The Better Way

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Introducing “The Better Way," a new podcast by the world's leader in construction project management software. Buildertrend experts drill deep into the better way … the Buildertrend way … to overcome the challenges of running a business. Financials. Reducing risk. Client communication. "The Better Way" podcast explores how our tech can simplify complex processes like these.

S1 Ep. 1: Learning the fundamentals of Cost Codes

Welcome to “The Better Way: A podcast by Buildertrend,” where you’ll learn how to simplify complex processes and make meaningful change by running your business with tech. In this first season our experts will zero in on financial management. Because there’s a better way. The Buildertrend way.

Tune in to this episode to hear our experts talk about the best ways to use cost codes within Buildertrend and how they can help to keep your financial processes organized.

S1 Ep. 2: Using and prioritizing cost codes within Buildertrend

On this episode of “The Better Way: A podcast by Buildertrend,” our experts Reece and Zach are diving deeper into best practices for using cost codes.

Tune in to this episode to learn how to prioritize your cost codes and hear about what features and functionality our experts recommend for using cost codes in Buildertrend.

S1 Ep. 3: Streamlining financial processes with QuickBooks integration

Are you ready to make your financial process more efficient? Today on “The Better Way: A podcast by Buildertrend,” Reece and Zach are bringing you all of the must-know information related to integrating QuickBooks with your Buildertrend account.

Check out the full episode to learn how the two platforms work together to help streamline your business’ financial processes.

S1 Ep. 4: Receiving payments and online payment processing with Buildertrend

On this episode of “The Better Way: A podcast by Buildertrend,” Reece and Zach are discussing how you can use Buildertrend to keep clients informed on how much they’ve paid and how much is remaining on their project. They’re also talking about how to process online payments through our Pro Service Buildertrend Payment Processing powered by Chase.

Check out the full episode to learn more about best practices for recording payments in Buildertrend and the benefits of using online payments.

S1 Ep. 5: How to handle your job costing with Buildertrend

Are you looking for a better way to manage your job costing? On today’s episode of “The Better Way: A podcast by Buildertrend,” Reece and Zach are talking in and outs of how to use Buildertrend’s powerful job costing features and capabilities to control your business financials and increase profitability.

Tune in to the full episode to learn more job costing capabilities and the Purchase Order feature within Buildertrend can improve profitability.

S1 Ep. 6: How reporting with Buildertrend promotes financial success

On this episode of “The Better Way: A podcast by Buildertrend,” Reece and Zach are chatting about some important information related to financial reporting within Buildertrend. They’ll talk about how Buildertrend reporting can be maximized around these key areas: Budget, Job Groupings, Jobs Lists, Grid Settings, Filtering and Variance Codes.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about how reporting in Buildertrend allows you to quickly pull job costs and detailed budgets to help make financial decisions.

S2 Ep. 1: Protecting your projects with Tony Ravenstahl

Welcome to “The Better Way: A podcast by Buildertrend.” Here you’ll learn to simplify and establish processes that will make meaningful changes to your company and help you achieve your goals. Because there’s a better way. The Buildertrend way. Tune in this season as Zach Wojtowicz, Pro Services education coordinator, chats with several experts about risk management.

On today’s episode, Zach’s discussing the importance of Builder’s Risk Insurance. Get the latest BRI insights and advice from Tony Ravenstahl of SilverStone Group, a HUB International company.

S2 Ep. 2: Securing your revenue

In this episode, Zach’s talking about how to protect your revenue. Rachel Wieser, an onsite consultant at Buildertrend, will be joining him to share her insights on this very important topic.

Listen to the full episode to hear about Rachel’s experience as an onsite consultant and what she’s learned while working with customers and helping them succeed.

S2 Ep. 3: Contracts made simple

On today’s episode, Zach’s getting down to business to talk about contracts. He’s joined by Nick Knihnisky, Buildertrend’s expert for all things legal.

Tune in to the full episode for must-have insights that will ensure you have a reliable construction contract protecting your business.