Brad Leavitt Podcast

Listen in as Steven discusses his foray into real estate from the airline industry post 9/11 and how his lessons learned as a pilot carry over into his career as an entrepreneur and mentor to aspiring business owners.

A lot of today’s discussion revolves around the importance of having your systems and processes clearly defined. Seven refers to the definition of “business” as given to him by a mentor, namely: “a commercial, profitable enterprise that runs without you and has a sale date.”

He explains how he was able to scale his portfolio exponentially simply by shifting his paradigm from seeing himself as a property owner to seeing himself as a business owner. To him, a huge component to longevity is the willingness to remove yourself as the bottleneck of your own business.

Sponsors:

• Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!
• Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/
• Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove: Schedule an appointment at subzero-wolf.com/Scottsdale or 480.921.0900

Topics Discussed: 

• How 9/11 changed Steven’s life
• Defining “business”
• Managing properties like a business
• Creating a system around your business
• Setting KPIs around “hand-off spots” in your business
• Delivering consistency to the client
• Being comfortable asking for help
• Detaching yourself from the business

Connect with Steven Rozenberg:

• Website - https://steverozenberg.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rozenbergsteve/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mastermynd/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCck4Ww77C6IoZQDPne9fHgQ

Connect with Brad Leavitt:

• Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_construction
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction
• Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg

Key Quotes by Steven:

• You have to let go of ego and pride. I am a big believer in investing in people to help me get to where I want to go.
• The definition of a business is commercial, profitable enterprise that runs without you and has a sale date.
• Having a successful business is delivering consistency to the client.
• People go to work for a purpose, not for a paycheck.

Summer was one of Cambria’s first customers when building her first home, explaining the superior product benefits to her own family. She started as employee #30, and now, Summer has been with Cambria for more than 16 years, straddling multiple roles within the company dedicated to design innovation and business development.

Listen in as Summer reflects on her experience rising the ranks over the years to become the first female EVP in her family business. She shares Cambria’s approach to philanthropy and marketing collaborations, including with A-list celebrities and other influencers.

Summer talks about the challenges the company continues to face in the aftermath of the lockdowns, and how they continue to stay on the cutting edge of the industry while staying centered with timeless design.

Sponsors:

• Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove: Schedule an appointment at subzero-wolf.com/Scottsdale or 480.921.0900 
• Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!
• Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/

Topics Discussed: 

• Becoming EVP at Cambria
• Empowering women at EVP
• Managing people
• Summer’s female role models
• Collaborating with A-list celebrities
• Philanthropic partnerships
• How the smallest decisions and habits add up
• Creating a great company culture
• Why Cambria decided to get involved in the net-zero home
• How COVID impacted Cambria
• Innovating at Cambria
• Staying on the cutting edge
• What Summer does for fun
• What’s next for Cambria

Connect with Cambria: 

• Website - https://www.cambriausa.com/#!/
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerkath/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cambriasurfaces/
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/cambriasurfaces/

Connect with Brad Leavitt:

• Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_construction
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction
• Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg

Key Quotes by Summer:

• The more you show up, the more you’ll put yourself in front of opportunities.
• As a manager or a leader, everyone around you matters. You have to treat people with respect and be kind.
• Sweating the small stuff is important because all of it contributes to some really big things.

Melody Gangi, founder and principal of House of Four, is a designer known for creating beautiful, comfortable, and happy spaces. With the demonstration of timeless concepts and relaxed sophistication signature to her body of work, Gangi brings accessibility of beautiful design to the Las Vegas Valley. A curated, clean, and warm experience is at the center of Melody’s design approach. Through an exploration of color, use, materiality and intuitive collaborations of contemporary and classic, architectural and organic, she curates a new experience for every space.

Lead Designer for House of Four, Claira Brown, has over seven years of design experience in both residential and commercial design. After receiving her academic training in architectural design and working for an AD100 design firm in San Francisco, she willfully returned to her home town of Las Vegas and works intimately alongside House of Four's Principal Designer Melody Gangi on all full service design projects.

Melody and Claira kick off the conversation with their reflections on Design Camp and the value of collaborating with and learning from fellow designers and business owners in general.

They discuss how they were able to turn House of Four into an irresistible brand by creating an emotional journey for potential clients through the power of social media. This is best exemplified by the company’s mantra: From our house to your home.

Our guests talk about the importance of collaborating with clients, architects, and contractors with whom, without much effort, you can get on the same page with.

They dive into how they were able to hone their process for filtering down to their ideal client, and how they are able to find the perfect intersection between their vision, the client’s vision, and the architectural limitations of the home.

Sponsors:

• Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove: Schedule an appointment at subzero-wolf.com/Scottsdale or 480.921.0900 
• Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!
• Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/

Topics Discussed: 

• Collaborating with other designers
• Takeaways from Design Camp
• Building a brand as an interior designer
• What inspires Melody and Claira
• The most enjoyable part of their careers as designers
• The complexity of the business
• Marrying interior design with architecture
• How to collaborate well with your architect and contractor
• Defining your ideal client
• How Melody and Claira met
• How Melody and Claira work well together
• Opening their shop
• What the showroom offers
• Finding clients
• What inspired Melody and Claira to get into design

Connect with House of Four:

• Website - https://www.houseoffourdesign.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/houseoffourdesign
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/houseoffourdesign
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/houseoffour/  
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/HouseofFourDesign/  
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@houseoffourdesignstudio1889  

Connect with Brad Leavitt:

• Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_construction
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction
• Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg

Key Quotes by Melody and Claira:

• You never stop learning—that’s the fun thing about business: Making it better, improving, learning new things that you can incorporate into your business to make the process even better and stronger.
• A strong relationship with the architect and contractor is one of the most important things for you as a designer.

Listen in as Casey discusses how LP Building Solutions manages to stay on the forefront of innovation when it comes to bringing products to market that not only defend against adverse climate scenarios, but everyday climate-related challenges which involve heat or moisture.

In addition to keeping in mind issues regarding climate, LP also accounts for the evolving tastes and sophistication of homeowners, and takes client feedback into account whenever the company is looking to create or optimize a product. Additionally, Casey shares how being involved in the design and architectural community has helped LP stay on the cutting edge.

Finally, Casey talks about LP’s recently-launched line of products incorporating its patented NovaCore™ technology and the positive early feedback that keeps the whole team excited for what’s to come.

Sponsors:

• Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove: Schedule an appointment at subzero-wolf.com/Scottsdale or 480.921.0900 
• Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!
• Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/

Topics Discussed: 

• Developing sustainable and resilient products
• How LP Building Solutions creates products for different climate zones
• Educating the public on installation
• How homeowners have become more discerning and sophisticated
• How LP takes feedback into account when creating solutions
• Selling premium sustainable and resilient products to homeowners
• Being involved in the design and architectural community
• The NovaCore™ advantage
• Casey’s experience at LP and how he developed his passion for building science
• What drives Casey today

Connect with Guest: 

• Website - https://lpcorp.com/
• LinkedIn (Casey Smyth) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyjsmyth/
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/lp-building-solutions/?_ga=2.165797882.559309470.1518450412-313342217.1513109586
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lp_pros/?_ga=2.165797882.559309470.1518450412-313342217.1513109586
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LPBuildingSolutionsProfessional?_ga=2.165797882.559309470.1518450412-313342217.1513109586

Connect with Brad Leavitt:

• Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_construction
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction
• Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg

Key Quotes by Casey:

• Resiliency comes down to building products that can withstand increasingly adverse environments.
• If risk mitigation is what builders are after, I think there is a lot to be said about making the investment upfront for more premium products that are going to work harder for you over the long run, that are going to help fortify that structure better.

Al has 40 years experience as a custom builder, engineer, consultant, columnist, and speaker. He is known for his creativity and insights into improving profits and productivity. He has written numerous books and over 200 articles about life and various aspects of homebuilding.

Listen in as Al discusses how he consults with clients from a variety of specialties in the construction industry, from design-build to portfolio build to production build. He talks about what he deems the 15 elements to optimize in business, beyond the well-known 3Ps of pricing, product, and planning.

Al also does a deep dive into the principles of leadership and how your conduct as the leader of your company can make or break your business. To Al, true leadership is all about knowing when to turn your back to the crowd, when to be strong and when to be patient, and who to accept the way they are and who needs to change.

He stresses the importance of getting all of your employees on the same page with regards to the organization’s core values. He explains why it is vital to be able to adapt your business to the times to always strive for continuous improvement. Finally, Al offers his best advice on encouraging teamwork and bringing out the best in your employees.

Sponsors:

• Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove: Schedule an appointment at subzero-wolf.com/Scottsdale or 480.921.0900 
• Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!
• Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/

Topics Discussed: 

• The importance of company culture
• Consulting different types of construction businesses
• Setting expectations with consulting clients
• How homebuilders can learn from other fields (ex. architecture, interior design, etc.)
• How to become a better leader
• Understanding and taking your biases into account
• Modeling leadership by example
• Encouraging teamwork
• Bringing out the best in your employees
• Getting everyone on page with the company’s core values
• How Allan provides long-term value to his consulting clients

Connect with Guest:

• Website - http://www.hbnnet.com/

Connect with Brad Leavitt:

• Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_construction
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction
• Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg

Key Quotes by Allan:

• Culture matters, and the way you get to a great culture is heavily related to leadership skills. Companies with great cultures typically have great leaders. It’s really that simple.
• What makes or breaks us as a company are the things we don’t do well enough to be over the threshold.
• The difference between “good” and “excellent” is not what makes you succeed. The difference between “good” and “not good” is what makes you succeed.
• The only thing that counts when we are in sales is the number of first meetings.
• Great leaders are always aware of their own biases and account for them.
• If you’re really into self-improvement, then you need to be into self-honesty.

Listen in as Brad, Nick, and Morgan discuss how the Contractor Coalition Summit came to be. For them, this event provides a rare opportunity for general contractors nationwide to network and optimize their backend to run a more profitable business. They highlight the conference’s accessibility, compared to prestigious clubs such as the Builder 20.

As our co-hosts explain, the summit is a hub of education, collaboration, where contractors at every stage and size of business are able to share their perspectives and lessons learned with one another. It’s an opportunity to “ride along” with someone a year or two ahead of you rather than an industry veteran with decades under their belt.

All-in-all, the Contractor Coalition Summit offer a game-changing level of access, value, and camaraderie no general contractor should miss!

Register for the next Contractor Coalition Summit nearest you at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/contractorcoalitionsummit. 

Sponsors:

• Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove: Schedule an appointment at subzero-wolf.com/Scottsdale or 480.921.0900 
• Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!
• Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/

Topics Discussed: 

• [01:34] The story behind the Contractor Coalition Summit
• [05:10] What is the summit all about?
• [13:56] The benefits of having an intimate setting to network in
• [18:15] How Brad, Nick, and Morgan are changing the industry as a whole
• [22:21] The power of collaboration
• [28:06] About next year’s summits and the event schedule
• [32:05] Different perspectives, different contracts
• [37:02] About NS Builder, construction2style LLC, and AFT
• [42:57] Learning from those who are a year or two ahead of you in business
• [49:10] What the summit’s guest pass covers

Connect with Nick Schiffer of NS Builders:

• Website - https://www.nsbuilders.com/
• Instagram (@nsbuilders) - https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/?hl=en
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1gaS5cLsCtgaCLhi08cg
• LinkedIn (Nick Schiffer) - https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?heroEntityKey=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profile%3AACoAAAnByWEBjwTXVmifRwspBtm7nQGtv3BK2MA&keywords=nick%20schiffer&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&position=0&searchId=b36f7a22-139f-4ace-b877-7b300c8b45d3&sid=EYw
• LinkedIn (NS Builder) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nsbuilder
• Podcast (NS Builders Podcast) - https://www.nickschiffer.com/podcast
• Podcast (The Modern Craftsman Podcast) - https://www.themoderncraftsman.org/

Connect with Morgan Moliltor of construction2style LLC:

• Website - https://construction2style.com/
• Instagram (@construction2style) - https://www.instagram.com/construction2style/?hl=en
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/construction2style-llc/
• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@construction2style?_t=8VFPmTFcWrq&_r=1
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw0DTGNtruFv6XgcVliM5Jw
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/c2s_molitor/

Connect with Brad Leavitt:

• Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_construction
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction
• Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg

Key Quotes by Nick and Morgan:

• At the summit, the information is going to be provided. It’s up to me if I want to implement it or not. But, just being around the people in that intimate setting—when you have that close group, you have the opportunity to talk to every single person one-on-one. ~Nick
• I believe in my gut that we’re changing the industry as a whole. ~Morgan
• The best education is to ride along with someone right in front of you, rather than looking at someone that did it 50 years ago. There’s more value in chasing the person who’s done it a year or two ahead of you. ~Nick.

Since 2000, Dominic has built and sold two different multinational organizations including a mail order retail/pharmacy company with 140 employees, and a business coaching franchise built on the materials and expertise of Brian Tracy.

Dominic mentors youth on entrepreneurship via his business group, The Entrepreneurs Organization. He is the local chair for a business plan competition called the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA).

Listen in as Dominic illustrates the two types of leadership—the Captain and the Lighthouse—and how to make the switch from reactive business ownership to proactive business ownership.

Dominic talks about his famous Tedx Talk, revealing that he had actually “failed” many times during the event and what he had to do to keep the show going—to great success. He also explains how business owners can find their equilibrium as leaders at the intersection of being a technician, a manager, and an entrepreneur—referring to Michael E. Gerber’s classic book The E-Myth Revisited.

Sponsors:

• Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove: Schedule an appointment at subzero-wolf.com/Scottsdale or 480.921.0900 
• Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!
• Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/

Topics Discussed: 

• [00:56] Choosing to be a Captain or a Lighthouse as a leader
• [05:58] How to avoid being a reactive business owner
• [13:00] Influencing your client’s kitchen table conversations for the better
• [16:46] Dominic’s Tedx Talk
• [22:43] Finding success as a business owner
• [26:28] Building a great culture
• [30:06] Hiring the right person
• [33:05] Why Dominic decided to become a business coach
• [37:32] Dealing with difficult clients
• [40:10] Creating a solid system for your business for growth
• [48:57] Finding and fixing profit leaks

Connect with Dominic Rubino:

• Website - http://www.dominicrubino.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rubino_dominic/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ZorBusiness/
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicrubino/
• TedTalk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlanB0whNOE

Connect with Brad Leavitt:

• Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_construction
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction
• Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg

Key Quotes by Dominic:

• A lot of the time, we feel like the Captain—reactive to the business. We get good at getting reactive; but, it’s a choice. You either choose to remain the Captain or to become the Lighthouse.
• My job as a business owner is to make sure that the future of this business is strong so that the people who work for me will have gifts under their Christmas tree for their kids.
• If you have employees, your job as a leader is to give them the best opportunity to be successful.
• The only thing that counts when we are in sales is the number of first meetings.
• Perfection kills creativity.

The CEO and one of the three co-founders of Buildertrend, Dan is an industry authority on workplace culture and residential construction, a sought-after speaker, and commercial real-estate investor. He established Buildertrend alongside Steve Dugger and Jeff Dugger in 2006. Today, the internationally-acclaimed company has over 500 employees.

Listen in as Dan shares how Buildertrend is able to stay relevant in the ever-changing construction market and industry, especially in the economic aftermath of the pandemic. He also talks about how he is able to keep up with his many tasks and responsibilities as both a business leader and a family man, and the lessons he has learned over the years about delegation and knowing your limits.

Dan speaks on the importance of overcommunication and setting expectations, both with your employees and your clients. This, he says, is vital to building an amazing company culture all while scaling your business through the power of referrals from satisfied homeowners.

Sponsors:

• Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove: Schedule an appointment at subzero-wolf.com/Scottsdale or 480.921.0900 
• Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!
• Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/

Events:

• Learn More/Register for Contractor Coalition Summit November 06-09 https://www.eventcreate.com/e/contractorcoalitionsummit

Topics Discussed: 

• [05:01] The ups-and-downs of an entrepreneur
• [13:50] Keeping Buildertrend relevant
• [18:15] How Dan manages to juggle his many responsibilities as a leader
• [23:18] Knowing when it is time to back off and delegate tasks
• [26:00] Being responsive to the things that you cannot control as a business owner
• [29:16] Caring for your employees and building a great company culture
• [40:00] How Buildertrend came to be
• [42:54] The future of Buildertrend
• [46:02] The power of referrals
• [51:59] Why builders cannot over-communicate enough to their customers
• [57:49] The importance of expectation management

Connect with BuilderTrend:

• Website - https://buildertrend.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/buildertrend
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO7SI6btsZPc1jJJIemoH-A
• Podcast - https://buildertrend.com/podcasts/

Connect with Brad Leavitt:

• Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_construction
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction
• Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg

Key Quotes by Dan:

• When you operate a business, you don’t have the right answer for everything. You’re just trying to make the best decision with the information that you have.
• The best way to grow your business is to have real processes. That’s when you can start doing magical things in your businesses.
• If you have employees, your job as a leader is to give them the best opportunity to be successful.
• If you show people that you really care about them in their hardest moments, that’s when you build an organization that can truly be world-class.
• Your best source of business is through previous customers

Today Brad speaks with Neil Freidberg, Building Science Manager at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation.

Listen in as Neil shares his experience with LP’s new hybrid model and how this new way of working has impacted the traditionally corporate structure and culture of the firm. He also talks about how building science has responded to the shift in which consumers have gone from expecting quality from individual components (i.e. walls, roofs, etc.) to expecting quality from the whole system.

Neil speaks on building failures as an effective learning tool which, when lessons are applied, bring the entire construction industry forward. He talks about the importance of taking climate zones into account and how to best use the assortment of products available today to protect a home against the elements.

Sponsors:

• Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove: Schedule an appointment at subzero-wolf.com/Scottsdale or 480.921.0900
• Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!
• Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/

Events:

• Learn More/Register for Contractor Coalition Summit November 06-09 https://www.eventcreate.com/e/contractorcoalitionsummit

Topics Discussed: 

• [03:19] The impact of LP’s transition to a hybrid model
• [06:51] Looking at the system as a whole and not as separate components
• [11:24] Promoting sustainability in construction in the U.S.
• [15:52] Learning from building failures
• [18:59] Building to the climate zone
• [22:42] Defending a house against salty air
• [26:16] Why find a local builder
• [31:09] NovaCore™ versus WeatherLogic®
• [37:00] The benefits of FlameBlock®
• [42:32] Bolstering the longevity of the system that is the house
• [47:39] About make-up air
• [53:43] Building an airtight wall

Connect with Neil Freidberg & LP:

• Website - https://lpcorp.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lp_pros/?_ga=2.165797882.559309470.1518450412-313342217.1513109586
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LPBuildingSolutionsProfessional?_ga=2.165797882.559309470.1518450412-313342217.1513109586
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf_mPuYsZ--GwSgooYeUzVw
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/lp-building-solutions/?_ga=2.165797882.559309470.1518450412-313342217.1513109586
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/lpcorp?_ga=2.165797882.559309470.1518450412-313342217.1513109586

Connect with Brad Leavitt:

• Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_construction
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction
• Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction
• Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg

Key Quotes by Neil:

• We have to look at buildings no longer as single components, but as a whole system.
• If they’re building to code, they’re building the bare minimum.

Lost Creek Construction was built on a legacy of excellence, honesty, and exceptional quality that has spanned generations. Starting on his grandfather’s ranch in Southern Utah as a boy, Tom learned the value of hard work, the strength in teamwork, the importance of doing your absolute best, and the joy of creating lifelong beauty. When Tom founded Lost Creek in 2012, he honored his grandfather by naming his company after that very ranch. It serves as a daily reminder of where he came from and the legacy he wants to leave his own children… building the very best.

Before founding Lost Creek Construction, Tom (who holds a Construction Management Degree from BYU) worked 10 years as a project manager in commercial construction. His successful, decade-long career has proven to be an invaluable experience with the demands of strict standards, precise estimates, accurate budgets, and aggressive schedule management. A woodworker at heart, Tom decided to pursue his lifelong dream and build exceptional custom homes. His integrity and passion for his work shows in every detail of every single project he completes.

Sponsors:

• Visit https://buildertrend.com/aft/ to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!
• Pella Windows & Doors - https://www.pella.com/

Events:

• Learn More/Register for Contractor Coalition Summit November 06-09 https://www.eventcreate.com/e/contractorcoalitionsummit

Topics Discussed: 

• [00:02:51] Joining Builder 20 Group
• [00:12:02] Training & Info. Before Builder 20
• [00:13:56] Working with Father In-Law
• [00:18:01] Why & How Tom Started his Own Business
• [00:32:35] Establishing a Clear Vision of Business
• [00:36:26] Parade of Homes
• [00:41:27] Evaluating Marketing Strategy
• [00:51:31] Interviewing Clients
• [00:54:01] The Legacy of Lost Creek
• [00:56:40] Buying into Company Culture
• [01:03:31] What Tom Does for Fun
• [01:05:23] Upcoming Projects

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• Website - https://www.lostcreekco.com/
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• Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/lost-creek-construction-llc-pfvwus-pf~849189878? 

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