The Innovative Builder Podcast

The Innovative Builder Podcast

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The Innovative Builder Podcast episodes

  • Episode. 21 - Why we decided to stop building new homes w/ the J&RS Leadership team

    In this episode of The Innovative Builder we sit down and have a conversation about our decision to step out of the new home industry and put our focus into remodeling and other services in the hope of positively impacting more homes and customers around us.

    The podcast is sponsored by J&RS Build, a start to finish construction company and design showroom located in Duluth, Minnesota. To learn more visit jrsduluth.com.

    23 min
  • Episode. 20 - Being truly honest w/ customers feat. Marcus Sheridan

    In this episode of The Innovative Builder we had the privilege's of hosting the author of the best selling marketing book "They Ask You Answer", Marcus Sheridan. In our conversation we pick Marcus's brain about marketing, sales, and how to be truly honest with customers. Marcus discusses his book "They Ask You Answer" and gave us some great advice on how we can apply the principles in his book to our website. To learn more about Marcus visit his LinkedIn page or visit him online at marcussheridan.com.

    The Innovative Builder Podcast features conversations with professional individuals in the residential construction industry who are moving their way forward through hard work and creativity. Stay tuned and subscribe to stay up to date on our latest episodes. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcasting App.

    The podcast is sponsored by J&RS Build, a start to finish construction company and design showroom located in Duluth, Minnesota. To learn more visit jrsduluth.com.

    56 min
  • Episode. 19 - Design In Duluth w/ Jeannifer Ellington

    Our new host Rory Sundberg sits down with Jeannifer Ellington who is one of our most recent hires for J&RS Finish and she has started as a kitchen & bath designer. Jeannifer talks about her decision to move to Duluth from South Carolina to start a new chapter in her life.


    The Innovative Builder Podcast features conversations with professional individuals in the residential construction industry who are moving their way forward through hard work and creativity. Stay tuned and subscribe to stay up to date on our latest episodes. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcasting App.

    The podcast is sponsored by J&RS Build, a start to finish construction company and design showroom located in Duluth, Minnesota. To learn more visit jrsduluth.com.

    18 min
  • Episode. 18 - J&RS Plumbing & HVAC w/ Marlin Sundberg

    In this episode Rory Sundberg (Project Manager) sits down with Marlin Sundberg (Plumbing & HVAC Supervisor) and they discuss Marlins past at J&RS and how his career has progressed in the plumbing and HVAC field.

    The Innovative Builder Podcast features conversations with professional individuals in the residential construction industry who are moving their way forward through hard work and creativity. Stay tuned and subscribe to stay up to date on our latest episodes. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcasting App.

    The podcast is sponsored by J&RS Build, a start to finish construction company and design showroom located in Duluth, Minnesota. To learn more visit jrsduluth.com.

    22 min
  • Episode. 17 - Why Design? w/ Abigail Bartikoski

    In this episode of the Innovative Builder Podcast, Max Haben sits down with our new interior design assistant Abigail Bartikoski where they talk about her interest in interior design.  

    The Innovative Builder Podcast features conversations with professional individuals in the residential construction industry who are moving their way forward through hard work and creativity. Stay tuned and subscribe to stay up to date on our latest episodes. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcasting App.  

    The podcast is sponsored by J&RS Build, a start to finish construction company and design showroom located in Duluth, Minnesota. To learn more visit jrsduluth.com.

    13 min
  • Episode. 16 - Finding your passion and starting a new journey w/ Jayd Sundberg

    In this episode we sit down with Jayd Sundberg the newest member of the J&RS Finish team. 

    Jayd is leading the showroom sales team and helping customers experience a better way to remodel and renovate their homes. Jayd talks about his background in creative arts and how he's finding passion in his new role. 

    Tune in for more episodes in the future and make sure to subscribe to your favorite podcasting platform. For more info on our company visit jrsduluth.com 

    24 min
  • Ep. 15 - Why We Opened A Kitchen Design Showroom w/ Ray Sundberg

    Hello everyone and welcome back to the innovative builder podcast, where we foster discussions with the next generation of home building professionals.

    On this episode welcome back our very own Ray Sundberg on the show. Ray is the founder and owner here at J&RS and we wanted to sit down with Ray to talk about the recent opening of the J&RS Finish Showroom.

    Ray and I talked about why a construction company would open a design showroom, and how J&RS can integrate both the build and finish divisions to make the customer experience more enjoyable and efficient. 

    We also got a little bit into the state of material prices and how J&RS is overcoming some of the challenges related to price increases.

    Thanks for joining us, and enjoy the show.

    As always feel free to visit us online at jrsduluth.com or follow along with us over on instagram @jrs.build and @jrs.finish.

    For more info email us at [email protected]

    26 min
  • Episode. 14 - Making your home a sanctuary & thrifty design w/ Aubrey DeBettignies

    In this episode of The Innovative Builder Podcast we sat down with interior designer Aubrey DeBettignies, owner and designer at The Alter Abode. Aubrey has a growing social media following after she flipped her 135 year-old fixer upper into a rustic-boho-framhouse paradise. Aubrey's opinion is that your home can serve as your greatest act of self care.

    In our discussion we cover Aubrey's story of how she got into interior design (it wasn't her first career path), and how she balances style and budget. 

    For more info on Aubrey you can visit her website thealterabode.com or on IG @thealterabode

    The Innovative Builder Podcast is hosted by J&RS, a start to finish construction company and design showroom located in Duluth, Minnesota. For more info on our company and the work we do, visit jrsduluth.com 

    25 min

About The Innovative Builder Podcast

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The Innovative Builder podcast aims to foster discussion and education for construction professionals working in the home building industry. We sit down with a variety of trade professional to understand how they are innovating within their industries.