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Building Optimal — 111 episodes
#111: David Gerstel on Building, Business, and Turning 80
#110: How to Exit Your Company with David Lupberger
#109: Innovators Series Featuring Cedar Build
#108: Innovators Series Featuring Austin Tunnell
#107: How to go Bankrupt Building Spec Homes
#106: Why Most Builders Fail
#105: Differentiate or Die
#104: Building With In-House Labor, a Conversation With Joey Fentress
#103: Bigger Wins With The "Hunting Antelope" Model
#102: Must-Have AI Apps For Builders
#101: Lessons From Startup Builder, Joe Hodge
#100: Market and Lending Trends with Arixa Capital
#99: Business Lessons from Charlie Munger (Part 4 - Final)
#98: Business Lessons from Charlie Munger (Part 3)
#97: Business Lessons from Charlie Munger (Part 2)
#96: Business Lessons from Charlie Munger (Part 1)
#95: A Wild WWII Story and a Case for Thinking Small
#94: Trey Farmer on Passive, Healthy, Grid-Resilient Homes
#93: Lower Carbon Building and Social Equity Through Co-Ops with Jacob Deva Racusin
#92: Dan Kolbert, High-Performance Builder and Sustainability Advocate
#91: New Podcast Direction + State of the Market with Mark Sprague
#90: Financial Freedom with David Gerstel
#89: Sub-Zero Wolf Supply Chain Update and New Innovations with Amy Kerr
#88: Wally Staples on Best Employee Compensation Practices
#87: Vik Szemerei on New Plumbing Trends and Technologies
#86: Now Open - Our Builder Accelerator
#85: Zip System(R) Q&A and More with Mike Dye
#84: Eric Spence, CEO of RAM Windows
#83: Issues and Trends Around Construction Innovation with Brian Potter
#82: Hiring, Firing, and Retaining with Luke Mezger
#81: Austin Miller Explains Building in the Remote Arctic
#80: Learning Skills Online with Gabe Jewell
#79: Should You Pre-Sell Your Homes?
#78: A Simple, Profitable Change Order System
#77: 12 Crucial Client Conversations for A Successful Build
#76: How to Prioritize, Create Big Wins, and Free up Your Time
#75: Four Client Red Flags to Avoid
#74: Builder Kyle Diamond on BuilderTrend, Pre-Con Systems, and More
#73: Insurance FAQ with Treacy Duerfeldt
#72: L.A. Builder Jason Pietruszka Shares His Story and Advice
#71: Rising Lumber Costs with Senior Wood Products Economist Dustin Jalbert
#70: 8 Tips to Combat Soaring Costs
#69: Transparency and Self-Sustaining Companies with Michael Anschel
#68: Ensuring Profitability and Employees First with Wally Staples
#67: The Perfect Wall Assembly with Dan Edelman
#66: Employee Benefit Tips with Lauren Allen and Elisa Thornton
#65: Arguments for Cost-Plus
#64: Digital marketing tips with Spencer Powell
#63: Lessons from a Passive Home Build
#62: Value Buckets for Better Deal Structuring
#61: Matt Risinger and the Business of Building
#60: The Apps I Use in my Company
#59: A Powerful Punch List System
#58: A Builder’s Path to Financial Freedom with David Gerstel
#57: Show Host Jared Gossett Shares His Story
#56: Financial Stimulus Options for Builders with Sheri Allshouse
#55: Coronavirus Strategies with Risk Expert, Treacy Duerfeldt
#54: Your Wages AREN'T Your Profits!
#53: Brand Building, Connecting with Architects, and More with Byron Brooks
#52: Common Lawsuits and How to Avoid Them with Don Shelton
#51: Accounting Ask Me Anything With Sheri Allshouse
#50: Building Your Sales Team with Sean McDonald
#49: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market with Carol Morgan
#48: An Intro to ROCKWOOL Insulation
#47: Selling Your Why
#46: New Revenue Stream AND Clients For Life
#45: New Homes or Remodels? What Makes More?
#44: What’s New in Smart Homes with David LaMere
#43: Smarter Selections with Kirsten Danielle
#42: Up Your Building Science Game with Christine Williamson
#41: Ultra-Luxury Developer, Joanna Lily Wong
#40: Consistent Cash Flow With Even Flow Production
#39: Top Liability Insurance Problems with Treacy Duerfeldt
#38: How to Justify Your Fee to Clients
#37: Tips for Stronger Contractor Relationships with Adam Conley
#36: Talking Bad Advice and the Economy with Shawn Van Dyke
#35: Getting Paid for Pre-Con Work with Shawn Van Dyke
#34: Attracting Top Talent with Shawn Van Dyke
#33: Happy Client Hack: No Soup For You
#32: Happy Client Hack: Zero Cost Change Orders
#31: Happy Client Hack: Client Contingency
#30: Raising Money Through Syndications and Funds with Joel Block
#29: Tiny Home Builder, Bob Clarizio
#28: Managing Margins and Aligning Your Team with Vicki Suiter
#27: The Healthy Home Movement with Caroline Blazovsky
#26: Your Financial Check Up with Sheri Allshouse
#25: Going Viral on Social Media with Bob Clarizio
#24: Building More Affordably with Fernando Pagés
#23: The Right Way to do Customer Deposits
#22: Ace Your Prospect Calls with Kyle Hunt
#21: Forging Stronger Subcontractor Relationships with David Gerstel
#20: In-House Crews & Employee-Centered Companies with David Gerstel
#19: Bidding, Estimating, and Achieving Financial Freedom with David Gerstel
#18: How to Raise Money for Your Projects (Part 3) – Behind the Scenes
#17: Using Security Cameras for Better Project Management
#16: How to Raise Money for Your Projects (Part 2) – Tips to Raise Money and Structure Deals
#15: Peter Yost Returns – Upgrading Your Assemblies, Benefits of 2×6 on 24, and the Best WRB’s
#14: How to Raise Money for Your Projects (Part 1) – Dangers, Dead-Ends, and Pitfalls
#13: Short Episode, Nathan Owen on Subcontractor Back Office Best Practices and Preventing Billing Fraud
#12: James Rudnicki, Attorney to Builders on Contracts, Warranties, and Lien Waivers
#11: Paul Sanneman on Getting Business from Architects
#10: David Wright on Resolving Conflict, Winning More Clients, and Building Influence
#09: Karine Woodman, Bookkeeping Best Practices
#08: Sheri Allshouse, Common Tax Questions
#07: Scott Stroud, Key Drivers for Your Business
#06: Ed Earl, Secrets to Happy Clients
#05: Peter Yost, Tips for High Performance Builds
#04: Tom Woodcock, Seal the Deal
#03: John Leggett, Texas Custom Builder of the Year
#02: Dennis Dixon, Finding Hidden Profits
#01: Introduction