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How Smart Builders Use Zoom to Close More Deals and Save Time

Gone are the days when every client meeting required a trip to your office. Today’s most successful builders are using Zoom to close more deals while saving valuable time. Here’s how they’re doing it. The Old (Time-Wasting) Way Most builders still: Drive hours for initial meetings Waste time in traffic Struggle with scheduling Miss opportunities with busy clients Limited meeting availability The Smarter Approach When to Use Zoom Smart opportunities: Initial consultations Design reviews Progress updates Selection meetings Quick questions Success Story: “I closed a $600k custom home project without meeting the client in person until after the contract was signed and most importantly they wired me $99k before meeting in-person.  They loved that I respected their time.” – Dave Reagan, Reagan Homes Professional Presentation Essential elements: Clean background Good lighting Clear audio Screen sharing ready Professional appearance Virtual Selection Process Making it easy: Share design options Show material choices

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The Hidden Systems That Make Custom Home Builders More Profitable

Most builders focus on construction quality, but the most profitable ones master their business systems first. Here’s how systematic builders make more money while working less. The costly chaos approach many builders struggle with: Missing deadlines Lost documents Payment delays Budget overruns Communication gaps with team members, subcontractors and clients The Systematic Solution: Smart builders proactively track and update clients, team members and subcontractors as often as needed on: Critical timelines Budget milestones Change orders Statement of account Daily progress Quality checks Success Story: “Once I implemented proper tracking systems and key performance indictors, my behaviors and I  increased my profitability instantly with a happier team and clients.” – Ahmzie Lehman of Lehman Construction in IA Financial Controls Essential systems: Budget tracking Payment schedules Cost monitoring Variance alerts Cash flow projections Real Example: “We caught a $25,000 accounting miscategorization because our system flags unusual costs.” – Dave Reagan of Reagan

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