Podcasts about home builders association hba

Jeff's guest on the podcast today is Dan DeStefano. Dan and Jeff have been long-time friends and fellow custom home builders. Dan is co-owner of DeStefano Homes & Remodeling and West Chester Hardwood Flooring. He shares how he grew up in the industry and how he got started with the family business. They discuss how their friendship began over 20 years ago when they met while building in the Homearama show, and Jeff gave him the push to be involved in the Home Builders Association (HBA) and how both served on the board together. They both agree that so much was learned over the years by being involved in the HBA, learning from others in the industry, and being with other builders with diverse thoughts and ages. Fellow builders were able to help each other out; older generations guided the younger generation, teaching them leadership skills and motivating them to be with their peers/competitors and, forming friendships and having fun!Many stories were shared by both how their friendship grew over the years and how they would lean on each other for advice in times of struggle in both life and business. They have too many hilarious beer drinking stories they reference during the podcast.Dan shares with us how he is a man of faith and continues on his journey. His spiritual path began with his parents and grandparents. We need to be grateful for all the good stuff we have and, pray every day and be thankful. He inspired Jeff to find his faith journey with God, and they both agree it helps them get through some of life's challenges. Jeff will forever be grateful to Dan. Jeff and Dan discuss how they have strayed from their faith path at times and agree God will always welcome you back.Email Jeff your comments, questions, topic requests or be a guest on The WB Download. Email: WBDOWNLOAD@wielandbuilders.comDownload The 23 Custom Home Luxury Must Haveshttps://www.wielandbuilders.com/custom-home-luxury-must-haves/See Wieland Builders custom home gallery  www.wielandbuilders.comSee podcast behind the scenes photos Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Houzz or Pinterest

Jeff spends some time on today's podcast with Tommy Brand, the owner of Phantom Sound; a Wieland Builders trusted trade partner used on our custom homes. Tommy shares the history of Phantom Sound and explains the range of options and products offered to homeowners and businesses. They include a full service of the following: low voltage audio and speakers hidden in rooms of your home and outdoor living areas (even in outdoor flower pots!) video, home theaters, security systems, motorized blinds/shades, bug screens and smart lighting.Tommy explains the term “whole house automation” and looks at the differences between the smart home brands Control4, Elon, Sonos and the up and coming Josh, that keeps your data private. Many of the applications have easy control panels that are integrated with your HVAC, security system, smart appliances, blinds and lights.Jeff and Tommy talk about how theater rooms are not in as high demand as in the past and that surround sound in larger open great rooms, lower levels and outdoor living spaces are frequently requested by clients. Tommy reviews the process he follows with a Wieland Builders customer interested in architecturally hidden speaker systems and the trends that are coming in the next 5 years.The Home Builders Association (HBA) plays an important role for both Tommy and Jeff. Tommy is very active in the HBA building relationships and developing future new business opportunities. He explains his involvement with CEDIA group, a custom integrators peer group that shares their business knowledge with each other on a regular basis. Visit the Phantom Sound showroom in downtown Mason or www.phantomsound.comEmail Jeff your comments, questions, topic requests or be a guest on The WB Download. WBDOWNLOAD@wielandbuilders.comSee Wieland Builders custom home gallery  www.wielandbuilders.comSee podcast behind the scenes photos Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Houzz or Pinterest

Gabbing in two separate interviews with Celeste Rueter, Executive Vice President, and Diana Forbes, Director of Membership and Business Development of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of St. Louis.    Celeste directs the HBA in working with its members and the HBA staff to help HBA member businesses succeed in their business. Diana focuses on growing membership and sharing the benefits of membership such as industry news, advocacy, education and networking.    In St. Louis, there are around 610 companies in the St. Louis HBA, employing 43,000 people.  There are many types of businesses in the home building industry, from builders and remodelers to financial services, insurance, real estate and more. The HBA can also help home owners find builders, remodelers, and more – just visit the HBA web site. The HBA is “the place to be in the home building industry.” Read more at The Green Home Coach Website! The Green Gab Podcast Links Bar:  Subscribe via iTunes |   Subscribe via RSS Feed |  Facebook Page |  Twitter Page |  Stitcher Page Connect with The Green Gab Podcast Hosts: — Marla Esser Cloos on – The Web – Twitter – Facebook – LinkedIn — Tony Pratte on – The Web – Facebook – LinkedIn  Green Gab: About the Hosts of The Green Gab Podcast: Green Gab Podcast Host Marla Esser Cloos is the Founder of The Green Home Coach – a company leading the way to inspire you to learn about, focus on and put into place Green Solutions when it comes to your life, home building and more. Marla is an NAHB Master Certified Green Professional, LEED AP and Missouri Woman Business Enterprise. She Earned her B.S. in Engineering and Public Policy and a Certificate in Energy from Washington University. Click here to learn more about Marla at her website online via TheGreenHomeCoach.Com Connect with Marla Esser Cloos on – The Web – Twitter – Facebook – LinkedIn Green Gab Podcast Host Tony Pratte is the Director of Builder/Contractor Relations at The Sound Room in St. Louis, Missouri. Tony is a graduate of St. Louis University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has earned a Masters in Environmental Management & Sustainability at Harvard University Tony’s 20+ year career has allowed to him to collect a number of experiences, connections and perspectives that offer an incredibly unique point of view that adds incredible value to each episode. Connect with Tony Pratte on – The Web – Facebook – LinkedIn

A commitment to environmental responsibility as a principle of her faith powers everything Heather Warman does. Warman is the executive director of the Kentucky Environmental Foundation. She speaks regularly on green building, sustainable design, recycling, and reuse. Warman is an avid proponent for green building initiatives in Kentucky. She has volunteered locally with American Cancer Society, the U.S. Green Building Council, Bluegrass Junior Women’s Club, and American White Water which focuses on river protection issues. Warman’s commitment to help in the community is not just limited to Kentucky. She has traveled to over 21 countries to bring proper sanitation and nutrition information to developing countries. Warman has also worked with Habitat for Humanity for over nine years, Habitat for Humanity International for one year, and has served on several boards of directors and councils. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association (HBA), was the Chair for the HBA Green Council, and 2012 Chair of the Mid-West Energy Conference. She currently serves as an education committee liaison for the US Green Build Council. Warman lives in Lexington, Ky, with her daughter Emma.

This is a unique time in association culture when there could be four or five generations working toward the same mission. Lacey Thompson, events manager at the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Lansing, is always looking for ways to build on the foundation of the yesterday while sprinkling in the technology and learning styles of today. In this episode, Mike Bills and Lacey talk about how incorporating tech into the delivery of your communication and education systems helps members better relate and connect to their association. QUOTE IT “The internet has just always been around for us. If I need something, that’s where I go. [Millennials] are just trying to get members to...live off technology more.” (3:25) “If you don’t know how to do something, you YouTube it!” (9:44) “The personal touch is key, interact one-on-one with them and you find out stuff...you learn from them.” (15.39) DIG IN Jump to 8:37 to hear Lacey’s take on why there is still value in face-to-face meetings for Millennials and others who connect online first. At 17:30 Lacy shares a great story about how she and her CEO Cindy Kosloski worked together to understand the needs of a member who was thinking about letting her membership lapse. TAKEAWAYS 1 - Millennials are teaching older generations how to explore technology and use it to connect with members in new and different ways. 2 - Personalize everything you do. A thoughtful comment or gesture can go a long way. 3 - Sharing association news in efficient and friendly ways makes members feel more connected to association leadership. HBA of Greater Lansing uses their Information Minute videos to highlight association news in less than 60 seconds. 4 - Even when you connect on social media or through email, it doesn’t replace the need for face time. 5 - Blend old and new delivery methods for your education and content to keep members engaged while still remaining reliable.ted for the long haul.

Alignment between an association's Board and the CEO can be a very powerful thing. Cindy Kosloski, chief executive officer of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Lansing & Jim Magnotta, HBA of Greater Lansing board president and founder of Magnotta Builders & Remodelers, have found the sweet spot between strategy and execution. In this episode, Mike Bills gets to sit down with Cindy and Jim for a really interesting conversation about how they are working together to “tinker with tradition” and what they are learning along the way. QUOTE IT “Our members are very proud of our association and tradition is so important to a lot of them, to tinker with that is very hard for them to accept.” (7:50) “Most executives are going to try to take actions that have a high probability of success. But that’s not what we’re going to do here with reinvention. You have to be ready to accept failure on a fairly regular basis.” (22:35) DIG IN At 10:50 Cindy and Jim talk about their experience with including board members in the reinvention process from the beginning. Listen at 15:20 as Jim explains his plan for sustaining change long-term at the board level, and keep listening to get Cindy’s perspective on what that means for her in the CEO role. TAKEAWAYS 1 - Reinvention requires a considerable amount of risk-taking. Not all of your ideas are going to be home runs. Be fearless anyway. 2 - Allow disruptions to be a learning opportunity, not a brick wall. 3 - Invite core decision makers to be owners early on in the process. They will more than likely offer different insight and be more committed for the long haul. 4 - Respect the traditions but look for creative ways to improve them. It’s possible to remain steadfast to your mission and still make change. 5 - Focus on what’s important and give that to your members or customers. A simple product or resource done well is better than an elaborate, confusing offering. looking for ways to make them better.