Construction Disruption

Our guest Matt Thornhill spent the first part of his career in marketing and advertising when he noticed a disturbing trend. In both advertising and marketing, significant effort went into targeting consumers 18-49, but after 50, all effort dropped sharply. Bewildered by this way of thinking, Matt started researching this demographic, determined to find a way to reach such a large and growing section of the population. After discovering that aging adults suffered from a lack of affordable, community-focused housing, Matt found his calling. He developed the Cozy Home concept and is in pre-development currently.

Reach out to Matt on LinkedIn or check out Openly Gray and Cozy Home Community to find out more.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest Wolf Richter runs the financial website wolfstreet.com, covering “the stories behind business, finance, and money” since 2011. Spurred by the financial crisis of 2008, Wolf converted his ramblings into a website, hoping to spark discussion on the financial world at the time. Now, with an active community on his site, Wolf keeps it updated with daily articles and reports on all the relevant financial news. You can sign up for his newsletter for the latest information or visit his archive for topics he wrote on in the past.

Visit Wolf’s website at wolfstreet.com and check out his contact page to get in touch.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest Ed Macnab, CEO of 3D Printed Homes Corporation, leads a team of skilled individuals dedicated to making 3D printed homes a reality in Canada. After time in construction, IT, management, and venture capital, Ed found a team with a developed idea and the technical know-how but lacking business acumen. After learning more about the business and its mission to bring affordable housing to Canada, he was on board. As CEO, he leads the company through this brand-new field.  

Reach out to Ed through 3DPHC’s contact page to learn more about 3D printed houses and how you can work towards designing your own.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest Jeff Chatterton, Crisis Communication Expert at Checkmate Public Affairs, has twenty years of crisis management under his belt. Co-author of the bestselling book, Leaders Under Fire, Jeff specializes in helping leaders and organizations prepare for and deal with emergencies and bad publicity. Crafting the appropriate response to conflict often takes an outside perspective. Besides crisis communication, Checkmate provides 24/7 support to their clients if a crisis ever happens.

Book a 30-minute appointment with Jeff at bookwithjeff.com, visit his website checkmatepublicaffairs.com, or grab a copy of his book, Leaders Under Fire (pay just the cost of shipping).

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest is Kiki Redhead, Global CMF & Trend Manager at Sherwin Williams Industrial & Performance Coatings. After earning a master’s degree in Trend Forecasting, Kiki became an expert in color trends across industries. Specializing in industrial design, she designs colors for longevity and performance as well as beauty and style. Using her knowledge of trends, Kiki works with a team to create color forecasts for the years and decades to come, shaping the designs of tomorrow.

Contact Kiki at designhouse.sherwin.com.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guests are Jordan and Mason Burchette, a wife and husband with a unique story to tell. Mason is the Director of Marketing and Development at Best Buy Metals, a national metal roofing manufacturer and supplier. After starting in the warehouse at Best Buy, Mason made his way to sales and now serves on the executive team. Jordan is a stay-at-home mom, homeschool teacher, and owner of a branding and design business, Coffee with a Friend Media. She provides a range of services, from logo design to marketing material.

Books mentioned in the episode:

The Legacy Journey: A Radical View of Biblical Wealth and Generosity, by Dave Ramsey

Praise of Folly, by Erasmus

Check out Jordan’s business at coffeewithafriendmedia.com or on Facebook and Instagram @coffeewithafriendmedia. Find Mason at metalroofingu.com to learn more about all things metal roofing. 

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest is Gary Fleisher, the Modcoach and mind behind modularhomesource.com. Gary has been in the modular home industry for decades and amassed a wealth of knowledge. As the industry continues to grow, he believes that modular home building is here to stay. Gary is the go-to guy for anything in modular or off-site construction, and he’s been writing the leading industry blog for 15 years. 

Email Gary at [email protected] or visit his website at modularhomesource.com.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest is Lindsey Ray, Vice President of Interior Construction at Falkbuilt Ltd., a manufacturer and partner with contractors, architects, and consumers. Lindsey has worked in interior design since 2009, teaching it at Kent State during the 2014-15 school year. Before joining Falkbuilt, Lindsey worked on designing headquarters for large corporations. Now she uses her experience to further innovative solutions for interior design.

Find Lindsey on LinkedIn and check out Falkbuilt at their website falkbuilt.com

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest is Billy Ream, creator of Ruahaus Holistic 3D Design, a firm providing “spirit-filled” homes with a variety of designs, ideas, and form factors. Billy has extensive experience as an architect with a portfolio spanning the residential and commercial sectors. Now an independent small business owner, Billy uses his skills to provide environmentally conscious homes with a holistic approach.

Connect with Billy on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/liamream or visit his website at ruahaus.com

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest is Frank Farmer, President of American Metal Roofs and Metal Roofing Consultants. Frank started in sales in 1986, opening his own metal roofing company in 1999. Now the premier metal roofing contractor in Michigan, Frank offers his knowledge to new and inexperienced salespeople and contractors looking to improve their businesses.

Contact Frank through metalroofingconsultants.com, americanmetalroofs.com, or directly at (810)-963-0021.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com