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title: Scale Smart, Fix Bottlenecks, & Earn Rewards
description: This week, learn how to give the ultimate handover experience, take a behind-the-scenes look at APB Group Coaching, explore new industry trends, and more.
---

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# [Scale Smart, Fix Bottlenecks, & Earn Rewards](https://blog.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/digest-17-10-25)

 Written by [Association of Professional Builders](https://blog.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/author/association-of-professional-builders) | Oct 16, 2025, 9:49:06 PM

Welcome to the APB Digest! This week, join the webinar revealing the systems top builders use to win high-margin contracts, uncover the hidden bottlenecks that are costing you time and margin, meet our eight new rewards partners, and more!

<https://go.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/registration-web-pbs?DIGEST171025>

## Professional Builder's Secrets

October 22, 2025 · 6PM EDT / October 23, 2025 · 8AM AEST

We're going live to reveal the proven blueprint to attract quality clients, convert high-margin contracts, and build a company that pays you $500K a year while still netting 10% profit.

[Register Now](https://go.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/registration-web-pbs?DIGEST171025)

 

## New Podcast Episodes

| <https://www.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/podcast/take-control-of-your-marketing-with-clint-best?DIGEST171025>   | ## Take Control of your Marketing Clint Best, Executive Business Coach at APB, unpacks how builders can organise and strengthen their marketing efforts. He shares practical insights on when to hire marketing support, what roles to prioritise, and how to avoid the pitfalls that come from outsourcing too soon or too blindly. [Listen Now](https://www.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/podcast/take-control-of-your-marketing-with-clint-best?DIGEST171025) |
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| <http://www.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/podcast/getting-1-better-every-day-with-jake-dornford-nico-von-wielligh?DIGEST171025>   | ## Getting 1% Better Every Day Jake Dornford and Nico von Wielligh from Dornford Building Group share their journey from humble beginnings to running a thriving design-and-construct business, built on consistency, values, and strong leadership. [Listen Now](http://www.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/podcast/getting-1-better-every-day-with-jake-dornford-nico-von-wielligh?DIGEST171025) |

 

<https://go.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/sorci-start?DIGEST031025>

## SORCI Survey Closing Soon

The SORCI survey is closing in less than a month - hundreds of builders have already had their say, and if you were planning to contribute, now’s the time to step up and shape the future of your industry before the window closes.

[Take Part](https://go.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/sorci-start?DIGEST171025)

 

<https://blog.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/bottlenecks-stopping-you-from-scaling?DIGEST171025>

## The 3 Bottlenecks Stopping You from Scaling

For most growing building companies, external pressures are not the reason you feel stuck. The real friction is internal. And unless you fix it, more leads, more jobs, and even better clients won’t solve it... 

Here are the three bottlenecks stopping you from scaling, none of which have anything to do with market conditions.

[Read Article](https://blog.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/bottlenecks-stopping-you-from-scaling?DIGEST171025)

 

<https://blog.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/new-apb-rewards-partners?DIGEST171025>

## 8 New APB Rewards Partners Helping Builders Save Time, Improve Cash Flow & Protect Profit

We have welcomed eight new Rewards Partners to our growing network! Learn more about the services they provide and how they can help run your building company more efficiently and profitably.

[Meet the New Partners](https://blog.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/new-apb-rewards-partners?DIGEST171025)

<https://blog.associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/how-to-stop-abdicating?DIGEST190925>

## "I like the different levels of service that you provide..."

"At the base level there is access to an incredible amount of very specific information. This is very valuable. If I need to be held accountable to stay motivated, then there is access to specialised coaching."

- Sam Vivers

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