The Real Build

By Bill Reiman | @ImBillReimanEducation How To

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November 02, 2020 72. Installing The Perfect Garage Door Is An Art - With Dan Cummings Owner Of Southwest Garage Doors
In this episode of the Real Build, I sat down with Dan Cummings, owner of Southwest Garage Doors. Dan and I talked about how a garage door makes a significant impact on the home's look and someone's lifestyle. It also is essential how a garage door functions. A garage door is most people's access into their homes. A garage door must operate correctly but also be built to last.
Dan was raised in Phoenix and Scottsdale by a strong single mother. He graduated from Desert Mountain and East Valley Institute of Technology (EBIT) for welding and metal work. Dan worked on garage doors since he was a Junior in high school, and he has been captivated by it ever since. He was lucky enough to have a great mentor that gave me the tools that allowed him to grow into the Craftsman he is today.
With eight years in the industry, three years of metal fabrication, and the desire to keep growing, it was only right to focus on what made him happy. He started his business with a focus on installing & fabricating custom garage door systems and top quality repair work.
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Website:https://phoenixgaragefix.com/
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1 hr 7 min
October 25, 2020 71. Making An Impact And Changing Lives Through Her Interior Design Career - With Breegan Jane Owner Of Breegan Jane LLC
In this episode of The Real Build, I got to speak with Breegan Jane, owner of interior design firm Breegan Jane LLC. Breegan is one of the most impactful women I have had the opportunity to interview. She is an experienced and accomplished interior designer, lifestyle blogger, and single mom dominating the interior design space.
Her resume boasts enterprises that span the gamut, from custom designing personal creative music studios to managing international real estate projects with a full staff. Her design savvy is well sought after by clients in almost every industry, including a double platinum-selling recording artist.
She has been featured on multiple TV and Talk Shows and currently is on HGTV’s recent reboot of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Where she helps families design and renovate their homes. She is also an author.
Breegan also dedicates her time, portions of her salary, and available resources to support local, national, and global humanitarian efforts.
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1 hr 12 min
October 18, 2020 70. Connecting A Home To The Way You Live Using Lighting Control Systems - With Joshua Kenny Owner Of Intelligent Lighting Design
In this episode of The Real Build, I had the opportunity to speak with Joshua Kenny, owner of Intelligent Lighting Design. We talked about home lighting control and how it is becoming a huge part of a home. With lighting control systems, you can have lighting adapt to how you live throughout the day.
Josh has been programming Lutron lighting control systems and motorized shades in the Cleveland area for the past seven years. He has been trusted by many homeowners to fully customize their Lutron lighting control system to their liking. He prides in thoroughly educating his customers on the basics of their lighting control system. He works with some of the top lighting designers in the area and the best audio video companies to deliver an elite home automation system.

1 hr 17 min
October 11, 2020 69. Being Customer-Obsessed With Every Construction Project - With Joe Wood, Owner Of Wood Construction And Remodeling
In this episode of The Real Build, I had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Wood, Owner of Wood Construction and Remodeling. Joe and I had a great conversation about construction and what people need to look for when choosing a builder or remodeler. We talked about how selecting your builder based on price isn't always the smartest decision to make. We also talked about the build and remodel processes and how we can make it easier and less stressful.
Joe studied construction management at Appalachian State University. His company is known across Tennessee & North Carolina for bathroom & kitchen remodels, and custom home builds. They also offer home additions, basement finishing, & remodeling & handyman services. Joe is an Army Veteran, and we discussed how the military has made him a better company leader.
1 hr 18 min
October 06, 2020 68. How Word Of Mouth Has Led To Becoming A Top Builder Of Post Frame Structures - With Nate Santos Owner Of Santos Custom Builders
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Nate Santos, owner of Santos Custom Builders. Nate is a third-generation carpenter and has been running a construction business for over ten years. He specializes in pre-engineered, post-frame structures called Lester Buildings throughout the state of Maine.
Nate has done some amazing builds, which you can see on his Facebook page. He has built barns, mancaves, storage units, custom homes, garages, and many more buildings in his area. His reputation for quality buildings has helped him grow into one of the top custom builders in his area. He continues to grow through reputation and word of mouth about the quality construction he delivers in every project.
58 min
September 28, 2020 67. What Is Your Square Foot Price? Why Custom Home Builders Hate This Question
In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about a question that I get asked all the time. That question is, what is your square foot price? I brushed on this topic in the past, but I wanted to dive deeper into it. As custom home builders, we don't have a set square foot price. The reason is that we offer a lot more selections than other builders like production home builders. You build with a custom builder to have more freedom and get precisely what you want. I talk about this and much more.
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33 min
September 20, 2020 66. Why Personal Development Was The Key To Running A Successful One-Stop-Shop Real Estate Business - With Michael Burns Owner Of The Burnz Team Homes and Loans
In this episode of The Real Build, I interviewed Michael Burns, owner of The Burnz Team Homes and Loans. Michael wears many hats as he does real estate, mortgages, and investments. This gives Michael a leg up above his competition. Michael and I talked about real estate investing and how someone can get started in it.
Michael has taught himself how to invest in real estate. After making offers on 94 homes, he and his brother finally got their first investment property where they made $25,000 in profit. Since then, with a lot of learning, they have successfully invested in more than 150 properties. We also talked about personal development and how much of an impact it has had on our lives and helped us grow our businesses tremendously.
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Website: https://www.utahhomeshere.com/
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1 hr 34 min
September 13, 2020 65. A Discussion About How We Can Make The Home Building Industry Better - With Mike Harn Owner of Anlon Construction
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Mike Harn, owner of Anlon Construction. I loved having Mike on my show. Our main discussion was about how we can do a better job as home builders. We cover our processes and how we can do a better job of helping our clients through every step of building a home.
Mike got out of the Army at 21 years old and started working on construction sites doing odd jobs, clean up, framing, and siding, whatever he could do to learn. Just a few short months later, he started managing the development and building of his first subdivision.
After developing hundreds of lots, building hundreds of homes, and completing countless remodeling jobs for other people, Mike decided he wanted to do it on his own
A few years ago, just after starting Anlon Construction, he met his wife, who helped him realize that business is about so much more than money; it is about the experience and the relationships you create along the way.
1 hr 28 min
September 07, 2020 64. Building Affordable MultiFamily Units For Hard Working Families - With Scott Choppin Owner Of Urban Pacific Group
In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to sit down with top real estate developer Scott Choppin out of Long Beach, California. Scott is the Founder of the Urban Pacific Group and oversees all operations of the Urban Pacific family of companies, including business development, capital acquisition, and strategic planning.
Scott and I talked about how someone can get started in multi-family development and how he runs his business. Scott's business model is unique in that he builds multi-family units that can house up to a family of 10 people. This allows people to pay the rents individually as a family and makes the housing more affordable in middle-class areas. What Scott is doing in multi-family development is impressive, and you don't see its concept in many other areas.
If you are a multi-family investor or thinking about getting into it, you will want to listen to this episode!
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1 hr 57 min
August 31, 202063. You Need To Watch Out For These Red Flags Before Selecting Your Next Home Builder!
In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about a huge topic that has recently been on my mind. Red flags that you should look for when selecting your builder. There is a boom in building, and more and more new builders are flooding the markets. I wanted to showcase exactly what you need to avoid. Here are the topics I cover:
Lower cost than all other builders by far is a huge red flag that most people always fall for.

Unmarked trucks on Jobsite – Before building, check out their active job sites.

Messy job sites – this one is a pet peeve of mine. I grew up cleaning job sites they need to be immaculate.

One person show – One guy that does it all and ask for so little – more extended time frames.

Lying about build numbers / Lack of longevity - First, you want to ensure that your builder will be in business for the duration of your build, throughout your warranty period, and, ideally, for years to come after that.

Overpromise under deliver – They can show you a beautiful model, but is it really what you're getting when it's said and done?

There exist several unresolved claims from the Contractor's Board – Lawsuits.

Time frames – Lies lies lies.

No references- huge red flag.

Confusing short building contract.

High-pressure sales tactics where more than one person is present.

Lack of knowledge about the process.

No change orders.

Lower-grade materials – Check jobs you will see.

Unlicensed subcontractors.

Thank you as always for listening!
34 min