The Real Build

In this episode of the Real Build, I had the opportunity to sit down with Corey Lockhart, WML Enterprises LLC owner.  WML Enterprises is a full-service demolition and site preparation contractor. I was excited to have Corey on the show and talk about what to look for prior to hiring a demolition service. Corey is an air force veteran and also a former firefighter.  Corey started WML Ente...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to sit down with one of the best custom closet designers/organizers in the country, Taiece Lanier!  Taiece is known for her keen sense of fashion, phenomenal talent for organization, and an amazing eye for detail. Taiece Lanier is a Premier Closet Designer, author, and International Style Consultant. She helps people create the closet o...

In this episode of The Real Build, I speak with Colton Paulhus, who owns Anchored Tiny Homes in Granite Bay, California.  With a lot of housing becoming hard to afford as prices continue to rise, Colton and his family have created a solution to that problem with their custom tiny homes. Anchored Tiny Homes Inc. is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving our local community...

In this episode of the Real Build, I got to speak with Adam McCanna, who is part owner of Colorado Home Buyers.  Adam and I discussed many real estate topics, but our main focus was on how Adam and his partner are rebuilding communities in Denver, Colorado. Adam started purchasing investment properties in 2013 when he decided that a high paying, award-winning sales management career in corpor...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to talk with Lisa Wood, owner of Lisa J. Wood Interiors.  Lisa helps busy professionals plan, design, and construct homes so personalized that they are the perfect recipe for now and their futures. Every design challenge has a beautiful solution, and style never has to be sacrificed. Her Services include in-home consultations, turn-key...

2020 was a crazy year filled with many negatives - Aliens, murder hornets, covid, riots, a crazy presidential race, Natural Disasters, lockdowns, businesses closing, and much more. Many people would say it was their worst year ever and are relieved to be in the new year 2021.  But For me, I didn’t curl up in a ball in fear. I didn’t let other's fear dictate my actions.  I didn't do less...

In this episode of The Real Build, I had the opportunity to talk about commercial construction with Coleman Jones.  Coleman Jones is Part Owner of Jones and Lamberti in Roseville, California.  Along with his partner, Coleman has built one of the top commercial construction companies in his area. Colemon is from a small Northern California town and was raised through hard work; cleaning c...

In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about a topic that recently came to my mind that is crucial for builders.  Builders need to make their presence known.  This topic came to mind because I wrote my yearly Christmas cards, which I send to past customers every year.  I don’t have to do this because it takes a lot of time to handwrite them. So why do I do this? Because...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Mike Claudio, the owner of Winrate Consulting.  Winrate Consulting is a fast-growing coaching company for people in the construction industry.  I was excited to have Mike on the podcast to talk about builders' best strategies to get good clients and maintain quality service throughout the building process.  Mike spoke about critical...

In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to go over some ways to save money when building a custom home.  These strategies are for people building a custom home and not a production or track home.  Let's face it; everyone has a budget in mind before building a house.  It is our job as builders to come up with creative ways to honor that budget.  I wanted to cover at least a...

In this episode of The Real Build, I had the opportunity to speak with Irvin Retiz, who is the owner of Retiz Electric.  Irvin has a very impressive story, starting an electrical business at 23 years old.  He now is 25, and his company has grown to 3 technicians.   Irvin started doing electrical at ten years old when his dad would take him to work during the summer and vacation days...

We live in a different world in 2020. Lockdowns are starting to happen again. So I wanted to talk about how we as builders can make it possible for our customers to still build from a distance without fear of something going wrong.  I deal with this frequently, and even before covid, we had to implement different things to make building from a distance possible. Things like Software.  We...

In this episode of the Real Build, I sat down with Dan Cummings, owner of Southwest Garage Doors.  Dan and I talked about how a garage door makes a significant impact on the home's look and someone's lifestyle.  It also is essential how a garage door functions.  A garage door is most people's access into their homes.  A garage door must operate correctly but also be built to la...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got to speak with Breegan Jane, owner of interior design firm Breegan Jane LLC.  Breegan is one of the most impactful women I have had the opportunity to interview.  She is an experienced and accomplished interior designer, lifestyle blogger, and single mom dominating the interior design space. Her resume boasts enterprises that span the gamut, from c...

In this episode of The Real Build, I had the opportunity to speak with Joshua Kenny, owner of Intelligent Lighting Design.  We talked about home lighting control and how it is becoming a huge part of a home. With lighting control systems, you can have lighting adapt to how you live throughout the day. Josh has been programming Lutron lighting control systems and motorized shades in the Clevel...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Nate Santos, owner of Santos Custom Builders.  Nate is a third-generation carpenter and has been running a construction business for over ten years.  He specializes in pre-engineered, post-frame structures called Lester Buildings throughout the state of Maine.   Nate has done some amazing builds, which you can see on his Facebook pa...

In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about a question that I get asked all the time.  That question is, what is your square foot price?  I brushed on this topic in the past, but I wanted to dive deeper into it.  As custom home builders, we don't have a set square foot price.  The reason is that we offer a lot more selections than other builders like production ho...

In this episode of The Real Build, I interviewed Michael Burns, owner of The Burnz Team Homes and Loans.  Michael wears many hats as he does real estate, mortgages, and investments.  This gives Michael a leg up above his competition.  Michael and I talked about real estate investing and how someone can get started in it. Michael has taught himself how to invest in real estate. &nbsp...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Mike Harn, owner of Anlon Construction.  I loved having Mike on my show.  Our main discussion was about how we can do a better job as home builders.  We cover our processes and how we can do a better job of helping our clients through every step of building a home.  Mike got out of the Army at 21 years old and started working o...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to sit down with top real estate developer Scott Choppin out of Long Beach, California.  Scott is the Founder of the Urban Pacific Group and oversees all operations of the Urban Pacific family of companies, including business development, capital acquisition, and strategic planning. Scott and I talked about how someone can get started i...

In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about a huge topic that has recently been on my mind.  Red flags that you should look for when selecting your builder.  There is a boom in building, and more and more new builders are flooding the markets.  I wanted to showcase exactly what you need to avoid.  Here are the topics I cover: Lower cost than all other builders by...

In this episode of The Real Build, I interviewed one of the most well-known and respected inspectors in Knoxville, Tennessee, Dusty Jameson. Dusty is part owner of Cluseau's Inspection Service, where he has quickly become the go-to resource for home inspections in his area.   Growing up, Dusty never thought he would be a home inspector.  He had worked on various construction projects wit...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat Down with Julie Shopa.  Julie is a certified Quickbooks expert and specializes in bookkeeping for many businesses.  Julie and I talked about how essential bookkeeping is within a construction business.  Not having the proper books can turn any business into a disaster and likely cause the company to fail. Julie loves helping business owners h...

In this episode of The Real Build, I go over the importance of having the right team members.  As a custom home builder, having a team that is on the same page is essential.  I wanted to dive deeper into this, and here are my steps that we take as a custom builder with our team. 1. Initial sale  2. Meeting with me 3. Architect  4. Interior Designer 5. Bidding  6. Estimatin...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to interview Dan Ferreira.  Dan Is the Owner of five businesses: Ferreira Inc Design-Build, Monarch Window, Studio Prime, Architectural Iron Works, and US-Offsite.  He is the definition of an entrepreneur.  Dan is on a mission to grow his companies and improve the building industry by making it more affordable.  He has fi...