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Houston Build Expo 2026

NRG Center - Houston, TX

Rob Buffington

Rob Buffington

Founder and President | Gordian Staffing

Presenter bio
Rob Buffington is an entrepreneur, consultant, and CEO with a career built on a mix of business operations, leadership, and a commitment to solving complex challenges. He began his professional path in management before expanding into vendor services and accounting, which gave him a well-rounded perspective on how businesses grow and where they get stuck. With a background in business studies, Rob has focused his career on building organizations that balance efficiency with a people-centered approach. He is equally invested in personal growth, community involvement, and supporting other entrepreneurs as they scale their own ventures. Away from work, Rob is supported by his wife and their three children, who keep him grounded and motivated. An avid reader and history buff, he makes a point of learning something new each day, whether for his own growth or to bring fresh perspective to his work. Today, he leads Gordian Staffing, an international staffing firm that connects U.S. companies with talented professionals abroad, helping organizations scale smarter while creating meaningful career opportunities worldwide.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Business Growth

Profit First for Contractors: The Back-Office Systems That Pay You More

This session reveals how hidden back-office bottlenecks quietly drain contractor profits—from slow AR and messy documentation to weak scheduling and client communication. Learn the five core systems that protect margins, why hiring more admins no longer works, and how top contractors use global talent, smarter workflows, and modern processes to scale efficiently and sustainably.

Target audience: Executives and Managers

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