The Real Build

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Spencer Padgett.  Spencer owned his own development and contracting business and was the COO for a large design-build firm out of Chicago. He has entitled and developed over 2,200 acres of residential land and has built over 80 custom homes. The teams he led designed and constructed over $25MM/year in contract value.  During the downturn...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Rob Trampuh, the Owner of Timber Peak Construction.  Rob was a top builder in his area that has built everything from larger commercial jobs to green building practice, home building, general contracting, modular, prefab, industrial, and any size renovation.  Within the past twenty years, he has done it all when it comes to construction....

In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to reflect on the past year and tell you more about my life.  I made a significant choice that has affected my entire life. So this year has been a crazy year for me. Filled with good and bad things and I want to discuss these things with my audience and how they have made me better. It started when I wanted to work on my personal development. &nbsp...

In this episode of The Real Build, I had a conversation with Dave Cooper of Connecticut Valley Homes.  Dave is a modular home builder.  Dave and I discuss the benefits of modular building versus your traditional site construction.  There are a lot of misconceptions about modular home building.  Modular homes offer a ton of benefits such as faster build times, better quality, mo...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Mike Sherrard, known for his international brand "The Purple Realtor." Mike is a top producing realtor in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  After studying engineering, Mike decided that wasn't the path he wanted to be on and decided to turn his passion for homes into a career of helping people buy and sell them.  Mike thought outside of the box...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Andrew Aranda, co-owner of Pure Plumbing with his wife Alexis Aranda in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Andrew owns one of the fastest-growing plumbing companies in Las Vegas.  He strives to deliver first-rate plumbing services to clients at reasonable prices.  They also focus on environmentally friendly products that will make your home run m...

In this episode of The Real Build, I talked with Todd Dawalt.  He is the owner of Construction Leading Edge, where he helps construction business owners boost revenue, put financial worries behind them, and turn their company into a well-oiled machine. Dawalt has a website and top-rated podcast dedicated to helping construction leaders grow both their leadership skills and their income. Too m...

Podcasting is still only in its beginning stages.  More and more people are starting podcasts each day, but fewer people are staying consistent and accomplishing their mission.  You have to stay consistent and committed to producing quality content.  If done correctly, a podcast can be used as an essential tool for your business, and your listeners will continue to climb. In this ep...

In this episode of The Real Build, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ashley Gilbreath, owner of Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design.  Ashley is an award-winning interior designer whose passion and achievements in design have positioned her as one of Montgomery, Alabama's best. Her unique designs can be seen in luxury homes and commercial projects throughout the country.    Ashley'...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to sit down with Shawn Henry, the owner of Efficient Home Services in Saint Peterburg, Florida.   Shawn's company is one of the fastest-growing solar energy companies in Florida.  Efficient Home Services is ranked the #1 energy company on The Inc. 5000.  They have been featured on big networks such as Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC. &...

In this episode of The Real Build, I was privileged to sit down with award-winning interior designer Nina Takesh.  Nina is an interior designer in Beverly Hills, California.  She has worked with many high profile clients such as Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham, and many more.  She is the Co-Founder, CEO, and creative force behind the Luxury Brand Petit...

In this episode of The Real Build, I had the opportunity to sit down with my good friend Daniel Blue, the owner of Quest Education. Daniel has an inspiring story, coming from an addiction to pain killers to creating a top-notch company, shaking the financial industry. Daniel's mission with Quest Education is to educate people on retirement account options and to teach the public they are not...

Sometimes in life, things don't always go our way.  For Tyler Jack Harris, things were on a downward slope.  He had a failed marriage, he was broke, he was overweight, and had no direction.  So, what changed?  What turned Tyler's life around and took him from broke to selling over 8,000 life insurance policies in 3.5 short years?  He decided to change his life and focus on...

Unfortunately, most people don’t maintain relationships after a transaction is complete, which is one of the worst things you can do. We have built our construction company on customer service, which is one of the most significant aspects of how people view your company and your reputation.  So I'm going to dive deeper into how we have built a top reputation over the last 25 years because of...

These days your air conditioning unit is essential to a comfortable home.  Having a quality unit with proper install matters more then people think.  So many people have needs for air conditioning maintenance but unfortunately, go in blind to not knowing what products and materials matter. In this episode of The Real Build, I was privileged to sit down with Chad Aitken.  Chad is the...

Real Estate investing is one of the top ways to make money.  Unfortunately, not many people know how to invest and what steps to take.  If you learn how to invest correctly and know your numbers, you can create a lot of wealth. In this episode, I was privileged to sit down with top real estate investor Andy Dane Carter.  If you don't know who Andy is, you will soon because he is blo...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Matt Garabedian, the  CEO of Matt Buys Houses, which is a real estate solutions company out of Fresno, California. They are a family-owned business and focus on helping homeowners find solutions for their problems, whether they are going through a foreclosure, can’t sell their property, or need to sell their house for any reason. Matt has bee...

In this episode, I got the opportunity to go on Dillon Mitchell's podcast The Construction Corner. We discussed communication, how to increase your value and why doing the right thing matters. We also talked about my journey into the construction. We discuss topics like What do I love about building/selling homes? I love a lot of things with construction but one major thing is the design aspect mo...

In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about a  topic that many businesses have to deal with regularly: how going with the lowest price isn’t always the right choice to make.  This is big in the building industry.  Many customers choose to look at the price and not pay attention to things such as reputation, quality, details, and overall features. I personally have lost...

In this episode of the Real Build, I sit down with Dan Wies of Wies Drywall and Construction. Dan is the 3rd generation of his family's drywall company, Wies Drywall and Construction Corporation. This company is a commercial wall and ceiling contractor located in St. Louis, MO founded in 1971.  The company has a tradition of service, quality, and performance.  Their goal is to treat thei...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Sean Bates, who is a top producing real estate agent in the Tampa area.  Sean and I dive deep into customer service and discuss how to deliver the best customer experience by targeting an overall customers goal and figuring out why that goal matters when purchasing a home. Sean N. Bates P.A. is a highly experienced business owner, entrepreneu...

In this episode of The Real Build, I interviewed a top builder out of Keller, Texas, Austen Dinger of Austen Construction.  I enjoyed interviewing Austen because he comes from a similar background as I do.  Austen grew up in the construction business working alongside his dad, the founder of Austen Construction back in 1993.  Nothing was ever handed to him and he continues to work h...

On this episode of The Real Build, I bring back past guests Damian Heim of Handmade Homes, Brad Blair of Spruce Homes, and Jake Armstrong of Revive Properties for my first ever panel discussion. We dive deeper into some of the topics we discussed in our past interviews.  We discuss topics such as design trends, builder fees, the building process, marketing, home resale tips, and so much more....

Insurance is one of the most important topics.  Not many homeowners know what to do.  Finding the best insurance coverage is critical, but finding an insurance company that supports you when disaster strikes is what people need to look for. Alissa Russo is a Florida native.  She entered the insurance industry while finishing her MBA, but left to pursue the corporate world. She reali...

In this episode of The Real Build, I talked all things real estate with Dallas, Texas Realtor Evan Stewart.   Evan is a top producing real estate agent with Compass Realty.  He is the host of The Obsessed Podcast, where he introduces you to some of the top business moguls, influencers, thought leaders, and more.  He’s also a trainer, speaker, and business coach.  The man wears...