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The Lumberyard

The Lumberyard

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 The Lumberyard is your backstage pass to the evolving world of construction workforce management, compliance, and technology. Each week, we bring together voices from across the industry – contractors, CFOs, project managers, tech leaders – to break down the complex challenges construction businesses face and the innovative strategies that help them thrive.From digital transformation and financial optimization to labor tracking, compliance, and emerging AI applications – this podcast delivers real-world insights, expert advice, and practical tools to help construction pros work smarter, stay compliant, and build better.Copyright Lumber
Episodes
  • 4 Strategic Moves to Reduce Your Tax Bills Before Year-End (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 5

    4 Strategic Moves to Reduce Your Tax Bills Before Year-End (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 5
    Sep 15 2025
    In this third part of our tax strategy series, Cody Daniels returns to wrap up the final chapters of his ebook “Laying the Foundation: A Contractor’s Guide to Strategic Tax Savings.” Learn how to avoid costly surprises, maximize deductions, and build a long-term plan that protects both the business and the family. Get practical tips and professional insights that can help you ensure tax efficiency and maximize your business profitability. Close out the year strong with tax strategies every contractor should act on before year end.
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    46 mins
  • Hacks to Unlock Hidden Tax Savings for Contractors (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 4

    Hacks to Unlock Hidden Tax Savings for Contractors (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 4
    Aug 12 2025
    In this second part of our tax strategy series with Cody Daniels, founder of Builders Tax Group, we dive into some often overlooked but powerful tax strategies specifically for contractors and construction businesses. Cody breaks down valuable insights on tax credits like the Research & Development and Work Opportunity Tax Credits, accelerated depreciation options including Section 179 and cost segregation studies, plus smart ways to implement tax-efficient retirement plans that can help you save today while building wealth for the future.
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    35 mins
  • Essential Tax Saving Strategies for Contractors (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 3

    Essential Tax Saving Strategies for Contractors (ft. Cody Daniels) | Ep 3
    Jul 16 2025
    In this episode, we're joined by Cody Daniels, CPA and founder of Builders Tax Group, for a deep dive into strategic tax planning tailored for the construction industry. Cody shares his journey from leading a construction and real estate tax team to launching Builders Tax Group with a mission to help blue-collar business owners—drawing from a family legacy in the trades. He breaks down his ebook, Laying the Foundation, which unpacks 10 essential tax strategies for construction and trades businesses—tools that can save you real money and set your business up for long-term success.
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    32 mins
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