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Hosted by Andy Bassett and Elliot Bassett · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 26 episodes
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Builders Makers Doers: The Resilience Behind American Businesses shines a spotlight on the trades and the people who power them. You’ll walk away from each episode with ideas and strategies to build a business that’s here to stay. We are here to tell real stories from the small businesses of America. Whether it’s through our hosts or through conversations with business owners like you, we are here to talk about overcoming obstacles, creating remarkable projects, and building companies designed to last. From navigating labor challenges and market shifts to leading teams and innovating with new tools, these are the real stories of resilience in action. Hosts Elliot Bassett and Andy Bassett guide the discussion, bringing curiosity and practical insight to uncover what makes these businesses thrive. If you’re a builder, maker, or doer – you’ll find strategies, inspiration, and hard-won lessons to help you protect what you’ve built and c
Andy Bassett and Elliot Bassett hosts Builders Makers Doers: The Resilience Behind American Business, a business show with 26 episodes published.
Most contractors spend years trying to keep their best employees from leaving. Scott Vogeli believes that's the wrong goal. As the Owner of Modern Edison Electric , Scott has created a business model that intentionally d
Most trades business owners don't struggle because they lack skill. They struggle because they become great at the craft—but never build the systems, leadership, and business knowledge needed to grow beyond themselves. I
What does it take to go from operating heavy equipment to owning the company? Steven A. Koch II never chased promotions. He started at PSC Construction as a heavy equipment operator and earned new opportunities by consis
Most contractors think safety problems happen because they don't have enough policies. Jesse Phillips sees a different problem. The companies that struggle most often aren't missing safety programs. They have safety prog
Most business owners already know hiring is difficult. What fewer people realize is how deep the skilled labor pipeline problem actually goes. In this episode of Builders, Makers, Doers, Andy and Elliot Bassett sit down
Most business owners were taught the same formula: Revenue minus expenses equals profit. Mike Michalowicz believes that formula is one of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs stay stuck financially. In this episode of Build
Most trades businesses are still built around a few key people. The owner knows everything. The foreman keeps jobs moving. The systems live in someone’s head. And eventually growth starts creating pressure instead of fre
Some businesses look simple from the outside. Then you hear what it actually takes to build one. Grant Stahla built Stahla Services in a niche most people would overlook: premium mobile restroom trailers, shower trailers
Most trades owners know people are hard to find. But the bigger issue is what happens when recruiting stays reactive. Wrong hires create turnover. Turnover hurts culture. Culture problems hit safety, continuity, growth,
Most trades owners think insurance is the safety net. It is not. Insurance can help you survive a bad event. It does not make your business resilient. In this solo episode, Andy and Elliot break down the difference betwe
Most contractors still think about risk management as a cost. A policy. A renewal. A box to check. That is the wrong lens. In this episode of Builders, Makers, Doers, Andy and Elliot replay a webinar focused on a better
Most people talk about starting a business like it begins with a polished plan. A lot of times, it does not. It starts with a problem. A market gap. A few people willing to bet on an idea. And a founder figuring it out i
Most trades business owners think they have a leads problem. A lot of times, they do not. They have a systems problem. A leadership problem. A capacity problem. A business that still depends too much on them. That is wha
America does not just have a labor problem. It has a capacity problem. In this episode of Builders, Makers, Doers, Andy and Elliot sit down with Kory Anderson, founder of Anderson Brands, to talk about what it really tak
Most businesses don’t stay stuck because they lack ambition. They stay stuck because they try to serve everyone, carry everything themselves, and delay the changes growth actually requires. In this episode of Builders, M
Most trades businesses do not get into trouble because they lack skill. They get into trouble because they chase work they should not take. In this episode of Builders, Makers, Doers, Andy and Elliot sit down with Chris
Most trades don’t disappear because they lack history. They disappear because they can’t adapt. In this episode of Builders, Makers, Doers, Andy and Elliot sit down with John Cox, founder of Quercus Cooperage in High Fal
Most small businesses don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they scale faster than their discipline. In this episode of Builders, Makers, Doers, Andy and Elliot sit down with Haden Polseno-Hensley, co-fo
Most trades companies don’t fail because they lack work. They fail because they cut corners early. In this episode of Builders, Makers, Doers, Andy and Elliot sit down with Aaron Johnson, Vice President and Partner at Xt
Most construction companies don’t break because the work is hard. They break because leadership pressure compounds faster than the business is prepared to handle it. In this episode of Builders, Makers, Doers , Andy and
Jesse Phillips
Director of Safety · Port City Brewing Company
1 appearance on this show
Mike Michalowicz
bestselling author and business expert · Profit First Professionals
1 appearance on this show
Grant Stahla
Stahla Services
1 appearance on this show
Mike Andes
Augusta Lawn Care
1 appearance on this show
John Cox
The Voice of the Golden Eagles · Roost Booster Painting and Remodeling
1 appearance on this show
Aaron Johnson
Facilitator | Touch Specialist | Speaker | DEI Mentorship · NYU Langone Voice & Swallowing Center
1 appearance on this show
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