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The Real Build
by Bill Reiman | @ImBillReiman
The Real Build is about building a better culture, leaders, visionaries, and community to better serve the client. I am your host Bill Reiman, Your Broker Builder. I'm here to showcase real business owners who build companies with integrity, trust, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Join us as we explore their stories, insights, and strategies for success. As always, we are here to show the client exactly what to look for before buying, building, or selling a house. Welcome to The Real Build
Episodes
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329. More Than a Last Name: Building a Family Legacy -with The Reiman Siblings
What does it take to build a family business that lasts for generations? In this special episode of The Real Build, I sit down with my brother Bobby and my sister Jenna to talk about something that goes far beyond construction: family, legacy, and the responsibility of carrying on what our father...
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328. Can You Build 1,000 Homes a Year Without Sacrificing Quality? - with Mike Bone
What does it take to scale a homebuilding company from hundreds of homes a year toward nearly 1,000 without losing control of quality, culture, or the customer experience?On this episode of The Real Build, Bill Reiman sits down with Mike Bone, Director of Sales at Christopher Alan Homes and...
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327. Girls Take Over The Real Build | Behind the Scenes at RK Reiman Construction
Bill’s on vacation, so the girls are taking over The Real Build.This week, Jenna steps into the host seat alongside Kellie, Mackenzie, Kathy, and Giselle for a different kind of episode—part construction conversation, part behind-the-scenes look at RK Reiman, and part chaos.The team talks about...
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326. This is What the Future of Reiman Media Looks Like- with Tye Cusumano
In this episode of The Real Build, we welcome the newest member of the RK Reiman Construction team — videographer Tye Cusumano. Tye shares his journey into media production, from cutting his teeth on a cracked copy of Sony Vegas at 12 years old, to running audio for his high school's news team…
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325. The Reiman Standard | Why “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough with Michael Belcher and Mason Blosser
What separates a good builder from a great one? Often, it’s the things most people will never see.On this episode of The Real Build, host Bill Reiman sits down with R.K. Reiman Construction superintendents Michael Belcher and Mason Blosser to break down what we call The Reiman Standard — the...
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324. Inside the Million-Dollar Car Condo Boom with Nick Deutsch of Garage Ultimate
What makes a garage worth $1 million? On this episode of The Real Build, Bill Reiman sits down with Nick Deutsch, founder and CEO of Garage Ultimate, to explore the rapidly growing world of luxury car condos, and the real estate, construction and community strategy behind them. Nick is an…
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323. Preserve the Standard. Reinvent the Future- with Jay Doran of Culture Matters
What does the next generation actually owe the founder?In this episode of The Real Build, Bill Reiman sits down with culture advisor Jay Doran for a wide-ranging conversation about family business, founder identity, succession, legacy, organizational culture and the difficult balance between...
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322. From Pro Soccer to $900M in Sales: The Culture Code - with Adam Ruud KW Elevate
From the soccer field to elevated real estate — this episode is different.On this episode of Real Build, Bill sits down with Adam Ruud, KW Elevate Luxury Director of Growth, to unpack how a 4-year pro soccer career shaped the discipline behind building an 8-year top-producer track record and...
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321. What Your Plumber Wishes You Knew Before Building - With Scott Holderman Of Fuse
What homeowners don’t see behind the walls can become one of the most expensive parts of a home! In this episode of The Real Build, Bill Reiman sits down with Scott Holderman to uncover the plumbing decisions, installation mistakes, and overlooked details that can lead to major problems long…
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320. SWFL Construction Secrets: Building Contractor Relationships - With Cooper Swanson of Raymond Building Supply
In this episode of The Real Build Live, host Bill Reiman sits down with Duane Swanson of Raymond Building Supply (RBS) for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to build lasting success in the Southwest Florida construction industry.From the importance of strong...
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319. How Wave Technology Is Redefining Smart Living - With Rob Smith Owner of Wave Technology
What does "smart living" actually mean in today's luxury home? In this episode of The Real Build Live, I sit down with Rob Smith, founder of Wave Land & Sea Technology, to explore how technology is transforming the way we experience our homes, our boats, and our everyday lives. From whole-home...
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318. Elevating The Real Estate Experience: Inside Naples Concierge Group - With Matt & Megan Chionis
In this episode of The Real Build Live, I sit down with Matt and Megan Chionis, founders of Naples Concierge Group and the founding team behind SERHANT. Naples, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, relationships, and what it takes to build a luxury brand that truly puts people first.Matt…
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317. Building a Pond Company That Customers Trust - With Andrew Lingan Owner of Premier Ponds
From a summer job in high school to becoming majority owner of one of the nation's most respected pond companies, Andrew Lingan shares the journey behind building Premier Ponds into an award-winning business.In this episode of The Real Build Podcast, I sit down with Andrew to discuss...
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316. The Intersection of Design & Marketing - With Kimberly McNatt of Clive Daniel Home
Design and marketing are often treated as separate disciplines, but after sitting down with Kimberly McNatt, it's clear they're deeply connected.In this episode of The Real Build Show, I had the opportunity to talk with Kimberly, Director of Business Development at Clive Daniel Home, about how...
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315. More Than Pavers: Building Partnerships That Last - With Matt Burke of Allied Pavers
Behind every great custom home is a team of trusted trade partners.In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Matt from Allied Pavers to discuss the long-standing relationship between R.K. Reiman Construction and Allied, Matt's journey in the industry, and what has helped Allied become…
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314. The Construction Labor Crisis Starts With Us - With Matt Vetter Owner Schaffer Construction
What does it really take to build a better construction industry? In this episode, I welcome back Matt Vetter, owner of Schaefer Construction and founder of the Build Better Foundation, to discuss leadership, company culture, workforce development, and the future of the skilled trades. Together…
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313. Team Takeover Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
In this special Fourth of July episode of The Real Build Live, our team comes together to celebrate the values that shape both our company and our country. From discussing the core principles that guide the way we build homes and relationships to sharing our most American traits, this episode is...
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312. More Than a Roof- Building a Reputation That Lasts - With Mark Easton Owner Buccos Roofing
What does it really take to build a reputation that lasts?In this episode of The Real Build Live, I sit down with Mark Easton, owner of Buccos Roofing, to discuss why trust is the foundation of every successful business. From transparency and honesty to serving the community and putting people...
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311: Why Great Builders Take Ownership - With Chris Law Owner Law Construction
In this episode of The Real Build, Bill sits down with Chris Law of Law Construction LLC to talk about what separates a good builder from a great one: ownership. In construction, taking ownership goes far beyond managing a project. It means taking responsibility for the details, the decisions…
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310. Finding Your Voice in Construction - with Tatiana Gust CBIA President
In this episode of The Real Build Live, I sit down with Tatiana Gust, President of CBIA, to talk about the importance of having a voice in the construction industry. From creating opportunities for the next generation to challenging the traditional idea that success only comes through one path,...
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308. The Blueprint Behind Great Marketing - With Gonzalo Torres | SerroTx Media
From building a brand identity to creating content that connects, Gonzalo shares his journey into the world of media and the strategy behind helping businesses tell their stories. They discuss what separates good marketing from great marketing, the importance of authenticity, and why…
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307. Leadership, Growth & What Lies Ahead - With Stefanie Schied
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Stefanie Schied to discuss her journey, leadership philosophy, and the path that brought her to RK Reiman Construction.Starting her career in administration, Stefanie shares how those early experiences helped shape her understanding of business...
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306. Be a better version of yourself each day - With Mason Blosser
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Mason, one of our superintendents, who started with R.K. Reiman Construction with no prior industry experience. We discuss what it takes to become valuable to a team, earn trust, develop new skills, and commit to becoming a better version of...
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305. From FL to WI: The Sub-Zero Experience - With Kathy Ward and Megan Devane
What really goes into the world of luxury kitchen design? In this episode of The Real Build Podcast, Kathy and Megan take us behind the scenes of their trip from Southwest Florida to Wisconsin for an exclusive luxury kitchen and design experience and a firsthand tour of the iconic Sub-Zero...
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304. Design, Build & Beyond: Selections to Warranty - With Kellie & Kathy
What really happens after the design selections are made... and long before the final warranty walkthrough?In this episode of The Real Build Podcast, guest host Jenna sits down with Kellie and Kathy from the R.K. Reiman team to talk about the client experience beyond the build. From design...
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303. What Actually Matters When Building a Luxury Kitchen - With Jorge Condomina of Fuse Appliances
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Jorge Condomina of Fuse Appliances to break down everything homeowners need to know when it comes to selecting appliances for a custom home. Appliances are one of the most important decisions in the building process, but they are often overlooked...
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302. Vision, Mission & Marketing with Giselle Harthan
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Giselle Harthan, our new marketing coordinator at RK Reiman Construction, to introduce her to the team and give a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re building our brand. We talk about Giselle’s background, what brought her into marketing, and…
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301. Integrity: The Core Value That Defines Everything We Do - With Liz Reiman
In this episode of The Real Build, Liz and I talk about one of the most important core values we live by at RK Reiman Construction: Integrity.Integrity is not just about doing things right when people are watching. It is about doing the right thing all the time, especially when it is not easy. In...
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300. Continue To Improve, Becoming Better Daily - With Mackenzie Cox
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Mackenzie from our team to talk about one of the core values that drives everything we do at RK Reiman Construction: Continue to Improve.Growth isn’t optional in this business. Whether it’s systems, communication, craftsmanship, or leadership,...
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299. Teamwork Makes The Dream Work - With Jenna Reiman Popoff
In this episode of The Real Build, Jenna and I break down one of the core values that drives everything we do at RK Reiman Construction: We are a team.This is not just something we say. It is how we operate every day. From our internal team to our subcontractors, vendors, and clients, everything...
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298. Luxury Home Fixtures, Appliances, and Lighting With Megan Devane and Henry Jeannin of Ferguson Naples
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Megan Devane and Henry Jeannin from Ferguson Naples, one of the leading suppliers for plumbing fixtures, appliances, and lighting for luxury homes.Ferguson has been a trusted partner for us for years, helping guide homeowners through one of the...
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297. Inside The Modern Smart home - with Ed Carbary and Austin Edwards Of Elxai Intelligent Homes
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Ed Carbary and Austin Edwards of Elxai Intelligent Homes to talk about smart home technology and how it’s changing the way people live. We discussed the latest technology being integrated into modern homes, what it looks like when a builder and...
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296. Built to Last: How Blue Collar Scholars Is Redefining Home Renovation - With Sam Forline Owner Blue Collar Scholars
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Sam Forline, founder and CEO of Blue Collar Scholars, one of the most trusted renovation and outdoor living companies serving Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Blue Collar Scholars was built on a simple but powerful promise: do it right or...
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295. From Giants to Gems: Finding success after leaving corporate Giants - With Jenna, Kathy and Michael
In this episode of The Real Build, my sister Jenna Popoff stepped in as host and sat down with two of our team members, Michael Belcher and Kathy Ward, to talk about their decision to leave large corporate construction companies and join R.K. Reiman Construction. They shared what it was like...
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294. Why Details Make or Break a Custom Home - With Michael Belcher
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with our superintendent Michael, to talk about one of our core values at R.K. Reiman Construction: meticulous details. For us, it really is all in the details. We never cut corners. If something isn’t right, we fix it. Period. That mindset is what...
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293. What Structural Engineers Really Do on Custom Home Projects - With Daniel McCaulley Owner Ultimus Engineering
In this episode of The Real Build, I’m joined by Daniel McCaulley, owner of Ultimus Engineering. Daniel is a licensed professional engineer who works closely with builders, architects, and homeowners on residential and commercial projects, especially in high-risk environments like coastal…
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292. Selling Without A Realtor, Why This Scares the Real Estate Industry - With Tim Street Owner of Foolproof FSBO
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Tim Street, the owner of Foolproof FSBO, to talk about how he’s challenging and redefining the real estate industry. Tim is on a mission to educate homeowners and give them the tools to protect themselves when buying or selling a home. We talked...
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291. What Makes or Breaks a Custom Home Jobsite - With Mason Blosser
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down again with my superintendent Mason Blosser to talk about what actually makes or breaks a custom home jobsite and why so many projects go sideways. We got into execution and the mindset of not letting the jobsite control you, but instead controlling…
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290. Building the “Uber of Lawn Care” From the Ground Up - With Bryan Clayton Owner GreePal
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Bryan Clayton, co-founder of GreenPal, a platform often compared to the Uber for lawn care. But before GreenPal, Bryan spent years running a traditional landscaping business. He was in the field every day dealing with crews, customers, weather,...
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289. How Your Upbringing Has Affected The Way You Do Business - With Elizabeth Reiman
In this episode of The Real Build, my wife Liz and I sit down for a personal conversation about how my upbringing shaped who I am today. We talk about growing up with my dad, always trying to earn his approval and make him proud, and how that drive followed me into adulthood. A lot of who I am...
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288. Integrity Over Time: Longevity In Real Estate - With Scott and Stan Whitcomb Of The Whitcomb Group
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Scott and Stan Whitcomb of The Whitcomb Group to talk about real estate, leadership, and building a company the right way. We got into how they’ve grown a successful real estate business by focusing on relationships, trust, and consistency, not...
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287. Faith Over Fear: Leading a Business with Conviction - With Jackson Lahmeyer Lead Pastor of Sheridan Christian Center
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Jackson Lahmeyer to talk about faith, leadership, and what it looks like to build a business without letting fear drive your decisions. Jackson is a pastor, the founder of Pastors for Trump, and someone who has been willing to stand firm in his...
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286. A Brokerage Built Around Agents - With Josh Marzucco Owner Of Marzucco Real Estate
“We work for the agent.” That line stood out most from Josh Marzucco, Owner and Broker of Marzucco Real Estate, because it says everything about how he leads. This is not about padding pockets or chasing volume. It’s about building a brokerage where agents are supported, challenged, and truly set...
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285. How We’re Setting the Tone for the New Year in Construction
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with our superintendents, Mason and Michael, to talk about the words and goals we are setting for the new year. We dive into what we want to improve, what we want to build on, and how setting clear intentions helps drive focus, accountability, and...
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284. Mistakes We've Made Along The Way
In this episode of The Real Build, our team sits down for an honest conversation about mistakes we’ve made along the way and the lessons we learned the hard way. There is no highlight reel here, just real stories from the field, the office, and the jobsite about decisions that didn’t go as…
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283. Wealth with wisdom - with Keith Embree Financial Advisor Raymond James
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with financial planner Keith Embree of Raymond James to break down what business owners and everyday individuals need to know about money, planning, and long-term financial stability. We talk about the biggest financial mistakes people make, how to...
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281. Happy Hour / Unfiltered - With Jenna, Liz and Kathy
In this episode of The Real Build, the girls of R.K. Reiman Construction Jenna, Liz, and Kathy, took over the studio for a fun and unfiltered conversation. They ranked our subcontractors and team in categories like who talks the most, who talks the least, who’s the cleanest, who’s the dirtiest,...
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280. Thanksgiving Extravaganza With The Team
In this episode of The Real Build, we brought most of our team into the studio for a fun Thanksgiving conversation. We asked some fun holiday questions like what our favorite Thanksgiving dish is, what our least favorite is, what we are thankful for, and more.It turned into a great mix of laughs,...
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279. Purpose, Provision, and God's direction - with Michael Belcher
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with the newest member of the R.K. Reiman Construction team, Michael Belcher. Michael is our new superintendent and we are excited to have him on board. We talk about his background, what led him to join our team, and the why behind his decision....
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277. Future talks: The Vision That Drives Us - With Jay Jean Paul
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with our team videographer Jay Jean Paul to talk about the future vision of Reiman Media and our new studio in downtown Naples. Jay and I discussed the purpose behind the studio and how we plan to bring local businesses in to help tell their story.…
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The Real Build is about building a better culture, leaders, visionaries, and community to better serve the client. I am your host Bill Reiman, Your Broker Builder. I'm here to showcase real business owners who build companies with integrity, trust, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Join us as we explore their stories, insights, and strategies for success. As always, we are here to show the client exactly what to look for before buying, building, or selling a house. Welcome to The Real Build
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Bill Reiman | @ImBillReiman
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