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Episode 248: Attract and Retain Top Talent with Ryan Englin
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Episode 248: Attract and Retain Top Talent with Ryan Englin

Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters, discusses attracting and retaining top talent in the construction industry, improving company reputation, implementing strong onboarding processes, establishing clear performance metrics, and developing strong leadership in the field.

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Episode 247: Integrated Technology in Luxury Homes with Michael Short
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Episode 247: Integrated Technology in Luxury Homes with Michael Short

Michael Short, the Sr. Director of Marketing Operations and Residential at Crestron Electronics, discusses using technology to simplify construction, how Crestron integrates into luxury home builds and superyachts, as well as marketing, launching new products, Crestron’s new podcast and addressing challenges in product development for the construction industry.

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Episode 246: Understanding Clients with Anthony Jeffers
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Episode 246: Understanding Clients with Anthony Jeffers

Anthony Jeffers, the Director of Project Development for Hensel Phelps, discusses his role in business development and the importance of understanding client needs, building trade partner relationships, and maintaining mental and emotional fitness in the complex and demanding construction industry.

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Episode 245: Wellness by Design with Dr. Gautam Gulati
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Episode 245: Wellness by Design with Dr. Gautam Gulati

Brad Leavitt interviews Dr. Gautam Gulati about incorporating wellness design principles into home construction to promote healthy living habits and reduce risks of chronic illness through intentional choices in materials, layouts, and amenities. They discuss strategies for balancing work and wellness using small design tweaks and how to approach clients interested in preventative healthcare through their homes.

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Episode 241: Building for Outdoor Living with Joe Raboine
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Episode 241: Building for Outdoor Living with Joe Raboine

Brad Leavitt and Joe Raboine discuss how outdoor living spaces positively impact mental health and well-being, and how companies like Oldcastle APG are streamlining product development and construction processes through collaboration to make these spaces more accessible and efficient to build. It also explores the evolution of outdoor living and how spending time in nature benefits people.

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Episode 240: Embracing Failure to Grow with Kevin Headley
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Episode 240: Embracing Failure to Grow with Kevin Headley

Kevin Headley shares insights on blending sales and leadership skills while working at Rinnai. He discusses the importance of communication, emotional intelligence, and embracing failure to improve decision making and team success.

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Episode 239: Success Through Collaboration with Cody Thompson
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Episode 239: Success Through Collaboration with Cody Thompson

Brad Leavitt interviews Cody Thompson, owner of T3 Construction, about the challenges of building luxury custom homes in Flagstaff, Arizona and how networking, collaboration, and investing in employees has helped grow his business over the past decade. Cody discusses using Buildertrend for project management, self-performing construction work, and strategies for starting and expanding a successful home building company.

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Episode 238: Simplifying the Build Process with Keith Galbut
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Episode 238: Simplifying the Build Process with Keith Galbut

Brad Leavitt discusses the importance of thorough pre-construction planning and vetting of all construction team members with Keith Galbut. They also explore how an owners' representative can help facilitate this process and manage issues that may arise during the project.

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