

You’ll hear how breaking big roles into focused functions, treating teammates like internal customers, and getting real team buy-in can transform your operations. Packed with practical strategies and fresh perspectives, this episode will help you streamline processes, remove bottlenecks, and set your business up to scale.

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