Webinar Series
Beyond the Data: What the Best Builders Are Doing Differently in 2026

Running a residential building company has never been simple. But for many builders, it’s starting to feel harder than it should.

The work is there. The team is there. Yet margins are tighter, decisions take longer, and too much still depends on you.

The 2026 State of Residential Construction Industry (SORCI) Report shows where building companies are breaking down and where others are pulling ahead.

This webinar series goes beyond the charts to explain why. You’ll see how the best-performing builders are structuring their projects, finances, systems, and teams so the business runs with more clarity and less pressure on the owner.

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Why Attend

Who This Series Is Built For

Built for owners and directors of residential building companies who are serious about scaling without burning out, this is your chance to turn six years of research into clear, practical action.

You’ll hear from expert panels featuring Russ Stephens and Executive Business Coaches from APB, alongside industry leaders from JobTread, Buildertrend, Houzz, Ressio, Buildxact, HazardCo, Wunderbuild, and BuilderPad.

What You’ll Take Away:

tick Builder-specific insights drawn from six years of operational benchmarking.

tick Real-world examples of how high-performing builders protect profit, reduce chaos, and scale with structure.

tick Clear tactics to improve job control, financial visibility, tech adoption, team performance, and client experience.

tick Immediate actions to apply inside your building company, backed by data and lived experience.

Ryan Stannard

Explore the 7-part series

Session 1

Episode 1

The Project Habits That Quietly Kill Profit (And How to Fix Them)

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This expert panel with Russ Stephens and Erika Mosse, will break down the project habits that quietly kill margin, especially as a building company grows.

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Episode 2

Episode 2

Why Your Numbers Look ‘Good’ But Your Bank Account Tells a Different Story

7:00am AEST, 5 February 2026
3:00pm CST, 4 February 2026

This expert panel with Russ Stephens and Sarah Biben, explores what the most profitable builders do differently; from how they price, to how they structure costs, to how they measure real performance week to week.

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Episode 3

Episode 3

Why Builders Are Drowning in Software And Still Doing Things Manually

7:00am AEST, 12 February 2026
3:00pm CST, 11 February 2026

In this expert panel, Rick Moore and Mitch Kasselman unpack what the latest data reveals about tool overload and how the most efficient builders are simplifying their tech stack to save time, reduce risk, and lead with clarity.

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Episode 4

Episode 4

The Financial Habits That Keep Builders in Control as They Scale

8:00am AEST, 26 February 2026
4:00pm CST, 25 February 2026

In this expert panel, Andy Skarda, Ahmed Yusuf, and Hashi Kaar unpack the financial rhythms used by builders who stay ahead of issues, without relying on gut feel or end-of-month surprises.

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Episode 5

Episode 5

Stop Paying for Software Your Team Doesn’t Know How to Use (Do This Instead)

9:00am AEST, 5 March 2026
5:00pm CST, 4 March 2026

In this expert panel, Andy Skarda, Julian Krishnan Nair, and Vanessa Lambert unpack how top builders turn underused tools into systems their teams actually follow; lifting on-site execution, protecting profit, and giving the business owner space to lead.

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Episode 6

Episode 6

How the Best Builders Communicate Less But Get More Done

7:00am AEST, 12 March 2026
4:00pm CDT, 11 March 2026

In this expert panel, Clint Best and Hill Dickerson break down how high-performing builders reduce noise, avoid confusion, and get decisions made without being the middleman.

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Episode 7

Episode 7

What the Best Builders Do Differently to Keep Clients Happy

7:00am AEST, 27 March 2026
4:00pm CDT, 26 March 2026

In this expert panel, Russ Stephens and Cameron Jahn unpack how top builders deliver a client experience that feels professional, reduces surprises, and protects margin without the builder becoming the product.

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