45. How Much Builders Should Pay Themselves With Russ Stephens

In episode 45 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, we’re joined by Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens. Throughout this episode, we go over exactly how much building company owners should be paying themselves.

INSIDE EPISODE 45 YOU WILL DISCOVER

• How much the owner of a building company should pay themselves, and if they’re actually paying themselves enough
• The key measurements an owner needs to consider when allocating their salary
• How to calculate your true fixed expenses
• When you should start to become concerned about your finances
• How to become more proactive with your finances
• And much, much more.

Listen to the full episode to find out exactly how you can take control over your finances and pay yourself a salary you deserve, while not letting anything else slip.

ABOUT RUSS STEPHENS

Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council.

Connect with Russ: linkedin.com/in/russstephens

TIMELINE

• 1:48 Builders don’t take a regular salary
• 3:10 Do builders pay themselves enough – and why not?
• 4:59 Should owners pay themselves first?
• 8:10 Designing a financial compensation plan
• 9:59 Why wages don’t fluctuate
• 11:26 Salary allocation, net profit and shareholder returns
• 13:13 Documenting owner’s salary payments
• 15:14 Factoring in true expenses
• 16:10 Accuracy and the WIPAA calculator
• 17:06 Key measurements to consider when paying the owner
• 18:19 Including incentives for the owner
• 19:47 How APB helps identify builders’ blind spots
• 22:04 Factoring in cash reserves
• 27:57 When to be concerned about your financial model
• 30:33 Becoming proactive with your finances

LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE

Professional Builders Secrets Book: go.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/pbs-book

APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com

APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/

APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders

APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

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