The Real Build

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the privilege of interviewing an amazing husband and wife renovation duo- Emily and Ryan Pahler.  If you haven't heard of them, I have no doubt you will in the future. Over the last ten years, they have served over 800 clients online & in-person. Emily and Ryan started remodeling & managing rental units after college, & it cumulated into re...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Maria Camila Betancur.  Maria tells her incredible story of coming to the U.S. as an immigrant, working hard at a young age to support her family, and then finding her passion for real estate at a very young age.   In her first full year in Real Estate, Maria was fortunate to close one of her first million-dollar deals where she represen...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Josh Marzucco.  Josh and I have known each other for a while now.  We both got our real estate licenses around the same time.  After a lot of success selling real estate, Josh decided he wanted to start his own real estate brokerage.  He knew that he could do it better than a lot of the current brokerages out there.  Josh...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to talk remodeling with Jason Avery of Avery Construction.  Before the Coronavirus, many people were in the process or getting ready to remodel their homes.  Now that more people have been stuck in their homes, they are noticing it is time to upgrade and change things.  Before you move forward, you need to know what to look fo...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Ed Stulak.  Ed Stulak is an NJ licensed realtor & social media shark. He is an up and coming personal brand to continuously watch. In 2013 after an ice hockey injury, Ed received his wake up call and pushed a massive presence in the world of social media. Ed has earned several acclaimed titles in the industry, such as; Creative Director,...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to sit down with Teo Bogdan.  Teo is with Platinum Properties, where he does a variety of real estate-related transactions like fix and flips, rentals, buys and sell distressed properties, and multi-family investing.  I was excited to have Teo on because real estate investing is so crucial to building financial success. Teo and I d...

In this episode of The Real Build, I had the opportunity to sit down with Anya Chrisanthon.  Anya is a real estate professional with the Gary Mercer Group of Keller Williams Realty.  She specializes in new construction sales, where she was one of the top sales professionals in her area. Anya is an immigrant with an unbelievable story and is the definition of someone living the American d...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Shawn Yesner, owner of Yesner Law.  Shawn and I discussed real estate and construction law and what people need to look for, whether they are purchasing property, building a new home, or dealing with a potential loss of property.  We also talked about real estate investing and what investors need to do to protect themselves. Before start...

In this episode of The Real Build, In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about why we recently won the Parade of Homes Merit award for the 2.5 - 3 million price range.  This award meant a lot to us because of all the hard work that was put into our model home at 445 North Barfield Drive in Marco Island, Florida.  There were a lot of late nights spent making the home perfect...

Have you ever thought about building a brand?  It is essential as an entrepreneur and person to establish your personal brand, and it is just as crucial to protect it.  Most people that build quality brands for their business don't ever think to protect it.  Erica DiAngelo is a business law attorney that specializes in Trademark registration and consulting, intellectual property, ne...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to chat with Cole McCarter.  Cole is a real estate agent with Ohlig Group Realty in Dallas, Texas.  We talked about all things within the real estate industry.  But most importantly, we discussed what a new real estate agent should do to have success in a crowded sales industry.  There are so many real estate agents, and...

In this episode of The Real Build, I got to talk with David Belman, owner of Belman Homes in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  David worked in many phases of construction before becoming a new construction salesperson, then owning his real estate, land development, & home building companies. He has a passion for building homes, giving back to the community through Operation Finally Home, and being an...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with smart home technology guru Adam Justice.  Adam is CEO of Grid Connect, a manufacturer and distributor of networking products and wireless sensors. He is responsible for developing the vision for the ConnectSense consumer product line, a group of wireless products steeped in the technology of the Internet of Things.  Adam is an expert on...

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Quinten Lovejoy with Crane Insurance Agency.  Quinten specializes in commercial insurance, general liability, property, work compensation, group health, and life and disability insurance.  He is a very active member of his community. Quinten and I dove deeper into commercial insurance and what people need to look for when getting insuran...

In this episode, I wanted to point out things that people need to look for before building a new home.  I recently took potential clients around to other builder's model homes in my area.  It was a learning experience for me because I got to see what my competition is doing and not doing.  It drove me crazy to see some of the corners that were cut in the luxury homes I was showing....

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with my friend Ahmed Seirafi.  He is a 2nd generation business owner with his family’s commercial development company and commercial real estate broker. Ahmed specializes in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial investment properties, specializing in multi-family residential and commercial retail properties.  His company’...

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'...