Gerard Ball

US Homebuilding "The Masters" Series

Business EN ↓ 43 episodes

US Homebuilding "The Masters" from US Human Capital delves into the inner-workings of the US homebuilding and developer market, through interviews with leading industry players who share their experience and insights into what it takes to compete with the best. We discuss the tactics, habits and strategies of effective leaders from discipline managers to company presidents. If you lead a team or business or you aspire to, US Human Capital can help you overcome your challenges, recover from the lows and inspire you to reach your full potential.

Author

Gerard Ball

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.ushumancapital.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Help I Work In Homebuilding: Help your sales teams hit the ground running in 2025! 23.01.2025

In this episode of Help, I Work in Homebuilding, Jamie Panter, Snr Partner at US Human Capital, Homebuilding Executive Search talks with Production Homebuilding sales leaders Guy Melton and Toni Crimi, ex National VPs of Sales & Marketing, about setting up sales teams for success in 2025. With over 65 years of combined experience, they share battle-tested strategies for sales leadership in hom...

Mastering Land Acquisition: Insights from Mike McGinn, VP Land & Finance, Trumark Homes" 09.01.2025

In this episode of "The US Homebuilder From Good-to-Great: The Masters Series, host Jamie Panter interviews Mike McGinn, VP of Land Acquisition and Finance at Trumark Homes, SoCal. With over 20 years of experience working with major Public Homebuilders and Large Private Homebuilders like Pulte & Trumark Homes, Mike shares invaluable insights on succeeding in land acquisition and navigating the...

Help, I Work In Homebuilding - "The Bounce" 27.12.2024

In this episode of Help, I Work in Homebuilding, Rob Hutton reveals the secret ingredient of successful homebuilding leaders - what he calls "the bounce." As we prepare for 2025, Rob shares his insights on maintaining high-energy leadership that drives consistent results in the demanding world of homebuilding. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🔋 Understanding "The Bounce": The critical energy an...

Help, I Work in Homebuilding - Being "On the Deal" 17.12.2024

🎯 What Does it Mean to be "On The Deal" in Homebuilding? If you want to drive your career, division and team to success then it is vital that you are "On the Deal" Critical insights from Rob Hutton, former Regional President at Lennar, in our latest "Help, I Work in Homebuilding" episode about being fully aligned with company initiatives. Key insights on being "On the Deal": When Houston faced an...

Help, I Work in Homebuilding - Execution and Meeting Your Numbers 12.12.2024

🎯 Executing for Success in Production Homebuilding 2025 Essential leadership insights from Rob Hutton, former Regional President at Lennar, on driving performance in our latest "Help, I Work in Homebuilding" episode. Key takeaways on execution excellence: 1) Community count drives everything - innovate with what you have 2) Split product lines on existing lots to maximize sales 3) Get creative wi...

Navigating Tough Times in Home Sales: Insights from Guy Melton, National VP of Sales, Large Private + Public Homebuilder 19.11.2024

In this episode of The US Homebuilder From Good-to-Great: “The Masters Series," host Jamie Panter interviews Guy Melton, former National Vice President for Woodside Homes & Divisional Sales & MArketing leader. With over 25 years of experience in home building, Guy shares valuable insights on managing sales teams and overcoming challenges in the industry. Key Topics Discussed: Defining and...

Blueprint for Promotion: Kent Lay, DP at Taylor Morrison, Nevada - Strategies for Rising to the Top of Homebuilding 30.10.2024

Welcome to The Masters Series, where we explore the careers of homebuilding's most influential leaders. In this episode, we sit down with Kent Lay, Division President of Taylor Morrison, Nevada, for an inspiring conversation about his remarkable journey through the homebuilding industry. Unconventional Career Path : Kent shares his journey from a finance graduate to construction, and ultimatel...

From Land to Legacy: Insights from Adam Corder, VP of Land at Meritage Homes Atlanta 10.10.2024

Welcome to The Masters Series, where we dive deep into the minds of homebuilding's most influential leaders. In this episode, we're joined by Adam Corder, Vice President of Land Acquisitions for Meritage Homes' Atlanta division, for an enlightening conversation about success in land acquisition and homebuilding leadership. Episode Highlights: Career Journey : Adam shares his 25-year journey in rea...

From Bankruptcy to Brilliance: Leadership Lessons from the 2008 Financial Crisis with ex-Woodside CEO, Joel Shine 27.07.2023

Welcome to The US Homebuilder "From Good to Great" podcast series, brought to you by US Human Capital. In our latest episode, Gerard Ball, US Human Capital President, is in conversation with Joel Shine, the former CEO of Woodside Homes who led the company through the 2008 financial crisis. After joining Woodside as a consultant to help restructure the company after it filed for bankruptc...

Rob Hutton, ex-Texas Area President, Lennar: From Humble Beginnings to Homebuilding Pioneer. 25.05.2023

Welcome to The US Homebuilder "From Good to Great" podcast series, brought to you by US Human Capital. In this episode, we are joined by Rob Hutton, ex-Texas Area President of homebuilding powerhouse, Lennar, whose region generated over $ 3 billion in revenue in 2021. Growing up fascinated with finance and mergers and acquisitions (M&As), Rob discusses his early ambitions and how he...

Jim Rosewater, Ex-Chief Executive, Arthur Rutenberg Homes: From Marketing Whizz to World-class Homebuilding Leader. 26.04.2023

Welcome to The US Homebuilder "From Good to Great" podcast series, brought to you by US Human Capital. In this podcast, we are joined by Jim Rosewater, ex-chief executive of Arthur Rutenberg Homes, arguably the United States’ most well-known luxury custom home franchise. Jim originally got into the homebuilding industry in the 80s, thanks to his father-in-law who hired him on the basis o...

Steve & Matt Orosz, Hanover Capital Partners: Leveraging Leadership, Legacy and a Lightning-in-a-bottle Formula for Success 02.03.2023

Welcome to The US Homebuilder "From Good to Great" podcast series, brought to you by US Human Capital. In this episode, we welcome not just one, but two very special guests. Your host and President of US Human Capital has had the pleasure to work with them on senior-level recruitment positions, and can attest their reputation in Florida, specifically in the Orlando Market is second to no...

Jerry Abbott, Owner of Capstone Homes: Secrets of a Resilient Home Building Business 20.01.2023

Welcome to The US Homebuilder "From Good to Great" podcast series, brought to you by US Human Capital. In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jerry Abbott, owner and founder of the leading home builder in Flagstaff, Arizona: Capstone Homes. Jerry's story is one of amazing luck, timing and perseverance. Working his way up through the industry from framing contractor to Superintendent, to a...

Larry Webb, former CEO of New Homes Co & John Laing Homes: How to be Triumphant in Tough Times 22.11.2022

In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Larry Webb, retired homebuilding Hall-of-Famer, who is in discussion with Gerard Ball, US Human Capital President. It’s safe to say that Larry Webb knows a thing or two about not only surviving but thriving in harsh economic conditions. He founded the New Homes Company, a west-coast focussed public home builder, during the depths of the financial crisis...

Paul Hanson, president, Epcon Franchising: 17.06.2022

In discussion with US Human Capital president Gerard Ball, Paul lets us into his 20-year experience working in the homebuilding industry and how the daily challenge of heading up a homebuilder franchise network keeps his passion for the industry burning. Previously holding leadership roles in NVR and serving as group VP at Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Paul joined Epcon Franchising in 2018. The Dublin,...

Jason Forrest, founder, Forrest Performance Group: Selling new-build homes during and post Covid-19. 06.12.2021

Jason Forrest is a US-based, best-selling author and founder of leadership training company Forrest Performance Group. In this episode Forrest hones in on cashflow strategies and mindsets as he discusses what it takes to maintain sales of new-build homes in this ongoing pandemic-affected climate. Jason has two decades of experience in sales and homebuilding and here he shares his four keys to succ...

David Marquet, US author and leadership keynote speaker: Using intent-based leadership to empower your homebuilding workforce. 22.11.2021

This podcast looks at how the right language can create an assertive and resilient homebuilding workforce and the benefits of flattening hierarchical structures. Gerard’s guest is best-selling author and key-note speaker, former US navy captain and submarine commander, David Marquet. His autobiography, Turn the Ship Around highlights the power of giving rather than taking control within a team. Fr...

Gerry O'Brion: Using differentiation and influence to stand out from the homebuilding crowd. 16.11.2021

US Marketing guru, author and keynote speaker Gerry O'Brion is a regular keynote speaker at the US National Association of Home Builders amongst many others. His presentations and guidance have driven major growth in businesses from the small up to billion dollar brands such as Proctor & Gamble, Tide and Coors Light.  In this podcast, recorded as part of a webinar series for HumanCapital’...

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