The Real Build

By Bill Reiman | @ImBillReiman

The Real Build is about building a better culture, leaders, visionaries, and community to better serve the client.

I am your host Bill Reiman, Your Broker Builder. I'm here to showcase real business... more

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January 26, 2022 126. Forrest Sustainability, Lumber Cost, Supply, And Innovation - With Arnie Didier COO Founder of Forrest Business Netwok
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Arnie Didier, the COO And Principal / Founder of Forest Business Network. With lumber costs fluctuating, I thought Arnie would be the perfect person to discuss what we should expect with the lumber market and the future of building homes.
The Forest Business Network is focused on the Forest Products Industry and Mass timber construction industry. They own and produce the International Mass Timber Conference, the International Mass Timber report, and produce a weekly newsletter reaching over 10,000 subscribers around the world. They love to Network and connect people in the Forest and Construction Industry. Everything starts in the Forest, and we need to think about the Sustainability and effects of every decision. Everything we do is about keeping this momentum going forward.
Arnie and I discussed topics like Where are lumber costs going? Average cost added to a home with increased lumber pricing? Politics and wood? Taxation and political oversight effects on lumber? 85% of engineered wood comes from Canada but yet tariffs on lumber causing issues? Will we continue to see supply issues and shortages? Innovative technology coming to the lumber industry?
Guest Info
Arnie Didier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arniedidier/
Website: https://www.forestbusinessnetwork.com/
Additional Info : https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mass-timber-conference/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/forest-business-network-llc/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-mass-timber-report/
Host Info
Email: [email protected]
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55min
January 19, 2022 125. Giving Others The Same Second Chance That He Got To Succeed - With Keith Callaway Jr. K&L Industries
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Keith Callaway Jr., Owner of K&L Industries. Keith and I discussed some important topics within the construction industry. These topics were hiring, dealing with employees, communication, and family business.

Growing up, Keith didn't live a bad life. He had a great family that helped provide for him. He got married young but, after years of drifting apart, eventually got divorced. From there, he started going down a darker path. This led to an encounter with meth. Which then led him down a path of daily use. He had no money, and his addiction took control over his life. He fast-tracked his life to nothing.

But Keith eventually changed his life for the better. After many years of addiction, he is now sober.

This brings us to today. The company he co-founded K&L Industries with his Father is one of the busiest pavers in the Northwest. Keith is passionate about paving. He is even more passionate about giving people a chance to be better each day. That's why being a second chance employer makes his business BETTER. When you choose K & L, you're choosing a seasoned paving contractor who carefully ensures your asphalt lasts for years.

With over three decades of experience, they have provided asphalt paving solutions to over 5000 large-scale commercial and residential projects in the Portland Community.

-They specialize in

Parking Lot Paving
Parking Lot Sealcoating
Parking Lot Repair
Driveway Paving
Driveway Sealcoating
Asphalt Milling

Guest Info
Keith Callaway JR. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithcallawayjr/
Website: https://kandlindustries.com/
Host Info
Email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
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1h 14min
January 13, 2022 124. How Construction And Real Estate Go Hand In Hand
In this episode of The Real Build, I answer a question from a show listener named Bashir. Bashir is an architect and builder from Nigeria. Bashir asked, "I have been trying to go into Luxury real estate In Nigeria for some time, but no headway. what am I not doing right?"
I have been asked a similar question of how I combine both real estate and construction. This episode covers how I built my real estate business while working full-time in construction and utilized my construction background to sell more luxury real estate.
Construction and real estate go hand in hand. If you build a home, you are building it on a piece of real estate. That finished home becomes a piece of real estate. Why wouldn't you want to add a real estate license to your resume as a builder? This opens up many new doors for you, and I explain how.

Host Info
Email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
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▶︎FACEBOOK| https://www.facebook.com/billy.reiman
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21min
December 23, 2021 123. I Lost A Three Million Dollar Custom Home Build, And Here's Why
In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to discuss a recent custom home project that we did not get. As entrepreneurs, we want to take on every opportunity. It is in our competitive nature. Especially a three million dollar project! I recently had this opportunity slip away. Now you may be thinking that sucks, but hear me out on this one. Sometimes these losses are for the best. In this episode, I explain what I did wrong and why it was a good thing that this deal slipped away.
We are not meant to work with everybody. This goes for both the contractor and the client.

Host Info
Email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAdSxHN0dIXZPhA-6p1HYA
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▶︎FACEBOOK| https://www.facebook.com/billy.reiman
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28min
December 15, 2021 122. What It Takes To Have Instant Success As A New Contractor - With Jay Opus Of Opus Homes
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Jay Opus of Opus Homes. I wanted to have Jay on the show to discuss his journey as a new home builder and Multi-family developer and what he is doing to stand out from the competition. Jay is new to construction, and he has already successfully built six homes and is working on a multi-family project. He also works full-time as an engineer, which he plans on transitioning full-time into construction.

Jay graduated with a BS in Computer engineering and a Masters in Computer Science. He works as a Software Engineer and is also a real estate investor. He mainly focuses on new residential development, single and multi-family units.

Guest Info
Jay Opus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayopus_bldr/
Host Info
Email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAdSxHN0dIXZPhA-6p1HYA
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▶︎ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/ImBillReiman
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1h 2min
December 08, 2021 121. Selling Luxury Cars And Luxury Homes Go Hand In Hand - With Jesse Piccolo, Owner of Vetted Ventures
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Jesse Piccolo, the owner of Vetted Ventures. Vetted Ventures is a brokerage firm that represents the world's most exclusive assets by integrating its clients to revolutionize private asset sales and acquisition management. They broker some of the most prominent car and real estate deals in the U.S.

Jesse sources secures and manages the sale of rare limited production exotic vehicles for his clients across the country. He creates, builds, and fosters relationships with UHNWI and HNWI through the services he provides, along with the opportunities he brings to the table. Jesse's vision of the company is to take it to a level where his company provides all luxury items a client wants and needs to where the client gets a good deal but doesn't have any stress along the way.

He is also a licensed Florida and Montana real estate agent, which allows him to continue building his relationships with his current clients and service them in the real estate industry.

Guest Info
Jesse Piccolo Website: https://vetted-ventures.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piccolo_place/
Host Info
Email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAdSxHN0dIXZPhA-6p1HYA
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▶︎FACEBOOK| https://www.facebook.com/billy.reiman
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1h 3min
November 24, 2021 120. I'm Thankful For Construction, And The Opportunities It Brings Me.
In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to reflect on what I'm thankful for. With Thanksgiving around the corner, we all need to look at what we are truly grateful for. I am thankful to be a contractor. It has brought me so many fantastic opportunities, from real estate sales to a home watch business. I have met and helped so many great people along the way.

I grew up working on job sites. My dad always brought us to work. It instilled the hard work ethic I have today. Today our company has sold over 25 million in custom home projects this year. As a broker, I have done over 20 million in sales. I am so thankful for construction, and I cant wait to see what opportunities God continues to bless me with.

Host Info
Email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAdSxHN0dIXZPhA-6p1HYA
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▶︎FACEBOOK| https://www.facebook.com/billy.reiman
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▶︎ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/ImBillReiman
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24min
November 17, 2021 119. Why Email Marketing Works For Contractors - With Laura Reale Of AquaReale and Landscape Marketing Secrets
In this episode of The Real Build, I got the privilege to sit down with Laura Reale, part-owner of AquaReale pond builders and Landscape Marketing Secrets. Laura is an email marketing expert. She knows exactly what to write to make emails stand out to potential clients.

Laura and her husband, Matt, started Reale Landscape Design in 2000 and then in 2010 changed the company name to AquaReale, to reflect their emphasis on water features and stormwater management. AquaReale had sales of $915,000 in 2020 and continues to grow.
When she switched from her marketing company to running AquaReale, she used her marketing skills to grow the company from $200,000 to $780,000 in less than four years.

Over time, many people in the pond world have asked Laura for help with their marketing needs, which has led her to her decision to form Pondtent, a company dedicated to helping other contractors like herself and her husband. As her word of mouth grew, she expanded her services to include and help all landscapers.

Laura uses various marketing techniques to attract and keep clients and is now offering to help other companies with the top marketing items that have helped AquaReale flourish.

Guest Info
Laura Reale Website: https://landscapemarketingsecrets.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landscapemarketingsecrets/
Host Info
Email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAdSxHN0dIXZPhA-6p1HYA
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58min
November 10, 2021 118. Construction Material/Labor Shortages And Meeting Deadlines
His question was: I am a GC like you, but I focus on remodels. I am having a hard time communicating to clients that material/labor shortage is a significant factor on not meeting deadlines. Have you run into this issue? How have you communicated to clients this in a way they understand?
Ive been dealing with a lot of the same issues that Antonio has, and I wanted to record an episode about this as many contractors are facing the same problem. Here are my notes from the show.
The main thing ive focused on - is setting the expectation from the start.
Suppose there is something that is going up; you need to make it known from the beginning. The problem a lot of contractors have is they are afraid to lose a job. This causes them not to tell the full extent of what is going on. They are overthinking losing a client so much that they are willing to tell someone what is going on, which will kick them in the ass later.
How can we communicate this better to them -
1. Start with making sure your subcontractors are communicating any price changes to you.
2. Communicate that price change or expected change right away to the client. Don't hesitate.
Stop being afraid of the unknown!
3. Explain in full detail the situation of why that price increase is happening
4. Most people are understanding, but in communicating it to them, be more understanding - don't just say it is what it explains why.
5. If you have a difficult customer see if you can compromise - maybe you have wiggle room somewhere else?
Being honest with every client I meet with from the beginning—telling them what I'm facing and what can happen with cost and delays during the build. I continue to do this through the contract and even permit.
I also check in weekly with them so that there isn't a long gap of no communication while they are waiting.
Communication is critical, and the more you communicate with them, the better. Honesty is a must. So many contractors are not telling people what to expect because they want to get the job. This will lead to a lot of problems later. Be upfront and set expectations.
Host Info
Email: [email protected]
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23min
November 03, 2021 117. Being A Concierge Of Every Real Estate Transaction - With Tyler Smith Of Realty Wise
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Tyler Smith, owner of Reality Wise. It has been a while since I had a real estate professional on the show, and I wanted to have Tyler on because his social media content caught my eye. One video in particular that stood out most Tyler did was about helping clients in all aspects of the transaction, even if it was booking a reservation to something. Talk about going above and beyond. Tyler and I have very similar outlooks on how we do business and how important it is to build long-term relationships with clients.
Tyler is a licensed agent in Idaho and has done Real Estate and development now for four years. He values Faith, Family, Friends, and FREEDOM above all things. He has a wife, a one-year-old son, and a daughter on the way in January!
Many people have financial advisors, but how many can say they have someone managing your real estate wealth? His goal is to bring data and knowledge of the market to you so that you can work on long-term goals and plan for your family's future! His services are geared toward buyers, sellers, investors, builders, relocation, and first-time home buyers.

Guest Info
Tyler Smith Website: https://tylersmith.boiserealestatesearch.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylersmithsr/
Host Info
Email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAdSxHN0dIXZPhA-6p1HYA
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