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By Bill Reiman | @ImBillReimanEducation How To

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December 08, 2022162. Contractors Need To Stop Lying To Your Clients
In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to cover a topic that has been on my mind lately. More contractors need to be open and honest with their clients. We are in a different world, and things are not what they used to be in construction. Now more than ever, we need to communicate and be transparent with our clients. Some topics I cover in this episode are:
Be open, honest, and transparent about what is happening
Examples
-Appliance delays
-Price Increases
-Timing
- Lack of labor - Hurricane Ian created a lack of labor because our subs lost employees
Price increases will happen; let them know before starting the build
Get ahead of this and set the expectation
Shop pricing and show that you are working for the client.
Show them you are trying to negotiate the best pricing for them.
Be honest about your timelines and what you can and can’t get done
Closing on a house example
Communicate communicate communicate
Open communication is key
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28 min
December 01, 2022 161. Architects Need To Create New Trends And Think Outside The Box - With Rob Mongillo, Owner Of JMDG Architecture
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Rob Mongillo, the owner of JMDG Architecture and design in Naples, Florida. I have known Rob for the last five years because most of the homes you see that we build were designed by Rob and his team. I partnered with Rob five years ago for a variety of reasons. His creativity, experience, communication, and attention to detail to name a few. Rob and his team are bringing some of the best designs to southwest Florida. They don't follow trends; they create new ones. Rob and his team are always thinking outside the box. They also have excellent communication with their clients to make sure the client's wants and needs are accounted for in every design they do.

In this episode, you will hear exactly what you need to look for when hiring your next architect. We also discuss design and what elements you should look for in your next set of architectural plans.
52 min
November 17, 2022160. The Markets Changing, So Are There Still Opportunities In Building and Real Estate?
With the building and real estate markets starting to change and demand shrinking by the day, where will the opportunity be? I recently had a discussion with some friends that are in real estate and construction and wanted to discuss some of the points we all made. We talked about:
How affordable rent for subcontractors is an issue in many cities throughout the US.

Focusing on long term rentals.

Building duplexes or four.

Wait and see - hold your cash.

Industrial Buildings for contractors.

High-end market is still strong?

Tiny homes?
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19 min
November 03, 2022 159. Providing A Roadmap Into The Skilled Trades Through Video And Technology - With Keith Williams Owner Of Skill Stadium
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Keith Williams, the CEO of Skill Stadium. Skill Stadium is a technology Keith developed that is an online job platform for the Skilled Trades that connects employers with skilled trades professionals. Skill Stadium the LinkedIn of the skilled trades.

They use video to match employers and job seekers in the skilled trades. Skill Stadium is more than a job website. It's a platform providing a roadmap into the skilled trades for students and workers not making a living wage. Skill Stadium features valuable content with day-in-the-life videos of people working in the trades, information on careers, and data. Content is delivered in Blogs, Videos, and Podcasts.

Keith is an innovative and technology-driven entrepreneur and Founder of Skill Stadium, encompassing over 20 years of expertise in establishing partnerships through business development, marketing, and project management across the technology, education, and consumer goods industries. Keith has created a transformative solution that has disrupted the skilled trade industry by optimizing an online job platform that enhances the candidate and employer recruitment journey through a digital marketing ecosystem embracing video, content marketing, and global media. He utilizes a collaborative approach to build partnerships, and high-engagement programs, with a keen ability to balance technical and product strategy to accelerate profitable growth.

Guest Info: Keith Williams
Website: https://skillstadium.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithandrewwilliams1999/
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1 hr 8 min
October 28, 2022 158. MARKET UPDATE! Are Construction And Real Estate Prices Finally Falling?
In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to do an update on the current construction and Real Estate Markets. It has been a while since my last update, and many things have changed. Construction prices are still up, and building materials are still hard to get. Real estate still has low inventory. But the market is definitely changing. I dive into what is happening and my opinion on what to expect in this week's episode.

Sources:
https://stobuildinggroup.com/construction-supply-chain-update-october-2022/

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/26/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-is-nearly-half-what-it-was-in-2021.html

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/real-estate/housing-market-predictions/

https://fortune.com/2022/10/25/housing-market-activity-crashing-could-cause-recession-like-1981-2008-federal-reserve/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanponciano/2022/10/18/housing-market-recession-home-builders-warn-collapse-is-unsustainable-and-prices-could-tumble-another-20/?sh=71ed0872484f

https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2022/10/builder-confidence-down-ten-straight-months-as-housing-market-continues-to-weaken

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27 min
October 20, 2022 157. Look Out Zillow! Bringing Human Connection Back To Real Estate - With Ryan Poole, Owner of RealTrade
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Ryan Poole, owner of RealTrade, out of West Palm Beach, Florida. Ryan is on a mission to change how buyers and sellers search for real estate online and is embracing the real estate community through better communication.

Ryan became a real estate agent 23 years ago because he loved to help people—but things have changed. Large technology platforms have been taking over the industry, intending to automate everything in sight with data and algorithms.

These same platforms tell consumers that they can sit back and let machines do all the work. But buying and selling a home is one of the most important decisions you can make in your life. We need people at the heart of this process.

That's why Ryan started RealTrade - to give us a place to easily and freely do business. By making real estate social, we can innovate for the 21st century without losing sight of what's important. Less algorithms, more humans.

Guest Info: Ryan Poole
Website: https://realtrade.io/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-poole-0b50b9162/

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51 min
October 13, 2022156. Having A Great Design Team To Create The Ultimate Luxury Build Experience - With Jason Lynn, Owner The Decorators Unlimited
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with a friend and member of our build team Jason Lynn who is part owner of The Decorators Unlimited out of West Palm Beach, Florida. Jason and The Decorators Unlimited are a partner of ours and have joined our team at R.K. Reiman Construction to help us design and build masterpieces for our clients. Jason and his team of designers give a full on experience to interior design and help clients from the initial planning stage all the way through the build to deliver a true turn-key experience. The Decorators Unlimited has been a critical addition to our client's overall building experience, and I am honored to have Jason on the show.
Some things we discussed were:
The full decorator process.

Design Elements to focus on

Lifestyle and design

Designer with a construction background

Team focus when designing a new home

Guest Info: Jason Lynn
Website: https://www.decoratorsunlimited.com/

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57 min
September 21, 2022 155. Study Your Craft
In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about the importance of knowing your product from the ground up. Understanding how a home is built and knowing your product will help you sell more and gain your clients' respect.

I have worked in sales for a long time, and one thing that I have always made an effort to do is to learn as much as I can about the products I'm selling. Knowledge is critical, and the more knowledge you have the more success you will have. In construction, I have learned over the years about materials and how a house is built from the ground up. This has also helped me in my real estate career because I can answer questions about construction that most realtors can't.

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19 min
September 07, 2022 154. Excellence Is The Standard When It Comes To Your Homes Interior Design - With Alexis Soof of Soof Construction and Design
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Alexis Soof of Soof Construction and Design. I have known Alexis for a couple of years through an entrepreneur group called the Arete Syndicate. I was excited to have Alexis on and talk about all the amazing things she is doing in the interior design space. Being in the building industry, you know a great interior designer when you see one, and Alexis is by far one of the best. She puts her heart into every client project, big or small, and over-delivers. She sets a standard for excellence in every project.

Alexis and I covered quite a few topics like bringing a designer in early on when building a home, Qualifying an interior designer, Standards designers should have, What to look for when hiring an interior designer, and so much more. If you are thinking about building a new home or looking to redo your current home, you are going to want to listen to this.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexissoof/

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1 hr 2 min
September 01, 2022 153. Improving The Construction Industry With Advanced Tech - With Maria Khokhlova Of Traceair
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Maria Khokhlova, the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at TraceAir, a site work intelligence software and user-friendly technology that helps construction companies build advanced automation using drone flights, 3D mapping, analytics, and data processing services to accelerate site work and provide transparency to owners.
Maria and I discussed her technology and how it improves the construction industry. The construction industry is one of the slowest growing industries regarding new technology. Many years have gone by and contractors still use old processes and materials. But the future is bright for the industry as new technology like Maria's is advancing the industry in many ways.
Guest Info:
Website: https://www.traceair.net/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-khokhlova/
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David's Website: https://knoxfinancial.com/
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46 min