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#31 Wrapping Up the Year: Building a Business, Management, Branding & Vision, Tech Stack, Resources, Updated Thinking, and a Merry Christmas from Building Culture
Hi everyone! I’m excited to share our final episode of the year, marking one full year of the Building Culture Podcast! This episode is a solo reflection—something new for me—where I dive into the evolution of our brand, key business learnings, our tech stack, updated thinking, and personal growth.
I explore how Building Culture has grown from focusing on structural masonry to a broader mission of creating durable, human-centered architecture and thriving communities. Adapting to challenges like rising costs and supply chain disruptions, I reflect on how staying versatile has helped us remain true to our mission of fostering human flourishing through the built environment.
This episode also includes lessons learned from raising capital, building a team, and refining processes with tools like Superhuman and AppFolio. I share how inspiring books, podcasts, and thinkers—like Make Something Wonderful and Andrew Huberman’s work—have shaped my perspective.
On a personal note, I open up about recovering from a life-changing injury, the importance of pursuing meaningful goals, and how embracing life’s challenges has brought deeper fulfillment. I’ve found that happiness is fleeting, but meaning endures.
I hope this episode inspires you to reflect on your own journey and take away something valuable for your life or business. Thank you for an incredible year, and here’s to building a thriving future together!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Navigating Real Estate Syndication and Fundraising
33:41 Indefinite Hold Strategy in Real Estate Investment
39:45 Understanding Dopamine and Motivation
45:35 The Importance of Free Speech in Society
54:00 The Importance of Free Speech
01:00:05 The Case for Masonry in Modern Construction
01:07:01 Personal Development and New Ventures
01:14:28 Creating Your Own Heaven or Hell
TAKEAWAYS
Building Culture has shifted from a focus on structural masonry to creating human-centered architecture and thriving communities.
Regular feedback, delegation, and alignment have strengthened team culture and efficiency.
Viewing architecture as a human habitat highlights its role in fostering well-being and community.
Adapting to rising costs and personal setbacks underscores the value of flexibility in pursuing long-term goals.
Pursuing meaningful, challenging goals leads to deeper fulfillment and personal growth.
Austin shares aspirations for Building Culture’s role in creating resilient, human-centered communities.
CONNECT WITH AUSTIN TUNNELL
Newsletter: https://playbook.buildingculture.com/
https://www.instagram.com/austintunnell/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-tunnell-2a41894a/
https://twitter.com/AustinTunnell
CONNECT WITH BUILDING CULTURE
https://www.buildingculture.com/
https://www.instagram.com/buildingculture/
https://twitter.com/build_culture
https://www.facebook.com/BuildCulture/
SPONSORS
Thank you so much to the sponsors of The Building Culture Podcast!
Sierra Pacific Windows: https://www.sierrapacificwindows.com/
One Source Windows: https://onesourcewindows.com/
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Hi everyone! I’m excited to share our final episode of the year, marking one full year of the Building Culture Podcast! This episode is a solo reflection—something new for me—where I dive into the evolution of our brand, key business learnings, our tech stack, updated thinking, and personal growth.
I explore how Building Culture has grown from focusing on structural masonry to a broader mission of creating durable, human-centered architecture and thriving communities. Adapting to challenges like rising costs and supply chain disruptions, I reflect on how staying versatile has helped us remain true to our mission of fostering human flourishing through the built environment.
This episode also includes lessons learned from raising capital, building a team, and refining processes with tools like Superhuman and AppFolio. I share how inspiring books, podcasts, and thinkers—like Make Something Wonderful and Andrew Huberman’s work—have shaped my perspective.
On a personal note, I open up about recovering from a life-changing injury, the importance of pursuing meaningful goals, and how embracing life’s challenges has brought deeper fulfillment. I’ve found that happiness is fleeting, but meaning endures.
I hope this episode inspires you to reflect on your own journey and take away something valuable for your life or business. Thank you for an incredible year, and here’s to building a thriving future together!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Navigating Real Estate Syndication and Fundraising
33:41 Indefinite Hold Strategy in Real Estate Investment
39:45 Understanding Dopamine and Motivation
45:35 The Importance of Free Speech in Society
54:00 The Importance of Free Speech
01:00:05 The Case for Masonry in Modern Construction
01:07:01 Personal Development and New Ventures
01:14:28 Creating Your Own Heaven or Hell
TAKEAWAYS
Building Culture has shifted from a focus on structural masonry to creating human-centered architecture and thriving communities.
Regular feedback, delegation, and alignment have strengthened team culture and efficiency.
Viewing architecture as a human habitat highlights its role in fostering well-being and community.
Adapting to rising costs and personal setbacks underscores the value of flexibility in pursuing long-term goals.
Pursuing meaningful, challenging goals leads to deeper fulfillment and personal growth.
Austin shares aspirations for Building Culture’s role in creating resilient, human-centered communities.
CONNECT WITH AUSTIN TUNNELL
Newsletter: https://playbook.buildingculture.com/
https://www.instagram.com/austintunnell/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-tunnell-2a41894a/
https://twitter.com/AustinTunnell
CONNECT WITH BUILDING CULTURE
https://www.buildingculture.com/
https://www.instagram.com/buildingculture/
https://twitter.com/build_culture
https://www.facebook.com/BuildCulture/
SPONSORS
Thank you so much to the sponsors of The Building Culture Podcast!
Sierra Pacific Windows: https://www.sierrapacificwindows.com/
One Source Windows: https://onesourcewindows.com/
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