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Builder Stories

Eric Fortenberry

Booking Overview

This weekly interview show focuses on the personal and business journeys of builders, remodelers, and contractors, typically featuring owner-operators who share practical lessons from running construction companies. Credible pitches include construction and remodeling business owners, sales or operations experts, contractor-marketing specialists, and recognized industry practitioners with firsthand results; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible professionals over celebrity-level guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 160

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.4k subscribers

Instagram: 7.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@jobtread.com

builderstories@jobtread.com

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Host

Eric Fortenberry - Founder and CEO of JobTread Software, Eric Fortenberry has built businesses in software and construction and focuses on helping builders and contractors estimate, sell, and manage construction work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Owners and senior leaders of construction, remodeling, and contracting businesses with firsthand experience in sales, operations, marketing, leadership, or company growth. Industry awards, a notable business track record, or a substantial professional audience can strengthen a pitch but are not consistently required.
Required Achievements:  
Built or led a successful construction or remodeling company, Improved sales, operations, marketing, or team performance, Received industry recognition or professional awards, Developed a substantial social media or professional audience

Recent Guest Discussions

Canon Baldridge - Business Evolution, Software Systems, Outsourcing, Delegation, Artificial Intelligence, And Design-build Operations.

Dan Flansburg - Construction Pricing, Job Tracking, Delegation, Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, And Video Content.

Tyler Hunsberger - Remodeling Sales, Lead Qualification, Customer Communication, Referrals, Reviews, Budgets, And Change Orders.

Mike Coffey - Social Media Marketing, Personal And Company Branding, Content Strategy, Audience Growth, And Sponsorships.

Kelly Kirk - Succession, Leadership, Team Development, Business Coaching, Operational Processes, And Long-term Planning.

Recent Topics

Construction, Remodeling, Contracting, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Running a Legacy Pool Company Like a Startup | Jillian Childs of Craft Master Custom Pools

October 07, 2026

Jillian Childs went from running field marketing at Tesla to owning a South Florida pool company with her husband, Christian. They took over 150 open projects on day one, and every single one lived in a manila folder. In one year, Jillian rebuilt the operation inside JobTread with robust processes and streamlined automations that wipe out hours of tedious admin work. Now she's using AI to recover revenue that was slipping through the cracks. In this episode you will learn: The revenue red fl...

How to Invest in Marketing When You Cant Fully Prove It's Working | Ashley Wainscott of Simply Home

September 23, 2026

Ashley Wainscott built Simply Home for years on referrals and relationship marketing alone. In recent years she made a real investment in SEO, paid ads, and video content, even without a clean way to prove any of it was converting. She talks about the shift from scripted, robotic video to something rawer, and what her content looks like today. In this episode she breaks down her current lead mix and the rule she uses to decide whether a new marketing channel is worth keeping. In this episode ...

How to Eliminate Surprises Before Construction Starts | Morgan Thomas of Homestead Builders Group

September 23, 2026

Morgan Thomas spent 15 years in commercial and residential construction before launching Homestead Builders Group in Healdsburg, California, with her business partner. Her promise to every client is a project with no surprises. Morgan believes most construction mishaps can be caught with upfront investigation before anyone picks up a tool. In this episode, she shares how she built her new company around that promise from day one. In this episode you will learn: How an itemized preconstructio...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Builder Stories
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How do I get in touch with Builder Stories?

Builder Stories is hosted by Eric Fortenberry. Its publicly listed emails are info@jobtread.com and builderstories@jobtread.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Builder Stories?

The publicly listed emails for Builder Stories: info@jobtread.com and builderstories@jobtread.com.

How many listeners does Builder Stories have?

Podseeker estimates Builder Stories reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Builder Stories?

Builder Stories typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Owners and senior leaders of construction, remodeling, and contracting businesses with firsthand experience in sales, operations, marketing, leadership, or company growth. Industry awards, a notable business track record, or a substantial professional audience can strengthen a pitch but are not consistently required. Common among recent guests: Built or led a successful construction or remodeling company; Improved sales, operations, marketing, or team performance; Received industry recognition or professional awards. Recent guests include Canon Baldridge, Dan Flansburg, and Tyler Hunsberger.

How hard is it to get booked on Builder Stories?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Builder Stories cover?

Recent episodes cover Construction, Remodeling, Contracting, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@jobtread.com

builderstories@jobtread.com

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