We discuss what's the effective way on managing a construction projects. Topics covered •What to expect from your builder before starting •Clients responsibility •What to expect on day 1 •Communication expectations Let's be social! Instagram Brick and Business Podcast Instagram Sofoclis Patsalosavvis Instagram Jason Papavasileiou Twitter Jason Papavasileiou

Sofo and Jason are discussing how to create a construction business. •Create your vision •Find out what kind of company you want to be? •Register a name that can grow •Plan on how you will scale up? •Whats your end goal? •Create a plan are u building a brand to sell? Are u building a brand to scale? •Think of your business as a brand and not a company. •Be different. •Dont be worried about your competition, the market always needs new and fresh ideas. Think of colllabing rather than competing. •Get your affairs in order- whos ur accountant? Whats your strategy! Are you hiring or subbing, how to find the right clients and qualify them. •Deposits and finances, why is the construction industry baring all the risk to fund projects. How to build trust with your potential client. •Give back to others and help where u can •Finally, set goals weekly, don't be afraid to take a risk as you have nothing to loose. Worst thing that will happen is u will end up where u started. •Work on your personal brand and position urself as an expert as you have studied your field and experience. Let's be social! Instagram Brick and Business Podcast Instagram Sofoclis Patsalosavvis Instagram Jason Papavasileiou Twitter Jason Papavasileiou

Outsourcing could take your business to the next level. It can provide you with the time to perform all the high-income generating tasks or give the freedom you may need. In this episode our hosts discuss the ways they use outsourcing on their businesses. Bookkeeping •People per hour/ Fiverr/ Upwork •Receipts •Payroll •ExpensesSocial media •Blog posts •FB posts •Content re-purposingEmail handling •Initial client's communication •Filter requests •Calendar entriesLead generation •Scrape data •Contact and qualify cold leadsConstruction Tendering •Bill of quantities •Vendors quotes •QuoteDon't hire if you can subcontract •Expensive Trades •Specialist trades •Don't pay staff when jobs are slow •Build relationships (even if you have permanent staff it's good to have back up subcontractors for extra work needed) Let's be social! Instagram Brick and Business Podcast Instagram Sofoclis Patsalosavvis Instagram Jason Papavasileiou Twitter Jason Papavasileiou

This episode covers all the systems our hosts Sofo and Jason are using to run their business remotely just by using their mobiles. Fiverr Podio Xero G-suite Let's be social! Instagram Brick and Business Podcast Instagram Sofoclis Patsalosavvis Instagram Jason Papavasileiou Twitter Jason Papavasileiou

In this introduction episode we are discussing the goals of this podcast. Hosts Sofoclis and Jason are introducing themselves and their expertise in the property and construction industries.