The Builder Show

Mosaic Development Partners, LLC JV is a Philadelphia based Minority Certified commercial real estate development company founded in 2008.  Mosaic primarily focuses on ground up and adaptive reuse of small- and large-scale real estate that drives full economic inclusion in its projects.  Mosaic primarily operates in the mid-Atlantic region of the US with additional offices in MD.  Mosaic develops...

In this episode we sit down with David Adelman. David began his career working at Campus Apartments, which expanded nationally under his leadership as CEO and has amassed more than $2 billion in assets under management across 23 states. Over the past three decades, David has expanded his portfolio beyond real estate to a number of alternative investments, including his fund ‘FS Investments’, with...

Brian Emmons is Vice President of business development at Southern Land Company – a Nashville based Real Estate Developer with projects across the United States and a 37 year history of success. Brian is responsible for the growth of SLC’s footprint in Philadelphia, with his most notable project being Philadelphia’s ‘last beachfront property’ located at 1911 Walnut st called ‘The Laurel Rittenhous...

Mo Rushdy is the managing partner and co-founder of Riverwards Group and MAVEN Developments.  Mo grew up and earned his masters degree in Egypt before moving to the US in 2004 -- and he now has the pleasure of delivering quality housing in both countries! Riverwards Group is responsible for thousands of units being built in Philadelphia over the past few years and the next few years. MAVEN Develop...

In this episode Leo gives us full access for 75 uninterrupted minutes. We learn what it's like to run a 10 figure real estate fund, operate properties in over 30 different states, and why he's shifted a majority of his resources into industrial outdoor storage despite having developed and currently managing over 3,500 residential and mixed use units. Leo is managing partner and Co-Founde...

Jim Maransky is the founder of E-Built. E-Built is a Philadelphia based Construction Management/General Contracting firm that is committed to utilizing building practices that are sustainable, energy efficient, and socially responsible. In this episode Jim discusses the particulars behind The Gotham apartment complex and the role played by historic tax credits. We do a deep dive on 'green roo...

In this episode we sit down with Brian Zoubek of Zoubek Properties. Brian takes us on a wild ride from his National Championship days at Duke with Coach K to his first business centered around cream puffs (seriously) alll the way to his development company. Brian has built everything from custom high end single family projects to historic multifamily in Center City to Industrial. This episode is f...

In this episode we dive into the inspiration behind Dranoff Properties largest project to date -- The Arthaus. Carl takes us through 50 years of market cycles, discusses the mindset behind making consistently successful contrarian moves and does a deep dive into his strategy to win multiple competitive bids for larger and more high profile sites. We round this episode out with some of Carl's...

Lily Development is a family, and woman-owned real estate development firm, with a mission to build not just a home, but a place to enhance your daily life. Ali is  a native Philadelphian with deep roots in the city and surrounding areas. She brings over 10 years of construction management and real estate development experience to Lily. She has supported all roles within Lily’s team, from general...

Gary Jonas is a developer, philanthropist, and current Building Industry Association President. He is a partner at 'The How Group' with over 30 years experience in developing. We talk about The How Group’s journey as a company from partner selection to how to run a business in different market cycles. Specifically 2023 being the “year of making no money” but how that doesn’t necessarily...

Season 1 Episode 1 launches April 5th at 10am!