When I was a production builder, I told all my buyers that if they call me with a complaint, they must start the call with something positive. I didn’t care what it was, as long as it was positive. If they didn’t, I told them I would hang up on them. After about two hang ups, they got with the program and most of them actually appreciated it.
2026-08-27 15:43:55
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Lane Goodwin :
Talking to a sub about when they’re coming and then you tell the client and then the sub doesn’t show up when they say they’re going to is the worst.
2026-07-30 16:08:31
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Clinton_Michael :
I’m a fireman 👨🚒 bc I put out fires and am a hero on site
2026-08-27 23:22:21
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Dboyd44 :
Coming from someone that builds custom homes… you speak the truth, day in and day out.
2026-08-26 12:28:41
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Wes Niemiec :
That’s the job. Who’s calling you with good news ever?…….
2026-08-26 19:08:56
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Dirtgearco :
Construction isn’t really about building houses. It’s about understanding people.
Some days I think everyone in construction should have studied psychology before they learned how to run equipment or read blueprints. The hardest part of this business isn’t excavation, framing, or concrete—it’s communication, expectations, emotions, and personalities.
Every job is a lesson in human behavior. You’re managing clients, employees, subcontractors, inspectors, suppliers, and neighbors. Everyone sees the same situation differently, and if you don’t understand what’s really being said—or what’s not being said—you’ll struggle.
The job is predictable. People aren’t.
2026-07-30 19:10:02
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Contractor Envy :
You speaking the truth bro! We appreciate that!
2026-08-27 01:16:26
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Ⓜ️ :
That passion for building stuff goes away real quick when you have to become a professional police officer in construction
2026-07-30 18:51:46
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user3533289901376 :
I did not realize how good of a subcontractor I was until I became a general contractor.
2026-07-30 20:29:17
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wncmountainman :
managing people is the hardest part for sure
2026-07-31 12:52:58
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Carpenter 541 :
After 30 years in the business I don’t want to work for people anymore
2026-07-31 00:26:04
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Jake Smith :
I’m a contractor and would like to start getting into new builds. I’m curious why builders choose to build for clients instead of building it to just put on the market. If anyone has pros and cons of either, please share. Genuinely curious!
2026-08-05 19:47:24
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KurtRoysterRealtor :
I foresee all contractors will just start building houses and then selling them. This day in time it’s the only way. Too many people, too many options, too many people know it all. If you build it they will buy it
2026-07-30 19:00:33
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Riley :
This is 1000% true nothing but babysitting grown men all day
2026-07-30 21:17:36
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Elvis4U :
Coming from building very high end homes in Hawaii, try building Hotels.Its another level of Bullshit.
2026-08-01 22:10:46
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JUSTON BRAZDA :
Ben a home builder in Omaha for 15 years you nailed it
2026-07-30 16:02:01
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ryfish65 :
It legit is baby sitting adults. My job drives me nuts at times
2026-08-05 18:44:29
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(AMP)Hollywood :
Facts
2026-08-05 17:22:59
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ky_ekfarms :
Spot on
2026-08-05 14:46:10
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iampimehernandez :
Sad, but so true! 👊🏾
2026-07-31 20:04:26
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user46899 :
I’m 25 right now just started a tile business this year its now July I’ve been making 4-7k a month how long does it take to get to six figures?
2026-08-01 02:31:13
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Adam Shelton :
unless you do most of the work yourself. less people to manage and its done to your standards
2026-08-03 00:01:24
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Tristan Wheeler :
Cook
2026-07-30 22:07:13
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Anthony_NC_Builder_Realtor :
Sad but true, it takes the joy out of doing what you love to do.
2026-07-31 15:35:02
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Donnie :
Exactly
2026-07-31 02:41:29
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