Podcast appearances and mentions of alair homes

This panel discussion features Arlington-specific insights on residential renovation vs. new construction costs and considerations, as well as construction timelines and financing options. On the panel were Arlington experts from MR Custom Homes, DeFalco Home Design, Alair Homes, and US Bank. The event was moderated by ARLnow real estate columnist Eli Tucker and held at Arlington Central Library on March 11, 2025. Essential listening for Arlington homeowners considering their next steps.

Alair Homes are looking to be the pre-eminent leader in construction, but they need Nick and Jay to help streamline complex construction processes and transform their marketing.Chad Hackmann, the Regional Manager of Alair Homes in the Arlington area, is well on his way to becoming the preeminent leader in home renovations. However, operating in such a complex industry, where no two jobs look the same, poses several challenges. That's where Nick Sonnenberg and Jay Abraham come in; from creating an unbeatable marketing pipeline to implementing AI to streamline various processes, Chad leaves the discussion with a laundry list of items to improve his business. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to optimize the complex tasks in their work.In this episode, we help Chad:Create an unbeatable referral marketing strategyImplement data-gathering algorithms to find potential clientsStreamline complex construction pricing models and increase profit marginsLearn more about Chad:Chad Hackmann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alairarlington/Alair Homes Website: https://www.alairhomes.com/Want to get in the hot seat? Submit your business right now at theoptimizepodcast.com.If we think you're a good fit, we'll get you on the show. ®

If you own a home in British Columbia, you could be sitting on an untapped financial opportunity worth seven figures. Thanks to Bill 44, homeowners now have the chance to significantly increase the value of their properties by converting single-family homes into modern multiplex developments. In this episode, we're joined by David Babakaiff of Alair Homes, an award-winning builder and expert in multiplex construction, to help homeowners understand how they can unlock this incredible potential.David explains how this new legislation impacts over 300,000 properties in the Lower Mainland, opening the door for homeowners to turn their lot into a wealth-generating asset. He shares real-life examples of families who have added over $1 million in equity by building duplexes, triplexes, or even larger multiplexes on their properties. Whether your goal is to sell the new units, rent them for passive income, or even live mortgage-free in a beautiful new home, the possibilities are multiple.This episode breaks down the process step-by-step, including how to assess the feasibility of your lot, secure financing, and design a project that maximizes profit while meeting your goals. David also highlights how his team simplifies the journey, offering a seamless approach with experts in financial planning, architecture, construction, tax strategies, and real estate sales.Your home might be worth far more than you think, and this podcast is your guide to finding out how much. Imagine transforming your property into a multi-unit building and walking away with significant financial gains—without losing ownership of your land. If you're curious about how much money you could make with a multiplex, reach out to us today to explore your options. This is your chance to turn your property into a wealth-building powerhouse.About David BabakaiffDavid is a veteran of residential building spanning almost three decades in BC.   His companies are multi award winning, building custom homes at volume, small multifamily mixed-use buildings and multiplexes. He has been vice president of BC interior's Canadian Home Builders Association; co-founder of a $5 million VCC fund, and founder of companies in forestry logistics and industrial waste management as well as industrial alternate energy technology. In 2012 David brought Aliar Homes to Vancouver, and today David's focus is helping homeowners unlock wealth by converting their houses to multiplexes.david@alairhomes.comAbout Alair HomesAlair began building one-of custom homes in Nanaimo and has grown to over 100 offices across North America. Today, Alair® has the largest footprint of any premium custom home building and large-scale renovation/ remodelling brand in the world. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Alair Lake Norman is a custom home builder and remodeling company based in Davidson, NC.Business partners David Bengston and Susan Violette join the podcast to share the inspiration behind the company and details about the scope of their home building and remodeling expertise.Before we close, David and Susan share some excellent advice for homeowners who are considering taking on a major home remodel in the future.Alair Homes Lake NormanSpecial thanks to Six Work CoworkingThe Best of LKN Podcast & Email NewsletterProduced by Epic Journey MediaSponsored by LKNreal.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, Dr. Howland sits down with his good friend Jarom and they deep dive into fatherhood, raising strong girls, facing fears, and more. Enjoy!

The relationship between a builder and their client is the most important part of a build or renovation project. Cultivating trust and practicing positive communication are invaluable skills in a builder's arsenal, and are the two most important factors in creating a successful builder-client relationship. Today, we interview Cheryl Hickey and Justin Thompson, a client and a builder, on their relationship and the incredible collaboration they shared. Completing a whole house renovation while supporting the Hospital for Sick Children (Sickkids), this partnership created a unique opportunity to support their local community.  For anyone who wants to use their skills or their business to give back to others - this is the episode for you.   Show highlights include:   3:00 Housing collaboration turns to community collaboration 9:35 Knowing it's time to renovate and stay in the neighborhood 11:35 The confidence to share a build publicly 16:08 What was surprising about your renovation? 18:41 Appreciating the trades 19:50 How to be a good neighbor during a reno 22:20 Sharing a true renovation journey on social media 26:00 A successful builder/client relationship 30:20 The Sickkids initiative 36:50 What kind of feedback have you been getting? 40:40 What's coming up next?  44:20  How to get in touch  You can watch Cheryl's home renovation collaboration with Alair here. Social media:   Cheryl   Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@cherylhickey?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cherylhickey/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CherylHickeyETCanada/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/cherylhickeyetc?lang=en Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxDXsbH3Ib8754f8izXUckjKllQzyYg27   Justin   Linkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-thompson-1671a031?originalSubdomain=ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alairhomes.ontario/ Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.   To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

Jessie is a mother of 3 and wife to Jarom, who is a good friend of Mark's. She is the CFO of Alair Homes Salt Lake, a luxury home building, remodeling and land development company. Her interests include holistic living, writing books and the creation of conscious and equitable economic structures. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Businesses are meant to be profitable as a measure of success. Today we shine a light on the less celebrated achievement of builders and remodelers using their businesses to help their communities - and the feeling of empowerment their team members can feel by being involved. Our guest is Justin Thompson, a regional partner with Alair Homes, who shares all the ways he builds his team up and uses his resources to impact the people around him.    Show highlights include:   2:30 Becoming a helicopter ski guide 4:20 How did you get involved with Alair? 6:15 What have you learned from being a small business owner? 8:30 People, community, and impact 12:00 The positive impact a builder can make 14:30 How to make an impact on people through the building industry 21:00  Examples of how the building industry can give back to the community 26:40 Impacting your team by helping them help the community 35:30 What are you excited about in the next year? 37:30 How to get in touch  You can learn more about Justin at https://www.alairhomes.ca/. Social media: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-thompson-1671a031/ Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.   To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

ET Canada's Cheryl Hickey talks about being a Day One co-host of our domestic version of the iconic Entertainment Tonight brand, moving up the career ladder from Shallow Lake to Owen Sound to London to Barrie to the Big Smoke, the surreal experience of going from watching Rick Campanelli on MM to being his co-host, the multiple life victories achieved in her Le Chateau power suit, her excellent experiences with Oprah Winfrey/Celine Dion/Mary Hart/Matt Damon/Brad Pitt/George Clooney/Don Cheadle, her less-than-excellent experience with one of the American Idol judges [names we need names!], why she is off Twitter but testing Threads, and how sleeves of saltine crackers got her through her time in the air as Global TV's chopper reporter! Enjoy “Living Better with Cheryl Hickey: A Modern Family Home Makeover” on YouTube and Facebook, documenting the renovation of her family home in conjunction with Alair Homes benefitting the Sick Kids Foundation! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are looking to attract the top talent, systematize your processes across the board, and expand your business, chances are you're here to find out. Custom home building and remodeling can be very personal, and maybe you've never considered the idea that you should be building a business that could be sold - but our guest today is here to explain why this is exactly what you should be doing. Rob Cecil, President of Alair Homes, joins us today to shed some light on why joining your business with Alair Homes through their franchise model can provide the formula for scaling a profitable business that helps you work less.   Show highlights include:   2:58 I was in love with the startup game 4:20 As business owners and entrepreneurs we complicate stuff 5:57 The F-word “Franchise” - Really? 8:40 Franchising allows you to own 100% of your business 12:58 Consolidation allows for acceleration of innovation 17:08 The first question I am going to ask you if I am interested in buying your business is - Tell me what happens when you're no longer here 22:28 You should strive to have an investment grade business 26:44 Just because you are in control doesn't mean you are controlling your destiny 32:52 Those that win the talent race over the next 10 years are going to be the ones that succeed 35:10 The contributions from all team members to the group is what sets Alair apart from anything else 41:04 Think about what you could do if you had access to a mastermind like this 47:40 A business should always be treated as a vehicle to achieve what you want out of life You can learn more about Rob at http://www.linkedin/in/rcecil. Social media: LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin/in/rcecil   Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction.   To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

Get ready for a great conversation about family dynamics, construction business evolutions, and big future shifts. We sit with Chad and Diane Hatfield of Alair Homes out of Plano, Texas. Chad has always had a passion for building, and more importantly a passion for people and creating a better environment for those he meets. Chad has been active in the remodeling and construction industry since 2000. Diane never dreamed that one day she would be in the remodeling industry. Fast forward to today, Diane's passion for business and service has propelled her and her husband, Chad. Start listening to Chad and Diane's story now!

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone who is looking to create freedom in their lives. In it, Mike Peters, a partner at Alair Homes, talks about the importance of freedom and how it is something everyone wants and can have. He also discusses how important it is to have trust within a company. This episode is packed with valuable insights to help you create the business and life you are dreaming about.

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone who is looking to create freedom in their lives. In it, Mike Peters, a partner at Alair Homes, talks about the importance of freedom and how it is something everyone wants and can have. He also discusses how important it is to have trust within a company. This episode is packed with valuable insights to help you create the business and life you are dreaming about.The importance of freedomThe importance of trustThe secrets to keeping good employeesThe importance of accountabilityThe benefits of having more freedomHow a franchise model adds valueHow EOS has helped the company growThe importance of having measurable goalsThe importance of having a theme for the yearThe importance of making small changesThe importance of reading KEY POINTSApproximately mentioned @ 00:06:25The biggest motivator for choosing to work with Alair was the team aspect and the ability to focus on what they were confident in, while having support from teams in other areas. This allowed them to find the success they have today.Approximately mentioned @ 00:06:41The company's leadership team has a good handle on investigating and mapping out changes to the company's software, processes, and technology, which allows for easy transition and collaboration among employees.Approximately mentioned @ 00:35:25The ability to create freedom for my team was revolutionary for me. It allowed us to focus on our goals and be more accountable to each other and our clients.Approximately mentioned @ 00:39:00Some of the competitive advantages that come with franchising are things like standardized operating procedures (SOPs). This allows franchisees to learn from each other on a quicker, more efficient scale. Additionally, some of the work is already done for you, which saves time and energy.Approximately mentioned @ 00:46:49I would have told my 20-year-old self to take more chances and be less fearful of life. I would have also told my 20-year-old self to start reading more books. Connect with Mike Peters - Email: mike.peters@alairhomes.com Website: https://www.alairhomes.ca/brandon/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-peters-76191580/Learn About Alair - Website: https://www.alairhomes.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alair-homesConnect with the Justin & Will -Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migrationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigrationYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration

As the story of Brian and Heather continues, they encounter more problems with their home - this time with MOLD! How will they deal with this issue? We talk with Owner & Partner of Alair Custom Homes Houston, Chris Bolio, about building here in the gulf region, builder's warranties, having a strong relationship with your client, and much more. There is only one way to ensure a certain outcome in construction and that is to validate every detail before you ever commit to a construction agreement. Tune in to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/curtis-lawson0/message

Jarom Iacono is an owner of Alair Homes Salt Lake, a company specilizing in building custom luxury homes, remodeling, and renovations. Jarom has been good friends with Jimmy for a while and is also a member of We Are The They.

Jarom Iacono is the President of Alair Homes Salt Lake, he is a second generation homebuilder with long standing ties to the communities in Utah. He and his business partner/wife Jessie are regional owners of their custom homebuilding company which is slated to expand with offices across the state. Jarom previously served as president of the Salt Lake Homebuilders Association and has enjoyed being involved on various committees and boards throughout his career. His mission, to elevate the Construction Industry and make room for the next generation. He has been happily married for 20 years to his High School sweetheart and together they have three children, a son and two daughters whom he has had the pleasure of coaching in baseball and softball. His family travels often for sports and wouldn't have it any other way. Jarom also proudly touts himself as a dance Dad. Jarom completed the Des Moines Full Ironman in 2022 as a first time triathlete and is now utilizing those tools learned toward building many other aspects of his life. He and his wife have built a premier luxury home building brand in Utah including a land acquisition and development company. They have participated in the Salt Lake Parade of homes and the Utah Valley parade entering homes for 9 consecutive years earning multiple awards for The People's Choice, Best in category, and Best Design. Jarom's hobbies include world traveling with his family, baseball, softball, snowboarding, reading and playing the guitar. Whether it comes to business, homes, cars, relationships or blanket forts with his children, Jarom loves everything BUILDING, and is most passionate about building memories with his family and close friends.

One day out of the blue, Heather got a call and now has “the dream job she never knew existed.“ Wow! Get to know more about what influences and drives her in today's podcast. // To learn more about me, visit https://www.thatscrealestatechick.com/

Dave knew at 12 years old that he wanted to own investment real estate. That early passion helped him to create a foundation that would allow him to expand into other business ventures. From technology platforms for real estate boards to medical devices or start-ups Dave has invested in or led many exciting team initiatives. In 2013 a call out of the blue inspired Dave to tackle the custom building industry with upstart Alair Homes. Today Dave oversees multiple Alair Regions in Canada and the US and is co-host of the popular business podcast Builder Nuggets.   1:40 Introduction 3:00 Getting into real estate  10:00 Family  15:00 Business Background - Corporate Life  22:00 Becoming a builder  26:20 Project Management  29:00 Alair Homes Franchise  34:12 Business System - Cost Plus  41:55 Podcast  50:00 Mindset

Joel chats virtually with Shane Duff, Nicole Selner and Andy Selner from Alair Homes. They talk about building in northeast Wisconsin, leading a company, balancing work, decision fatigue and relationship between Alair and Drexel. #podcast #happyhour #drexel #alairhomes #billboard #building #customhomes

Entrepreneurs Duane Johns and Dave Young want to inspire change in the home-building and remodeling industry.Through their Builder Nuggets podcast, coaching program, and special events, the co-hosts are creating a community of builders and remodelers who want to collaborate and grow together. This duo is shifting the siloed, beat-the-competition mindset they say has dominated the industry for several decades.Johns and Young are both recognized business coaches in the industry. Johns is based in Charlotte, North Carolina; Young in Ontario, Canada. Having helped grow hundreds of custom construction companies together, the pair launched the podcast in 2021.Johns' and Young's platform is creating a community they believe will turn the tide on an industry that is aging out. A lack of succession planning, combined with a younger workforce that no longer considers a career in building attractive, is something these leaders feel can be overcome.Johns has been in the industry for over 25 years, while Young is a lifelong entrepreneur. Young said Builder Nuggets is already helping business owners think more entrepreneurially and create collaborations. To learn more about Duane and Dave, check out the links below:Website: www.buildernuggets.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildernuggets/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1532287154?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cNXwRZGGREX5ge6Mpo5hBGoogle:  https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idWlsZGVybnVnZ2V0cy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3JzcwWebsite: www.alairhomes.comTo Connect with Mike:Website: https://mikemalatesta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemalatesta/Please LIKE

Entrepreneurs Duane Johns and Dave Young want to inspire change in the home-building and remodeling industry.Through their Builder Nuggets podcast, coaching program, and special events, the co-hosts are creating a community of builders and remodelers who want to collaborate and grow together. This duo is shifting the siloed, beat-the-competition mindset they say has dominated the industry for several decades.Johns and Young are both recognized business coaches in the industry. Johns is based in Charlotte, North Carolina; Young in Ontario, Canada. Having helped grow hundreds of custom construction companies together, the pair launched the podcast in 2021.Johns' and Young's platform is creating a community they believe will turn the tide on an industry that is aging out. A lack of succession planning, combined with a younger workforce that no longer considers a career in building attractive, is something these leaders feel can be overcome.Johns has been in the industry for over 25 years, while Young is a lifelong entrepreneur. Young said Builder Nuggets is already helping business owners think more entrepreneurially and create collaborations. To learn more about Duane and Dave, check out the links below:Website: www.buildernuggets.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildernuggets/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1532287154?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cNXwRZGGREX5ge6Mpo5hBGoogle:  https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idWlsZGVybnVnZ2V0cy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3JzcwWebsite: www.alairhomes.comTo Connect with Mike:Website: https://mikemalatesta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemalatesta/Please LIKE

In episode 36 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, we're joined by Duane Johns, Regional Partner with Alair Homes and Co-host of the Builder Nuggets podcast. Throughout this episode, we learn how Duane got into the construction industry, and the barriers he had to overcome in his career. During this episode, Duane uncovers the barriers he's had to overcome in his career, his role at Alair Homes, and how he's transformed his building company into what it's become today. Duane also outlines some of the key benefits of being part of the Alair Homes network, as well as the relationship he's developed with APB. Throughout episode 36, Duane also goes over what he loves about what he does, where he sees Alair Homes in the future, and what success looks like to him now and in the future. Listen to the full episode to discover the benefits of joining a builders network. ABOUT DUANE JOHNS Duane Johns entered the construction industry working on oceanfront estates in The Hamptons on Long Island, New York. In 1996 he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1997 he started a general contracting business with Roger Ketchum and the two achieved success right away, winning industry awards and earning rave reviews from clients. That relationship continues today. Duane is very active with industry trade organisations and is a strong advocate for professionalism in the construction industry. His passion is providing an outstanding experience for each and every client. Connect with Duane: linkedin.com/in/duanejohns/ TIMELINE 1:11 About Duane, Builder Nuggets Podcast and Alair Homes. 4:36 How Duane got into the construction industry. 6:10 What it was like starting out in business for Duane. 7:53 The barriers that Duane has overcome in his career. 9:20 Duane's role at Alair Homes. 11:24 What is Builder Nuggets Podcast? 14:34 How Duane transformed his building company. 19:11 The benefits of being part of the Alair Homes Network. 21:35 Duane's relationship with APB. 23:29 What Duane loves about what he does. 25:24 The future for Duane and Alair Homes. 27:07 The blindspots Duane sees in the industry. 29:34 Where Duane sees the industry involving to. 31:19 What success looks like now and in the future for Duane. 32:35 Duane's advice for his younger self and other builders. LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE Alair Homes Website: alairhomes.com Builder Nuggets Podcast: buildernuggets.com APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets

Dave Young grew up in a small town on Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada but always had big ideas and dreams. As a teenager, he became fascinated with Real Estate and bought his first apartment building at age 25. While developing a real estate portfolio, Dave launched a real estate technology company to help shift the organized real estate community. A chance phone call in 2013 led to Dave becoming a Regional Partner with upstart custom home building network, Alair Homes. Today he's the regional partner in 5 different Alair Homes  regions covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Manitoba, and Eastern Ontario. In 2021, Dave, with co-host Duane Johns, launched The Builder Nuggets Podcast. Each week they bring together thought leaders to help contractors everywhere build more rewarding businesses. Dave is also a husband, father and a part-time Bahamian. He loves playing hockey, skiing, boating, going on spontaneous adventures, and 'thinking about thinking'.To learn more about Dave, please visit his websites: https://www.alairhomes.com and https://www.buildernuggets.com.Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/buildernuggets/https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveyoung13/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1532287154?mt=2&ls=1https://open.spotify.com/show/4cNXwRZGGREX5ge6Mpo5hBhttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idWlsZGVybnVnZ2V0cy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3JzcwConnect with Mike:Website: https://mikemalatesta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemalatesta/Please LIKE

Dave Young grew up in a small town on Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada but always had big ideas and dreams. As a teenager, he became fascinated with Real Estate and bought his first apartment building at age 25. While developing a real estate portfolio, Dave launched a real estate technology company to help shift the organized real estate community. A chance phone call in 2013 led to Dave becoming a Regional Partner with upstart custom home building network, Alair Homes. Today he's the regional partner in 5 different Alair Homes  regions covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Manitoba, and Eastern Ontario. In 2021, Dave, with co-host Duane Johns, launched The Builder Nuggets Podcast. Each week they bring together thought leaders to help contractors everywhere build more rewarding businesses. Dave is also a husband, father and a part-time Bahamian. He loves playing hockey, skiing, boating, going on spontaneous adventures, and 'thinking about thinking'.To learn more about Dave, please visit his websites: https://www.alairhomes.com and https://www.buildernuggets.com.Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/buildernuggets/https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveyoung13/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1532287154?mt=2&ls=1https://open.spotify.com/show/4cNXwRZGGREX5ge6Mpo5hBhttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idWlsZGVybnVnZ2V0cy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3JzcwConnect with Mike:Website: https://mikemalatesta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemalatesta/Please LIKE

Dave Young is an innovator who loves to challenge the traditional way of thinking. Having previously been involved with launching new technologies for Construction and Real Estate professionals, Dave turned his focus to the Custom Contracting community in 2013. In his capacity as Regional Developer for multiple Alair Homes regions in North America, Dave gets the opportunity to collaborate with top business owners, leaders, and project managers as they strive to find a better way to grow dynamic businesses with less chaos. Dave's mission is to get you off the hamster wheel and unlock your true potential. He wants to put you on the path of scaling a business that you can run from anywhere in the world with a team that is committed and empowered. Dave is the co-host of the Builder Nuggets podcast and he shares a few nuggets of his own with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Dave grew up in a small town on Georgian Bay, Ontario Canada but always had big ideas and dreams. As a teenager he became fascinated with Real Estate and bought his first apartment building at age 25. While developing a real estate portfolio Dave launched a real estate technology company to help shift the organized real estate community. A chance phone call in 2013 led to Dave becoming a Regional Partner with upstart custom home building network, Alair Homes. Today he's the regional partner and business coach in 5 different Alair Homes regions covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Manitoba, and Eastern Ontario. In 2021, Dave and co-host Duane Johns, launched The Builder Nuggets Podcast. Each week they bring together thought leaders to help contractors everywhere build more rewarding businesses. Links and Notes: www.buildernuggets.com https://www.instagram.com/buildernuggets/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveyoung13/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1532287154?mt=2&ls=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/4cNXwRZGGREX5ge6Mpo5hB https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idWlsZGVybnVnZ2V0cy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw www.alairhomes.com   *** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes?  It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Follow Kevin: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinlysocial Facebook: https://facebook.com/kevinlysocial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMvjToNiY-a1-a8Rmom1RdQ LinkedIN: https://linkedin.com/in/kevin-ly-9a766450/

Duane entered the construction industry over 30 years ago working on oceanfront estates in The Hamptons on Long Island, New York. After honing his skills and being involved in all aspects of high end custom construction, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1996 and started a general contracting business with Roger Ketchum and the two achieved success right away, winning industry awards and earning rave reviews from clients. That relationship continues today.For over three decades, Duane has been dedicated to elevating professionalism in the construction industry. He believes the key ingredients to success are continual learning, strategic planning, collaboration with like minded peers, and the elimination of egos.Listen in as Duane gives the secrets behind Alair's success in the homebuilding and renovation industry, and explains the ins-and-outs of the company's unique franchise model.Topics Discussed:[03:25] Working with Alair Homes[13:43] Running a better contracting business[19:52] Learning from Blair McDaniel, founder of Alair Homes[21:50] Overcoming preconceived notions about the Alair's franchise model[24:41] The right way to demonstrate transparency as a business[26:29] Staying consistent across all of Alair's locations[34:52] What's next for Alair[39:44] The value of working in the trades[45:17] Duane's biggest fear for the next ten years[50:26] Providing more education on the business side of the building industry[53:32] Lessons learned from working with ultra-wealthy clients[55:08] What Duane is most proud ofConnect with Duane Johns:Website Podcast - https://www.buildernuggets.com/Website Alair Homes Charlotte - http://www.alairhomes.com/charlotte/Website Alair Homes - https://www.alairhomes.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/buildernuggets/Instagram Alair Homes Charlotte - https://www.instagram.com/alairhomescharlotte/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/buildernuggetsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanejohns/Connect with Build Magazine:Website - https://rebrand.ly/bmwebInstagram - https://rebrand.ly/bmigwebFacebook - https://rebrand.ly/bmfbwebKey Quotes by Duane Johns:It's very easy, as a builder or remodeler, to think that way. In other words, you really start thinking, “I'm a craftsman,” or, “I'm a builder,” when at the end of the day, we're businesspeople.It doesn't matter the size of the business or the type of business—the problems are the same.People are very passionate in this industry. I love this industry. It's a very rewarding industry. But it's a very fragmented industry. There are a lot of people throwing stuff against the wall trying to figure things out. They might be passionate about the building side or the relationship side; but, when it comes to the behind-the-scenes side, [...] I haven't found a builder yet that likes that stuff.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dave Young.Dave is the co-host of the Builder Nuggets Podcast and a Regional Partner at Alair Homes.Here, he talks about the importance of not becoming seduced by goal-based fantasies and making sure to take action; why learning his KOLBE score proved particularly life-changing, and the reasons behind collaboration being one of the most powerful aspects of goal achievement._________________________________________________________________________________________Dave Young can be found here:LinkedInPodcast_________________________________________________________________________________________Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/Email: doug@dougbennett.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-successBOOKS:Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6ZThink Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

This week on Catapulting Commissions Sales Talk Anthony sits down with Dave Young. Dave is a co-host of the Builder Nuggets podcast, which is focused on building and scaling a valuable business that requires less of your time. He's also a business coach, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and a regional partner for Alair Homes, which builds luxury custom homes around North America. He's joining us today to talk about how to separate yourself in a crowded market and stand out by being just a little bit different.   What was meant to be a 30-minute discovery call with the founder of Alair turned into a new career path for Dave. The founder proposed finding a way to bring together the otherwise-fractured construction industry. Though Dave had a background in real estate and had worked with builders over the years, he wasn't sure how he could fit into something like this at first. But as he talked to the founder, he became convinced this was the new way forward, and he had the confidence to bet on it. Through the podcast and his coaching business, he wants to elevate the construction industry, figure out ways to get people collaborating, and demonstrate that it's not about price, it's about value.    Making that leap into a new career path required him to take a lot of chances, but soon he was able to consistently deliver an exceptional experience to his clients, his team, and the trade partners. He says it's important to take inventory on what you're good at, and focus only on those things. That way, you're constantly working in your effortless ability zone. Instead of labeling things that you hate doing as ‘crappy tasks to get done,' think of them as an opportunity to hire others for whom those tasks fall into their effortless ability zone. Dave always seeks to elevate those around him; in turn he has elevated himself.    As a team builder, you need a clearly defined story and a compelling mission. If your story is not compelling enough, people won't come along with your ideas. Others need to see and experience your value, and then be the ones who amplify it for you. If it's just a business owner going around telling others how great you are, you're just a typical sales rep. For example, in the world of custom homes, it takes a huge team of people to bring that home to life. With the trade shortages out there, the best way to attract the top tradespeople is to show the quality work your tradespeople do. They'll see that you value quality work, and they'll apply for a job with your company.    To be more than a commoditized company, you need a strong culture where you make investments in people. Your people will then invest back in you, your organization, and in each other– and they won't take a chance on a new job for a minor bump in pay. There has to be real opportunity for people to grow and lead. At every level, team members should have an opportunity to shape the mission and add their layer of core value to it. That creates buy-in and allows for something special to grow.  You have to be worth it as a leader– be worth the investment of your team's time and energy. The same is true no matter what industry you're in. Whether you're in home building like Dave, B2B like Anthony, or something else entirely. In every case, the need to invest in people is always the same.   Dave says it's important to avoid the pitfalls of inaction and negativity when building a team. If you've identified a problem, you can't just sit on it. You have to immediately make moves to improve it. Stamp out negativity whenever you can. Don't make time or space for negative people in your life or your team. He also says understanding yourself as a leader is an important piece of the puzzle. Dave recommends everyone take the Kolbe A Index and the Clifton Strengths Assessment. He also has read several books that he's found helpful, but he says to listen to thought leaders that speak to your core values and start following their work for inspiration and ideas. Networking with others in your industry and finding a coach are key as well.   Dave Young on LinkedIn Builder Nuggets Podcast Kolbe A index Clifton Strengths Finder Traction by Gino Wickman Who Not How by Dan Sullivan

From graduating high school early as Valedictorian to getting hired at the Kennedy Space Station because of her persistence, Kareena Gray has always strived for finding the best and most efficient way to do things. This has allowed her to shine in residential construction and project management, and she recently won a CoTY award for project manager of the year at her local NARI chapter. "We always have adversity in front of us," says Gray. "It's how you step back, take a deep breathe, and bring all the parties together, and just come up with a solution. I don't need to have the solution myself." Today, we learn more about Kareena, talk the importance of processes, and what makes an effective operations manager.

Adam reflects on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity he had to learn the ins-and-outs of business and leadership directly under the tutelage of both sales and marketing guru Chet Holmes and performance coach Tony Robbins.After Chet and Tony's merger in 2010, Adam began working with the Business Mastery Breakthroughs program where he was able to rub shoulders with entrepreneurs across the globe spanning over a hundred different industries.Alair's mission is to help their customers solve the issue of, “How can we help you live in a better, more productive, less challenging environment?” Adam believes that the answer lies in collaboration.To this end, Alair runs on a franchise model—a rarity in the homebuilding space. He takes pride in the group's initiative to build a group of like-minded people, nurturing a community of top performers in the industry that is able to achieve more together than individually.Topics Discussed:[03:55] Learning from Chet Holmes and Tony Robbins[12:56] How different industries find success[19:29] Traits of a great business leader[28:11] Alair's unique franchise model[37:35] Alair's mission[40:58] The future of Alair[49:49] What Adam thinks of his current role at Alair[1:05:16] What Adam is most proud ofConnect with Adam McCaa & Alair Homes:Adam McCaa LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mccaa-821858b0/?originalSubdomain=coWebsite - https://www.alairhomes.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoveralair/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverAlairYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLS15Iq-6dNyDLSu_CqbglwConnect with Build Magazine:Website - https://www.buildmagazine.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buildmags/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/BuildMags/Key Quotes by Adam:Every business improves through more sales. If we have more money coming in—assuming we can keep our costs down—that's how we make a profit.If you want to change a business, you've got to change the business owner. If you can change the way somebody thinks and give them skill sets and empower them, they're going to change their business.Contractors who come to Alair come here to be part of a network. There's no way you can accomplish independently what you can accomplish with a group of like-minded folks.Culture eats strategy for breakfast.

What does it take to build a home on time, on budget, the way you dreamed it? Tony Ponikvar from Alair Homes stops by to talk about challenges in the current market, how to properly plan a project, the way creativity comes to life, tracking down the best materials, the keys to satisfying a client, making construction enjoyable, and much more. Plus, is there really a chicken wing shortage?!

Starting your own remodeling, contracting, or home building business is a big undertaking! Duane Johns, co-host of Builder Nuggets and regional partner of Alair Homes, joins Spencer in this episode to share some advice on creating your own business freedom. Check out this episode to learn more about creating an exit strategy, how to avoid getting stuck in your business, and how to create freedom in your business. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/make-your-business-more-valuable-duane-johns

Curtis got his start with his Dad who was a tradesperson, working at a very young age and learning the ropes, from there decided to open and run his own business for 5 years, loved it and then Norbert suggested he take over as his Operation Manager. The connection was made over IG, Curtis was interested, Norbert was interested in taking his business in new directions and needed to find the right tradespeople. One of the first questions Norbert asked Curtis, how would you like to build your business inside of my business?Alair Homes, the client is in the control from the very beginning, it all begins with a budget expectations meeting, discussing options of the lead and scope of work and then things shift to the Client Control Software where the client will find every single detail attached to their project. Alair Homes is all about the clients' goals, why do you want to do this renovation or new build? It's truly about full transparency with every project. Every month the Alair Family has a call, it's call the All Partner Mastermind where owners can share and work on making things better on all levels of construction.An interesting conversation about social media and hardworking comes up and Norbert and Curtis have some great insight to share. The guys discuss how to live your best construction life and the many things that you can do to add more value to you and your family, basically fire yourself from the business is what Norbert shares and I couldn't agree more. You have to look at a sales manager, operations manager, marketing rep, start building your team so you as the owner can begin to enjoy the fruits of your construction labour. What is the overall vision of your construction business? What is your 10-year plan? What are your goals? What are you doing for personal development? What are your values? Extremely important questions to ask yourself and find out what is stopping your business from growing.Shared and Discussed LinksRecommended book “Traction – Get a Grip on Your Business” By Geno Wickmanhttps://www.fanshawec.cahttp://foremontdrywall.comhttps://www.alairhomes.cahttps://discoveralair.comWhat an amazing show full of guidance, I thank you so much Norbert and Curtis for sharing so much on construction possibilities and more, educating our listeners on everything to do with your business, and skills. Thank you. Find them on IG @alair.homes.springwater and on Facebook at alairspringwater and contact them at norbert.lengyel@alairhomes.com and Curtis.stein@alairhomes.com and the website is www.alairspringwater.caFind Manny @hardcorerenos info@hardcorerenos.com info@theconstructionlife.comStay tuned, HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT happening in October 2021TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.Reach out to Joe and Trevor at the following info. www.venturesxcanada.ca find them on Social Media @venturesxoakville reach them at 289 644-2393 and email oakville@venturesxcanada.com

What Makes Alair Homes a Good Neighbor...With Alair Homes Living Better Starts Here.™ The approach is simple, and the process is proven. It starts with focusing on the human experience, and understanding the normal construction process is often uncertain, uncomfortable and at times, very stressful.By eliminating risk and uncertainty through the proprietary ClientControl™ process developed by Alair, each project is completely planned in advance, so there are as few surprises along the way. Once planned, an experienced Project Manager leads every step of the project and documents it end-to-end in full transparency and detail for the homeowner. Perhaps it's what even makes Alair unique in an industry that sometimes forgets its important origins as protectors of people and builders of community.To learn more about Alair Homes, go to: https://www.alairhomes.com/sanibel/Alair Homes1700 Medical Lane Suite 101Fort Myers, FL 33907239.258.1181Support the show (https://goodneighborpodcast.com)

Hosts of the KSL Home Show Heather Osmond and Lindsay Aerts walk you through an open house of Utah real estate. With up to date information for both buyers and sellers, the KSL Home Show show covers everything the Utah real estate market has to offer. For more information about Heather Osmond and Osmond Designs, you can find them at https://www.osmonddesigns.com/ or their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/osmonddesigns/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts of the KSL Home Show Heather Osmond and Lindsay Aerts walk you through an open house of Utah real estate. With up to date information for both buyers and sellers, the KSL Home Show show covers everything the Utah real estate market has to offer. For more information about Heather Osmond and Osmond Designs, you can find them at https://www.osmonddesigns.com/ or their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/osmonddesigns/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most construction businesses never expand outside of their own market and community. While this strategy may provide you a decent living it limits your ability to scale dramatically. In this episode, Blair McDaniel, owner of Alair Homes, joins us to reveal how you can scale your business so it makes money without you being the one wearing all of the hats. He's created the Ultimate Business Model. A model that creates the most valuable, lowest risk, most rewarding custom home building and remodeling businesses in the world.    Show highlights include: How transparency allows you to charge what your worth and remove uncertainty from your projects (8:44)  Why the “build and they'll come” business model can quickly bankrupt your business (even if it's been successful so far) (10:46)  Controlled growth builds a stronger long-term business than growing it as fast as you can (11:35)  The “Mastermind Concept” that multiplies your business's growth at warp speed (18:53)  How to take an entire year off business without your business crashing and burning (19:48)  The “Must Haves” that help you effortlessly scale your business into other markets (45:45)  If you'd like to learn more about how Blair can help your business scale, check out his website at https://discoveralair.com/. To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com  and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

Stu  talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about the beginnings of Alair Homes, the decision to expand through a franchise model, operating the business in both Canada and the US during COVID-19, his management and personal development best practices, among other topics.Learn more about Alair Homes by visiting: www.alairhomes.caStu's recommended restaurant:Meat Craft Island Butchery: meatcraftbutchery.caAdditional information on the Alair Homes' Nanaimo Franchise: www.alairhomes.ca/nanaimoBusiness Examiner links:Website: www.businessexaminer.caLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-groupFacebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminerInstagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminerviTwitter: www.twitter.com/Business_vi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you align with your clients? Long time friend of our host Greg Martin, Chris Bolio ‘01 of Alair Homes Houston, drops some value bombs about his impressive business model of Alair Homes and how they work with over 100 business owners! Chris explains how alignment and bringing value to clients is the key factor in the builder world. Listen on how Chris plans to revolutionize a 1.4 billion-a-year industry! Thanks and Gig ‘em!   Contact: Chris Bolio www.alairhomes.com/houston/ chris.bolio@alairhomes.com 9440 Bamboo Rd, Houston, TX, 77041 713-597-8910 Podcasts: N/A Books: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone   Timestamps & Show Notes:  0:00 - 1:30 Intro/ Chris Bolio of Alair Homes ‘01 1:31 - 2:57 Favorite Aggie Memory? (Elephant Walk) 2:58 - 4:38 Elevator Pitch of Alair Homes 4:39 - 9:55 Alair Homes Differentiator  9:56 - 14:02 Challenges from COVID (Show Up Today) 14:03 - 18:10 Changes in your industry? (Small Supply, Huge Demand) 18:11 - 22:55 BHAG (Change the Industry) 22:56 - 24:17 Lightning Round - Favorite Hack (Audio Books & readit4.me) 24:18 - 24:55 Books (Profit First, Never Split the Difference & the 10X Rule) 24:56 - 26:07 Aggie Network (Ross Scholarship) 26:08 - 27:25 Aggie Help/Contact (chris.bolio@alairhomes.com) 27:26 - 31:43 Outro - Takeaways (The Next Best Decision & 100 Business Owners)

On today's episode, I'm joined by David Babakaiff, he's best known as the regional managing partner of Alair Homes for the Lower Mainland of B.C. David is a long-time entrepreneur, David Babakaiff is the Regional Managing Partner of Alair Homes for the Lower Mainland of B.C. Alair Homes is one of the continent's biggest luxury home builders and renovators, with offices across Canada and the United States. Alair Homes's rapid growth can be attributed to its unique business model which combines hundreds of builders and brings a high level of transparency to the building industry. As Regional Manager, David brings two decades of hands-on experience in running construction companies and owning his own Alair franchise to the table and helps custom home builders and renovators build valuable companies that they can grow, scale, and sell. Before joining Alair in 2009, he started his career developing and subsequently selling a number of companies in the BC lumber and energy-related industries. In his late 30s, David brought that business-focused approach to custom home building and renovation, founding and operating Excite Homes and Harbour Quay Homes, which built homes and small commercial and multi-family buildings. Born and raised in BC, David, a father of two grown sons and now a (young) grandfather, he lives in Vancouver with his wife. Follow Alair Homes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alairhomes604/ Check out Alair Homes: https://www.alairhomes.com/

Rob Cecil is Chief Development Officer at Alair Homes. He oversees territory development, brand strategy, marketing, communications, sales and leadership. Connect with Rob on LinkedIn. About the Show The Franchise Bible Coach Radio Podcast with Rick and Rob features no-nonsense franchise industry best practices and proprietary strategies that franchisors and franchise owners can implement to improve […] The post Franchise Bible Coach Radio: Rob Cecil with Alair Homes appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Rob Cecil is Chief Development Officer at Alair Homes. He oversees territory development, brand strategy, marketing, communications, sales and leadership. Connect with Rob on LinkedIn. About the Show The Franchise Bible Coach Radio Podcast with Rick and Rob features no-nonsense franchise industry best practices and proprietary strategies that franchisors and franchise owners can implement to improve […] The post Franchise Bible Coach Radio: Rob Cecil with Alair Homes appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Regional Partner of North Georgia Peter Michelson and Director of Market Development of Alair Homes Shane Duff are in studio today. Joined by co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick, the group convened for today's All About Real Estate edition of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to discuss Alair Homes. At the core, Alair Homes is a custom home and remodeling company. Started by a husband and wife in 2007, Alair Homes started off as a small, family-owned custom home building service. After a tremendous amount of success due to carefully planned project execution and transparency, Alair Homes grew quickly in the first year of operations. After the success of a third location ran by a friend across the country, the owners of Alair Homes realized with the help of like-minded and hard-working individuals, they could expand their company while also remaining true to the core values implemented at the beginning. In 2012, Alair Homes started to grow into the franchise it is today, expanding to eventually reach 94 offices, over 120 owners and over 500 project managers worldwide. “That was the birth of Alair Homes as is it is today,” said Duff. “They realized we can really build this better together. Two minds are always better than one.” The Atlanta location for Alair Homes is located in downtown Decatur. The Alair model has a project management focus at its core. This means the project manager leads the client through the entire process of project planning all the way through to construction. Due to the incredible focus on hands-on management, Alair Homes only builds within five to six miles of Decatur. This ensures that everyone involved in a new home or remodel project is easily accessible and available. In addition to the hands-on nature, Alair is also known for creating beautiful and unique homes. “Every project we do is custom,” said Michelson. “Every client's project is a prototype because we only do it once.” In 2020, Alair is looking to expand its presence in North Georgia. Its goal is to identify three phenomenal builders who care about their clients, employees and trade partners and who embody “living better starts here.” The Alair team is looking for three builders who want to scale their business and join the franchise to better serve all of North Georgia. Because Alair represents it's core ideals and motivations in every aspect of the home building process, finding partners is a selective process. While Alair is looking for three builders, they are also looking for more clients to bring into the mix. “What is so unique about the experience our clients have at Alair is the client control process,” said Michelson. “Everything is fully transparent. We believe in the relationship with our clients and that the experience of building and developing their project is equally as important as the quality of the work and transparency that goes into it.” To learn more about how to get started building a custom home or remodeling project with Alair Homes in Decatur, visit www.AlairHomes.com/decatur. You can also listen to the full interview above.  Never miss an episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio! Subscribe to the podcast here. You can also get a recap of any past episodes on our Radio page. Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee, License #22564. NMLS ID #6606. Subject to borrower and property qualifications. Not all applicants will qualify. New American Funding and Alair Homes are not associated. Click here to view the terms and conditions of products mentioned during the show. Corporate office 14511 Myford Rd., Suite 100, Tustin, CA 92780. Phone: (800) 450-2010. (January/2020) New American Funding is a family-owned mortgage lender with a servicing portfolio of over 123,000 loans for $30.4 billion, 198 branches, and about 3,100 employees. The company offers several niche loan products and has made Inc. 5000's list of Fastest-Growing Companies in America six times.

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