On-Site Podcast episode 50 features Jacob, a renovation contractor from Rochester, Minnesota and owner of Inner Magic Kitchen and Bath, discussing his construction-family background, his faith journey that began around age 11 amid family addiction and abuse, and how it helped him build resilience. Jacob and his wife are expecting their first child, a baby girl, due at the end of July. He shares current work focused on bathroom remodels, plans to grow carefully before taking on larger projects, and how implementing JobTread and shifting to a sub model has helped, with subs and even an 82-year-old client adapting easily. Jacob describes a discouraging one-star review from a tenant that he later removed through Renew Local, and a first LLC project where he overreached on custom cabinetry but maintained the client relationship. The host promotes Jacob’s Instagram and the Elite Builder Society membership.

Chapters

• 00:00 Welcome to On Site
• 00:14 Meet Jacob Inner Magic
• 00:45 Construction Family Roots
• 02:30 Faith and Recovery Talk
• 05:22 Jacob Faith Journey
• 07:53 Baby Girl Reveal
• 11:06 Branding Purple Cow
• 11:52 Inner Magic Overview
• 12:31 Current Bathroom Projects
• 16:00 Handling Bad Reviews
• 19:21 Early Mistakes Lessons
• 24:32 Future Plans JobTread
• 29:45 Coaching Second Wind
• 32:40 Wrap Up and Outro

Connect with Jacob Urrea:
Website - https://www.callinnermagic.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/innermagickitchenandbath

Connect with Brandon Fuchs
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoach

Join the Elite Builder Society
Website: https://ebsworks.com/

On the On Site Podcast, host Brandon interviews educator and HR/training professional Manja Horner, who just hit #1 bestseller status with her new book, "Pass the Torch," a rallying call about the trades labor crisis and the need for leaders and business owners to invest in apprentices and inexperienced workers. Horner shares where to buy the book (Amazon and other retailers), upcoming audiobook plans, and her social profiles, then discusses the book’s themes including retention, company culture, knowledge capture from retiring experts, and generational strengths and weaknesses. She also recounts her background growing up in Ontario around her father’s heritage restoration construction business, her path through music and corporate training into building a training/HR services company, and the visibility and mental-health challenges of publishing, including using EMDR therapy.

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcast Intro
• 00:14 Meet Manya Horner
• 01:21 Pass the Torch Launch
• 03:29 Trades Crisis Message
• 04:23 Personal Torch Stories
• 06:28 Imposter Syndrome Writing
• 07:37 Family Legacy Culture
• 13:41 Generations And Gen Z
• 14:58 Her Journey Background
• 15:20 Homeschool Music Roots
• 16:53 Construction Family Business
• 18:44 Corporate Training Career
• 23:51 Knowledge Capture Mentorship
• 25:48 Teaching Kids Content
• 27:24 Audiobook Studio Recording
• 28:11 Audiobook Recording Tips
• 29:44 Launching Audible and Sales
• 30:23 Learning to Self Celebrate
• 34:50 Celebrating Wins and Kids
• 38:37 Who the Book Serves
• 40:06 How the Book Was Written
• 43:16 EMDR and Visibility Fears
• 48:33 Where to Find the Book
• 50:01 Give Apprentices a Chance
• 50:44 Wrap Up and Community Plug
• 52:58 Elite Builder Society CTA

Connect with Manja Horner:
Website - http://www.passthetorchbook.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/manja_horner/

Connect with Brandon Fuchs
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoach

Join the Elite Builder Society
Website: https://ebsworks.com/

Episode 48 of the On Site Podcast welcomes back Sam to share updates on Coronation Construction’s growth, including stepping back from hands-on work into admin, sales, and estimating, and investing in Google/Meta ads and higher-production content to increase visibility. Sam outlines current projects (bathrooms, basements, and a medical office build-out) and discusses gaining confidence by taking action on challenging details like a tiled arched shower entry. He explains his push toward new construction for better pay, focus, and a bigger “wow factor” to showcase skills in one home. They discuss business volatility in Ontario, differentiating from low-quality competitors through consistency and client experience, and Sam details Coronation’s process: fast follow-up, 48–72 hour estimates, in-person proposals, JobTread client portal updates, and strong jobsite protection and respect. Sam plugs Coronation Construction in London, Ontario and shares where to find the company online.

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcast Cold Open
• 00:15 Sam Returns Update
• 00:59 Marketing Like Influencers
• 02:56 Current Projects Pipeline
• 03:41 Confidence Taking Action
• 06:29 Why New Construction
• 08:31 Dad Life Kids Talk
• 12:14 Business Challenges Ontario
• 15:44 Coronation Experience Process
• 17:08 Fast Quote Turnaround
• 17:40 JobTread Client Portal
• 18:55 In Person Proposals
• 19:23 Protecting The Home
• 23:50 Why Quality Costs
• 25:42 Drywaller Honda Civic Story
• 28:21 Journey And Growth Mindset
• 29:01 Where To Find Coronation
• 29:49 Podcast Wrap Up

Connect with Sam Alibabai:

Website: https://www.coronationconstruction.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coronationconstruction

Connect with Brandon Fuchs
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_contractorcoach

Join the Elite Builder Society
Website: https://ebsworks.com/