30. Hill & Harbor Design+Build’s Journey To Success With Paul Vespia

In episode 30 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, we’re joined by Paul Vespia, founder of Hill & Harbor Design+Build, based in East Greenwich, United States. Throughout this episode, we learn about Paul's story and how he created Hill & Harbor Design+Build. Hill & Harbor Design+Build was founded on the idea that Homes on “the Hill” have a historical factor that make them unique and desirable, and that The “Harbor” is another quintessential trademark of their business, as Rhode Island boasts some of the most beautiful shorelines in the world that the team has expansive knowledge of, and can utilise to the fullest. However, Hill & Harbor Design+Build wasn’t built in a day, and throughout this episode, Paul shares the mistakes he’s made along the way that have eventually shaped his building company into what it’s become today. Listen to the full episode to discover Paul, and Hill & Harbor Design+Build’s Journey To Success. ABOUT PAUL VESPIA Paul Vespia is the founder and main person behind Hill & Harbor Design + Build. He is often jokingly referred to as “the man behind the curtain” due to his involvement in all areas of the business behind the scenes. He focuses his efforts on Project Development and is responsible for the vision and how to get there in a project and as a business. Hill & Harbor Design + Build’s model is driven by a trusted process that takes the stress out of any home project. Connect with Paul: linkedin.com/in/paul-vespia-76036a14/ TIMELINE 1:06 About Paul and Hill & Harbor Design+Build 4:46 The beginning of Paul’s journey. 8:10 The mistakes that have shaped Paul’s success. 9:33 The difference between ‘design-build’ and ‘design-bid-build’. 11:51 Where Hill & Harbor started vs where it is today. 13:55 How Paul ended up joining APB. 16:02 The impact coaching has had on Paul’s building company. 20:25 What Paul loves about running a professional building company. 21:32 The future of Hill & Harbor. 23:55 Challenges that builders are overcoming right now. 25:38 Paul’s advice for other builders. 28:09 Why more people are investing in new homes. 31:19 What success looks like today for Paul. LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE Hill & Harbor Design+Build: hillharbordb.com/ APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets