6. Growing A Building Company With Robert Carroll
Episode description
In episode six of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Robert Carroll, owner of Carroll Constructions based in Louisiana, United States. Throughout this episode, Robert shares his journey on growing his building company.
Carroll Construction is a family owned residential construction company serving the Greater Baton Rouge area and surrounding parishes since 1992. In 2007, Robert joined the team and is now a Co-owner and full time builder/remodeler.
With a degree in Construction Management from Louisiana State University, Robert brought new ideas to the company for energy efficiency and aging-in-place principles. Additionally he has made it possible for Carroll Construction to offer a personalised website for each of their customers that helps track the progress of construction.
Tune in to the episode to hear Robert share the key milestones for Carroll Constructions and uncover tips for other builders who are on their journey to success.
ABOUT ROBERT CARROLL
Robert is a Co-owner of Carroll Constructions. In December, 2019, Robert received the Builder of the Year Award from the Louisiana Home Builders Association, the premiere organisation for the construction industry in the state.
Connect with Robert: linkedin.com/in/edwardcarrollconstruction
TIMELINE
- 1:03 About Robert and Carroll Construction.
- 2:00 How Robert got into construction.
- 4:09 Robert’s initial struggles.
- 7:11 Robert’s ‘ah-ha' moments.
- 11:55 Robert's transformation.
- 15:16 Robert’s journey with APB.
- 17:58 Running a building company: Robert’s loves and hates.
- 24:57 Robert’s company today and in the future.
- 29:29 Why builders have to niche their company’s.
- 34:21 Robert’s advice to his younger self and other builders.
- 35:43 Robert’s perspective: The future of residential construction.
- 40:50 What success looks like to Robert.
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
Carroll Constructions Website: besthomeinthesouth.com
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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