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The HBA Utah Valley podcast is focused on engaging in in-depth conversations with guests from all over the building and construction industry. With the help and discussion from industry professionals regarding the building process, we create premium conte

Levi Tippetts


    • Sep 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    2022 Parade of Homes Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 49:29


    The 2022 UVHBA Parade of Homes  was again one of the most attended Parades to date! I sat down with Amber Hutchings and Steve Caldwell to discuss the highlights and winners.https://uvparade.com/web/

    Carl Harris 2nd vice chair of the NAHB

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 59:17


    I was lucky enough to spend some time speaking with Carl Harris 2nd Vice Chair of the National Association of Home Builders. He is a great guy and very knowledgeable about the home-building industry. https://www.nahb.org/

    Rance Hamaker with Redpoint Woodworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 62:26


    Rance is a woodworker with incredible talent. He started a business called, Redpoint Woodworks where he builds and sells gorgeous, custom wood tables.  I really enjoyed my conversation with Rance!https://redpointwoodworks.com/

    Chelsea from Gingko Leaf Designs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 56:44


    Chelsea Hartshorn from Gingko Leaf Designs shares her vast landscaping knowledge. You will find this episode to be packed with great information!https://conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/https://extension.usu.edu/cwel/https://utahwatersavers.com/https://www.instagram.com/ginkgoleafdesigns/

    Subcontractors for Santa Part 2: Matt Workman & Jeremy King

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 62:35


    What an inspiring conversation with Matt and Jeremy with Subcontractors for Santa! I'm grateful we have a program at Utah Valley Home Builder's Association. These guys are awesome. 

    Scott Roberts with J. Lyne Roberts & Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 53:09


    Meet UVHBA's new president of Utah Valley Home Builder's Association, Scott Roberts. Scott is the 4th Generation owner of J. Lyne Roberts & Sons. Scott sat down with me and we talked about the rich history of the construction business his Great-Grandfather started in 1912. UVHBA is lucky to have Scott as the new president for 2022. Here's where you can find them-https://www.jlrcontractors.com/wp_test/https://www.instagram.com/jlr__contractors/https://www.facebook.com/jlrcontractors

    Little Giant Ladders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 62:02


    I am really excited about this interview with Kenyan & Kristy from Little Giant Ladders. They make the safest, and most versatile ladders. They were nice enough to talk about the company's history, success, how they keep their employees happy, and ladder safety.Here's where you can find them: https://www.littlegiantladders.com/https://www.instagram.com/littlegiantladders/https://twitter.com/littlegianthttps://www.facebook.com/littlegiantladders

    Interview of Tyson from Nava Electric

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 43:33


    I am grateful I was able to sit down with  Tyson and talk about business, the construction industry, and much more. You can find Nava Electric here:https://www.navaelectricinc.com/https://www.facebook.com/navaelectricinc/

    Eric with Valor Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 68:43


    Eric Harper of Valor Homes joined us for an hour to discuss best business practices, home building tips, and more valuable information.  Valor was featured in the 2021 and 2020 Utah Valley Parade of Homes. This was a great conversation you need to hear!https://valorhomes.com/

    Jacob with Zion Alarms

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 66:41


    Jacob and I talked about the Security System Industry and what to look for in a home alarm system. https://zionssecurity.com/adtpulse/

    Adam & Paul with Frederico Landscaping

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 78:12


    In this interview we talk about about landscaping, successful business practices, retaining good employees, and much more. Adam and Paul with Frederico Landscaping taught me some new things to help me with my own business. You will definitely want to listen to this one. https://www.fredericolandscapes.com/

    Styles Iron Doors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 49:10


    Today I got to sit down with Tanner from Styles Iron Doors. They are a manufacturer/supplier of iron entries, gates, and other artistic steel products based in Southern Utah, serving the greater western United States. We discuss the advantages of iron doors, the manufacturing process, installation and so much more.https://www.instagram.com/stylesirondoors/

    GoliathTech Screw Piles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 72:56


    This interview with Darcy from GoliathTech in Utah was an interesting one. Learn more about screw piles and why they are stronger and more convenient than concrete footings. We also talk about their tips for running a successful business. From their website: "Resembling a large screw, screw piles are installed deep into the ground, beneath the ground freezing level, to solidly support the structure of your project. This is an advantageous alternative to form tubes and is less expensive than concrete foundations. Opt for a simple and rapid installation, without excavating."https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/our-piles/

    Focus Engineering & Surveying

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 79:28


    I had the opportunity to sit down two great guys- Bryce Benson and Ron Paul from Focus Engineering & Surveying. I learned a lot from this interview. We discussed engineering and surveying, company & career tips and advice, and so much more. https://focusutah.com/

    Wade with Journey's End

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 55:07


    I  finally got the chance to sit down with Wade from Journey's End Homes. Journey's End builds the most incredible homes. You may have been lucky enough to walk through one during the Utah Valley Parade of Homes. This interview was worth the wait and an enjoyable conversation. I learned a lot from Wade and loved getting to know him better. https://utahsbesthome.com/@journeysendhomes

    Ross Ford, Sam Morgan, & Travis Barker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 90:32


    This episode I invited Ross Ford who is the Exectuive Officer of the Utah home builders association, to come in and talk with me. We had Sam Morgan with Morgan fine home design, and Travis Barker who is co-owner of Firefly homes come crash the podcast. We had a great conversation about what Ross is working on in the HBA, his duties and how he is helping builders in our great state, and local communities. We also got to hear about Firefly homes, and how it got started, and how it's going. We got a sneak peak into their parade home, in this years Parade of Homes. And it's always a pleasure hearing from our fun friend Sam,hbautah.commorganfinehomes.com IG @Morganfinehomedesignimaginefirefly.com IG @firefly_homes

    Levi and Keith shoot the breeze!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 54:28


    In this impromptu episode my good friend Keith with Remington Builders and I sit down and just chat. We talk about current affairs in the building industry. Including lumber prices, housing shortages, employee shortage, and a lot more. 

    Mike Deuel with Shelby Custom Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 66:47


    Mike is a very inspirational and positive builder in the Valley. He has had some of the nicest homes in the past parade of homes for the last couple of decades. That will include an incredible home in this year's parade. Mike talks about growing up in a small Utah town and growing up with ZERO interest in being a builder. Now as one of the biggest high-end custom homes builders in Utah Valley, he gives us insight into his successes, and many lessons learned. You won't want to miss this episode!shelbycustomhomes.comon Instagram @shelbycustomhomes

    Jewkes home design

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 68:00


    In this episode, we talk with Noah and Mason, co-owners of Jewkes Home Design. Local home designers based out of Utah County. These two have had a very successful first year. We discuss how they got started, and their continuing success. We also talk about the steps that go into starting your home building process, and their involvement in the Utah valley home builders association. This was a fun conversation. www.jewkesdesign.com

    Adam Stoker with Relic and EKR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 59:51


    Join this fascinating conversation with Adam, an advertising specialist. From small businesses to large corporations, Adam is an advertising expert.  He is a published author and a family man. He answers all my business owner-related questions. This podcast will surely help any business owner. https://www.relicagency.com/https://ekragency.com/

    James Smith, Construction and Facilities Management at BYU

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 54:08


    I had the pleasure of sitting down with James Smith, an assistant professor for the Construction and Facilities Management at BYU, and Natalie Starr, a student in the program. We talked about the CFM Program at Brigham Young University, internship programs available and how to use them, the NAHB Student Competition, and other helpful topics. https://catalog.byu.edu/engineering/school-of-technology/construction-and-facilities-management-construction-management-bs

    Utah Valley Videos and Snap Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 54:04


    Ron Aguilar with Utah Valley Videos and Jenny and Derek with Snap Sale sat down and talked about how they come together as a team to create the virtual walk-throughs of the Utah Valley Parade of Homes. https://utahvalleyvideos.com/http://www.snap-sale.net/about-the-team

    Social Media Tips & Utilizing Your Parade of Homes Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 67:46


    Come join Amber Duffin, Director of Events for UVHBA and head of the Utah Valley Parade of Homes, and Lisa Flinders, Public Relations and Marketing for UVHBA. We discussed so many valuable topics - including effective social media tips and utilizing your experience at the upcoming UVHBA Parade of Homes. www.uvhba.com    http://uvparade.com/https://www.uvhba.com/author/lisa-flinders/

    An Attorney and a Construction Business Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 65:17


    In this invaluable episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Joel, an attorney, from Kirton & McConkie, and Keith the owner of Remington Builders, a framing company based in Utah County. Every business owner, especially in the construction industry will benefit from this jam-packed episode.  Do not miss this one. Construction RegistryProperty RightsContractsIssues facing modest income housing in Utahhttps://www.kmclaw.com/@remingtonbuilders

    The Big Deck Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 87:36


    This was an exciting interview for me. We had so many great deck experts, or "dexperts" on to discuss all things deck-related. James & Chance with Trex, Kevin with Family Fence & Deck, and Shane & Wade with the Ultimate Deck Shop.This was extremely fun for me and hopefully entertaining (and informative)  for you.https://www.tuds.ca/https://www.familyfenceutah.com/www.trex.com

    Brad Simons from Magleby Construction, Teamworx, and NAHB

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 70:54


    My conversation with Brad was full of impactful information and ideas. We discussed how to overcome current challenges within the construction industry, his advice for anyone starting a new company, how small businesses can stay competitive, his experience with Magleby Construction, his involvement with the Home Builder's Association, and so much more. Brad is an inspirational guy. 

    Burton Lumber

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 48:06


    I got a chance to sit down with my buddies from Burton Lumber to talk about what the heck is happening with lumber prices right now. This discussion was so helpful and informative. www.burtonlumber.com

    Scott Dent from RC Dent Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 66:48


    Scott Dent is a custom home builder based out of Utah. Scott Dent is from Orem, Utah and began working in construction from the time he was very young. His father, Ralph Dent, began the company in 1972 where he was exposed to every fact of the construction process. He eventually bought into the company with his father and in 2011, they added another partner, Brian Mortenson. This was a highly productive interview and I took a lot away from this one!https://www.rcdentconstruction.com/

    Greg and Jason with Utah Valley Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 61:51


    Greg and Jason joined me for a discussion about Utah Valley Magazine and the important role they play in printing out those beautiful Parade Home Magazines. We talk about how they got started, how they stay successful in a digital world, and so much more. 

    John and Nicole with Premier Rockwall and Excavating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 67:20


    I sat down with John and Nicole from Premier Rockwall and Excavating this week. Not only did I really enjoy the conversation, but I got a lot of helpful information about the excavation step of homebuilding. Nicole and John are a good team and are great people. @premierrockwallsutah

    Chief Building Officials (Orem & Vineyard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 73:46


    I had the opportunity to sit down with George Reid, Chief Building Official of Vineyard, and Paul Ashton, Chief Building Official of Orem City. They answered all my building code and inspection questions. Everyone in the building industry would benefit from this interview.

    Bret Goodwin with Alpine Schoold District's Building Construction Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 52:03


    Bret, current and former students joined me for a discussion about Alpine School District's Building Construction program. This program teaches students every aspect of the building process as they build a new home from the ground up.  

    Brian Hawkins with Tiny House Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 63:30


    Brian is a Tiny House expert. Brian discusses everything you need to know about Tiny Homes - the advantages/disadvantages of tiny homes, DIY tips, and other Tiny House basics. This is definitely an interesting discussion that you won't want to miss!https://www.tinyhomebuilders.com/help/tiny-house-movement@tinyhousemovement

    Richie McDonald with Sweetwater Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 44:00


    I was lucky enough to meet with Richie McDonald and talk about his custom home building company,  Sweetwater Homes, business growth, and his new and upcoming role for 2021 - president of the Utah Valley Home Builders Association. https://sweetwaterutah.com/

    Matt McDonald & Byron Baird with Subcontractors for Santa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 40:28


    Have you heard of Utah Valley HBA's program Subcontractor for Santa? Join my discussion with Matt McDonald and Byron Baird to learn about this outstanding program and what it does for families in need in Utah County.

    Adam Loveridge from Job Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 76:58


    We are excited to share our SEO magician, Adam Loveridge with Job Calls. Adam specializes in local job leads for businesses in the Home Building and Improvement industry. He shares tips for growing businesses through organic and paid web traffic. Adam is an experienced entrepreneur and marketing strategist. His years of experience combined with, in his own words, "Having made every mistake possible in the beginning" will save you a lot of time and frustration. Whether you are just starting a new business or expanding an existing one, this interview will highly informative.www.jobcalls.com

    Sam Morgan from SW Morgan Fine Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 65:20


    This interview with Sam Morgan from SW Morgan Fine Design was a fun one. We talk a little bit about house plans, architecture, home building, and a lot about....other stuff. We had a blast. Not only is Sam a lot of fun, but he is also a very knowledgeable guy in the home building industry.@morganfinehomedesignhttps://www.facebook.com/MorganFineHomes/

    Casey Cloward owner of Raykon Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 78:25


    You don't want to miss this episode. We had the opportunity to sit down with Casey Cloward from Raykon Construction and ask him all the questions homeowners and homebuilders are dying to know. We discuss his humble beginnings, how he stays organized, keeps employees and subcontractors happy, and how he grew his business to be a many time People's Choice Award winner in the UVHBA Parade of Homes, NAHB's 2018 One to Watch, and 2018 Homebuilder of the Year. Casey is a down-to-earth guy and that shines through as he shares his advice for anyone wanting to succeed in the home building industry.https://www.raykonconstruction.com/@raykon_construction

    Ed Sanches and Tyler Heaps with Central Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 60:00


    Ed Sanches, Sr. Vice President Manager, and Tyler Heaps, Vice President  Mortgage Manager, with Central Bank Utah talk with us about construction and home loans, Covid's effect on loans, steps to take in loan qualification, and more important information for business owners and individuals. https://cbutah.com/https://www.uvhba.com/

    2021 Cougar House with Greg Vehar and Steve Caldwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 32:24


    Greg Vehar, Cougar Club Director at BYU  and Steve Caldwell with Utah Valley Homebuilders Association sit down with me and discuss the upcoming BYU Cougar House. Learn about what the Cougar House is, who it benefits and some of the amazing businesses and individuals who make it possible. https://www.cougarclub.com/membership-benefitshttps://www.uvhba.com/@cougarclub_byu

    Ali Henrie with Ali Henrie Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 38:24


    We were so lucky to have the talented and beautiful Ali Henrie with Ali Henrie Design join us. She discusses with us how she stays organized as a mother of three kids as well as a successful business owner. Find out what her favorite paint colors are at the moment, her thoughts on trends, sources for inspiration, her advice for finding success in the home-building industry, and so much more. @alihenriedesignhttps://www.alihenrie.com/https://www.uvhba.com/@uvhbapodcast

    Kevin Tippetts & Alan Hill from Habitat for Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 51:30


    Alan and Kevin explain the purpose of Utah Valley's Habitat for Humanity, the different community programs offered, their projects, and more.https://www.habitatuc.org/

    Rochelle Broadhead with Cambridge Custom Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 37:45


    Chell Broadhead chats with us about how she got started in the design and home building industry.  We discuss her process of designing and planning their gorgeous award-winning homes from start to finish with homeowners. She also gives her best tips for staying organized and on budget throughout the build process. https://www.cambridgehomecompany.com/https://www.instagram.com/CambridgeHomeCompany/https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeHomeCompany/https://www.pinterest.com/CambridgeHomeCo/

    UVHBA Staff Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 39:47


    Join us as we discuss the purpose of Utah Valley Home Builders Association, it's benefits, the 2020 UVHBA Parade of Homes during a pandemic, and more.  Are you a member yet? Its time to join and take advantage of the many benefits the Utah Valley Home Builder's Association has to offer!www.uvhba.com@uvhba@brinkerhoffcustomconstruction@uvparade

    Ed Axley with Davies Design Build

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 41:42


    Join a lively discussion with Ed Axley with Davies Design Build, winner of the Utah Valley HBA Parade of Homes People's Choice Award. Ed is a deep-thinker, creative genius and overall great guy. @buildwithdavieshttps://www.daviesdesignbuild.com/10/17/2020 updated audio file (hopefully the quality is  better!)

    Kristi Allen & Stephanie Sharp with The House That She Built

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 37:25


    A fun discussion with two incredible and strong women representing the Professional Women in Building and their upcoming project, "The House that She Built". @kristimcallen@stephaniebuildsit@thehousethat_she_built@utahpwbhttps://www.uvhba.com/https://www.utahpwb.com/

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