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In today's episode: Sara Williams shares her evolving journey with AI technology and its transformative impact on her life and career. She emphasizes the importance of mastering AI technologies, like ChatGPT and YOU.com, to boost productivity and efficiency across various life and work domains. Sara also explores AI's promising potential within the construction industry, especially in mitigating skilled labor shortages. She urges listeners to experiment with AI tools to enhance their productivity and maintain a leading edge.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Where will AI be in 10 years?
• 02:22 Gen Z Views on AI
• 03:47 Safety and Security Concerns of AI
• 05:41 Moving Trends of Different Generations
• 11:42 What Can AI Do?
• 18:39 Sara Williams Interview
• 27:12 Embracing AI: From Early Encounters to Evolution
• 36:28 Enhancing Productivity and Efficiency With AI
• 42:22 AI in the Construction Industry
• 48:03 Staying Ahead of the Curve: Exploring and Experimenting with AI

About Sara:

For almost 20 years, Sara has been working in the new home industry in sales, marketing and leadership for builders and tech companies, and has had a hand in growing each company she has worked for by putting strategic sales and marketing processes and technology in place. Her own work on sales teams gained her national recognition from the National Association of Home Builders Sales and Marketing Council when she won the first Gold award in 2013 for Online Sales.

In her current role as Director of Sales at Anewgo, Sara has had the opportunity to help with rebranding initiatives, building industry relationships, marketing, product development, product launches, sales, advisory boards, training, and business consulting with Anewgo builder partners. Sara and her team at Anewgo have been industry trailblazers and disruptors for selling new homes online via ecommerce platforms and the AI revolution for new homes sales and marketing.

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In today's episode: Liesel Cooper shares her journey in the home building industry, where quick decision-making and embracing risks are part of the daily grind. Tune in as Liesel discusses navigating the complexities of a male-dominated field with empathy and self-awareness, revealing the keys to her successful career and impactful leadership. Timestamps:

• 00:00 Don't Take No as an Answer
• 05:50 Self Repairing Concrete
• 09:44 Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis with Startup Companies
• 14:46 The Importance of Passion in the Home Building Industry
• 23:50 Why Fast Decision-Making in Home Building Matters
• 25:15 Keys to Success - Talent, Intelligence, Hard Work, and Determination
• 26:09 Surrounding Yourself with Smart and Capable People
• 27:34 The Value of Mentors in Personal and Professional Growth
• 33:08 Finding the Right Role Through Self-Awareness
• 35:00 The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Female Executive
• 39:13 Passion, Empathy, and Self-Awareness in Leadership

About Leisel: Liesel Cooper, Regional President at Dream Finders Homes, has had a long history of success spanning 36 years in the homebuilding industry, having served in prominent positions for several national builders.

Liesel brings a wealth of experience to the table. With a diverse background spanning land acquisition, land development, land entitlement, construction, purchasing, product development, sales, corporate marketing, customer service functions, and finance—resulting in over $3 billion in revenue for the company in 2022 while delivering just over 6,600 homes.

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Larry Webb, a veteran in the home building industry, joins Jeff Shore as the first guest on the Builder365 podcast! Larry shares his journey from being a history teacher to becoming a successful home builder and emphasizes the importance of people and relationships in the industry!

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Starting the episode off, Jeff quizzes Amy on some homeownership statistics! Then, the Larry Webb interview dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of the homebuilding industry, from navigating the economic impacts of the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic to addressing the urgent need for more women in leadership roles. Larry and Jeff also discuss the stark differences between small boutique builders and major construction firms, the growing housing affordability crisis, and the nation's homelessness issue.

Plus, get a personal glimpse into the lighter side of the industry with stories from Larry and Jeff, including their long-standing participation in an exclusive fantasy football league!

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In the debut episode of Builder365, hosts Jeff Shore and Amy O'Connor dive into the heart of homebuilding, celebrating its achievements and addressing its challenges.

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Jeff & Amy discuss housing affordability, spotlighting 3D-printed homes as an innovative solution. The duo critically examines the impact of recent changes in the National Association of Realtors, exploring how these shifts affect buyers, realtors, and builders alike. The episode concludes with a personal reflection on the homebuilding industry. From the elements they cherish to the aspects they critique, Jeff and Amy's insights paint a vivid picture of the industry's complexity and its profound influence on people's lives.

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