The deck builders who are growing right now have two things running: a front-end sales system that automates follow-up and keeps the pipeline full, and JobTread managing every job on the back end. Most builders have one or neither — and the gap between those two things is costing them more than they realize.

April sits down with Philip Sessions of Refined VA, the company that implements JobTread for deck builders, trains the team by role, and places construction-trained coordinators to run the system daily so the builder stops being the bottleneck.

In this episode:
• Why most builders fail at JobTread and what an ownership problem actually costs
• What a proper implementation covers, from cost catalog to change orders to job costing to client portal
• How JobTread and your front-end sales system work together to give you real visibility from first lead to final payment

New to JobTread? Check our past episodes with founder Eric Fortenberry, linked below.

https://deckbuildermarketers.com/blog/running-a-deck-business-without-the-headaches-featuring-eric-fortenberry-of-jobtread/

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No script. No fluff. Just real conversations around what’s actually happening right now—and what deck builders need to be paying attention to.
If you're serious about growing your business, this is one you won’t want to miss.

What to expect:
Topics that deck builders should be paying attention to right now
Insights and conversations you won’t hear anywhere else
Real talk around what’s working (and what’s not)

Hosted by April Edwards, founder of Deck Builder Marketers and host of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast.

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+ Construction business owners
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+ Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

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Most builders focus on doing great work—but in today’s market, that’s only part of the equation.
In this episode, Wes Kain shares how he’s built a career that goes beyond the job site, combining construction experience with branding, visibility, and opportunity. From TV to racing to industry partnerships, his perspective challenges how most builders think about growth.

In this workshop, we’ll break down:
Why great work alone isn’t enough—and what actually drives attention and opportunity
How builders can start building a name, not just completing projects
The role of discipline, consistency, and visibility in long-term growth

Hosted by April Edwards, founder of Deck Builder Marketers and host of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast.

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+ Construction business owners
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+ Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

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Paid ads aren’t what they used to be—and if you’re running Google Ads the same way you did even a year ago, you’re already falling behind.

In this episode, April sits down with Vinita Swami, PPC Specialist at Deck Builder Marketers, to break down what’s actually changing in paid ads right now. From AI-driven campaigns to automation inside Google Ads, they unpack what’s working, what’s not, and where deck builders are wasting money without even realizing it.

This is not about turning ads on and hoping for leads. It’s about understanding how paid ads fit into a bigger system—and why patience, strategy, and the right expectations matter more than ever.

In this episode, we cover:

• How AI and automation are changing how Google Ads actually generate opportunities
• Why most deck builders don’t see results right away
• What separates campaigns that drive real projects from ones that waste budget

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Hosted by April Edwards, founder of Deck Builder Marketers and host of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast.

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+ Construction business owners
+ Builders looking to grow
+ Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

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What happens when you’ve managed 150+ projects… and decide to walk away from volume?

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

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+ Construction business owners
+ Builders looking to grow
+ Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

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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

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+ Construction business owners
+ Builders looking to grow
+ Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

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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 growth

This 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.

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+ Construction business owners
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+ Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

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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.

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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
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Hosted by April Edwards, founder of Deck Builder Marketers and host of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast.

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+ Construction business owners
+ Builders looking to grow
+ Contractors who want consistent, high-quality leads & better projects

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