About this Episode In this episode, we focus on making the green building more resident-friendly.  We talk with Matt Daigle, CEO and co-founder of Rise. Matt shares why he got into the sustainable movement, why homeowners need to focus more on the basics, and where the future of sustainable homes are going towards the future.   Key Talking Points The one change that sparked Matt’s journey into the sustainability Practical tips for getting started with green building Future of sustainability Improving the green building industry for homeowners   Key Milestones of the Episode [1:26] The start of Matt’s journey  [5:08] The spark that moved Matt into sustainability  [8:19] Mentors  [11:05] Achievements  [12:30] Current projects  [15:50] Practical tips for reducing building costs and going green  [19:30] Future of sustainability  [21:35] How can we improve green buildings for homeowners   Key Quotes “Things that are bigger-ticket items..just make sure that you’re doing them in the right order.” “What having a kid did for me ...it unlocked that desire to look into the future a little bit more in terms of what were leaving behind.” Getting to work with folks who are just like crazy smart people who are really good at work they do and getting to work with them and learn from them everyday is something I can feel really proud of…” “Sustainability is the path forward. It’s not a trend.”   Key Resource   Other Resources   About Our Guest Matt Daigle is an MBA graduate who worked with tech companies until he committed to making a more positive impact on the Earth for the next generation. He is the CEO of Rise Home Design.    Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing.  Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2019 GBES