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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 29 MIN

The #1 Man Cave Builder in the US w/Ryan Garland | TBN 020

from The Builder Nation Podcast · host Brian Koons

In this episode, we’re on the ground in Lake Havasu with developer and investor Ryan, touring one of the most ambitious commercial and lifestyle projects in the region — from luxury “man caves” and private storage suites to a massive new fitness and co-working complex designed for high-net-worth investors and creators.Ryan shares how he’s turned Lake Havasu into a luxury investment hub where successful entrepreneurs 1031-exchange out of Airbnbs and into real assets. We get a look behind the scenes at “Millionaires Row,” his boat collection, a 40,000 sq. ft. gym concept, and the investor strategy that raised over $1.6M in a day.The conversation goes beyond construction — touching on relationships with contractors, scaling with the right subs, structuring SPVs for capital raises, and building community for a new class of lifestyle investors.If you’re into development, high-performance investing, or just want to hear how vision, hustle, and execution come together to create generational wealth, this is one you’ll want to watch all the way through.Topics covered:Building “man cave” real estate for millionaires• Raising private capital and structuring investor dealsTurning gym concepts into revenue-generating assetsEntrepreneurial mindset and scaling through relationshipsLife on the lake: boats, off-roading, and business balanceThinking about building an ADU or need a team to manage your project properly? Visit: thebuildernation.com/partner Follow Ryan GarlandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryangarland_paradyme/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjgarland • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPTBeSyVWHkV25ub-UgvUw Follow The Builder Brian:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuilderbrian/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankoons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_builderbrian

In this episode, we’re on the ground in Lake Havasu with developer and investor Ryan, touring one of the most ambitious commercial and lifestyle projects in the region — from luxury “man caves” and private storage suites to a massive new fitness and co-working complex designed for high-net-worth investors and creators.Ryan shares how he’s turned Lake Havasu into a luxury investment hub where successful entrepreneurs 1031-exchange out of Airbnbs and into real assets. We get a look behind the scenes at “Millionaires Row,” his boat collection, a 40,000 sq. ft. gym concept, and the investor strategy that raised over $1.6M in a day.The conversation goes beyond construction — touching on relationships with contractors, scaling with the right subs, structuring SPVs for capital raises, and building community for a new class of lifestyle investors.If you’re into development, high-performance investing, or just want to hear how vision, hustle, and execution come together to create generational wealth, this is one you’ll want to watch all the way through.Topics covered:Building “man cave” real estate for millionaires• Raising private capital and structuring investor dealsTurning gym concepts into revenue-generating assetsEntrepreneurial mindset and scaling through relationshipsLife on the lake: boats, off-roading, and business balanceThinking about building an ADU or need a team to manage your project properly? Visit: thebuildernation.com/partner Follow Ryan GarlandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryangarland_paradyme/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjgarland • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPTBeSyVWHkV25ub-UgvUw Follow The Builder Brian:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuilderbrian/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankoons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_builderbrian

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