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In this episode of the WB Download podcast, Jeff Wieland delves into the critical aspects of energy efficiency in custom homes. Join us as Jeff highlights the importance of integrating key features such as proper insulation and air barriers, quality framing, geothermal systems, and solar panels. He also covers the benefits of energy-efficient appliances, LED lighting, water-saving plumbing fixture...

Several insights into luxury real estate will be discussed in today's podcast. Join Jeff Wieland and Michael Hines from Oyler Hines, Coldwell Banker, as they delve into the captivating world of high-end real estate in Southwest Ohio. They uncover the secrets to success and challenges faced by industry professionals during their experiences navigating the luxury real estate market. From unders...

Join host Jeff Wieland in this down-to-earth episode of WB Download Podcast as he chats with David Dress, the CEO of Drees Homes. In this engaging conversation, Jeff and David dive into the ins and outs of homebuilding, discussing leadership, family, and the ups and downs of running a family business. With years of experience, David shares practical insights into balancing work and family life. He...

Welcome to the WB Download, where we delve deep into the world of business, innovation, and relationships. In this episode, host Jeff Wieland sits down with special guest Jon Sauerland from Moen Plumbing Fixtures to explore the fascinating realm of faucets, fixtures, and corporate dynamics. With over 36 years of experience at Moen and 14 years as a rep for Wieland Builders, Jon shares insights int...

Join your host, Jeff Wieland, on an exciting journey into the world of outdoor living spaces. In this episode of The WB Download, Jeff delves into the art of seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living, offering insights and inspiration for those thinking about building a custom home and including an outdoor living space to enhance their living experience. At Wieland Builders, we specialize in t...

Welcome to a special edition of the WB Download Podcast, where we step up to the plate with a home run guest, Craig Sample, Premium Service Executive for the Cincinnati Reds! Join your host, Jeff Wieland, as he rounds the bases with Craig discussing the Cincinnati Reds organization. For the past 14 seasons, Craig has been a driving force behind the Cincinnati Reds' premium service, focusing o...

In this episode , Jeff reviews the Wieland WOWs expected in each Wieland Builders Custom Home. Here are the most requested WOW's First Floor Living Entertaining/Bars - The party has been moved to the upstairs. You know everyone wants to be close to the kitchen so having a bar on the first floor just makes sense. Detailed Ceilings - Our homes invite you to look up as much as you look down. Fro...

In this episode, Jeff has a discussion with Will LoVelette, worship pastor of 4 Corners Church in West Chester, Ohio. Will is an inspiration to Jeff and the congregation with his positivity, leadership, and drive at 4 Corners Church in West Chester, Ohio.  As Jeff explained in a previous episode, he is not a Jesus freak but has high respect for his pastors, church, and various teams that he relies...

What an honor to have a customer return years after building their first custom home and ask you to build their second custom home! Today's guests did just that. Marc and Sarah Dizard are in the process of building their second custom home with Wieland Builders. Their home will be showcased in the 2024 Homearama located at The Reserves at Stone Pillars Farm. This will be Wieland Builders 25th...

Dan Geis is Jeff's guest on the podcast today. Dan is the owner of SummitRidge Custom Homes located in Golden, Colorado. Dan discusses how he got started in the home building industry. It was only natural, because he grew up with several family members who worked in construction. Dan finds joy in his work everyday, he explains how Summit Ridge Custom Homes is constantly improving their buildi...

This is our final podcast episode for the year 2023. Jeff Wieland does a recap of all our wonderful guests he has interviewed throughout the 2023 year on the WB Download.  We are very thankful to our listeners, staff and guests who have helped make our first year of the WB Download podcast successful. We are looking forward to continue to see our podcast audience grow in 2024 as well as having spo...

Even though Jeff hasn’t met today’s guest in person, he has a lot of respect for him and is a big fan! Brad Leavitt, President of AFT Construction, is Jeff’s podcast guest. He grew up in the construction industry in Southern California and went through a Construction Management Program while attending college at Brigham Young University in Utah. He participated in a mission in Argentina for 2 year...

Jeff's guest on the podcast today is Dan DeStefano. Dan and Jeff have been long-time friends and fellow custom home builders. Dan is co-owner of DeStefano Homes & Remodeling and West Chester Hardwood Flooring. He shares how he grew up in the industry and how he got started with the family business.  They discuss how their friendship began over 20 years ago when they met while building in...

“Someone has always believed in me more than I have believed in myself” is the big takeaway from today’s podcast guest. Local/National Radio and TV personality and Home Improvement Expert Gary Sullivan joins Jeff on the podcast. Gary is usually the guy doing the interviewing, but not today; Jeff interviews Gary! Jeff is giddy to talk to the pioneer of home improvement and how he was the spark to t...

Today's guest on the WB Download is Jeff's long-time friend and trade partner, Adam Weber. Adam is the President of AE Door and Window Co.  Wieland Builders, has been partners with AE Door & Window on their custom homes for a long time. Jeff and Adam talk about how this trade relationship started with their fathers. Adam explained how his father started the company and how he learned...

Today Jeff has his dog Wilson visiting the studio while he discusses in detail the top 23 Custom Home Must Haves. Jeff explains how many of our clients want the must haves in their homes and how Wieland Builders elevates the design of their home with these luxury details. You can download the guide and follow along. The Wieland Builders team compiled a list of 23 Must-Haves used in their custom bu...

Jeff spends some time on today’s podcast with Tommy Brand, the owner of Phantom Sound; a Wieland Builders trusted trade partner used on our custom homes. Tommy shares the history of Phantom Sound and explains the range of options and products offered to homeowners and businesses. They include a full service of the following: low voltage audio and speakers hidden in rooms of your home and outdoor l...

Today’s guest is Nathan Madden, General Manager of trade and commercial (Dayton,OH to Carlisle, Ky) for Pella Windows and Doors. Nathan is also very involved in the HBA (Home Builders Association) in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.  Both Jeff and Nathan are passionate about getting kids involved in having careers in construction. Nathan discusses his involvement in both the Cincinnati HBA and No...

Well today's episode is a first...Jeff talks with Mark Evans, a construction attorney and client. Mark is our first podcast guest that is also a client. Mark and his wife Susy recently completed their custom home with Wieland Builders.  Mark shares with us why he and his wife wanted to build a custom home, how they developed their vision and the different resources that helped them in the pro...

Why the heck are the prices to build a home so high? Everything costs more and we are receiving the same exact thing and it’s not just in the building industry. In today’s podcast Jeff explains the cost of building a house and what drives the rising prices. We all need to understand and have an expectation of what the cost of a home really is before we can say it’s too expensive. It’s important fo...

In this episode Jeff Wieland wraps up explaining the process of building a Custom Home. On previous episodes Jeff explained Selecting a Builder, Working with an Architect and Designer, Selections, Foundation, Framing, Mechanics, MidStage and Trim Phases. Today, Jeff explains the final phases of building a Custom Home; the Finished Mechanics and Completion Phases. During the Finished Mechanics phas...

In this episode Jeff shares with us his recent family vacation driving an RV out West. Jeff and his family visited so many places that include St. Louis, MO, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa and Chicago, IL. They visited National Parks and dear friends in the home building industry too! In this episode Jeff continues to discuss the home building process that Wie...

On today's episode we have a very special guest and dear friend of Jeff and Shannon Wieland. Jen Barcenas, the creator of Boxfull. Jen lives in Mason, Ohio and is well known for her great hugs; she now has a business that sends a hug in a box. Jen shares with Jeff how she started the company, when her close friend lost her mother during COVID and Jen wanted to comfort her with a hug. She sent...

This bonus Father's Day Episode is hosted by Cody and Rayna Wieland. Our guest hosts are interviewing their dad, Jeff Wieland. Cody and Rayna have prepared many questions for their dad to answer on today's podcast.  Now's the chance to find out a few things about Jeff. Everything from his most embarrassing moments to his favorite food and music from the past he still rocks out to in...

Today's guest is Lora Brand, the new Executive Officer of the Greater Cincinnati Home Builders Association (GCHBA). In this episode, Lora shares with us how the Home Builders Association is committed to helping builders, developers and service providers thrive in the home building industry. It provides networking, education and advocacy to help set home industry businesses up for success. Did...