Texas Hill Country Insider returns with Ryan Rendon in the guest seat, sharing how growing up between Kerrville, Harper, and Fredericksburg shaped his work ethic, competitive drive, and connection to the Hill Country. Steven Butcher flips the mic and digs into Ryan’s path from local sports and ranch life to the Air Force and eventually into real estate.
Ryan talks about his years in Air Force Security Forces, deployment in the Middle East, coming home without a clear next step, and building his real estate career from scratch through phone calls, door knocking, coaching, winery weekends, and consistency. They also get into what people misunderstand about real estate agents, what separates a great agent from an average one, and who should build versus buy in today’s market.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back to Texas Hill Country Insider
00:38 Opening Prayer
01:59 Ryan’s Hill Country Roots
05:08 Sports, School, and Growing Up Local
15:25 Why He Chose the Air Force
19:39 Security Forces and Life at Vandenberg
21:59 Deployment in the Middle East
26:24 How He Got Into Real Estate
30:40 First Deals and Early Self-Doubt
35:18 Coaching, Accountability, and Building From Scratch
36:22 What People Misunderstand About Real Estate Agents
41:14 What Makes a Great Agent
43:01 Who Should Build and Who Should Buy
45:10 CrossFit, Hunting, and Colorado Prep
47:38 Closing Thoughts
Resources and links:
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Steven Butcher
Website: https://www.butcherbehrens.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts
Phone: +1 210-636-5387
Ryan Rendon
Website: https://www.ryanrendon.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate
Phone: +1 830-890-1943
Mentions
Tivy High School - Kerrville ISD
Air Force Security Forces
Vandenberg Air Force Base
CrossFit and backcountry hunting
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Texas Hill Country Insider kicks off with custom home builder Steven Butcher sharing how he went from small-town roots and blue-collar work to building luxury homes in the Texas Hill Country. Ryan Rendon and Steven talk through what a builder actually does, how trust and communication shape the building process, the difference between fixed price and cost plus, what makes a forever home different, and why faith has changed the way Steven lives and leads.
If you’re thinking about building in Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Boot Ranch, Comanche Trace, or the surrounding Hill Country, this episode gives you a real look at the process from the builder’s side. It is also a strong introduction to who Steven is, what he values, and how he approaches both homes and relationships.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Texas Hill Country Insider
01:24 Steven Butcher’s Story
04:41 Work Ethic and Early Influence
10:21 Getting Into Construction
16:30 Learning the Building Business
20:59 What Clients Should Expect
25:08 Why Communication Matters
29:12 Fixed Price vs Cost Plus
32:23 Why Relationships Matter
34:39 What a Forever Home Means
38:05 Designing the Right Home
41:20 Current Projects
44:03 Faith, Discipline, and Daily Life
47:43 Pickleball and Hunting
49:54 Closing Thoughts and Prayer
Resources and links:
Steven Butcher
Website: https://www.butcherbehrens.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts
Phone: +1 210-636-5387
Ryan Rendon
Website: https://www.ryanrendon.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate
Phone: +1 830-890-1943
Mentioned in this episode
Resio Software: https://resio.com

Architect mentioned for Louisiana projects
Gene Hodgson
Pollard Hodgson Architects

855 Pierremont Rd. Suite 201
Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: 318-868-3635