The Future of Affordable Housing | Christopher Alan Homes’ President & CEO, Ian Schmoyer

Ian Schmoyer didn’t originally plan to become a homebuilder. After years spent traveling the world surfing and figuring out his path, a turning point in his personal life pushed him toward entrepreneurship—and eventually toward building one of Florida’s fastest-growing homebuilders. In this episode, Ian reflects on his unconventional journey, the influence of his father, and the mindset shifts that changed his life. The conversation explores growth, maturity, purpose, and learning to lead under pressure. This is more than a business story—it’s a conversation about finding direction and building something meaningful.