Professional Builders Secrets

215. Outsourcing That Works With Scott Groschel

Professional Builders Secrets

Show Notes

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Scott Groschel, owner of SG Construction. Throughout this episode, Scott shares how he has completely reshaped his business by embracing offshore team members, leveraging the right software, and working closely with his APB coach to free up his time, improve margins, and build a stronger team culture both locally and overseas.

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INSIDE EPISODE 215 YOU WILL DISCOVER How Scott used JobTread to identify bottlenecks How he successfully rebuilt his offshore team with GoRecruit How an offshore drafter evolved into a trusted office manager Practical ways Scott integrates offshore team members into his company culture Why offshoring hasn’t replaced local jobs in his business and much, much more.

ABOUT SCOTT GROSCHEL

Scott Groschel is the owner of SG Construction, a company specialising in fully custom outdoor living spaces. Starting his career in construction at age 15, Scott has grown his business through strong systems, JobTread implementation, and successful offshoring, creating a more efficient and scalable operation.

Connect with Scott: linkedin.com/in/scott-groschel-96227889/

TIMELINE 4:20 Why the pandemic pushed Scott to overhaul his systems 9:10 How JobTread opened the door to offshoring 13:50 The time audit that revealed what Scott needed to delete, automate, or delegate 18:30 Scott’s first failed offshore hire—and how GoRecruit helped him bounce back 24:40 How offshoring improved margins and allowed Scott to expand his U.S. team

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