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Builders Makers Doers: The Resilience Behind American Business

Andy Bassett and Elliot Bassett

Released: 2025-12-16

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Released: 2025-12-16

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S1E1 | Why Builders, Makers, Doers Exist: Real Stories of Resilience Behind American Businesses

If you own a business in construction, manufacturing, or the specialty trades, you already know this truth: Every decision carries weight. Not just financial weight. But responsibility for your people. Your family. And the future of what you’re buil

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If you own a business in construction, manufacturing, or the specialty trades, you already know this truth:

Every decision carries weight.

Not just financial weight.

But responsibility for your people.

Your family.

And the future of what you’re building.

That’s why we launched Builders, Makers, Doers.

This weekly podcast exists to talk about the conversations trades owners are already having — but rarely get to talk through out loud.

In this launch episode, Andy and Elliot explain:

✅ Why trades ownership is fundamentally different from most businesses

✅ Why resiliency isn’t built during a crisis — it’s built years before one

✅ How unseen decisions at the “ground level” shape outcomes later

✅ Why stories matter more than theory when it comes to leadership

✅ What this show will cover every single week moving forward

You’ll also hear a real-world story that illustrates how long-term thinking and intentional decision-making can change outcomes in seconds. That story isn’t the point of the episode — it’s proof of the philosophy behind the show.

This is not an insurance podcast.

This is not a motivational podcast.

This is a practical, real-world conversation for people building real companies.

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📲 Follow the Builders, Makers, Doers on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellerbrock-norris/

🧠 Connect with the Hosts:

Andy Bassett, CPCU, CIC, CEO at Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-bassett-cpcu-cic-7711853/

Elliot Bassett, AIP, CPCU, President and Partner at Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-bassett-aip-cpcu-84499515/

https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/

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New episodes drop every week.

If you’re a builder, maker, or doer — this show is for you.

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Release Date: 16/12/2025, 02:30:00

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Builders Makers Doers: The Resilience Behind American Businesses shines a spotlight on the trades and the people who power them. You’ll walk away from each episode with ideas and strategies to build a business that’s here to stay.

We are here to tell real stories from the small businesses of America. Whether it’s through our hosts or through conversations with business owners like you, we are here to talk about overcoming obstacles, creating remarkable projects, and building companies designed to last.

From navigating labor challenges and market shifts to leading teams and innovating with new tools, these are the real stories of resilience in action. Hosts Elliot Bassett and Andy Bassett guide the discussion, bringing curiosity and practical insight to uncover what makes these businesses thrive.

If you’re a builder, maker, or doer – you’ll find strategies, inspiration, and hard-won lessons to help you protect what you’ve built and create a lasting legacy.

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