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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 32 MIN

Strong Conversations | Jeff Lear – Speed, Reach and Compete

from Strong Conversations · host Jeff Lear, Sam Marcoux

In another revisited episode from Live from the Simpson Strong-Tie booth at IBS 2025 in Las Vegas, we have a high-energy, insightful conversation with Jeff Lear, VP of Strategic Sourcing at Meritage Homes. Host Sam Marcoux and Jeff dive into what it takes to lead with focus and purpose in a demanding, fast-paced environment. - Learn how Meritage Homes is redefining new home construction with its Speed, Reach, and Compete strategy. - Jeff opens up about the value of mentorship, culture, and the adrenaline rush of public speaking. - Discover how Meritage’s spec-first model and 60-day close-ready promise are challenging the resale market. - A candid look at industry headwinds, including tariffs and affordability—and why optimism still wins.

In another revisited episode from Live from the Simpson Strong-Tie booth at IBS 2025 in Las Vegas, we have a high-energy, insightful conversation with Jeff Lear, VP of Strategic Sourcing at Meritage Homes. Host Sam Marcoux and Jeff dive into what it takes to lead with focus and purpose in a demanding, fast-paced environment. - Learn how Meritage Homes is redefining new home construction with its Speed, Reach, and Compete strategy. - Jeff opens up about the value of mentorship, culture, and the adrenaline rush of public speaking. - Discover how Meritage’s spec-first model and 60-day close-ready promise are challenging the resale market. - A candid look at industry headwinds, including tariffs and affordability—and why optimism still wins.

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