Ep 146: Housing 2.0
The myriad of problems facing the housing industry can sometimes feel insurmountable. The push towards high performance, the need for affordability, and the continuing rise of inflation and costs for business owners might leave you feeling like...
The myriad of problems facing the housing industry can sometimes feel insurmountable. The push towards high performance, the need for affordability, and the continuing rise of inflation and costs for business owners might leave you feeling like you’re getting left behind. The truth is, the answers are out there, and our guest today is here to share real examples of the direction other countries have taken, and where we might be headed next. Sam Rashkin, founder and author of Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry joins us to share revelations from his newest book, Housing 2.0.
Show highlights include:
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2:30 Sam’s start in the industry
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4:45 The upcoming housing industry disruption
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8:50 How to look at the industry and solutions differently
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11:20 How important is user experience in the industry?
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15:30 Does the industry have to move towards off-site prefabrication?
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20:30 How to translate the experience to the customer and provide value
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24:45 The future of housing and examples around the world
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28:45 Landscaping and architecture
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31:45 Digitization in the industry’s future
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37:45 New players in the industry
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43:55 What can builders do to get ahead of the disruptions?
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49:00 Where will AI come in?
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49:42 What should builders prioritize?
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57:40 How does the industry prepare the builder to prepare to the new level?
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1:03 What’s coming up next and how to get in touch
You can learn more about Sam at https://srashkin.com/ or email him at sam@truhomefacts.com. If you’re interested to learn more about Housing 2.0 visit here.
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