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On this episode of The WB Download , host Jeff Wieland sits down with Roddy MacEachen of SqFt Commercial Real Estate to talk industrial real estate, business growth, and Roddy’s family’s experience building a custom home with Wieland Builders. Roddy shares insights into the Cincinnati-area industrial real estate market, including land acquisitions, development, and the growing demand for outdoor s...

Home Handoff – A Digital Handbook for Every Home On this episode of The WB Download , host Jeff Wieland welcomes Logan Radlove and Cody Bartkoski from Home Handoff to discuss a digital platform designed to make the homeownership experience easier for buyers, sellers, builders, and real estate professionals. Home Handoff creates a digital record of a home's important information, including war...

Homearama 2026 at The Estates at Bothe Farms is officially in the books, and on this episode of The WB Download, Jeff Wieland takes a look back at Wieland Builders’ 26th Homearama home, The Andante, and the incredible effort it took to bring the project to life. With more than 20,000 visitors touring eight homes during the show, Jeff shares some of the highlights from this year’s event, including...

On this episode of WB Download, host Jeff Wieland sits down with Jillian Dowd of Curated Fine Furnishings and Design to talk about her career in interior design, the evolution of Curated, and her role in bringing the interiors of Wieland Builders’ 2026 Homearama home, The Andante, to life. With more than 20 years of experience in interior design, Jillian shares the journey that took her from worki...

WB Download with Gavin Haverstick of Haverstick Designs: Designing Spaces for the Love of Music   In this episode of WB Download, host Jeff Wieland sits down with Gavin Haverstick of Haverstick Designs, an acoustic consulting firm based in Carmel, Indiana. Gavin brings a unique combination of mechanical engineering expertise and a lifelong passion for music to his work designing high-performance a...

 In this episode of the WB Download, host Jeff Wieland, President of Wieland Builders, welcomes Carmen Hickerson, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati, for an insightful conversation about the people and advocacy behind the home building industry. Carmen shares her journey from growing up in Northern Kentucky to leading one of the region's most influential...

What separates a beautiful custom home from an unforgettable one? The details. In Episode #87 of the WB Download, host Jeff Wieland welcomes Interior Trim Specialists, Corey and Jim Vallandingham for an engaging conversation about the craftsmanship, collaboration, and creativity behind interior trim and finish carpentry. With decades of experience in the building industry, Corey and Jim share thei...

Payton's Lemonade Stand Returns: Growing a Movement That Changes Lives Payton Obert and Jess Obert are back on the WB Download, and what a difference a year has made. Since their first appearance on the podcast, Payton's Lemonade Stand has continued to inspire communities across Greater Cincinnati while making an incredible impact. What began as one little girl's lemonade stand at j...

In this episode of the WB Download, host Jeff Wieland welcomes fellow custom home builders Don Weiler of Bailey Weiler Design|Build|Renovate (Bloomington, Indiana), Adam Hehlke of Built QC (Davenport, Iowa), and Dan Geis of SummitRidge Custom Homes (Golden, Colorado). As members of a Builder 20 peer group, these industry leaders come together to share real-world insights, challenges, and opportuni...

In this episode of the WB Download, host Jeff Wieland sits down with Trent Morris of A1  Mechanical Heating and Cooling to explore one of the most important components of any custom home, heating, cooling, and indoor comfort. With nearly four decades of HVAC experience, Trent shares why comfort should always take priority over efficiency when designing a home's mechanical systems. He walks li...

Jeff Wieland, host of the WB Download, welcomes Residential Design Specialists, Tim Enzweiler and Gabrielle Stadtmiller of Associates and Enzweiler for a wide-ranging conversation on custom home design, energy performance, creativity, and the collaborative process behind building exceptional homes. The episode dives into the often-overlooked complexity behind structural integrity, and the countles...

On this episode of The WB Download , host Jeff Wieland is joined by Brad Elkowitz of Focus Energy to break down what really goes into building an energy-efficient home. Their conversation goes back to where it all started, working together on the 2008 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project and how that experience shaped a long-standing custom home building partnership focused on doing things the r...

On this episode of the WB Download, host Jeff Wieland sits down with Brad Fisher of SRS Distribution and Jeff Herkins of CertainTeed to dive into the critical role roofing plays in the overall performance and longevity of a home. Brad shares his journey in the industry, which began in 1996, and reflects on the impressive growth of SRS, including its acquisition by Home Depot in 2024. Jeff provides...

 On this episode of the WB Download, host Jeff Wieland sits down with Nathan Madden and Brett Howard from Pella Windows & Doors to talk about a partnership that’s been going strong since 2008. Nathan and Brett share how their relationship with Wieland Builders has evolved over the years from early collaboration to becoming a trusted, go-to trade partner. Brett reflects on his 21-year career wi...

On this episode of the WB Download, host Jeff Wieland takes a step back from the build process to focus on something every homeowner needs but often overlooks-spring maintenance and home care. As the seasons change, Jeff shares why spring is the perfect time to protect your investment and get ahead of costly repairs. He breaks down the value of maintenance contracts for new homeowners and walks th...

On this episode of the WB Download, host Jeff Wieland sits down with father-and-son team Bill and Andrew Walz of Mansion Hill Custom Floors to talk about all things hardwood. As a family-owned company with a deep passion for their craft, Bill and Andrew share how Mansion Hill Custom Floors has carved out a niche focusing exclusively on high-end remodels and new construction specializing in premium...

   On this episode of the WB Download, host Jeff Wieland sits down with Mark Staley and Todd Casey from 84 Lumber to talk about what it really takes to build strong homes and even stronger partnerships. Jeff and his guests dive into the long-standing relationship between 84 Lumber and Wieland Builders, discussing the critical role of consistent lumber supply, dependable sales support, and navigati...

Finished Lower Levels: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Custom Home In this episode of The WB Download, host Jeff Wieland dives below the surface, literally to explore one of the most valuable and often underutilized spaces in a custom home: the finished lower level. Jeff shares why today’s basements are no longer just storage areas. Instead, they’re thoughtfully designed extensions of the hom...

  On this episode of The WB Download , host Jeff Wieland welcomes longtime trade partners Brian Kramer and Katie Cook from Kramer Plumbing, a family-owned business that has worked alongside Wieland Builders delivering quality, reliability, and craftsmanship on custom homes. Jeff opens the conversation by emphasizing the importance of strong relationships in the building industry and how collaborat...

 Jeff Wieland, host of the WB Download podcast, discussed various updates and goals for Wieland Builders in 2026. The company will discuss these and additional goals at an upcoming scheduled retreat. The company aims to achieve $12 million in revenue, focusing on building fewer high-value custom homes. They plan to implement a mutual success agreement with customers, emphasizing accountability and...

This week marks our last WB Download podcast episode of the year! Jeff Wieland wraps up 2025 with a recap of the incredible guests he’s had the pleasure of interviewing throughout the year. We’re incredibly thankful for our listeners, guests, and the WB Download team who continue to make this podcast such a success. Your support means everything to us. Here’s to continued conversations, great stor...

In this episode of the WB Download, host Jeff Wieland sits down with Mike O’Rourke of O’Rourke Wrecking Company, a family-owned demolition and excavation leader with deep roots dating back to 1962. Mike shares the rich history of the company, founded by his father, Pat O’Rourke, who began with nothing more than grit, determination, and a vision. Pat bought his first loader at a young age and launc...

In this episode of the WB Download , host Jeff Wieland takes listeners on a journey through the evolution of the home building industry from the days when his father, Jack Wieland, owned Wieland Builders, to today, where Jeff leads the company alongside his brother, Mike Wieland. Jeff reflects on decades of transformation, highlighting how technology, tools, materials, and even communication have...

In this episode of The WB Download, host Jeff Wieland sits down with Don Weiler of Bailey Weiler Design Build Renovate for an engaging conversation about business growth, community involvement, and family legacy. Don discusses Bailey Weiler Homes’ expansion into Zionsville, Indiana, a move driven by economic opportunity and a growing demand for design-forward, luxury custom homes. He and Jeff expl...

In this episode of The WB Download , host Jeff Wieland sits down with Tanner Konrady of Konrady and Son Construction, a premier custom home builder based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Tanner shares his journey growing up in Wrightsville Beach, his family’s deep roots in construction, and his path through North Carolina State and UNC Wilmington before joining the family business. Together, Jeff an...