Built to Scale: Timely advice for scaling your construction biz!

Built to Scale: Timely advice for scaling your construction biz!
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Built to Scale is THE podcast for construction business owners looking to not just grow, but scale their business! Listen in for timely financial management and business strategy advice geared specifically for the construction industry. Learn how to increase your revenues and produce strong margins in your business. Let’s scale!
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The podcast focuses on key themes such as financial management, business strategy, and operational efficiency in the construction industry. Specific episodes cover topics like preparing construction businesses for economic downturns, navigating volatile material costs, and preventing profit fade, providing insights on diversifying services and maintaining strong margins.

Built to Scale is THE podcast for construction business owners looking to not just grow, but scale their business! Listen in for timely financial management and business strategy advice geared specifically for the construction industry. Learn how to increase your revenues and produce strong margins in your business. Let’s scale!
In this Built to Scale episode, Mason Brady and Layton Johns break down how the updated 2025 tax law changes the game for Opportunity Zones. They reveal where to build, how to invest smartly, and why rural zones now offer even greater tax advantages.
Topics we cover:
00:00 – What are Opportunity Zones and how they’ve evolved in the 2025 tax bill
01:55 – How capital gains deferral works and what’s new for investors
06:12 – Why investing through a certified Opportunity Fund is critical
09:40 – New incentives for rural zones and how they increase deductions
11:52 – What builders need to know about development in low-income areas
15:00 – Why multifamily housing is likely to lead in rural zone development
20:00 – Who these tax plays are really for: high-net-worth vs. general contractors
25:00 – How stacking Opportunity Zones with QPP bonus depreciation creates big wins
27:14 – Final takeaways: where to market, who to connect with, and why this matters
Resources:
https://taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-book/what-are-opportunity-zones-and-how-do-they-work
If you’re tired of surprise costs and shrinking margins, let’s fix it. Brady CFO helps construction business owners like you gain financial visibility and control. Learn more at https://bradycfo.com
Let’s connect on LinkedIn 👇
🔨 Mason Brady – linkedin.com/in/masonbrady
📊 Layton Johns – linkedin.com/in/layton-johns

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