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Podcast · Grant Füellenbach · Beyond the Bid is a podcast tailored for professionals in the construction and design-build sectors, offering strategies to move beyond low-margin bidding and achieve sustainable growth. Hosted by industry veterans with over a decade of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and support needed to attract more clients and thrive in a competitive market. Tune in for expert insights, proven strategies, and industry secrets to elevate your business beyond the bid and into lasting success.

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5 helpful resources. delivered over 5 days. Want to discover the proven strategies behind a 7-figure design-build firm? These 5 free resources will help you win better projects, optimize operations, and scale your construction business strategically.

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Winning Better Projects
Sales & Marketing

Beyond the Bidding Wars

The High-Value Project Checklist

STOP COMPETING ON PRICE.

Blog Post | The Top 3 Sales Roadblocks Hindering Your Design/Build Firm's Growth

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Traffic to a Design-Build Construction Business

Best Practices for Ads

Why Marketing is Crucial for Construction Teams Looking to Hire

Crafting a Killer Value Proposition:

THE Comprehensive Framework

Crafting a Killer Value Proposition:

The Anti-Commodity Builder

Stop Chasing Pennies

Optimizing Profitability
Financial Health

A Checklist for Turbulent Times

Profit Protection Checklist

Blog Post | Elevate Your Construction Business: 7 CRM Best Practices for Unmatched Client Management

Blog Post | Mastering Construction Success: 7 Project Management Best Practices You Can't Ignore

From Chaos to Control

Revolutionizing Home Improvement

150 Profit-Boosting Strategies

Profit Protection Checklist

The Standard Remodel

Are You Busy But Broke? Escaping the Remodeler's 5% Net Profit Trap

Building Scalable Operations
Systems & Processes

S3E7 | From Data to Deals: Mastering CRM for Forecasting & Pipeline Success

Revolutionizing Home Improvement

Boosting Construction Productivity with ChatGPT

STEAL THIS AI-POWERED STRATEGY

Predicting Timelines & Costs

The Ultimate Guide

GO-TO-MARKET (GTM)

Problem-Centric Selling

Developing YOUR
High-Performing Team

Revolutionizing Home Improvement

GO-TO-MARKET (GTM)

Problem-Centric Selling

Leveraging Technology
Efficiency & Growth

Revolutionizing Home Improvement

GO-TO-MARKET (GTM)

Problem-Centric Selling

Strategic Leadership
Sustainable Growth

Revolutionizing Home Improvement

GO-TO-MARKET (GTM)

Problem-Centric Selling

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