In this episode, Mollie Carmichael sits down with Chris Weekley, President and Vice Chairman, and Jay Brown, CEO of David Weekley Homes, to talk leadership, legacy, and purpose. Hear how the company is navigating generational transition, scaling with intention, and staying true to its mission of building dreams and enhancing lives.

About the Series

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities.

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Building the future of housing. We exist to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward.

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In this episode of our Inspiration Leadership Series, Mollie Carmichael sits down with Scott Larson, CEO of HomeAid, to talk about his powerful mission to end homelessness. Scott shares the surprising realities behind homelessness, the vital role of affordable housing, and how the homebuilding industry can be a force for change.

About the Podcast

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities.

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About Zonda

Building the future of housing. We exist to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward.

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In the latest episode of the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building podcast Mollie Carmichael sits down with Jeremy Laster, President of Rancho Mission Viejo. Over the past 22 years, Mr. Laster has overseen the development and operation of more than 2.0 million square feet of commercial real estate assets, over 2,500 apartment units and the planning and construction of Rienda, the newest village at Rancho Mission Viejo.  

About the Podcast

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities.

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About Zonda

Building the future of housing. We exist to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward.

Let’s Connect

• Learn more: https://www.zondahome.com

In the latest episode of the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building podcast Mollie Carmichael sits down with Margaret Whelan, Founder and CEO of Whelan Advisory Capital Markets – a boutique investment bank and broker-dealer focused on M&A and capital-raising advisory exclusively for the residential housing and construction industry.

Hear how Margaret's experience as a young immigrant leaving war-torn Ireland motivated her to seek the good in her circumstances and helped her become a trailblazing woman in her field.

About the Podcast

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities.

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About Zonda

Building the future of housing. We exist to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward.

Let’s Connect

• Learn more: https://www.zondahome.com

The latest episode of Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Homebuilding features an interview with Liesel Cooper, National President of Century Communities. Liesel shares with Mollie the ins and outs of her career, how she got her start, and how her legacy will continue in the future leaders she inspires today. 

About the podcast

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities.

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About Zonda

Building the future of housing. We exist to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward.

Let’s connect:

»Learn more: https://www.zondahome.com

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The latest episode of Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Homebuilding features an interview with Gene Myers, Owner and CSO of Thrive Home Builders. Learn how Gene became one of the most influential green builders in the industry.

About the podcast

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities.

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About Zonda

Building the future of housing. We exist to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward.

Let’s connect:

»Learn more: https://www.zondahome.com

»Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ZondaHomeLI

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The latest episode of Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Homebuilding features a very special interview with John Martin, owner of Martin & Associates. With over 50 years of experience in home building, product design, market research, community planning, land development, sales and marketing, John Martin brings a lot of skill and a legendary reputation to the table.  

About the podcast

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities.

» Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/ZondaHomeYT

» Get housing industry news & updates: https://bit.ly/ZondaNews

About Zonda

Building the future of housing. We exist to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward.

Let’s connect:

»Learn more: https://www.zondahome.com

»Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ZondaHomeLI

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Over the past 25 years, Tony Avila has served as an advisor in over 100 homebuilding merger and acquisition transactions. Tune in to learn about Tony’s path into the real estate industry, what inspires him every day, and his remarkable achievements, both inside and outside of the office.

About the podcast

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities.

» Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/ZondaHomeYT

» Get housing industry news & updates: https://bit.ly/ZondaNews

About Zonda

Building the future of housing. We exist to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward.

Let’s connect:

»Learn more: https://www.zondahome.com

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Hear from Trumark co-founders Gregg Nelson and Michael Maples. The dynamic duo struck up a friendship while studying business at San Jose State University. Their shared faith strengthened their friendship, and ultimately led the pair to go into business together.

About the podcast

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities.

» Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/ZondaHomeYT

» Get housing industry news & updates: https://bit.ly/ZondaNews

About Zonda

Building the future of housing. We exist to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward.

Let’s connect:

»Learn more: https://www.zondahome.com

»Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ZondaHomeLI

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Hear from Toll Brothers Chairman and CEO, Doug Yearley, about his career in home building and who inspires him.

About the podcast

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities.

» Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/ZondaHomeYT

» Get housing industry news & updates: https://bit.ly/ZondaNews

About Zonda

Building the future of housing. We exist to inform, advise and connect the next generation of housing industry experts, leveraging the information, insights, and people that move the industry forward.

Let’s connect:

»Learn more: https://www.zondahome.com

»Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ZondaHomeLI

»Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/ZondaHomeFB

»Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/ZondaHomeTW

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