Episode Synopsis "Episode 4: Russ Stephens, Association of Professional Builders"

In this episode of Skinny on the Home, host Jimmy "Skinny" McKinney (President of J&R Construction Services, Inc.) is joined by Russ Stephens, Co-Founder of the Association of Professional Builders and author of the best selling book Professional Builders Secrets, to talk about the building industry across the globe. Jimmy and Russ discuss Russ's background (1:20), keeping a narrow focus in business and trusting experts (5:40), how APB came to be (9:00), how Russ founded APB with his daughter Sky (12:20), what is most important to a client when signing a contract with a general contractor (15:15), the membership and staff structure at APB (19:15), how to learn from past projects and mistakes (26:00), how economies and supply chains differ globally (30:45), global design trends (38:00), what questions should consumers ask contractors (39:30), and lastly the Skinny on the Home Lightning Round (44:00)! Association of Professional Builders Professional Builders Secrets Book Skinny on the Home is sponsored by 84 Lumber! 84 Lumber in Lexington has been the leading provider of building materials in Central Kentucky for many years and is still setting that standard today! They have all the lumber, windows, doors, and knowledge you need for your jobs. 84 lumber also specializes in Andersen windows and doors, whether it’s replacement or new construction, they will have the solutions for you! For more information please call us at 859-269-3384 and mention you heard about them on the radio! Catch My Southern Home on TV every Saturday at 10:30 AM on MyKY, Kimberly Greenwell will take you to gorgeous homes and introduces you to the companies and people that make them gorgeous. Tune in every Saturday or watch “My Southern Home with Kimberly Greenwell” online 24/7 by visiting mysouthernhometv.com. For more information on J&R Construction, visit us at jrcsi.com or give us a call! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRCSI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrcsi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrcsi

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