Real-World Wisdom for the Residential Trades.
No fluff. No academics. Just field-tested strategies from a guy who’s sold $300M in contracts and installed over 68,000 homes.
Don Bronchick brings 25 years of field-first experience to construction keynotes and leadership consulting.
Don Bronchick: The Builder With a National Perspective
Don Bronchick isn't just a consultant; he’s a veteran operator with over three decades of grit in the residential construction and building materials industry. Having owned and operated two successful construction companies and served as a state-licensed general contractor in both Florida and North Carolina, Don speaks the language of the jobsite and the boardroom.
As a published author and NAHB Approved Instructor, Don has dedicated his career to advocating for subcontractors, suppliers, and builders. His insights are grounded in the reality of the full residential ecosystem—from manufacturing and distribution to the final installation.
Key Credentials:
30+ Years of residential construction experience.
$300 Million+ in personally sold contracts.
68,000+ Homes with installed work across multiple markets.
NAHB Leader: Serving on the Business Management and Information Technologies Committee and the National Sales and Marketing Council.
Keynote Speaking & Industry Advocacy
Impactful Insights for Large-Scale Residential Events
Don Bronchick is a national speaker and a seasoned advocate for the residential construction trades, bringing over three decades of field experience to the main stage. Having personally sold more than $300 million in contracts and overseen work in 68,000 homes, Don’t keynotes move beyond theory to deliver the hard-earned wisdom of a proven operator. He is a regular presenter for local and national trade associations, including the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), where he serves as an approved instructor and a member of the National Sales and Marketing Council. Whether addressing a statewide convention or a national summit, Don’s presence on the podium provides a unique perspective grounded in the full residential ecosystem—from manufacturing and distribution to the final installation on the jobsite.
His keynote topics are designed to resonate with a broad audience, including residential subcontractors, builders, general contractors, and vendors. Don focuses on universal themes such as leadership, accountability, and the "Six Stages of the Selling Cycle," ensuring that his message is inclusive of all trades without being limited to a single craft. Attendees walk away with more than just inspiration; they gain a renewed sense of pride in their profession and a strategic framework for scaling their businesses profitably. By bridging the gap between field reality and executive strategy, Don ensures that every member of the audience—regardless of their trade or company size—leaves with a clear roadmap for long-term growth and operational excellence.
From the Main Stage to the Deep Dive
Whether you need a high-impact keynote for a national convention or a technical workshop for your local trade association, Don delivers field-tested strategies that resonate with every residential trade.
The BuilderBeast Presentation Series: A Professional Curriculum for the Trades
Don has developed eight distinct presentations designed as standalone speaking engagements or modular workshops for the residential construction industry. This curriculum aligns with his extensive professional background and his two published books, focusing on the real-world needs of subcontractors, builders, and suppliers. Rather than offering generic business advice, these sessions are built for live delivery and focus on high-stakes areas like sales excellence, leadership, and operational discipline.
Whether you are a small trade partner or a large-scale vendor, these presentations provide the credibility and education necessary to build a winning culture. Every deck is crafted to be inclusive of all residential trades, ensuring that every attendee walks away with a framework for scaling profitably without losing integrity. Explore the categories below to see how Don’s field-tested strategies can elevate your organization's performance and professionalism.
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Tagline: The 10 Rules That Separate Market Leaders from the Pack.
Focus: Behavioral and operational laws for successful contractors, focusing on culture, labor forecasting, and the "long game" of persistence.
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Tagline: Scaling Profitably Without Losing Integrity.
Focus: Moving from management to leadership while removing excuses for failure and building accountability.
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Tagline: Outperform Your Competitors Without Competing on Price.
Focus: Communication strategies for the residential sector, rapport building, and turning professional boundaries into long-term revenue.
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Tagline: Operational Excellence as a Competitive Advantage.
Focus: Crew retention, jobsite professionalism, and using safety/scheduling as a tool to build trust with builders.
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Tagline: From Managing Work to Leading People.
Focus: Creating a culture of pride and consistency, clarifying the difference between leading and managing, and the foundational role of trust.
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Tagline: Protect Your Company Before You Have to Defend It.
Focus: Navigating contractual traps, builder solvency, and documentation strategies to make risk predictable and manageable.
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Tagline: Remodeling Is Not Small New Construction.
Focus: Managing homeowner expectations, pricing for profit with change orders, and avoiding lien issues.
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Tagline: Mastering Sales Psychology for the Trades.
Focus: A deep dive into prospecting, handling objections, and mastering the sales mindset to close more residential deals.
Custom Tailored Workshops
Tailored for Your Trade
Don understands that every residential trade faces unique hurdles, from labor shortages to supply chain volatility. Whether you represent a specific group of subcontractors, a vendor network, or a manufacturer’s supply chain, he can tailor any presentation to fit your audience’s specific needs.
From trade-specific nuances to localized market challenges, Don ensures the content hits home for your team by speaking the language of the jobsite. Your team can expect a high-energy session that replaces academic theory with actionable, field-tested strategies they can implement the very next morning. The ultimate goal is to provide a clear roadmap that improves your group's profitability, operational discipline, and professional culture. By the end of the session, attendees will walk away with the confidence and tools necessary to scale their business without losing their integrity.
Built From The Ground Up
Built From the Ground Up is a practical, field-tested guide to building a profitable, respected, and sustainable construction business. Written for contractors, subcontractors, remodelers, and trade professionals, the book goes beyond craftsmanship to address the real reasons most construction companies struggle: poor systems, weak leadership, unmanaged risk, and a lack of business discipline.
Drawing on decades of real-world experience and more than $300 million in executed contracts, the author presents a six-pillar framework that transforms skilled tradespeople into effective business owners. These pillars cover relationship-building, core operating principles, sustainable growth, field management excellence, remodeling-specific strategies, and comprehensive risk management.
Rather than theory or MBA jargon, the book delivers practical strategies, real stories, and proven systems that show readers how to price correctly, lead teams, protect margins, manage risk, and build a company that can scale without chaos. At its core, Built From the Ground Up is a step-by-step recipe for contractors who want to stop reacting, start leading, and build a legacy business that lasts.
