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A lot of builders run millions of dollars through the business without a clear view of what they actually make. Shane Durkin talks through construction finance, project money, cash flow, profitability, and why builders need better systems than acting like the bank for every job. Shane's Websites:  https://www.buildpatriot.com https://www.teamledgerwise.com Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community:

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, the challenges, and ultimately the client experience. Chris shares his perspective on leadership in the field, building strong relationships, creating accountability within a team, and why the best builders treat every project as if it were their own.Because at the end of the day, great homes are built by people who care.Join us for a conversation about craftsmanship, leadership, accountability, and the mindset required to build at the highest level.Guest Info: Chris LawWebsite: lawconstructionco.comInstagram:⁠ @chrislaw24Facebook: Law Construction LLCHost Info:CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:▶︎ YOUTUBE | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAd...▶︎ INSTAGRAM | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / imbillreiman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶︎FACEBOOK| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / imbillreiman▶︎ LINKEDIN | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / bill-reim...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶︎ TWITTER | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / imbillreiman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶︎ WEBSITE | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rkreiman.com

Jyoti Lohman started The Beauty Way, a spa experience and product line to inspire women to pause and be taken care of. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [AirVantage Heating & Cooling Ad] Stephen Semple: Hey, it’s Stephen Semple. Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, and this week we’ve got a really fun, great interview so we’re not going to be talking to Dave Young this week. We’ve given him yet another week off for Dave. He’s busy with things at the academy in any case. So we’re here with Jyoti Lohman from The Beauty Way, and we had a conversation and there was just so many things that you shared that it was one of these ones where I really have to get you onto the podcast. So this is going to be awesome. But before we get into a bit of the history of the company, tell me a little bit about where the business is today in terms of the success that’s happening because you’ve gotten into some pretty big places where your product is now being sold. Jyoti Lohman: Yeah, I have. Well, I’m so happy to be here, Stephen. I couldn’t wait for this conversation. We had such a great first connection, and I was excited to be doing this with you, so thank you for having me on. Stephen Semple: Oh, and before you go on to that, the funny thing was we discovered I was literally in Austin, Texas. We got on and did a call and not only that, near Dripping Springs, you’re like, “Oh, I’m near Dripping Springs.” I could have drove over and saw you that day. Jyoti Lohman: I know. I love that synchronicity, right? That was our first thing and I was like, “Okay, this is going to be a good one.” Yeah, that was really cool. So my whole mission here has been to inspire women to create that purposeful pause and to feel nurtured and to feel cared for. And where we’re at now, it’s transformed into these signature Beautyway treatments. I’ve got something at the Fairmont here in Austin. So you can have a Beauty Way manicure and pedicure where we’re not only using the products, but there’s these affirmations that we’re saying. And so these really incredible treatments that are full body and soul. We’re launching in Proper Austin here in May. So this is May 1st, so very shortly here, hopefully in time for Mother’s Day. I am working currently on another signature treatment with Miraval Resort here in Austin and they are a company that’s been around for years and a leader in wellness. So creating these signature treatments that are using the products, but also sort of bringing in focus my mission and my purpose of women taking a moment to really care for themselves and how powerful it is to pour into ourselves because we show up for so many people. I couldn’t be happier about where we are and it’s been a windy road. At first it was just kind of selling online, and I’ve been able to get in touch with these major resorts and create something really from my heart that I know people are feeling cared for. Stephen Semple: And the things that you’re doing for the resorts, they’re a little bit unique for each one, aren’t they? Jyoti Lohman: Yeah. So like I said, this experience has been so cool. So the one with Proper, I’ve worked with their lead therapist and their spa director and it’s over months of really fine-tuning what really connects with that resort and what their purpose is and bringing my purpose together and really connecting those dots. So we’re creating these bespoke really treatments for the different resorts. And I’ll be in Miraval next week and they have a fabric of their own, of their own purpose. And so yeah, we’ll be pulling together what The Beauty Way means. And The Beauty Way is a Navajo philosophy and prayer and they call it walking in beauty and it’s walking in balance, harmony, connection with nature and with yourself. So we get to pull in the essence of and the ethos of The Beauty Way and really connect it back to what the property means. Stephen Semple: That’s really interesting. What year did you start the business again? Jyoti Lohman: I worked with a chemist and so I’ve created all of these formulas side by side with a chemist that I work with. So I started when my daughter was about one years old. So about four years ago I started working on the packaging, working on the mantras, working on the ethos, pulling together the inspiration from my mom and her wisdom in self-care that she really taught me and pulling everything together. And then I launched in November of 2023. So it’s been about two and a half years. Stephen Semple: So there was a few years in development launched in November of 2023. You’re in a bunch of locations, right? Jyoti Lohman: Yep. Stephen Semple: Are you able to share with us what you do in sales these days? Jyoti Lohman: Well, I have so many different ways. I’ve got the wholesale, I’ve got influencer marketing, I’ve got D2C sales, I’ve got all these different ones. So we are on track for six figures this year. Stephen Semple: Nice. Nice. Jyoti Lohman: Yes. That is- Stephen Semple: Cool. Jyoti Lohman: Yeah. Very proud of that. Stephen Semple: That’s very exciting. Jyoti Lohman: Yes, very exciting. Very exciting. Stephen Semple: So here’s one of the things I found that was really interesting that you’ve done. So I’m in this coaching program called The Strategic Coach. It’s a quarterly coaching program for entrepreneurs that’s run by Dan Sullivan. And one of the things Dan’s often talking about is taking your services and either turning or adding a product to it or taking your product, adding a service to it. So there’s this melding of service and product that happens. And you’ve done that with the resorts where you’ve got this spa treatment, and you could have just walked in and said, “Hey, I’ve got this treatment and I’ve developed it and it’s really cool and it’s great for people and people love it.” But you went that step further and went, “Well, let’s create this treatment that’s specific to your spa that’s got all this ritual and things.” How did you land on doing that? Jyoti Lohman: It’s actually an interesting story. And again, I just started with a product, but I knew that this was bigger than a product. The product is sort of the vehicle of how I help inspire women to take that moment and to do these treatments. But I was actually at a spa and getting a treatment and there was this… I did this body scrub research. And so they’re doing this body scrub and they’re using a salt. Mine is sugar and they’re using a salt. And I thought, oh, this salt’s a little rough on the body, but it’d be great for a foot scrub. I’m just thinking in my head. And so she says to me, I say, “Well, I love this salt. Do you sell it in your retail? Can I pick this up? I love the way that it feels and this would be a great thing.” And she says, “We don’t sell this. This is just in treatment.” And I literally had this light bulb go, “Wait, this is a perfect retail conversion. I’m getting to use the products, see how it feels. Instead of looking at something on a shelf, I’m getting to experience this and you’re the expert and now I’ve tried it and it’s amazing. I want to be able to buy it.” And I couldn’t. And I went, “Okay, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding. Let’s bring these two together.” And what I did was I found, I’m not a therapist, so I don’t know all the logistics of treatment. I know my products inside and out and what they do and how they feel and the connection I want you to have with that. So I found a therapist who had been doing treatments for 25 years and she and I created these spa protocols and it was something I had never heard of. I had no idea this was even a thing. People do do this, but I was not familiar with it and I couldn’t buy the thing I wanted to. And I thought, this is amazing. So I created six protocols where I infuse some breath work, I infuse affirmations and then you can use the products. And I thought speaking from an experience, you get to try them and understand how they work and how they feel. And from a business point of view and to speaking to a spa director, here’s your built-in retail conversion. So that was really kind of blending those things, both of those missions for me. Let’s make some money and let’s be successful here and let’s create these treatments so that people can try it and love it and ultimately buy it. And the way that it smells and the way that it feels, our olfactory is so powerful that when you buy this and take it home and you’re using it at home, it sort of brings you back to that moment of calm and connection. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: One of the things that people don’t realize, scent is really an interesting language because it’s the one sense that is processed differently than the rest of it. It’s- Jyoti Lohman: Totally. Stephen Semple: … very, very highly tied to memory, unbelievably tied to memory. If I bring in theater popcorn and we’re doing an envisioning exercise, something like that, you find yourself, you immediately think movie theater. If we’re popping popcorn, it’s like it’s movie theater or it’s like doing something with the kids, but all of those things immediately come. So it is really interesting that yes, the scent will take a person back to that. But the other thing I find interesting is Dave Young, who I often do this podcast with, he teaches a course at the Wizard Academy just outside Dripping Springs called Portals and the Languages of the Mind. Jyoti Lohman: That sounds interesting. Stephen Semple: And scent is a language. Jyoti Lohman: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So is speaking, so is touching. And what’s interesting is you’re now creating a product which links into- Jyoti Lohman: Sensory. Stephen Semple: … all of those things. Jyoti Lohman: A sensory experience. Stephen Semple: Which makes it very- Jyoti Lohman: Yes. Stephen Semple: And very sticky. You’re hitting on multiple fronts. You’re hitting it here and you’re hitting it here and you’re hitting it here, which really is super interesting, super interesting. Jyoti Lohman: Well, I’d love to take credit that I’ve had this business degree and I’ve studied all the psychology, but it’s really I’m so guided by intuition, and I just had this light bulb that went, oh, my gosh, this will tie back and you can have that experience at home and here’s how we do it. We get you involved and experiencing it. And I created this scent. It’s this really interesting scent and it’s a citrus. Stephen Semple: So you purposely right out of the gate thought about scent when it came to this. Jyoti Lohman: Absolutely. Well, I’m very sensitive to scent, extremely sensitive. If something is very overpowering, I have an immediate headache and it’s kind of always been that way. If my husband’s using a new hand soap, I’m like, “Uh.” So I was really, really intentional with the scent, but I understand the connection that scent has and the power that scent has to make us feel a certain way. And so when I was creating this scent, I didn’t want to do it unscented because I think the sensory experience of the scent is so powerful. So I didn’t use anything synthetic so that it really was a natural scent. And it’s probably one of the things I’m most proud of as the physical product because it’s something that if you’re sensitive to smell, it’s so light and grounding. It’s got these citrus high notes and it’s got this ginger and pink peppercorn that really makes it sophisticated and grounded. So it kind of covers, I want to say, “It’s very universal,” and so men use it. It’s not overly floral or vanilla or it doesn’t overtake the situation, but you feel it. It’s a very clean kind of sensual scent. And so it really ties people back to that experience. And again, I can’t take too much credit for it except for I just really, I tapped into my intuition and as how I experience things and then knowing that there’s sensitivities and people are just getting more and more sensitive to things as we get more and more manufactured kind of sense. So it was a very intentional part of it to be a feel, a smell and all those sensory pieces. Stephen Semple: And the whole idea of marketing a skincare product through spas and things like that. I did a Episode 207, I did a podcast on Dr. Gross who basically had developed a skin peel and they very, very much were like, he marketed through his own practice, but very much were like, “Okay, we’re going to market this through spas and resorts and things along that lines. Have people experienced this and then they’re going to want to come and follow up and buy our product. And yes, it’s an additional line item and all of those things.” So this path of doing it that way has been proven as being a legitimate way to do this. But then you’re also selling online and through influencers. What have you been doing on the online front? Jyoti Lohman: With bootstrapping a business from the get go and not relying on millions of dollars, but relying on heart and hustle. The path I thought was the wholesale piece is something I… I don’t know if I have control over it. I don’t think I have control over it, but I know that I can connect with people one-on-one and talk to them about the product. The D2C space direct to consumer and website is so hard to tap into without millions of dollars for ads and all of this. And so that’s kind of the strategy that I’ve taken is getting into these bigger resorts, having these sensory experiences, building in that retail conversion. And my D2C business has been supported by my client going to these resorts and seeing it. So that’s been a real strategy for me, again, just sort of really looking at how I shop and where my core customer is. So that’s been my strategy there. And then the influencers, that’s a tricky space and I think it’s changing a lot and my brand is, it’s such a tricky space. Stephen Semple: It is. Very tricky space. Jyoti Lohman: And paying for someone to say it one or two times is not going to get you anywhere and you have to align. I mean, it seems so simple, but you really, my brand is so authentic. It’s very founder-led marketing. I’m out there, I’m the face of the brand, I want to connect with people, I want to talk about the mission. And so finding people that are really authentic and not suggesting 16 sunscreens in a week just because they have a big following, it’s hard. It’s hard. Stephen Semple: Yeah, it’s hard. Jyoti Lohman: It’s finding those people that really align. And then I’ve done mostly gifting because part of the authenticity of this brand is that people try it and they fall in love with it. And so a lot of these influencers who want thousands of dollars, I want you to love it. And so it’s a slower game, but I find those people that try it and really get that experience and get the purpose behind it. And that’s been successful with more micro influencers, people that have that like 15,000 following because they’ve created a model where people really actually trust what they’re doing. So that’s been really what’s been successful for me. And it’s also just meeting people and showing up and connecting and being your authentic self and not having to be on. I’m never on. This me, this is what you’re getting. So I think people connect with that. And so I’ve had a lot of people just do things with gifting. Speaker 11: Oh, no, no. Speaker 12: What? Speaker 11: I was enjoying this episode. Speaker 12: Don’t worry. Part two’s coming next week. Speaker 11: It better. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90- minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Want to take on larger, more profitable renovation projects with confidence? In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Jen Dean about one of the most valuable relationships an interior designer can build: the relationship with a trusted builder. While many designers feel intimidated by construction projects, Jen explains why learning to collaborate effectively with builders can lead to smoother projects, stronger client experiences, and greater profitability. For interior designers looking to expand their expertise, improve project execution, and confidently navigate construction environments, this episode offers practical strategies for building successful partnerships with contractors and trades. In this episode, we learn: - Why some builders hesitate to work with interior designers—and how to earn their trust - How learning to "speak builder" improves communication and collaboration on site - Why every project benefits from a builder kickoff meeting at the outset - What builders need most from designers: clear drawings, documentation, and timely decisions - How strong drawing packages reduce confusion, delays, and costly mistakes - Why asking for feedback strengthens long-term builder relationships - How to navigate preferred trades and vendor relationships professionally - Why documenting questions, decisions, and contractor notes protects the project and everyone involved Ready to build an interior design business that supports your talent? Join us at Business of Design®. https://businessofdesign.com

What if the most valuable skill of the next decade isn't content creation, AI, or automation? What if it's community building? In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames explores why community builders are uniquely positioned to thrive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital connection. While technology continues to evolve, one thing remains true: people still crave belonging, trust, relationships, and meaningful human connection. Michelle shares what she's learning through building Coffee & Connections, community walks, curated dinner experiences, The Collective, and her upcoming Connected & Paid event. She explains why the future belongs to those who know how to bring people together and why relationship capital may become one of the most valuable assets you can build. If you're a creator, entrepreneur, leader, or business owner looking to build something that lasts, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why AI and automation are increasing the value of human connection • The growing loneliness epidemic and what it means for business • The difference between building an audience and building a community • Why relationship capital matters more than ever • Lessons from Coffee & Connections, The Walk, and The Dinner Series • How community creates opportunities that content alone cannot • Why community leaders are becoming the most influential people in business Key Quote: “Community leaders are the new influencers.” Connect with Michelle: Instagram: @MichelleLThames DM the word COMMUNITY to continue the conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two hands. A free Slack channel. A spreadsheet. That was the entire toolkit when AWS asked Jason Dunn to build a developer community. Jason Dunn spent five years on building something people actually want to belong to. He grew a developer community into thousands of members spread across more than a hundred countries, working with far less budget and tooling than you'd expect.This conversation digs into what separates a living community from a glorified contact list. Why your earliest members carry so much weight. When to keep the door open and when to guard it. How to prove value when your best wins resist a dashboard. Why technical people walk the second something smells like a pitch. And how one small, slightly absurd reward became a badge people chased for months. A Real talk on getting people to show up for each other.Josh is writing a book on building customer relationships. Follow his journey and insights at www.joshschachter.com---What You'll Learn- Why the first members you pick set the tone forever- The day-zero choice: community for everyone or for someone- How to measure community when it's basically a vibe- The trick to getting members to report their own wins- Gamification with a lowercase G (and why it works)- The golden jacket story and pent-up demand- Why developers reject sales and marketing pipelines- Scrappy tools beat fancy platforms every time- The AI warning every new community manager needs---Want the playbook, not just the conversation? Subscribe for deep-dive, actionable breakdowns from every episode at unchurned.substack.com.---Timestamps0:00 - Preview and Meet Jason Dunn2:22 - What community meant at AWS in 20193:45 - The day-zero decision every builder faces5:05 - From 200 invited seeds to 3,600 members6:39 - Keeping the gates too open, too early9:12 - Defining high-value member activity11:23 - Measuring & reporting up: output, reach, and Dev.to14:53 - The Content Reporting Tool (CRT)16:02 - The real motivation behind self-reporting18:24 - The Golden Jacket origin story & 130 jackets in one quarter21:28 - The AWS Community toolkit23:42 - Advice for new community managers51:00 — Don't fall in love with the tools53:00 — Humanity connecting with humanity---Where to Find the GuestJason Dunn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrobertdunn/---Where to Find Josh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/Unchurned Substack: https://unchurned.substack.com/

In this America 250 special edition of Marks on the Market, Richard Cunningham and Luke Roush sit down with Donna Harris — founder and CEO of Builders and Backers, venture investor, and co-author of the redemptive investing playbook at Praxis — for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of American entrepreneurship, the limits and promise of venture capital, and how the AI revolution is democratizing who gets to build. As the country approaches its 250th birthday, Donna brings a decade of venture investing experience and a conviction that America's greatest competitive advantage isn't its capital markets — it's its people. Builders and Backers has helped launch nearly 800 companies, backing nurses, bartenders, dog breeders, and disability attorneys who are using AI to bring ideas to life that would have required $35,000 MVPs just a year ago. Key Topics: Why venture capital is a "solid tool for a specific use case" — and why it's the single most expensive capital a startup can take The real entrepreneurship data: startups are creating a third fewer jobs per company than 15 years ago, and 62% of Americans have an entrepreneurial dream but less than 2% act on it How AI is democratizing startup formation — from a $35K MVP to a $20 Claude Pro subscription Donna's investment thesis for the AI era: stop asking which AI model wins and start asking which people are uniquely positioned to create value with it The concept of "re-risking" from a faith perspective — and why prosperity itself can become the greatest obstacle to obedience Scripture at the close: Donna on God's broken heroes, and Luke on the woman with the alabaster jar and the boy with five loaves Notable Quotes: "There has never ever in history been a greater moment to become an entrepreneur." — Donna Harris "The best investors aren't just investing in AI companies. They're investing in smart people who will use the tool well and solve meaningful problems in sustainable ways." — Donna Harris "We need to aggressively re-risk, otherwise we get lulled into this stupor of prosperity and comfort and building bigger barns." — Luke Roush

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Janean Armstrong, author of Sis, Get Your Purse in Order. Janean shares her mission to improve financial literacy and empower individuals—especially women and young people—to take control of their financial future. Drawing from nearly three decades in the financial industry, she discusses the importance of […]

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Tune in to today's Sermon: Fathers of Faith, Builders of Men Date: June 21, 2026 Speaker : Bro Robert Mensah Readings: Gen 18:19 2 Tim 2:2 Mal 4:6

As high interest rates tamp down homebuying demand, more homebuilders are offering free appliances or upgraded hardware to sweeten the deal. Throwing in a free dishwasher is one thing, but how are they able to offer lower mortgage interest rates? In this episode, we check on the homebuilding sector. Plus: Hotel housekeepers say AI-driven app makes work more difficult, scientists design sunshades built for space, and a “talking book” nonprofit brings news and books to blind people.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories from today's episode:Builders offer incentives to attract homebuyers as high interest rates persistNebraska nonprofit brings local news and opportunities to blind and low-vision listenersMore stress, fewer breaks: Hotel housekeepers reveal what it's like working for an appA climate change solution from science fiction

As high interest rates tamp down homebuying demand, more homebuilders are offering free appliances or upgraded hardware to sweeten the deal. Throwing in a free dishwasher is one thing, but how are they able to offer lower mortgage interest rates? In this episode, we check on the homebuilding sector. Plus: Hotel housekeepers say AI-driven app makes work more difficult, scientists design sunshades built for space, and a “talking book” nonprofit brings news and books to blind people.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories from today's episode:Builders offer incentives to attract homebuyers as high interest rates persistNebraska nonprofit brings local news and opportunities to blind and low-vision listenersMore stress, fewer breaks: Hotel housekeepers reveal what it's like working for an appA climate change solution from science fiction

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Shawn Buck, President, Greater Ft Worth Association of REALTORS® "Builders Pull Back, Fort Worth Remains Resilient" full 540 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:39:37 +0000 gbYEFgohl3K1WmSdL3qdaMsihsQjDani business CEO Spotlight business Shawn Buck, President, Greater Ft Worth Association of REALTORS® "Builders Pull Back, Fort Worth Remains Resilient" David Johnson CEO Spotlight 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Busines

You know the feeling.   The conversation flowed effortlessly. You connected. You laughed. You found common ground. By the end, it felt like you were completely aligned.   Then you followed up... and never heard from them again.   Sound familiar?   If it does, there's a good chance you're a Relationship Builder, and the very quality that makes you naturally engaging may also be the thing holding back your sales results.   In this new episode of Sales is NOT a Dirty Word, I'm kicking off a brand-new five-part series exploring the five primary sales personalities.    For decades, sales advice has been built around a very specific personality type. The traditional sales playbook was largely designed in the 1970s and 1980s for highly assertive, aggressive sellers. And now every personality is forced to use the same playbook - and failing.    If you've ever felt uncomfortable trying to follow that approach, it's crucial for you to find out what your unique personality strengths are and implement a sales strategy that feels aligned. Once you do - you become incredible at sales.    This episode kicks us off with the Relationship Builder.    What happens time and time again is that Relationship Builders become so focused on avoiding anything that feels "salesy" that they spend most of the conversation building rapport while never fully stepping into the business discussion. The prospect walks away liking them, but liking someone and trusting them to solve a problem are two very different things.   One of the biggest myths I see Relationship Builders believe is that building a real relationship and talking about business can't happen at the same time. This is not true and it's necessary for them to happen at the same time.    When you genuinely explore someone's challenges, help them understand what's possible, and determine whether you're the right fit to help, you're already building the relationship.   Stop choosing between authenticity and effectiveness - do them both.    In this episode, I break down how to create genuine connection while confidently moving a sales conversation forward in a way that feels natural, aligned, and true to who you are.   In this episode, you'll discover: * Why getting ghosted after a "great" conversation is a common Relationship Builder pattern and how to break it * The critical difference between connecting and being trusted, and why trust drives buying decisions * How to ask meaningful questions that advance the conversation without feeling interrogative * Why pitch weaving is one of the most effective tools in a Relationship Builder's sales toolkit * The mindset shift that allows rapport-building and business conversations to happen simultaneously   If you've ever wondered why great feeling conversations aren't consistently turning into clients, this episode will help you bridge that gap without sacrificing the authenticity that makes you effective in the first place. Hit play and discover how to turn connection into confidence, trust into action, and conversations into opportunities. Take the assessment test here: https://assessment.aleashabahr.com/salespersonality   Ready to stop losing sales you should be winning? Book your complimentary sales audit with Aleasha and get a clear picture of exactly where your sales conversations are falling apart — and how to fix it. 

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Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

The housing market in 2026 is defined by contradictions. Demand remains strong, yet affordability challenges persist. Builders continue to innovate, even as uncertainty clouds the economic outlook. Meanwhile, demographic shifts and changing consumer preferences are reshaping what Georgians want from their homes.   In part two of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio‘s mid-year market update, Jim Jacobi of Parkland Communities, Tim Arnold of D.R. Horton and Cara Lavender of John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) join Host Carol Morgan to discuss the forces driving today’s market. From the evolution of build-to-rent communities to construction costs and changing buyer expectations, the panel explored how industry leaders are adapting to a rapidly evolving landscape.  Demographic Shifts Will Shape the Next Decade  While much attention is focused on mortgage rates and affordability, longer-term demographic changes deserve equal consideration. An aging population, later marriages, declining birth rates and multigenerational living are altering housing demand. These shifts could influence everything from home design and community amenities to product mix and location strategies over the next decade.  “I think it’s kind of those changing demographics that are going to change what products we need, what type of housing we need, where we need it,” Lavender said.  Buyers Want More Choice & Better Value  Buyer priorities have evolved significantly since the post-pandemic housing boom. During the height of the market, consumers were eager to purchase almost any available home. Today, buyers are more selective and focused on maximizing value.  “They want to see more options, they want to have more choices,” Arnold said.  Rather than concentrating solely on purchase price, buyers increasingly evaluate value through the lens of square footage, functionality and available floor plans. Builders are responding by offering a wider variety of products within communities and across submarkets.  Affordability Means More Than Home Price  “Affordability is not just the house price,” Jacobi said. “Affordability is everything across the board.”  Emerging mortgage products designed to reduce barriers to homeownership are also helping expand access, including programs featuring zero down payments, no private mortgage insurance and reduced closing costs.  As lenders introduce more creative financing solutions, these tools could help more buyers achieve homeownership despite elevated rates.  Build-to-Rent Communities Continue to Evolve  Build-to-rent communities are entering a new phase of maturity, with developers moving away from one-size-fits-all approaches. Mixed-product developments featuring townhomes, single-family homes and ranch-style offerings designed for aging renters are becoming increasingly common.  Research from JBREC points to the same trend.  “When we look at that delivery pipeline, it’s pretty clear that townhomes and those mixed-product communities are going to be what dominates BTR deliveries in 2027,” Lavender said.  At the same time, renters are prioritizing practical value over luxury amenities. While amenities such as pools and fitness centers remain desirable, residents place greater emphasis on low-maintenance living, responsive management teams and services such as lawn care.  Construction Costs Remain a Daily Challenge  Although slowing housing starts have eased some labor pressures, construction costs continue to fluctuate.  “We work on it every day,” Arnold said. “It just continues to be a shift.”  Lumber pricing, tariffs and petroleum-based products all contribute to ongoing volatility. However, reduced apartment construction has expanded the available labor pool for residential projects. That increased competition among trades may help stabilize pricing moving forward.  Data Centers Create New Competition  Another emerging factor is the rapid growth of data center development. Large-scale investments from companies such as Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft could eventually impact residential construction by competing for labor and land.  According to broker surveys conducted by JBREC, approximately one-third of respondents reported seeing residential land transactions redirected toward data center projects. While not yet widespread, it is a trend the industry is watching closely.  The New Reality: Lower Velocity & Greater Uncertainty  Builders and developers have adjusted expectations in response to a more cautious environment. Sales pace, lease-up rates and incentives are increasingly built into underwriting models. Rather than anticipating rapid improvement, many operators are planning for a prolonged period of moderation extending into 2027.  The Grind Before the Next Growth Cycle  The defining characteristic of today’s housing market may ultimately be its complexity. Elevated interest rates, rising costs, shifting regulations and global economic uncertainty have forced builders, developers and researchers to rethink long-held assumptions and adapt in real time.  Rather than waiting for a return to the conditions of the past, industry leaders are learning to operate in an environment where flexibility, discipline and execution matter more than ever. Growth may come more slowly, and success may require a greater willingness to adjust strategies as conditions evolve.  Yet beneath the headlines about affordability challenges and market headwinds, the industry’s core mission remains unchanged. Housing is about more than economics and forecasts. It is about creating places where people build their lives, raise families and invest in their futures. Even amid uncertainty, the enduring value of homeownership continues to provide both purpose and optimism for those shaping the next chapter of the housing market.  Ready to hit rewind on Part 1? Listen to the full episode here.  About Parkland Communities  Parkland Communities, Inc., the parent company of build-to-rent home builder, Parkland Residential, is a privately owned, multifaceted real estate development and investment firm specializing in residential properties. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Parkland Communities Inc. uses the latest market data, technology and established relationships to strategically secure new development opportunities in Atlanta's most desirable locations. The company's hands-on philosophy has made it a proven leader in the industry with a trusted reputation among elected officials, municipal staff, neighborhood associations, bankers and home builders. For more information on Parkland Communities, visit www.ParklandCo.com.  About D.R. Horton  As one of metro Atlanta’s leading home builders, D.R. Horton offers new homes across a variety of price points, product types and locations throughout the region. The company builds communities designed to meet the needs of first-time homebuyers, move-up purchasers and those seeking low-maintenance living, with a focus on quality construction, thoughtful design and attainable homeownership opportunities. Backed by the resources of America’s largest home builder, D.R. Horton continues to play a significant role in expanding housing options across Georgia’s growing markets. Learn more about D.R. Horton at https://www.DRHorton.com/.  About John Burns Research and Consulting  John Burns Research and Consulting provides data-driven insights across every housing sector, including new home construction, resale, single-family rental and build-to-rent. It helps companies make informed decisions and mitigate risk in order to identify opportunities in a complex market. From M&A projects to consumer surveys, the firm covers every aspect of the housing industry. Learn more about John Burns Research and Consulting at https://JBREC.com/.    Podcast Thanks       Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com.        About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio       Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 16th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts.  The post What's Really Changing in Housing Right Now? appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Subscribe for ad-free episodes + bonus content: https://realestatemarketminute.supercast.com Instagram: @thesalibgroup Email: mark@thesalibgroup.com Two major housing reports were released this week, and the numbers caught a lot of people by surprise. In this episode of Real Estate Market Minute, I break down the latest housing data, what builders are seeing on the ground, and why these reports could have important implications for homebuyers, sellers, investors, and real estate professionals.

The Scott brothers saw opportunity when the ‘Crapper’ started to become a household name. Thank you Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Kooler Garage Door Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here with Stephen Semple and Steve just whispered the name of the next episode and we were chatting about it just as the recording started. But the theme is Scott Paper. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: And immediately I went to the office for some reason, like Dunder Mifflin. Stephen Semple: I guess because they sell paper, but yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. Well, and Michael Scott. It’s like, okay, but Scott, so this is toilet paper. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: Yeah. And probably some other things, but toilet paper primarily. Stephen Semple: Well, toilet paper and paper towel. Dave Young: Paper towels. Yeah, Scott. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: I’m guessing some of the things we’re going to be talking about, trees and bathroom kind of stuff. Stephen Semple: Mainly bathroom kind of stuff. Yeah. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: They became a big business in 1995, they were acquired by Kimberly Clark for $9.4 billion. And at the time that they were acquired, they were doing 3.6 billion in sales and basically they’re the inventor of basically toilet paper and paper towel as we know it today. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: They kind of got the whole thing going. They were founded in Philadelphia, two brothers, Clarence and Irwin Scott in 1879. And to really understand the birth of this company, we need to understand the world in the late 1800s. Dave Young: Well, yeah. I mean, corn cobs and I guess a handful of poison ivy leaves. Stephen Semple: Moss, grass, hay. Dave Young: Yeah, all of those things. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And this is the time that’s actually considered America’s second industrial revolution. So while things are modernizing and the country’s changing with electricity, factories and roads and stuff along that lines, modern plumbing, especially in homes, was definitely not there yet. And hygiene was like primitive, man. Cities were bad smelling and full of animal and human waste because if you think about it, animal was still the primary mode of transportation, right? Dave Young: But yeah, the streets are full of it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Most homes lacked indoor plumbing. It was chamber pots and things along that lines. And like you were talking about, in terms of personal cleaning, it was grass. The one that got me the most was corn cobs. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And really things had not changed much from the times of early Rome really. I mean, it was pretty primitive. Dave Young: The only way to get rid of it is get rid of it. Stephen Semple: Now there was the introduction of the flush toilet, which was starting to be popularized by an English plumber by the name of Thomas Crapper. Dave Young: Crapper, right. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Which I always find sort of funny because when people say, “I’m going to go use the crapper,” it’s not an insult. You’re actually talking with the guy who made it… He didn’t invent it, but he popularized it. Dave Young: I wonder, without being vulgar, I wonder if the phrase “take a crap” is shortened for… It was crapper before anybody called it crap. Stephen Semple: Yes, it was. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: I think there’s pretty good etymology for that. Dave Young: Yeah. Heading to the crapper. Yeah. Okay. Stephen Semple: Yep. Dave Young: It just occurred to me. I’m slow on the uptake. Stephen Semple: Yeah, no, absolutely. I expected us to go there. So the toilet was starting to come into homes of wealthy Americans, but this created a need for a new type of product because they need something that was good for cleaning but was also flushable. These old methods would clog these expensive new systems. Dave Young: Sure. Yeah. You don’t want to throw a corn cob down crapper. Stephen Semple: Right. So here’s this whole idea of an emerging new technology that’s changing the world and how often in this podcast have these empires been developed right at these times where there’s a new technology coming and that new technology presents new opportunities. And the reason why I’m harping on this is we’re there today. There’s a new technology emerging and there’s all this debate about is it going to be good? Is it going to be bad? Let’s think about what are the opportunities it presents. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Because we’ve seen over and over again in this podcast emergence of unimagined companies because of these issues. It’s a time of change. So in Philadelphia, there’s the two brothers, Clarence and Irwin. The paper company is actually struggling. It’s a paper converting business. Basically what they’re doing is they’re bringing in large industrial rolls of paper and cutting it down to sizes for clients. Now their business is struggling, but they see this new opportunity because of the rise of indoor toilets. So they create a bold idea of selling paper specifically for bathroom use. And let’s face it, it’s a significant upgrade from the course alternatives. Dave Young: Absolutely. Stephen Semple: One of the things that amazed me is that even magazines were being used and it was so well known that the Farmer’s Almanac even put a little hole in the corner- Dave Young: So you could hang it in the outhouse. Stephen Semple: … so you can hang it in the outhouse. Dave Young: Sure. You don’t want to go forward. You used yesterday’s pages, not next week’s. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. Sears, Roebuck catalogs, all of those things. Stephen Semple: So well recognized that when they were printing them, they were like, “Okay, we need to print this so that it gets used for this.” Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Anyway, sorry to go backwards, but it’s just something that just jumped out at me. So they decided that they were going to create a paper specifically for bathroom use, which was way better than the alternative. So they initially cut the paper in the small stacked squares. That was how they did it. Now there was a challenge because of the prudishness of the Victorian era made it taboo to even discuss bathroom related products. So if you can’t discuss it- Dave Young: And you still feel that echo today. Stephen Semple: Yeah. If you can’t discuss it, how do you promote it? So what the brothers did, they pioneered this idea of a private labeling strategy because again, that was new. It wasn’t really being done in that day. So instead of putting their own name on the product, they branded the toilet paper with the names of the local drugstores and merchants. This allowed a customer to purchase the product discreetly. They could just put it on a list to a clerk and the trusted store name basically provided the stamp of approval. Dave Young: Gotcha. You could get someone to prescribe it. Stephen Semple: Basically. And somehow, even though they didn’t promote it, the word of mouth got out there and the strategy was a success and the business boomed, but they had another problem. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: And somehow, even though they didn’t promote it, the word of mouth got out there and the strategy was to success and the business boomed, but they had another problem. They had a bottleneck because this cutting of the sheets was really time and labor-intensive. So they need a better way to produce the product. And what they saw was an innovation that was done by the post office. In the 1850s, the post office started to use perforated stamps. Dave Young: Okay. So you buy a roll- Stephen Semple: You’d get a roll of stamps and it was perforated, right? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So Irwin Scott took this idea and applied it to paper, put the paper on a roll with perforations allowing the customer to tear off sheets. Dave Young: Beautiful. Stephen Semple: Basically the modern day toilet roll. Dave Young: Yeah, love it. Stephen Semple: So this was the 1890s that invention basically was brilliant in terms of saving time, cutting costs. By the turn of the century, the company had about 100,000 in capital, which is like three million today. The stigma around toilet paper faded and they began marketing it under their own name and transforming the company into this mass market enterprise. Dave Young: This answers the age-old question to me of which came first? The toilet roll holder or the toilet roll. Stephen Semple: The toilet roll came first. Dave Young: So roll came first. Stephen Semple: Yeah, because basically sales pretty quickly got to about $500,000 a year, which is like 16 million today. So it’s 1907 and they have a fortuitous accident happens. A train car load of paper arrives that’s too thick to be used for toilet paper. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: So what do you do with the product? Here’s what they observed. Around the same time there’s a Philadelphia school teacher who’s cutting up paper for students to use to dry their hands instead of a shared cloth to help spread germs during a flu outbreak. So there’s an influenza outbreak going on. So the Scotts realized they could use this thick paper for this purpose. They already knew how to do the perforations. They already knew how to put the stuff on a roll. Dave Young: And the paper towel. Just make it wider. Yeah. Stephen Semple: The paper towel was born. By 1910s they were doing over a million dollars in sales and the further boost adaption, they started giving away paper towel holders. So the first thing they did was paper towel holders and then the toilet roll came holder came later. Dave Young: So let me write this down. The correct chronology is the toilet paper roll, then the paper towel roll, then the paper towel roll holder and we haven’t even got to the toilet roll holder yet. Who would’ve guessed? Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: But now- Dave Young: Keep going. Stephen Semple: You know the answer to that. You could sleep well tonight, Dave, if you’ve got that answer. Dave Young: Absolutely. Like a baby. Stephen Semple: So within two decades, Scott Paper is basically doing like 83 million rolls of toilet paper and 200 million rolls of paper towels in America every day. Dave Young: Oh, wow. Stephen Semple: Just grew like crazy. And for 70 years they were the leader in the toilet paper industry. Eventually they were surpassed by Procter & Gamble’s Charmin, who overtook it as the leading brand. Don’t squeeze the Charmin. Dave Young: Well, that’s probably just good marketing on Procter & Gamble’s part. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yeah. Dave Young: Right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. And then again, in 1995, Kimberly Clark buys them for $9 billion. Dave Young: Were they private or were they still- Stephen Semple: They were private up until that point. Dave Young: No kidding. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Wow. And been around a long time. So there’s a lot of Scott multimultimillionaires out there. Stephen Semple: I’m sure there are. But the thing I found that was interesting, again, it’s this whole idea that we talked about this emergence of a new technology creating gaps. And every time there’s emergence of new technology, it creates these gaps and they saw the gap and filled it. And then the next thing is when they ran into a production problem, they didn’t look around the paper industry for the solution. They saw the solution with the US Post Office. Dave Young: Yes. The application of business topology. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Somebody solved this problem already in a different form of paper, so let’s apply that. Stephen Semple: Yes. But again, this is what we see over and over again. And then when they had the mistake happen with the paper, what do we do with this paper? They saw what the school teacher was doing, which tells me they didn’t start looking in that moment. These were two guys that were constantly looking out at the world and seeing what was going on before. Dave Young: Being aware. I think especially being aware of somebody using your product or something like it in a different way. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: So a good reason to not just focus inward when you’re in business, right? Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: Look what you can learn elsewhere. Look at the post office, look at the school teachers, look at anybody that’s doing something different with something related to what you’re doing. Stephen Semple: Right. And it’s that looking outside of the industry. I find so many people, it’s just like all they do is go to industry events. So the only time they turn their brain on is when they’re at an industry event rather than constantly being curious about everything in the world around them. Dave Young: Yeah. Very cool. Very cool. Stephen Semple: It was interesting because when you don’t think about something as dull as the toilet paper industry actually being born because of the advent of a new technology. Dave Young: No, and it was definitely a problem that needed solving. Stephen Semple: Absolutely. Dave Young: There’s only so much corn you can grow. Stephen Semple: And it wasn’t going to work in the new toilet. Dave Young: No, no, you can’t. The new flushable corn cob. That’s not a good idea. I’m full of not good ideas. Anything else about Scott? Stephen Semple: That’s it. That’s it. Dave Young: All right. Well, I got to go. Not there. Thank you for bringing the toilet paper saga to the Empire Builders Podcast. Stephen Semple: And answering your question about holders. There you go. Dave Young: Yeah. All right. Yeah. We’ve solved that one for the ages. The question of the ages has been solved. Thank you, Stephen. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Ryan sits down with Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma to unpack the government's $7 billion capital package and what it will actually take to turn that intention into real pipeline for the industry. They also dig into what Master Builders is hearing directly from members through its regional summit series, where over a thousand business leaders gathered this year, including the mindset gap between businesses that are merely surviving and those that are genuinely thriving right now.Ankit shares real examples from the listening tour he conducted alongside the summits, including a Wellington builder turning AI into a customer communication tool and coming out more profitable than ever. The conversation closes with four practical principles from Ankit's recent LinkedIn article, and a teaser of the full listening tour findings coming to Constructive 2026, 3 to 4 September at the Aotea Centre, Auckland.Useful linksConnect with Ankit Sharma on LinkedInWhen the Wind Changes, Great Leaders TackSubscribe to Rethink 4.0 NewsletterWhere else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVeg

On this day, 17 June 1971, construction workers in New South Wales initiated a "green ban", refusing to build luxury houses over Kelly's Bush, the last open space in a suburb. Local women had been campaigning to save the park, and eventually they approached construction workers and their union, the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF). The workers agreed to boycott the work, in a move which became known as a "green ban". Despite a management threat to use scab replacement workers, the builders and residents won, and Kelly's Bush remains an open public reserve today. A wave of green bans subsequently began which stopped billions of dollars of harmful development over the next four years. Wildlife and historic buildings were protected, as well as working-class and Aboriginal housing, and bans also took place in defence of women's and LGBT+ rights.We tell the inspiring story of the green bans in our podcast episodes 47-48: https://workingclasshistory.com/2020/10/30/e47-48-green-bans/Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

OfferLab and today's top funnel builders are changing how small businesses approach collaborative marketing. This episode covers automated commission splits, platform comparisons, early adopter experiences, and how to match the right tool to your growth goals. To learn more, visit https://ampifire.com/blog/offerlab-by-russell-brunson-is-this-collaborative-funnel-building-platform-legit/ AmpiFire City: London Address: London Office 15 Harwood Road, , London, England United Kingdom Website: https://ampifire.com/

In today's episode, I'm joined by Blaine Bartlett for a conversation on the difference between dreamers and builders. We break down why execution is the true separator between ideas and results, and how habits, discipline, accountability, and clarity create momentum. Blaine shares insights on developing a professional mindset, building systems that support consistent action, and staying focused on the deeper purpose behind your goals. We also discuss the importance of scheduling priorities, avoiding perfectionism, embracing progress, and adopting an identity rooted in growth. Together, we explore practical ways to turn vision into measurable results through daily execution and intentional action.

Hey now, Cabalists! It's Origins Game Fair week, and the Founders are jumping out of their pants and frothing at the mouth to get in some gaming this weekend! But today, we talk about a bunch of great games we've been playing, including Kingdom Crossing, Coimbra, After Us, Builders of Baldur's Gate, and Moytura, and we feature Armello from designer Rob Heinsoo. Then, after Tony T gives us all the Pokémon-snatching, grabby updates, the gang dives into some listener-submitted questions. Kingdom Crossing: 00:09:25, Coimbra: 00:20:21, After Us: 00:26:35, Builders of Baldur's Gate: 00:38:22, Moytura: 00:47:53, Armello Review: 00:59:36, News with Tony T: 01:32:03, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:26:46. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Ever wonder what happens when an HVAC contractor realizes that heating and cooling systems are only as good as the building envelope itself? Discover how bridging the gap between HVAC and building performance can transform a standard trade business into a market-leading enterprise. On this episode of the R-Value Podcast, IDI expert Ken Allison interviews Brady Gautreaux. In this conversation, Brady shares his journey from starting as a 16-year-old HVAC helper to founding Brems Energy Solutions. He outlines the exact moment he realized that standard Manual J calculations couldn't solve home comfort issues without addressing underlying insulation and air sealing deficiencies, prompting him to pivot toward a comprehensive building science approach. We also talk powerful strategies for standing out in highly competitive markets through community education and strategic networking. Brady explains how offering specialized training classes to local home inspectors, realtors, and code officials established his company as the ultimate authority on quality control, keeping his business focused firmly on long-term value over rock-bottom pricing. Inside this episode... 01:42 – The Missing Puzzle Piece: How troubleshooting failed Manual J calculations led Brady to embrace blower door testing, air sealing, and insulation. 05:48 – Shifting the Builder Mindset: Moving local builders away from a commodity price-driven mindset toward a focus on long-term quality and partnership. 08:34 – Playing the Long Game: How anchoring a business to a strict quality control tagline helps navigate tough, low-bid competition. 12:45 – Becoming the Local Hero: Building organic relationships and credibility by hosting packed training classes for home inspectors and real estate boards. 16:09 – The Future of the Trades: Navigating modern digital marketing hurdles and balancing the rise of AI with the irreplaceable value of physical labor.

"Choices, Decisions, and Motives is to challenge believers to move away from spiritual complacency and lukewarmness. Anita talks about the human heart by analyzing how our choices, decisions, and underlying motives either construct a life of deep intimacy with Christ ("Builders") or align us with the divisive, ungodly patterns of the world ("Mockers/Scoffers").Teaching Outline Available on 4doesproduction.org/4Store

Building Your Dream Home: What Buyers Need to Know About New Construction There is something special about being the very first person to live in a home. Fresh paint. Brand-new appliances. Modern layouts. Energy-efficient systems. And perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to create a space that reflects your lifestyle and vision from day one. On a recent episode of Talk Real Estate Roundtable, Melissa Wallace and Boston Connect Real Estate agent Tracy Grady discussed everything buyers should know before purchasing a newly built home. From understanding the differences between custom homes and spec homes to navigating the building process and selecting finishes, they shared valuable insights for anyone considering new construction. Why Buyers Love New Construction One of the biggest draws of new construction is simple: everything is new. For many buyers, the appeal lies in being able to choose finishes, personalize features, and move into a home that has never been lived in before. Rather than spending years updating an existing property, buyers can often start with a clean slate and create a home that fits their needs from the beginning. Whether it's selecting cabinetry, countertops, flooring, paint colors, or designing a floor plan that works for your family, new construction offers a level of personalization that existing homes often cannot match. Understanding the Different Types of New Construction Not all new construction homes are created the same. Buyers should understand the different options available before beginning their search. Custom Homes A custom home is built specifically for the buyer. Typically, buyers select the lot, work with builders and architects, review plans, and make decisions about nearly every aspect of the home's design. From room layouts to finishes and upgrades, the customization possibilities are extensive. Custom homes offer the most flexibility but often come with longer timelines and more decision-making throughout the process. Semi-Custom Homes Semi-custom homes provide a balance between personalization and convenience. Builders often begin with a proven floor plan and allow buyers to modify certain elements, such as finishes, layout adjustments, and selected structural options. This approach allows buyers to personalize the home without starting entirely from scratch. Spec Homes A spec home is built before a buyer is identified. The builder selects the floor plan, finishes, and design elements based on market demand and current trends. Once construction is complete, the home is listed for sale. Spec homes are ideal for buyers who may not have the vision to imagine a home from plans alone and prefer seeing a finished product before making a decision. Model Homes Model homes showcase a builder's craftsmanship and available upgrades. These homes often include premium finishes, upgraded fixtures, custom millwork, enhanced kitchens, specialty tile work, and other features that help buyers visualize possibilities for their own home. When touring a model home, it's important to ask what features are included in the base price and which items represent upgrades. While model homes can provide great inspiration, not every feature may be included in the advertised starting price. The Importance of Buyer Engagement During Construction One of the most important takeaways from the discussion was the need for buyers to stay actively involved throughout the building process. Regular site visits, attending builder meetings, reviewing plans, and confirming selections help ensure that expectations remain aligned throughout construction. Communication matters. Builders, agents, and buyers all benefit when decisions are documented and confirmed throughout the process. Even small misunderstandings can become costly if they are discovered after construction has progressed. Staying engaged allows buyers to address concerns early and helps keep projects moving smoothly. When Is the Best Time to Buy in a New Development? Many buyers wonder whether they should purchase at the beginning or near the end of a development. While every situation is different, there are several advantages to purchasing early: More Lot Choices Early buyers typically have access to the most desirable lots and locations within the development. Greater Customization Opportunities When construction has not yet begun, buyers often have more flexibility to customize floor plans, finishes, and upgrades. Potential Equity Growth As developments progress, construction costs and pricing often increase. Buyers who purchase early may benefit from appreciation as additional homes are completed and sold. Of course, buying early also means living through some ongoing construction activity while the neighborhood is being completed. For many buyers, however, the long-term benefits outweigh the temporary inconveniences. Building More Than a Home, Building a Community One unexpected benefit of new construction developments is the sense of community that often develops before homeowners even move in. Future neighbors frequently meet while visiting construction sites, attending builder meetings, and watching their homes take shape. By the time move-in day arrives, many residents have already formed relationships and friendships with the people who will become their neighbors. The Advantages of New Construction Beyond personalization and modern design, new construction offers several practical benefits: Brand-new systems and appliances Energy-efficient windows, insulation, and HVAC systems Lower maintenance costs in the early years of ownership Builder warranties on workmanship and structural components Modern floor plans designed for today's lifestyles Updated building codes and construction standards Many builders also provide warranty coverage that gives buyers added peace of mind during their first years of homeownership. Is New Construction Right for You? New construction isn't simply about buying a house it's about creating a home that fits your lifestyle, goals, and future plans. Whether you're a growing family looking for space, a homeowner looking to right-size into a home designed for your next chapter, or someone who simply wants the opportunity to personalize every detail, new construction offers possibilities that existing homes often cannot. The key is understanding your options, asking the right questions, and working with experienced professionals who can help guide you through the process. At Boston Connect Real Estate, we've helped buyers navigate every stage of new construction—from selecting lots and floor plans to final walkthroughs and closing day. If you're considering building your dream home, our team is here to help you make informed decisions every step of the way. Because every move should be a moving experience. Watch our live video on Youtube!

Listen to a sermon by our Guest Speaker, Pastor Jacob Msipha, preached at the 2026 Youth Conference on the 16th of June, 2026, titled: A Generation Of Nation Builders. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

Jeff Gunsberg and I sat down with serial entrepreneur Steven Haddad—and the conversation went way deeper than business. Here are 3 takeaways that stuck: 1 - Build from demand, not ego. Steven's foundation was simple: listen first, then build. The most durable businesses aren't dreamed up—they're requested. 2- Work ethic beats pedigree. Every time. From mopping floors at seven to leading multiple companies, nothing replaced showing up early, staying late, and doing the work others won't. 3 -Bet on people before numbers. Fast returns are tempting. Builders are rare. Every lesson—good or painful—came down to who was in the room. And at the center of it all was his dad, Sam—who built from nothing and passed down one rule that still drives everything: You don't have to be smarter than everyone… but you can outwork anyone. That's not just advice. That's a blueprint. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience Website: https://jondwoskin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jeff Gunsberg:Website: https://title-connect.com   *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

This Sunday, we dive head‑first into the cosmic blueprint.   Dane Quirk joins The Amish Inquisition to reveal what he calls The One Complete System — the unchanging, un‑debunkable Law that governs all of reality. From sacred geometry to harmonic ratios, from 432 to 25920 to 1260, from the micro to the macro, Dane argues that the entire universe is built on a single, elegant, repeating code. For thousands of years, the Masters, the Builders, and the ancient engineers left clues scattered across the Earth — in stone, in number, in proportion, in sound. According to Dane, those clues were never random. They were part of an identical blueprint, a unified equation that underpins creation itself. And now, he says, the code has been cracked. Dane's work blends mathematics, cosmology, music, engineering, and ancient wisdom into a single, audacious claim: Reality is harmonic. Creation is geometric. And the blueprint has always been hiding in plain sight. Join us live for a deep, mind‑bending conversation that spans the Earth, the heavens, and the hidden architecture of existence.

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Taurus, the Tarot Tower card, Thor, Tours, and the Tyrrhenian Sea all share one ancient root. In Inner Whirled Episode 3, Chance Garton and Dylan Saccoccio trace the bull-Lord-Tower symbol back to a hidden Etruscan and Phoenician empire that left its fingerprints across Western language, mythology, and the tarot.This episode covers Etruscan and Celtic origins, the goddess Tanit and the tarot's High Priestess card, hornism and the protective meaning of bull horns, Apollo Granus and Kronos, Phoenician and Punic philology, Cornish and Welsh etymology, and astrotheology connecting the Pleiades, the dove, and the constellation Taurus.Remote Biofield Tuning sessions with Chance are available via Zoom. Learn more and book at https://www.innerversepodcast.com/biofield-tuningWatch On Youtube: https://youtu.be/zWNUhyEA7r4Full archives, extended episodes, and member community at https://www.innerversepodcast.com/plusWatch the extended episode of this podcasthttps://www.innerversepodcast.com/plus/inner-whirled-3Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/innerverse/posts/160842117Substack: https://innerversepodcast.substack.com/p/inner-whirled-3Youtube: https://youtu.be/0_TNfREenOMSUPPORT INNERVERSE WITH AFFILIATESKyle Denton's Potent Plant Medicines – Tippecanoe Herbs (use coupon code 'innerverse'): https://www.tippecanoeherbs.comThe World's Best Tuning Fork: https://biofieldtuningstore.com/collections/the-sonic-slider-collection?ref=innerverseFlower Elixirs by LotusWei: https://www.lotuswei.com/innerversehttps://www.innerversepodcast.com/episodes/inner-whirled-3-tarot-tower-taurus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Recorded live at The Conduit in London in September 2024, Baratunde and Elizabeth Stewart sit down with their friend and longtime collaborator Jon Alexander, author of CITIZENS and co-host of the podcast How To Save Democracy, for a conversation about citizen as a verb: the radical, hopeful idea that democracy isn't something we have, it's something we do. They get into the story we inherited about independence, the older and truer story about interdependence, the four pillars of citizening, and why a moment when so much feels like it's collapsing is exactly the moment to start building. The timing is no accident. On Saturday, June 13, 2026 Jon takes the TED Democracy stage in Philadelphia at the birthplace of American independence, during America's 250th, to make the case for interdependence. A British man crossing the Atlantic to tell us the move is getting back together. Keep practicing democracy. The verb, not the noun. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 "We're gonna need some builders" (cold open)00:02:11 Welcome to How To Save Democracy00:02:45 How this London night came together00:03:40 Citizen as a verb, and the shift from head to heart00:05:40 Latent love: citizen, not consumer00:07:25 Story as the most powerful technology we have00:09:45 Consumer democracy and the only restaurant in town00:10:59 Why the vote still matters00:12:06 Head, heart, and gut00:16:24 Co-authors of this world: nature, each other, machines00:20:29 The four pillars, one at a time00:21:00 Pillar 1 - Invest in relationships (including with yourself)00:29:45 Pillar 2 - Understand power (and your attention)00:33:35 Pillar 3 - Commit to the collective (Bahrain and Broadband Bruce)00:44:10 Pillar 4 - Show up and participate00:44:25 Questions from the room00:46:42 Belonging, authoritarianism, and the case for builders00:49:38 Burnout, rupture, and repair00:52:35 Doomsday Preppers: two ways to survive00:54:10 How might we live together, period00:56:35 Citizens, not just consumers LINKS How To Save Democracy with Omezzine Khelifa & Jon Alexander: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-save-democracy/id1823945285 American Indigenous Democracy: A Call for Interdependence — the book from Haudenosaunee elders and wisdom keepers: https://americanindigenousdemocracy.com Jon Alexander / CITIZENS: https://jonalexander.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Friday around 8:15​-8:20 a.m. on KFAN 100.3 the Power Trip Morning show plays the Initials Game presented by Builders & Remodelers!The game involves 12 items people, place, things, phrases or anything as long as they share the same initials. All 12 items share the same initials. The contestants do not know the initials until they are revealed shortly before the game starts. Each item has 6 clues. As soon as the contestants know who or what the host is describing, they yell out their name. Their name is their buzzer. If the contestant gets it right, they get a point. If they get it wrong they are out for just that item. The item does have to be pronounced correctly. It is best out of 12 with tiebreakers if needed. Tiebreaker items have 3 clues.#InitialsGame #ThePowerTrip #KFAN1003FOLLOW The Power Trip on Social Media:► Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow the show on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PowerTripKFAN​​► Follow Cory Cove on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CoryCove​​► Follow Chris Hawkey on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Chris_Hawkey​​► Follow Meatsauce on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Meatsauce1​► Follow Mark Parrish on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarkDParrish► Follow Marney Gellner on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MarneyGellner► Follow Zach Halverson on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ZachHalverson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most business owners can drive change. Very few can bring their team along for the ride. And that gap between the vision in your head and the buy-in from your people is where great businesses stall out. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with Roberto Gutierrez and Rogers Jackson, co-founders of Jackson Builders, a Nashville-based construction company doing 70 to 80 homes a year. Ten years in. Still growing. And still keeping their culture intact while everything around them changes. This is not theory. This is what it actually looks like to lead change inside a real business. ✅ Why explaining the "why" is the single most powerful tool for getting team buy-in ✅ How Jackson Builders turned 1,000 punch list items into a process overhaul that saved time and money ✅ The shift from cost-plus to fixed-price contracts and what it did for their margins ✅ How they built custom AI tools with zero coding background to track leads, project health, and marketing ✅ Why growing your sales pipeline is not just a revenue move, it is a leverage move ✅ The culture principle that keeps subcontractors, clients, and employees all moving in the same direction Change is not the enemy of culture. Poor communication is. The builders who scale without losing their people are not lucky. They are intentional. Is your business running you, or are you running it?

Every generation has them.People who aren't actually responsible for outcomes but seem determined to supervise everyone else's lives.This week's Wacky Wednesday explores the growing influence of America's self-appointed hall monitors.From media personalities attempting to manage public life, to institutions losing touch with common sense, to cultural figures abandoning the responsibilities they claim to champion, Chad Law examines the difference between authority and responsibility.The central question:Who put you in charge?And the larger lesson:America doesn't need more hall monitors.America needs more builders.TopicsUFC Freedom 250 controversyStephen A. Smith and TrumpNotre Dame H-1B hiring debateFetterman and political hypocrisyAmerica 250 celebrationsCulture and stewardshipBuilders vs. monitors

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Maura Thomas, one of the world's top 10 time management experts, TEDx speaker, and author of six books, including Attention Management and Everyone Wants to Work Here. Maura brings a fascinating and practical perspective on why time management is an outdated framework, and why protecting your attention is the real key to productivity, leadership and business growth.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 242 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why time management is the wrong framework and what to focus on insteadHow the attention economy is systematically stealing your focus for profitWhy a culture of urgency and speed is quietly killing creativity and innovationHow distraction is costing businesses hundreds of thousands every yearThe three foundational challenges to attention and how to take back controlHow to design your communication systems so work actually gets doneAnd much, much more.ABOUT MAURA THOMASMaura Thomas is a world-renowned attention management expert, TEDx speaker and author of six books including Attention Management and Everyone Wants to Work Here. Named one of the top 10 time management professionals in the world, Maura helps individuals and organisations reclaim their focus, reduce distraction and build cultures where meaningful work actually gets done.Connect with Maura: linkedin.com/in/mauranevelthomas-productivity-trainer/TIMELINE 4:16 Why time management is an outdated framework and attention is the real currency6:01 How an entire industry has been built to extract your attention for profit11:21 Why competing on speed is a race to the bottom and what to do instead15:45 How social media platforms are engineered to hack your brain and keep you hooked31:13 The three foundational challenges to attention and how to reclaim control40:24 Why every building company needs a communication SLA and how to create oneLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

While much of the housing conversation in 2026 has focused on slower sales, elevated mortgage rates and affordability challenges, industry leaders say a bigger issue is emerging behind the scenes: a future housing supply shortage.  Tim Arnold of D.R. Horton, Cara Lavender of John Burns Research and Consulting and Jim Jacobi of Parkland Communities, join host Carol Morgan on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio for a mid-year market update on looming lot shortages, zoning challenges, affordability concerns and the factors shaping housing supply across metro Atlanta.  The Biggest Housing Story Nobody Is Talking About  “In my opinion, the biggest secret in housing today is the lack of new zonings that are occurring,” said Jacobi.  He explained that numerous municipalities have either implemented zoning moratoriums or significantly slowed approvals, creating a development pipeline problem that could emerge over the next several years. Although today’s market remains slower than the pandemic-era housing boom, builders continue selling homes and working through existing lot inventories. The challenge is that many communities are not approving enough future projects to replace what is currently being built.  “People probably do not recognize what is happening out there with the lot supply market,” said Arnold. “There is going to be a struggle for folks to get lot supply.”  Labor and Building Capacity Could Become the Next Challenge  With in-migration at historically low levels and major infrastructure projects such as data centers competing for skilled trades, Lavender said labor constraints could quickly become a concern if housing demand accelerates.  “If a demand faucet turns on, do we have the lots available?” she said. “But in that same breath, do we have the labor and the building products capacity available to support an uptick in production?”  Slower production volumes have helped ease labor pressures. However, the industry may not be prepared to rapidly increase construction activity if market conditions improve.  Spring Selling Season Falls Short of Expectations  While future supply concerns remain top of mind, today’s housing market continues to face near-term challenges. Lavender described the spring selling season as “underwhelming.” Uncertain demand and hesitant consumers continue to weigh on market performance. Builders are maintaining sales through pricing strategies and incentives, but those efforts are coming at the expense of profit margins.  Senate Bill 447 Could Improve Georgia’s Permitting Process  Senate Bill 447 could provide a welcome boost for Georgia’s housing industry by improving transparency and accountability in the permitting process. The legislation increases visibility into permit reviews, requires written explanations for permit denials and establishes timelines for local governments to respond to applications. It could also help reduce delays that often add significant costs to housing projects.  “It’ll speed up the building and land development permits,” said Arnold.  Build-to-Rent Gains Recognition as an Asset Class  Federal housing legislation could significantly affect the build-to-rent sector. Proposed revisions to the Road to Housing Act would provide greater certainty for investors and developers while reinforcing build-to-rent’s role in the broader housing market. One of the most notable aspects of the legislation is its recognition of build-to-rent as a distinct asset class, a change that could strengthen investor confidence and support additional capital investment. Greater certainty and increased investment could help expand housing supply by encouraging additional build-to-rent development in high-demand markets.  Gwinnett County Offers a Warning Sign  From January through April 2025, unincorporated Gwinnett County issued approximately 2,800 new home permits. During that same period, local officials approved zoning for only about 1,400 future housing units.  “So they only zoned about half as many lots as what has been built in the same time period,” said Jacobi.  This imbalance raises questions about where future housing inventory will come from if current approval trends continue. Ongoing zoning moratoriums, elevated land costs and community opposition to new development could further constrain housing supply and place additional pressure on affordability.  Tune in next week for Part 2 of this market update, where the panel takes a deeper look at affordability, infrastructure challenges and what housing leaders expect over the next several years.  About Parkland Communities  Parkland Communities, Inc., the parent company of build-to-rent home builder, Parkland Residential, is a privately owned, multifaceted real estate development and investment firm specializing in residential properties. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Parkland Communities Inc. uses the latest market data, technology and established relationships to strategically secure new development opportunities in Atlanta's most desirable locations. The company's hands-on philosophy has made it a proven leader in the industry with a trusted reputation among elected officials, municipal staff, neighborhood associations, bankers and home builders. For more information on Parkland Communities, visit www.ParklandCo.com.  About D.R. Horton  As one of metro Atlanta’s leading home builders, D.R. Horton offers new homes across a variety of price points, product types and locations throughout the region. The company builds communities designed to meet the needs of first-time homebuyers, move-up purchasers and those seeking low-maintenance living, with a focus on quality construction, thoughtful design and attainable homeownership opportunities. Backed by the resources of America’s largest home builder, D.R. Horton continues to play a significant role in expanding housing options across Georgia’s growing markets. Learn more about D.R. Horton at www.DRHorton.com.  About John Burns Research and Consulting  John Burns Research and Consulting provides data-driven insights across every housing sector, including new home construction, resale, single-family rental and build-to-rent. It helps companies make informed decisions and mitigate risk in order to identify opportunities in a complex market. From M&A projects to consumer surveys, the firm covers every aspect of the housing industry. Learn more about John Burns Research and Consulting at www.JBREC.com.    Podcast Thanks       Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com.        About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio       Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 16th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts.  The post Mid-Year Market Update: The Market Shifts Nobody Sees Coming appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Anne Beiler want to support her husband’s business by selling some homemade goods at the local food market. I guess it worked. Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients so here’s one of those. [Seaside Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here with Stephen Semple and he whispered the topic in my ear and I don’t really have a clue. Auntie Anne’s- Stephen Semple: Pennsylvania Really? Dave Young: Yeah, I know. Stephen Semple: Pretzels. Dave Young: Remember, I don’t get around much. Auntie Anne’s pretzels. Yeah. And so I have an Auntie Anne. Stephen Semple: Oh, There you go. Dave Young: She’s my oldest living relative right now, and I like pretzels. So take it away. Stephen Semple: Anti-Anne’s is pretty big. They have like 2000 locations, 40 states, 26 countries. They do like 800 million in sales. It’s a bit of a deal. And it’s very homespun in terms of the branding, the showmanship, even the products. And some people consider the founder, Anne Beiler, to be kind of like the first lady of the American food court. Although I don’t know whether that’s really accurate, because we’ve had some other women entrepreneurs who are pretty early on in it. Dave Young: But this is primarily like mall food, food court kind of fare. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: And in 1992 and in 1994, she was named Inc. Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: So pretty big deal. And the interesting thing is she was a stay-at-home mom with Amish roots from rural Pennsylvania. Dave Young: Oh, really? Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And what she wanted to do was support her husband’s counseling service. And so, she borrowed $6,000, and she took an empty stall at a local food market, and she was selling drinks and pizzas and these soft pretzels. And really these soft pretzels came from, it was a regional taste that came basically from Pennsylvania’s German heritage. The big soft pretzel is kind of a German, is a German thing. Dave Young: Sure Stephen Semple: because it goes great with beer. Dave Young: Yeah. I concur. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And these soft pretzels, basically you can date them back to the sixth or seventh century in Central Europe, but they remain mostly regional until kind of like the late ’80s, here in North America. Here’s the thing. That was really great about the pretzels that she was selling. She can make them for about seven cents, in terms of the ingredients, and she was selling them for 55 cents. Dave Young: Nice. Stephen Semple: Right. But standing out and figuring out how to display them and whatnot really became the challenge. And she sought to upgrade them, and what she wanted to do was do something beyond kind of that German heritage. And she started doing things like adding sugar and baking powder and more butter. And ultimately she found this way to make them these really buttery, fluffy, decadent, slightly salty, slightly sweet pretzel. So it suddenly evolved away from that German heritage. When she got that recipe right, sales surged. She had a weekend where she sold like $2,000 out of this little stall at a farmer’s market of just the pretzels. Dave Young: That’s amazing. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So then she decided, okay, I’m going to lean into the pretzels. Let’s just do the pretzels. Let’s get rid of everything else, do the pretzels. But what I want to do is kind of create this warm, familiar identity. Dave, you often talk about naming things, right? And that’s when she decided, I’m going to call it Auntie Anne’s, because you know what everybody has? Dave Young: An Auntie Anne. Stephen Semple: An Auntie Anne. Dave Young: Yeah, we do. Stephen Semple: Yeah. It also echoed how her 30 nieces and nephews addressed her. They all addressed her as Auntie Anne. Dave Young: I love that. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So initially she was just doing things in farmer’s markets and then she decided to move into a mall. She thought, okay. She moved into the mall. This was suggested to her by a church friend and it was met with skepticism. She actually had a really hard time getting into a mall. Mall manager really doubted that this single item pretzel stand could cover the rent, and he dismissed the concept. He said, “No way.” But she was pretty determined. She proposed an upfront short term agreement, where she would basically do a three-month lease. “I’ll pay the money upfront. You can kick me out at the end of three months.” So it’s November 1989 and Auntie Anne’s opened some Park City Center in Lancaster. And basically,, they showcase live pretzel twisting and there’s the aroma. So people are seeing people twist the pretzels and they have this really great way that they displayed them and whatnot. Dave Young: Kind of flip them up in the air and let them land, and you do the little knot thing. Stephen Semple: And it was a hit within two years, like so much of a hit, within two years there were a hundred Auntie Anne locations and malls across America. Dave Young: No, that’s fantastic. Stephen Semple: Now here’s the part that I loved. This on skeptical mall manager, his name’s Monte Zanko, eventually became a franchisee. Dave Young: I don’t think this will work. Now I’m interested. Yeah. Stephen Semple: That was probably my favorite part of the whole story. But what I found that was cool about this is, she’s got her farmer’s market thing and she’s selling all sorts of stuff. And what she noticed was, the thing that really made money and sold really well was the pretzels. And then went back and said, “Okay, how do I improve on the pretzels?” Kept working on improving on pretzels and then they really sold like crazy. And if you think about it, this was around the same time that Cinnabon was coming out. So this idea of being able to survive in a mall with a single product was a pretty innovative idea. Dave Young: That’s really cool because that’s not easy. Mall stores, man, unless you have something that’s proven, and you’re going to have to prove it somewhere, she did it there. Stephen Semple: She did it there. And also there’s the whole, showing it being made like it’s that- Dave Young: You’re making an experience, right? It’s not like somebody just reaches under the counter and pulls out a pretzel. Stephen Semple: And again- Dave Young: There’s a show going on. Stephen Semple: Yes. And today that’s a little bit more common, because we’ve got restaurants where there’s seating in the kitchen and things along that line. But in the late ’80s, that wasn’t. And it’s interesting. I attend a course called the Strategic Coach. It’s a quarterly coaching program. It’s created by Dan Sullivan. And one of the things Dan talks about is businesses have a front stage and they have a backstage. So the front stage is the customer experience. What’s the customer see? The backstage, all the support things. And he’s often talking about one of the clever things you can do is, how do you bring elements of your backstage into your front stage so it becomes part of the customer experience. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story, and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: So the front stage is the customer experience. What’s the customer seeing backstage to all the support things? And he’s often talking about one of the clever things you can do is, how do you bring elements of your backstage into your front stage so it becomes part of the customer experience. Now when you do it, you’ve got to add the showmanship. If you’re a pizza place, the person’s got to throw the dough in the air, even if that’s not really the way you do it anymore. If it’s food being chopped, like I love watching these YouTube videos today of these Japanese bartenders who are doing the stuff with the knife and things like that [inaudible 00:10:23]. Dave Young: Oh, yeah. You could have Benihanas or something. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Oh, it’s incredible to watch. So she was, from what I can tell from research, she was like one of the very first because Benihana was just coming on this scene. She was one of the first to embrace this idea of let’s show people how this is being done, which then draws a crowd and also makes people more interested in the product. Dave Young: Well, here’s the thing. It gives us a little story to tell. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Right? I watched them do… You’re going to go tell people that you watched them make these pretzels. Stephen Semple: Oh, next time we’re in the mall, Dave, let’s go by and check it out, right? Dave Young: I’m thinking to myself, okay, you said this is going to be kind of a short episode, but I think we can go someplace with this. Okay? Stephen Semple: Yep. Dave Young: What’s the best pretzel you ever had? Tell me about the best pretzel you ever had. Stephen Semple: Christmas, 1999, Germany. Dave Young: Okay. See, so here’s the thing. That’s the perfect answer. Stephen Semple: Literally at a Christmas thing in Germany, drinking. Dave Young: Here’s why that’s the perfect answer. It’s because there’s a context to it, that it wasn’t at a mall. Stephen Semple: No. Dave Young: Right. It wasn’t one of those. But you can go to the mall and get a pretzel, and relive that Christmas. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: In your mind, you can go, oh, this tastes almost like the one… It’s not quite as good. It’s almost like one. Stephen Semple: Actually not 1999, 2001. Sorry. But, yeah. Dave Young: I equate that to, in the Whiskey Vault at the Whiskey Marketing School at Wizard Academy, you and I wrote songs. And some of you like to talk about all the tastes and weird tasting notes and smelling notes that you get in the whiskey. And for me, it’s always about the story. This is the whiskey that my dad drank, or this is the whiskey that Steve and I shared in Florence, except he’s not taking me to Florence. But I’m saying we could have that memory, but it comes back to the context around the product, or the drink, or the pretzel. And if you can do something that makes somebody remember it. And if you can’t, then you give them the little story, the front of the room, the front stage, the main stage. Is that what did you call it? Stephen Semple: Well, it’s front stage and backstage. You don’t think about it. Dave Young: The front stage and backstage. Stephen Semple: And where this came from, Dan is Dan had a theater background, right? Dave Young: Oh yeah. Stephen Semple: As a producer, you’re sort of familiar with front stage, backstage, but it’s this whole idea of sometimes consciously, consciously bring that backstage into the front stage. And look, we can do it easier than ever before, because I talked to a lot of my clients about social media postings. You’re repairing the roof to the RV, show it being torn apart and rebuilt, and what you’re doing. That’s bringing your backstage into your front stage and people find that stuff interesting. Dave Young: May I share another one? Stephen Semple: Sure. Dave Young: This is something we’re actually doing at Wizard Academy. Stephen Semple: Because these are great ideas for people to think about. Dan believes every business has this opportunity to do this. It’s one of the things that they teach. So anyway, please, please. Yes. Dave Young: So when’s the first time you went to Wizard Academy? Your very first trip. Stephen Semple: I can’t remember the year. It’s funny. I always forget what… I’m terrible at remembering years, but I remember the first time stepping on campus. Absolutely. Dave Young: Yeah. And so we have that in our records. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: All right. And can you name all the times in between? Stephen Semple: No. Dave Young: And, we have that in our records. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Our front stage experience that brings the backstage in, and this is something we just started doing. In fact, I haven’t even worked out really the… It could be time-consuming with the middle to large group is we’ve actually created Wizard Academy Passports. And you get to stamp your passport with all the times you’ve been for each different class, and then we’ll date them and sign them in front of you like you’re at, not the TSA, but the customs office or something. And we make a little ceremony out of it, and celebrate all the times you’ve been. And if it’s your first time, you get your passport, and you get to stamp it and now you take it with you and you’re looking forward to the next one. Stephen Semple: Well, and the thing that’s interesting about that is it makes it also a tactile experience. Dave Young: Oh, absolutely. Yeah. I’ve got a little Kodak printer. So we take a picture of you. It doesn’t have to be a serious picture like a regular passport. Stephen Semple: So one of the things that they don’t do this any longer at the Strategic Coach, what they used to do. So again, talking about tactile experiences and things along that lines, is they had a visioning exercise that they would do and what they would actually do in that moment that they would start the visioning exercise, they would start popping popcorn. Because the whole exercise, like you’re supposed to envision being in a movie theater, watching a movie of your life and things along that lines. Well, nothing brings somebody back to a movie theater than- Dave Young: The smell. Stephen Semple: The smell of Popping popcorn. Dave Young: Yeah, exactly. Stephen Semple: Right? But again, it was like… Now that’s not backstage/ front stage. That’s more like sent recalls and things along that lines. But I just want to add this. This is probably the most important message from all of this. Way too many businesses think what they should do is extend the number of products that they sell. It’s actually easier to become famous for one thing. It’s harder to become famous for many things. And the number of businesses out there, like big businesses, that have tried to extend their brand and have it fail is incredible. So this narrow focus, while initially everybody thought, “That’s crazy,” actually was their success because she could become famous for one thing, the best pretzels. Dave Young: Right. Yeah. I love it. I love it. I’m glad Auntie Anne has seen such wild success. Is it a franchise or is it- Stephen Semple: It is a franchise. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Yep. It’s a franchise. And as I said, they’ve now got like 2000 of them. Dave Young: So you, too, can be Auntie Anne. Stephen Semple: That’s true. You can. You can. Dave Young: Okay. All right. Well, thanks for the Auntie Anne pretzel story. I’m getting kind of hungry sitting here. Stephen Semple: Yeah. There you go. Dave Young: We’ll see you next time. Stephen Semple: All right. And pretzels go great with beer. They go great with beer. Dave Young: Sure. Sure they do. Why wouldn’t we? It’s almost 8:30 in the morning. Stephen Semple: There you are. Dave Young: That sounds like a great breakfast. Stephen Semple: Breakfast of champions. Dave Young: Pretzels and beer. Thanks, Stephen. Stephen Semple: Great. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big fat, juicy five star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Jacob Pozharny, portfolio manager for the Bridgeway Global Opportunities Fund  a market-neutral fund that looks at global macro factors — says that every infrastructure boom in history has led to massive capital expenditures, to the point of over-capacity, then demand destruction and a cycle that leaves users better off but hurts the companies that get caught in the mix. He cites railroads, telecommunications dot-com companies and more as examples and he says that "boring industries " will be the users of AI and the long-term winners, which will benefit small-cap and emerging-market names.  Dryden Pence, chief investment officer at Pence Capital Management, says in the Market Call that he looks for "chokepoints of new technologies," places where consumption is creating demand imbalances that working to the long-term benefit of many of the market's biggest names Matt Zajechowski discusses research published by Lemon Law Experts, which looked at over a million National Highway Traffic Safety Administration consumer complaints filed in the last decade and found six of the 10 worst-rated vehicles overall have been discontinued, but remain widely available on used lots. He says higher car prices are forcing more lower-income consumers to consider cars that the public dislikes. 

Most people assume award-winning creative work is a high-wire act: brilliant, risky, and impossible to repeat. Karen Pearce of Rethink makes the opposite case. Fresh off Ad Age's 2026 Agency of the Year and ADWEEK's 2025 Independent Agency of the Year, and as the most-awarded independent agency in the world last year, Rethink keeps producing famous, business-moving work on purpose.Recorded as a Cannes Lions lead-up, this conversation gets into the machinery behind the run. Karen explains why independence lets Rethink protect creative standards instead of chasing scale, why the client's real job is finding sparks rather than poking holes, and how the CRAFTS framework gives a whole agency a shared language for what good looks like. Karen walks us through the Heinz philosophy that every ad is a product ad, the go-then-grow approach that turns big swings into low-risk reps, and why, going into Cannes, she expects a reclaiming of human craft in an AI-flooded market.The through-line: bold creative shouldn't feel scary. Build the right system and the right partnership, and the work that wins awards is the same work that drives the business.Timestamps00:00 Find the sparks, not the holes02:08 What's behind the run: independence and the receipts05:48 Why great creative shouldn't feel scary09:12 Builders vs hole-pokers: the client's real job14:27 Famous brands outperform business metrics19:17 AI, human craft, and the IKEA sleep talkers22:42 CRAFTS: a shared language for great work30:57 Heinz: every ad is a product ad36:24 Go then grow: getting your reps in44:17 Idea first: when media becomes the creativeReferencesRethink: rethinkideas.comKaren Pearce: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karengpearce/Rethink's Book: The Business of Creativity Referenced campaigns: IKEA “U Up” and IKEA organizer / Skittles out-of-home; Heinz “Looks Familiar” and the keystone ketchup pouch; Destination Canada; Coinbase craft-led film; Epitaph “garbage media” dumpster billboardsAnthropic “Keep Thinking” campaign for Claude, by Mother Awards context: Ad Age 2026 Agency of the Year

Some of the best builder questions are the ones that do not always get asked out loud. This episode has questions that come straight from the MC Community and gets into pricing tiers, labor rates, first admin hires, dead leads, subcontractor agreements, and the systems that help make a construction business easier to run. Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community:

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Send us Fan MailA customer walks onto your site dreaming about an ADU or tiny home, then leaves because the process feels unclear, risky, or impossible to price. We want to fix that gap. From Metropolis, Illinois, we're joined by Till Buch, co-founder of Tiny Easy in Auckland, New Zealand, to talk about what happens when sheds, tiny homes, park models, and modular homes start competing for the same buyer attention and the same backyard.We dig into how a 3D configurator changes the sales conversation. Till breaks down why tiny home shoppers need a guided experience instead of unlimited design freedom: pre-designed models that stay buildable, options that don't overwhelm, and a step-by-step flow that mirrors a real consultative sales process. We also cover the practical outputs builders need to move a deal forward: realistic renders, walkthroughs, proposal documents, PDF plans, and material takeoffs that make it easier to hand off the concept to drafting, engineering, and local code requirements.Then we zoom out to the tiny home movement itself. Till explains the three big demand drivers he sees across markets: first-time buyers priced out of traditional housing, older homeowners downsizing, and short-term rental operators chasing higher ROI with micro-resort style stays. We close with what's trending in the US right now, especially park models and ADUs, and how shed businesses can add a second product line without losing focus on the core.If you get value from these industry deep dives, subscribe to the Shed Geek Podcast, share this with a builder friend, and leave a review so more shed and portable building pros can find the show.For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter?  Sign up on our website: shedgeek.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com.This episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: Shed Geek MarketingCardinal LeasingIFABIdentigrow

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