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Builder's Haven Podcast

Builder's Haven Podcast

By Tom Muchuku

The Builder's Haven Podcast is a flagship podcast series that takes you inside Kenya's (and the region) construction and Real Estate world. It features conversations with experts on issues that matter most in construction and Real Estate.

Our goal is to bring you key thoughts and insights from today's brightest minds: We discuss unique perspectives on Government, Competition, Marketing and opportunities in the sector. If you are involved in the industry, then consider this podcast.
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#29. Who's your competitor?

Builder's Haven PodcastJun 29, 2022

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#29. Who's your competitor?

#29. Who's your competitor?

Your competitor is not only the business selling similar products and services as you.
Jun 29, 202207:40
#28. Future Trends in the construction industry in Kenya and the region

#28. Future Trends in the construction industry in Kenya and the region

What trends are taking place in the market place? How can we take advantage and position ourselves for optimum effeciency and profit?
May 24, 202209:46
#27. Recap of the top marketers club session held in May 2022

#27. Recap of the top marketers club session held in May 2022

Summary of top marketers club meetup.
May 09, 202217:10
#26. Competitive advantages vs unfair advantages in the construction industry

#26. Competitive advantages vs unfair advantages in the construction industry

We all know about competitive advantages. But do we know about unfair advantages?
May 05, 202214:17
#25. How to cultivate strategic referrals in the construction industry
May 03, 202213:09
#24. Non linear marketing in the construction industry
May 02, 202210:36
#23. Designing a memorable Customer Experience in the Construction Industry
May 01, 202210:36
#22. Understanding depression in the construction business
Apr 05, 202215:58
#21. Content creation framework

#21. Content creation framework

Easy framework to use to create content

Mar 15, 202216:57
#20. Best Marketing Channels for Businesses in construction

#20. Best Marketing Channels for Businesses in construction

There are a lot of marketing channels. 

Which 20% of these channels provide the maximum return?

Mar 08, 202212:33
#19. Warning Signs of Toxic Customers

#19. Warning Signs of Toxic Customers

The construction industry is faced with toxic customers who prey on desperate companies. 

What are the early warning signs that you may be dealing with a toxic customer

Mar 08, 202216:11
#18. Selling in a virtual environment

#18. Selling in a virtual environment

With selling become almost 100 percent virtual, what technologies can help to make the process seamless?
#buildershaven
Mar 05, 202208:09
#17. Creative projects

#17. Creative projects

Does your company have creative side projects that could potentially turn into businesses?
Feb 04, 202208:05
#16. 3 vital lessons learnt in 2021 in the construction industry

#16. 3 vital lessons learnt in 2021 in the construction industry

What lessons did we learn in 2021?
Jan 06, 202220:51
#15. Top marketer's conference

#15. Top marketer's conference

Summary on the lessons learnt on the top markerters conference held on 3rd December 2021.
Dec 04, 202112:29
#14. Unexpected customer service

#14. Unexpected customer service

What customer service acts do you practice that exceed customer expectations?
Nov 23, 202110:57
#13. Winning against your competition

#13. Winning against your competition

How to set yourself apart when offering similar products and services.
Nov 23, 202111:23
#12. Choosing the best customer sources

#12. Choosing the best customer sources

Which customer sources are the best for businesses in the construction industry?
Nov 15, 202115:55
#11. Marketing campaigns for contractors
Nov 01, 202128:13
#10. Offering too many services

#10. Offering too many services

How do market a company that offers too many services?
Nov 01, 202108:47
#9. Over reliance on social media

#9. Over reliance on social media

What happens to your company if social media apps go down?

The outage saw an immediate outcry as business performance and communication networks were in some instances completely halted, highlighting the power businesses have knowingly given social platforms through its reliance for success. 

Oct 05, 202118:17
#8. How tech can finish off the construction industry

#8. How tech can finish off the construction industry

In this episode, we look at how tech can finish off the construction industry. How can we protect ourselves from that?
Sep 29, 202110:21
#7. Generating your Ideal Target Market for your construction business

#7. Generating your Ideal Target Market for your construction business

Targeting the ideal target market allows you to become a big fish in a small pond. It allows you to dominate a segment or geography in a way that is impossible by being general like everyone else

Your target market may be a small but very profitable segment of the market. Ideal Target Markets are created by identifying the needs and wants that are not being addressed by your competitors and offering products or services that satisfy these.

Email us for any comments or queries: buildershaven254@gmail.com


Aug 31, 202107:33
#6. What construction opportunities exist in Kenya in 2021?

#6. What construction opportunities exist in Kenya in 2021?

What opportunities present themselves currently?

In this episode, we look at what opportunities players in the construction industry can tap into.

Email us at buildershaven254@gmail.com for feedback

Apr 28, 202114:26
#5. Kepsa digital training program for sme's in Kenya

#5. Kepsa digital training program for sme's in Kenya

Check out kepsa digital training program
Apr 20, 202101:24
#4. Is it worth joining construction and business associations?

#4. Is it worth joining construction and business associations?

There are very many associations in the built industry that seek to create a voice for companies. Are they effective? Are they active?

In this episode, we mention the 7 associations that are directly associated with the built industry and other business associations that one can also join.

Listen and subscribe 

Apr 15, 202115:14
#3. Doing a holistic audit for your construction company

#3. Doing a holistic audit for your construction company

Have you done an audit for your company? What needs to be eliminated?
Mar 27, 202106:54
#2. Simple & Effective Branding strategies for companies in the construction industry in Kenya

#2. Simple & Effective Branding strategies for companies in the construction industry in Kenya

The biggest question for companies in the construction industry is how to grow in the right direction.

Even big companies that are set on the path of consistent and steady growth, like Crown Paints or ASL Hardware ,face the need to keep evolving, stay focused, build organizational resilience and innovation and amplify the intangible parts of their brands that made them different and exciting. Too often, we see companies who lost discipline in pursuing their vision or the spark that made them successful in the first place.

For companies to grow in the right path, the following branding strategies should be used 

Mar 24, 202118:51
#1. Four holistic marketing tips to implement in your construction company

#1. Four holistic marketing tips to implement in your construction company

Marketing, just like health, needs a holistic approach. A lot of companies in the construction sector only rely on 1 or 2 marketing strategies.

In this episode, we look at 4 simple strategies that can be implemented that can push construction and real estate companies forward.

  

Mar 23, 202114:55
Introduction to Builders Haven Podcast

Introduction to Builders Haven Podcast

The purpose of this podcast is to bring all information related to the construction and real estate industry in Kenya and the region. 

We  will keep you informed and entertained as we take a deep dive into the latest and greatest in construction and real estate.

For advertising opportunities please reach out to buildershaven254@gmail.com

Nov 30, 202002:18