The Prefab Pod

By Prefab Review

What's The Prefab Pod about?

A podcast by Prefab Review where we interview experts and leading companies in the prefab and modular housing & real estate industries. We get the answers that buyers need.

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The Prefab Pod episodes:

12.12.2023
Episode 38 - Herb Rogove & Wayne Norbeck, Liv-Connected
Prefab Review's Michael Frank talks with Herb Rogove & Wayne Norbeck of Liv-Connected about their unique, small square footage homes. They discuss Liv-Connected's unique value offering for emergency relief and health-centered housing as well as their unique design and architectural...
11.24.2023
Episode 37 - Jordan Easterling, Building Swell
Jordan Easterling, the Founder of Building Swell, a technology company that helps prefab home builders track and manage their operations, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review. Their conversation covers a range of prefab housing topics including construction timelines, manufacturing...
06.05.2023
Episode 36 - Prefab Pod Live Chat on Building Site Evaluation - Toby Long, Clever Homes
Toby Long, architect at Clever Homes, and Prefab Review’s Michael Frank discuss evaluating potential building sites and selecting a parcel of land. Within that, they cover things like necessary site requirements, questions to ask, and other points of diligence potential...
07.14.2022
Episode 35 - Mike Wneck, Jacobsen Homes
Mike Wneck, VP of Business Development at Jacobsen Homes, and Michael Frank of Prefab Review discuss the products and operations of a large prefab home company like Jacobsen Homes. Additionally, they discuss the difference between modular homes and manufactured homes...
06.29.2022
Episode 34 - David Latimer, New Frontier Design
David Latimer, founder and CEO of New Frontier Design speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about the birth and growth of New Frontier Design. They cover multiple stages of the company's evolution including custom tiny homes, affordable luxury tiny...
06.16.2022
Episode 33 - Galiano Tiramani, Boxabl
Galiano Tiramani, founder of Boxabl, and Michael Frank of Prefab Review talk about Boxabl, their unique housing product, and their rapid growth. Together, they discuss Boxabl's folding housing system which aims to be more affordable, easier to ship, and quicker...
06.09.2022
Episode 32 - Jason Webster, Huntington Homes
Jason Webster, the owner of Huntington Homes, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about the growth and evolution of Huntington Homes: from their start as part of a home dealer network to their evolution as both a pre-designed and...
06.01.2022
Episode 31 - Chris Jaussi, Zip Kit Homes
Chris Jaussi, owner of Zip Kit Homes and Michael Frank of Prefab Review discuss kit homes and their benefits. Additionally, they cover Zip Kit Homes' operations and product offerings, ranging from their small-footprint Zip Pods to their larger, single-family homes,...
05.26.2022
Episode 30 - Jake Knoth, BarnPros
Jake Knoth, CEO of BarnPros and Michael Frank from Prefa Review discuss the intricacies of building barn kits and barn kit homes, including timeline, cost, and key things to consider. Additionally, Jake explains the evolution of BarnPros and their operations...
05.19.2022
Episode 29 - Ryan Abernathy, DROP Structures
Ryan Abernathy, the founder of DROP Structures, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about DROP Structures’ evolution from an idea to enter a small, prefabricated home in a contest just to producing up to 180 homes a year, all...
05.12.2022
Episode 28 - Steve Weissmann, Tumbleweed Tiny Homes
Steve Weissmann, CEO of Tumbleweed Tiny House and Michael Frank of Prefab Review discuss all things "tiny house". From Steve's interest in the tiny house movement first as a customer and then as the CEO of Tumbleweed to the operations...
05.06.2022
Episode 27 - Paul Buraczynski & Michael Hawkes, Acorn Deck House Company
Paul Buraczynski and Michael Hawkes, the general manager and design manager respectively, of Acorn Deck House speak with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about the history of Acorn Deck House Comany. They discuss the evolution of Acorn House and Deck...
04.29.2022
Episode 26 - Marc Bovet, BONE Structure
Marc Bovet, founder of BONE Structure speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about the origins of BONE Structure and their tech-forward building system and process. They speak about how BONE Structure is uniquely positioned in the prefab market and...
04.07.2022
Episode 25 - Joseph Tanney, Resolution: 4 Architecture
Joseph Tanney, a founding partner and architect at Resolution: 4 Architecture speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about RES4's operations as an architect of high-end, custom prefab and modular homes. From their start working on New York apartment and...
03.30.2022
Episode 24 - Alexander Kolbe, evoDOMUS
Alexander Kolbe, co-Founder and lead designer of evoDOMUS speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about evoDOMUS' fully custom design-build process. From the company's background in European architecture to their current operations, where they offer sustainable, custom modular homes for...
03.22.2022
Episode 23 - John Geary, Abodu
John Geary, co-Founder of Abodu - a West Coast-based builder of ADUs speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Abodu's full-service ADU offerings. From their sales process, to site preparation, manufacturing, and even installation, Abodu has designed their operations...
03.14.2022
Episode 22 - Jordan Bem, Moliving
Jordan Bem, co-Founder of Moliving - a high-end hospitality group that uses prefab construction to enable logistical flexibility, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Moliving's unique approach to hotel construction and hospitality. They discuss Moliving's business plan and...
04.22.2021
Episode 21 - Sam Ruben, Mighty Buildings
Jeremy Nova, CSO and co-Founder of Mighty Buildings, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Mighty Buildings' unique, 3D printing approach to the prefab housing industry as well as their current ADU offerings . They discuss the process behind...
04.12.2021
Episode 20 - Jeremy Nova, Studio Shed
Jeremy Nova, creative director and co-Founder of Studio Shed, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Studio Shed's past and present trajectory. They discuss the history of Studio Shed and how they have evolved into offering innovative backyard spaces...
03.25.2021
Episode 19 - Parlin Meyer, BrightBuilt Home
Parlin Meyer, architect and director of BrightBuilt Home, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about BrightBuilt's prefab and modular home offerings. They discuss BrightBuilt's net-zero, high preformance home designs and the future of the modular housing industry.
12.15.2020
Episode 18 - Patrick Quinton, Dweller
Patrick Quinton, the Co-Founder and CEO of Dweller, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Dweller's ADU offerings and their ground lease financing product. They discuss Dweller's turn-key ADU offerings which allow buyers to not be overly-involved in the...
10.21.2020
Episode 17 - Lauren Tucker and Or Michaelo, Orbit Homes
Lauren Tucker and Or Michaelo, Co-Founders of Orbit Homes, speak with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Orbit Homes' prefab home and ADU offerings. In addition to covering Orbit Homes' assistance with wildfire rebuilds, Lauren and Or also address Orbit...
10.13.2020
Episode 16 - Kol Peterson, Understand the ADU Build Process
Kol Peterson, a blogger, teacher, and expert on all things relating to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about the process of building an ADU. Michael and Kol cover topics including local regulations, the design...
10.05.2020
Episode 15 - Prefab Pod Live Chat - Toby Long, Clever Homes
Toby Long of Clever Homes and tobylongdesign speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review to help buyers better understand the prefab home building process, specifically as it relates to custom projects. In our interview, Michael talks with Toby Long who...
09.28.2020
Episode 14 - Frank Vafaee and Zach Toering, Proto Homes
Frank Vafaee, CEO and chairman of Proto Homes and Zach Toering, director of business development speak with Michael Frank of Prefab Review to help potential buyers better understand the prefab home building process. We cover questions specific to Proto Homes,...
07.01.2020
Episode 13 - Alan Gibson, GO Logic
Alan Gibson, founder of GO Logic and the GO Home, and Lily Keel, project manager and a GO Home owner, speak with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about GO Logic's design and manufacturing offerings in addition to their Passive House...
06.02.2020
Episode 12 - Chris Krager, Ma Modular
Chris Krager, founder of KRDB and the founding principle of Ma Modular, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Ma Modular's design and manufacturing offerings as well as their commitment to offering affordable and accessible architecture. They cover pricing,...
05.07.2020
Episode 11 - Steve Glenn, Plant Prefab
Steve Glenn, founder of Plant Prefab and Living Homes and the current CEO of Plant Prefab, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Plant Prefab's design and manufacturing offerings. They cover pricing, cost, and the service area of Plant...
04.30.2020
Episode 10 - Geoffrey Warner, Alchemy
Geoffrey Warner, principal architect and owner of Alchemy, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Alchemy's unique prefab home offerings. They cover pricing, cost, and the service area of Alchemy as well as a variety of questions relevant to...
04.23.2020
Episode 9 - Jim Russell, Ideabox
Jim Russell, owner and principal of Ideabox, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Ideabox's prefab manufactured and modular home offerings. They cover pricing, cost, and the service area of Ideabox as well as a variety of questions relevant...
04.16.2020
Episode 8 - Steve Linton, Deltec Homes
Steve Linton, President of Deltec Homes, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Deltec Homes' prefab home offerings as well as the future of the prefab home industry. They cover the pricing, cost, and the service area of Deltec...
04.07.2020
Episode 7 - Paul Nyulassie, DIGZPrefab
Paul Nyulassie, Principal at DIGZPrefab and NYUDesigns, talks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about DIGZPrefab's home offerings as well as prefab construction and ADUs in the U.S. and the Bay Area, specifically. They cover the pricing, cost, and the...
03.31.2020
Episode 6 - Brian Gaudio, Module
Brian Gaudio, CEO and Founder of Module, talks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Module's unique home offerings as well as modular and panelized construction. They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of Module as well as a...
03.21.2020
Episode 5 - Steve Vallejos, PrefabADU
Steve Vallejos, CEO of PrefabADU, talks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in California and PrefabADU. They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of PrefabADU as well as a variety of questions relevant to...
10.20.2019
Episode 4 - Brian Kuzdas, CEO of S2A Modular
Brian Kuzdas, CEO of S2A Modular talks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about his career and S2A Modular They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of S2A as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential prefab...
08.29.2019
Episode 3 - Tedd Benson, Bensonwood and Unity Homes
Tedd Benson of Bensonwood and Unity Homes talks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about his career and Bensonwood. They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of Bensonwood and Unity Homes as well as a variety of questions relevant...
07.11.2019
Episode 2 - Toby Long, Clever Homes
Toby Long of Clever Homes with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about his career and Clever Homes They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of Clever Homes as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential prefab buyers.
05.26.2019
Episode 1 - Kaveh Khatibloo, CEO of Stillwater Dwellings
Kaveh Khatibloo, CEO of Stillwater Dwellings chats with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about his career and Stillwater Dwellings. They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of Stillwater Dwellings as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential...

What's The Prefab Pod about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Prefab Pod episodes:

Episode 38 - Herb Rogove & Wayne Norbeck, Liv-Connected

Episode 37 - Jordan Easterling, Building Swell

Episode 36 - Prefab Pod Live Chat on Building Site Evaluation - Toby Long, Clever Homes

Episode 35 - Mike Wneck, Jacobsen Homes

Episode 34 - David Latimer, New Frontier Design

Episode 33 - Galiano Tiramani, Boxabl

Episode 32 - Jason Webster, Huntington Homes

Episode 31 - Chris Jaussi, Zip Kit Homes

Episode 30 - Jake Knoth, BarnPros

Episode 29 - Ryan Abernathy, DROP Structures

Episode 28 - Steve Weissmann, Tumbleweed Tiny Homes

Episode 27 - Paul Buraczynski & Michael Hawkes, Acorn Deck House Company

Episode 26 - Marc Bovet, BONE Structure

Episode 25 - Joseph Tanney, Resolution: 4 Architecture

Episode 24 - Alexander Kolbe, evoDOMUS

Episode 23 - John Geary, Abodu

Episode 22 - Jordan Bem, Moliving

Episode 21 - Sam Ruben, Mighty Buildings

Episode 20 - Jeremy Nova, Studio Shed

Episode 19 - Parlin Meyer, BrightBuilt Home

Episode 18 - Patrick Quinton, Dweller

Episode 17 - Lauren Tucker and Or Michaelo, Orbit Homes

Episode 16 - Kol Peterson, Understand the ADU Build Process

Episode 15 - Prefab Pod Live Chat - Toby Long, Clever Homes

Episode 14 - Frank Vafaee and Zach Toering, Proto Homes

Episode 13 - Alan Gibson, GO Logic

Episode 12 - Chris Krager, Ma Modular

Episode 11 - Steve Glenn, Plant Prefab

Episode 10 - Geoffrey Warner, Alchemy

Episode 9 - Jim Russell, Ideabox

Episode 8 - Steve Linton, Deltec Homes

Episode 7 - Paul Nyulassie, DIGZPrefab

Episode 6 - Brian Gaudio, Module

Episode 5 - Steve Vallejos, PrefabADU

Episode 4 - Brian Kuzdas, CEO of S2A Modular

Episode 3 - Tedd Benson, Bensonwood and Unity Homes

Episode 2 - Toby Long, Clever Homes

Episode 1 - Kaveh Khatibloo, CEO of Stillwater Dwellings