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Hosted by Garrett Amundsen · business · EN-US
American Builders is the podcast where the backbone of the country—the contractors, tradesmen, and builders who actually make things —tell their stories. Presented by TradeGuard, the AI-powered insurance agency built for the trades, the show goes deep with founders who are building America one project at a time. Each episode breaks down how real operators think: the grind of winning bids, managing crews, navigating risk, scaling a business, and everything in between. No fluff. No corporate jargon. Just the truth about what it takes to build something that lasts. Whether you run a $2M shop or a $200M operation, this is where you’ll learn from the people who’ve already walked the path—what worked, what didn’t, and what the next generation of builders needs to know. American Builders is for the entrepreneurs keeping America running. And we’re here to tell their stories.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchAmerican Builders is the podcast where the backbone of the country, the contractors, tradesmen, and builders who actually make things, tell their stories. Presented by TradeGuard, the AI-powered insurance agency built for the trades, the show goes deep with founders who are building America one project at a time.
American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard is hosted by Garrett Amundsen. The show has published 26 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep 25 - Derek Isaac: The Owner Trap, Systems Before People & Scaling Past $10M" (14 September 2026, 45 minutes), "Ep 24, Jordan Madewell: Developer-Focused GC, Franchise Buildouts & Take Five Ownership" (7 September 2026, 30 minutes), and "600% Growth Since 2013... How Doug French Built a $350M/Year Company" (30 August 2026, 35 minutes).
American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 26 episodes.
Booking probability for American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard are Home Building and Commercial Building Construction. American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard has a business audience.
Garrett Amundsen hosts American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard, a business podcast with 26 episodes published.
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Episode #25
Derek Isaac of Rapid Result Creators joins American Builders (presented by TradeGuard) to talk about systemizing GC businesses so owners can step back, escape the owner trap, and scale past $10M - without living on the...
Episode #24
Jordan Madewell (President, Madewell Construction) on commercial GC focus, developer partnerships, franchise buildouts, and owning a Take Five territory. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii7B9pQ2IpU...
Episode #23
Doug French helped grow Stylecraft Builders from roughly 200 homes a year into one of the largest privately held homebuilders in America—closing nearly 1,000 homes and generating $310 million in annual revenue. In this...
Episode #22
Most contractors think payroll is just another back-office task. In reality, it's one of the easiest places to quietly lose thousands of dollars every year. In this episode of American Builders, we sit down with Will...
Episode #21
This episode of American Builders features Paul Nilsen and Craig Wodehouse , co-owners of Legacy Construction & Development . We discuss: How they merged two successful construction companies into one Building and...
Episode #20
Episode 20 of American Builders features Peter Ponce De Leon, Founder of Vegas Family Solar. Peter shares how he went from working as an electrician, to a career in finance, and ultimately back into the trades to build...
Episode #19
<p>This episode of American Builders features Janie Maldonado, the founder and CEO of GCS, a Texas-based commercial construction firm specializing in general contracting, construction management, facilities maintenance...
Episode #18
<p>This episode of American Builders features Ryan Powell, Founder of AIM Construction Partners.<br/><br/>We discuss Ryan's journey from JE Dunn to Oddo Development and ultimately launching his own construction company...
Episode #17
<p>This episode features Ryan Williams, Co-Founder & COO of DivvyShares.<br/><br/>DivvyShares acquires small trades and home service businesses and transitions them into employee-owned companies, creating long-term...
Episode #16
<p>This episode of American Builders features Thomas Stark, Founder of Stark Industrial. <br/><br/>Stark industrial is a commercial & industrial water treatment and maintenance provider, servicing some of the biggest...
Episode #15
<p>This week's episode of American Builders features Luke & Hunter Rahto of Roof Maxx KC. <br/><br/>Roof Maxx roof restoration and rejuvenation is a safe, easy, proven and affordable alternative to a complicated...
Episode #14
<p>This episode of American Builders features Chris George III of Chris George Custom Homes. <br/><br/>We discuss: <br/>- The founding story of Chris George Custom Homes<br/>- Working with family <br/>- Building for...
Episode #13
<p>This episode of American Builders features Frank Pileggi, Founder of Pileggi Painting. <br/><br/>We discuss: <br/>- Starting a painting business in his late 30s<br/>- The important of picking the right partners...
Episode #12
<p>This episode of American Builders features Luke Looney, Founder of Good Boy Coatings. We discuss:<br/><br/>- How to get started in the epoxy coatings business<br/>- How Luke got his first start in the trades<br/>...
Episode #11
<p>This episode features Randy Hurtado, Owner/COO at DT Companies and the Good Contractors List. We discuss:<br/><br/>- How Randy went from IT sales to operating a $50M+ home services portfolio<br/>- Building...
Episode #10
<p>This episode is with Blake Frischer, owner of Hassle Free Outdoors. We discuss:</p>Delivering a perfect productLandscape vs maintenance workKnowing your numbers and healthy profit marginsThe hardest challenges that...
Episode #9
<p>Colby Haverkamp is the VP of Growth & Partnerships at Howser Roofing.<br/><br/>In this episode, we discuss:<br/><br/>- The partnerships that actually move the needle in the roofing industry<br/>- Key differences...
Episode #8
<p>John Pileggi, Co Founder of LaborTech Solutions, joins the show to break down a simple, practical roadmap trades businesses can follow to grow consistently and scale operations without wasting money on random...
Episode #7
<p>Matt Gandy is the co owner of Eco Air Conditioning and Wilson Plumbing.</p><p>On this episode, we discuss:</p><p>• How he acquired both businesses<br/> • What the SBA process actually looks like from the inside<br/>...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Annie Bogart, Director of Creative Content at Molzer Development and founder of her own creative venture helping companies craft compelling social media content and brand narratives...
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Chief Operating Officer of Sales and Touring, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
Owner/COO, The Good Contractors List
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