In Episode 27 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with HBA Gold Builder Champion, Ryan Myers of Myers Construction & Development. Listen in as Ryan shares the ins and outs of being a builder, a teaser about his 2023 Parade of Homes house, and more!

Interested in learning more about Myers Construction and Development? Check Ryan out on social @myersconstructiondev on Instagram, myersconstructiondevelopment on Facebook, and at www.myersconstructiondev.com on the web!

In this Episode:

1:05 - About Ryan's home.

1:48 - Ryan's background

4:35- Where Ryan builds.

5:20 - MCD builds pools!

6:25 - Parade of Homes - April 22-23 and 29-30 from 1-5PM. Purchase tickets at ParadeGBR.Fun

7:05 - The MCD team and business model.

8:07 - Build process.

12:00 - Sneak peek in to the Myers Construction & Development Parade house.

14:15 - The HBA Education Series - April 12th at Holmes Building Materials - 11:30 - 1PM. Register at hbagbr.org/events

15:15 - How Ryan keeps up with industry trends and technology.

17:10 - More about Ryan's family and wife Mallory's business Neat Method Baton Rouge.

18:32 - Best advice ever given.

In Episode 26 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with Brett Preskitt with Preskitt Construction. Listen in as Brett shares how he got his start as a builder, the story behind his 2022 Parade home, and more!

Interested in learning more about Preskitt Construction? Check Brett out on social @PreskittConstruction on Instagram and Facebook!

In this Episode:

:55 - How Brett got his start.

2:10 - Where Brett builds and the types of homes he has built.

4:15 - The story behind Brett's 2022 Parade of Homes house in Pointe Marie.

6:13 - Brett's take on trends.

7:57 - HBA Year End Celebration - hbagbr.org/events

8:45 - Brett's building process.

11:25 - Software used in the building planning process.

13:16 - Project load for Preskitt Construction.

14:15 - Who makes up Preskitt Construction?

14:55 - Contractors' Continuing Education Day - hbagbr.org/events

15:50 - Deeper dive into life before building.

18:35 - Why is Preskitt Construction a member of the HBA?

20:01 - Best advice ever given.

In Episode 25 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with Allison Babin and Taylor Burtner with Manuel Builders. Listen in as Allison and Taylor share the story of Manuel Builders and more!

Interested in learning more about Manuel Builders? Visit them on the web at https://manuelbuilders.com!

In this Episode:

:57 - Taylor's role at Manuel Builders

1:10 - Allison's role at Manuel Builders

1:29 - How Manuel Builders got started

2:10 - Grown outside of the Lafayette market and in to Greater Baton Rouge and Lake Charles

2:20 - Custom build on your own property

2:24 - Community division

2:40 - More about the Manuel Builders communities

3:15 - more about the Manuel Builders custom build on your own property

5:00 - The Manuel Builders Design Centers

5:45 - Staying up to date on the latest technologies and trends

6:30 - Homebuilding market 

7:45 - HBA Year End Celebration - hbagbr.org/events

8:45 - The Manuel Builders culture

13:00 - Manuel Builders business model/marketing plan

13:56 - What sets Manuel Builders apart - Taylor

15:45 - Contractors' Continuing Education Day - hbagbr.org/events

16:30 - What sets Manuel Builders apart - Allison

18:42 - Best advice Taylor has been given

19:15 - Best advice Allison has been given

20:08 - Where can we find Manuel Builders in Greater Baton Rouge

In Episode 24 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with Jeremy Vasquez with Element Construction. Listen in as Jeremy tells us how he became a builder and more!

Interested in learning more about Element Construction? Visit them on the web at https://elementbr.com!

In this Episode:

1:00 - How Jeremy became a builder

2:15 - Custom residential construction focus

3:10 - Element Construction's business model and process

4:48 - Where does Element Construction build?

5:25 - Element Construction's team

7:53 -  Current industry challenges

9:37 - Join us at the HBA Gumbo Cookoff - register at hbagbr.org/events

10:21 - What sets Element Construction a part

11:58 - How Element communicates with clients

12:59 - Element's approach to means and methods

14:28 - Keeping up with the latest trends and education

15:55 - What does Element Construction look like in 5, 10, 15 years from now?

In Episode 23 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with David Alello and Mike Hebert with Assurance Financial, HBA Platinum Industry Partner. Listen in as David and Mike explain the 2-1 Buydown product and Assurance Financial's Builder Program.

Interested in learning more about the Assurance Financial? Visit them on the web at https://assurancemortgage.com or you can reach their Bluebonnet branch at 225-218-9746 or their Prairieville branch at 225-239-7166.

In this Episode:

1:00 - David's role as Regional Sales Manager at Assurance

1:35 - Assurance Financial got its start in Baton Rouge

1:57 - Assurance Financial is represented in several states across the US

2:52 - Mike's role at Assurance as Branch Manager in the Prairieville Office

4:35 - Assurance is always looking to expand their product suite

5:18 - A product that has come back in to the market is the: 2-1 Buydown

6:20 - Essentially buying down the interest for the borrower

7:45 - Opportunity for builders or real estate agents to market to homebuyers

8:26 - The buydown program can be a good fit for any potential homebuyer

9:20 - Present your property in a light to attract more buyers

9:36 - Join us at the HBA Gumbo Cookoff - register at hbagbr.org/events

10:20 - Biggest advantages to the buydown program

11:10 - Potential for homeowners to refinance after the buydown program to lock in a lower rate

11:22 - If rates drop within a year and the homeowner is able to refinance, the unused funds that were allocated to buy down a rate are returned to homeowner

11:45 - If interested in participating in the buydown program contact any of Assurance Financial's Loan Officers to learn more

12:27 - Assurance Financial's Builder Program

13:15 - A partnership between Assurance Financial and Builders to provide credit or closing costs funds to builders

15:15 - The Assurance Difference: What sets Assurance Financial apart 

16:15 - Provides quality pre-approval documentation

18:35 - Assurance Financial can provide spanish communication and translation to any potential homebuyer or seller

19:09 - Best advice Mike has been given

19:20 - Best advice David has been given

In Episode 22 of the HBA BuildCast, host Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with Felicity Dupont, chair of the HBA Remodelers Council. Listen in as Felicity breaks down the Remodelers Council and her role as a designer with Inspired Closets. 

Interested in learning more about the HBA Remodelers Council? Visit https://hbagbr.org/remodelers/ to learn more and join today!

In this Episode:

1:02 - Designer at Inspired Closets

1:34 - Not just closets!

2:50 - Inspired Closet's process for a Remodel project

4:00 - How Felicity got involved with the HBA

4:40 - How the 2016 Flood led Felicity to become involved with the Remodelers Council

5:45 - Remodelers Council activities

6:50 - Remodelers Council Chair

7:35 - Join us at the HBA Gumbo Cookoff - register at hbagbr.org/events

8:30 - Remodelers Council's involvement with Rebuild Baton Rouge

9:21 - What is different about the Remodelers Council?

10:24 - How to get involved with the Remodelers Council

10:44 - Biggest benefit and takeaway

11:45 - Inspired Closet's unique services

12:20 - Biggest challenges with Remodel projects

13:57 - How have the current market challenges affected Inspired Closet's business?

14:52 - Best advice Felicity has been given

15:18 - Best inspirational advice to give someone 

In Episode 21 of the HBA BuildCast, host Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with Michael LeBas from Housetips. Listen in as Michael explains Housetips  and how his team can help provide insights into the various systems in our homes and the common and unusual issues that may occur. Michael also shares his "why" on being an HBA|GBR member. 

Interested in learning more about HBA Bronze Industry Partner Housetips? Visit www.housetips.net or contact Michael at [email protected].

In this Episode:

1:02 - What is Housetips?

3:40 - Housetips Educational Resources are found online - Housetips.net

4:30 - Types of Topics that Housetips covers.

12:30 - Why did you become a member of HBA|GBR?

14:00 - HBA|GBR Board of Directors involvement.

16:00 - What would you tell someone that is considering membership with HBA|GBR?

18:40 - Upcoming Housetips Continuing Education classes.

In Episode 20 of the HBA BuildCast, host Bridget Tate of Capital City Lighting sits down with Jeremy Theriot from REV. Listen in as Jeremy tells us about REV's recent rebrand, expanded products and services, and hurricane preparedness. Interested in learning more about HBA Silver Industry Partner REV's products and services? Visit them at www.letsrev.com to learn more!

In this Episode:

1:15 - REV and the HBA

2:30 - REV's rebrand

5:38 - About REV and their products

14:10 - Community Partners

22:00 - The Future of REV

25:50 - Hurricane Preparedness

Host Bidget Tate talks with Dominick about how his team combines knowledge and passion to build one-of-a-kind custom homes. They focus on relationships with customers, vendors, and industry professionals and strive to be the best communicators in the business. Visit their website at buildcolony.com

In Episode 18 of the HBA BuildCast, we introduce our new hosts--Brian Aucoin of Meridian Homes (Elite Builder Champion with the HBA) and Bridget Tate of Capital City Lighting. To introduce themselves, our new hosts turn the mics on themselves as they each interview the other about their businesses, their upbringing, their favorite restaurants in Baton Rouge, and just about everything in between. Stay tuned until the end: our hosts also introduce the new format for the BuildCast and announce our next featured guests!