Sept. 26, 2023
Ep 143: Unraveling the Rules
Neighborhood HOAs, high-density apartment complexes, and multi-use developments have become the new common practice in the last few decades as the answer to addressing housing concerns. Hard-fought changes in zoning restrict…
Sept. 19, 2023
Ep 142: Never Let Your Standards Drop
When building a company, there are so many priorities and often, not enough trained people to delegate to. Today, our guest covers the best practices surrounding building a team, retaining that team, and preparing for what’s…
Sept. 12, 2023
Ep 141: The Flip Side
Any business owner in this industry has struggled to build a good team, to scale, or to step away from the daily grind. Today, a familiar voice joins us to share his personal struggles through his seemingly meteoric rise thr…
Sept. 5, 2023
Ep 140: Better is Better
Across the industry the consumer mindset has shifted immensely around remodeling and our guest today has lived through it all. Mark Richardson, author of How Fit Is Your Business, joins us to share his journey of helping set…
Aug. 29, 2023
Ep 139: Planning For a Business Sale
Building a business and building a business that’s attractive to future buyers are two different things - but they don’t have to be. Today’s guest, Mark Herrmann, walks us through the process of finding and retaining a quali…
Aug. 22, 2023
Ep 138: Live Your Values
Rewarding is the word often used to describe a career in the residential construction industry. Today’s guest once struggled to love her job until she transitioned to a career as a home builder. Now a founder and CEO of Garm…
Aug. 15, 2023
Ep 137: Stop Being Inflexible
Maybe you haven’t yet invested in a business coach, but it’s been on your mind. Today we invite back a familiar voice, James Pagano, to coach our listeners through some tough times. If you’ve been struggling to keep up with …
Aug. 8, 2023
Ep 136: The ADU Whisperer
Accessory dwelling units have been taking certain markets by storm, and as more zoning is rewritten, they could very well be the wave of the future. Today’s guests are familiar voices. Gregg Cantor and Rachel Walker from Mur…
Aug. 1, 2023
Ep 135: We Just So Happen To Build Houses
Businesses are meant to be profitable as a measure of success. Today we shine a light on the less celebrated achievement of builders and remodelers using their businesses to help their communities - and the feeling of empowe…
July 25, 2023
Ep 134: The Benefits of Growing
An experienced builder might feel equipped to recognize if a wall is load-bearing, but the true expert who can provide you with a detailed analysis of what it will take to remove that wall to provide an open-concept design w…
July 18, 2023
Ep 133: Let Go Of The Vine
What did you picture in your head when you first thought of being a business owner? Affording a new truck? Endless vacations? It probably wasn’t administrative paperwork, putting out constant fires, or the difficulty of find…
July 11, 2023
Ep 132: Zone of Influence
Building a network of like-minded people can seem daunting. There are so many different ways to make connections: attending trade shows, using social media platforms, or following referrals. Today’s guest joins us to discuss…
July 4, 2023
Ep 131: Everyone Is A Customer
Building out the systems and processes in your business that facilitate a good experience for your clients is integral to a successful and sustainable company. Today’s guests have not only built these but want to share exact…
June 27, 2023
Ep 130: Risk
The current climate in the building industry is likely to make many business owners feel risk averse. Today, hosts Duane and Dave take on the topic of risk management. How can entrepreneurs approach decisions that involve ri…
June 20, 2023
Ep 129: Technology Design
The building process incorporates many different types of designers, engineers and architects. On the cutting edge, implementing new technology into custom homes is a Technology Designer. These professionals can help shape t…
June 13, 2023
Ep 128: Creating the Stage
The process of recruiting and retaining employees has rapidly changed in our post-pandemic economy. Today we invite back a seasoned guest to dive deep into the steps you should take to develop a process that puts your compan…
June 6, 2023
Ep 127: Evoking Emotions
The intersection of design, architecture, and affordability is where today’s guest likes to work. Seth Hart joins us to dive into some of the industry’s most challenging hurdles and shares his insight into how they might be …
May 30, 2023
Ep 126: Building Science Recalibrated
The term building science was born in the 80s, and today high-performance homes and energy efficiency are buzzwords used throughout the custom home building industry. Building science is the understanding of air, heat, and m…
May 23, 2023
Ep 125: Doctor Drone
Technology can be difficult to keep up with. The rate of change is incredible, and training can sometimes fall to the bottom of the priority list. Our guest explains the rewards a business can see by investing in this traini…
May 16, 2023
Ep 124: Designing a Legacy
A home builder is often worried about efficiency and timeline, not design. That’s why it’s so important to involve an architect in your home-building process. Our guest today is an architectural designer that approaches the …
May 9, 2023
Ep 123: The Kid That Won’t Leave
The school of hard knocks is a training program many in this industry are familiar with. Our guest today is no different. Will King, owner of High Cotton Homes, shares his journey from fireman turned contractor turned busine…
May 2, 2023
Ep 122: Take Your Life Back
Investing in your business is not as common as you’d think. If you’re an avid listener of this show, you’re actually in the top 10% of business owners who are looking to improve themselves, their team, and their businesses. …
April 25, 2023
Ep 121: In the Arena
Reframing the concept of what it means to be a builder or a tradesperson has been difficult over the years. There are many common misconceptions, and the job of industry leaders is to challenge those misconceptions and shed …
April 18, 2023
Ep 120: The F Word
If you are looking to attract the top talent, systematize your processes across the board, and expand your business, chances are you’re here to find out. Custom home building and remodeling can be very personal, and maybe yo…