Podcasts by Brad Leavitt Podcast

Featuring Aaron Davenport W: SES Foam - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.573177

Tune in as we discuss building science and how it can apply to your home.

Perfecting Interior Design by a Life of Trial&Error with Tracy Morris Design from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.224230

Today Brad speaks with Tracy Morris, Owner of Tracy Morris Design. Launched in 2003, the company has “a focus on fresh, vibrant and approachable interiors”. Tracy, who hails from Washington, has...

Jim Spurlino - Author of Business Bullseye: Take Dead Aim and Achieve Great Success from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.199288

Today Brad speaks with Jim Spurlino, Founder of Spurlino Materials, a supplier of construction materials. He is also the author of Business Bullseye: Take Dead Aim and Achieve...

High-Integrity Sales with Timothy Rethlake of Hearth&Home Technologies from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.180651

Today Brad speaks with Timothy Rethlake, Vice President of Trade Marketing & Sales Training at Hearth & Home Technologies, the world's leading producer and installer of hearth products. Its prod...

Tankersley Construction: Applying Commercial Construction Principles to Midsize Residential Properties with Heather Tankersley from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.162399

Heather is also a project manager at Amstar Construction Services, a service-disabled veteran-owned general contracting firm specializing in government and agency projects.

Prior to her cu...

John Timar: Former Navy SEAL&CEO of Kill Cliff - A Clean Energy Drink Company from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.156083

Previously, John was an executive at TerraGo, a venture-backed software company specializing in SaaS and PaaS mobile applications. He also led business development at Eurasia Group, a predictive...

The House That She Built with Stephanie Sharp from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.140892

Stephanie speaks on her unconventional journey into the construction industry and how she came to innovate the space through The House That SHE Built project.

Listen in as Stephanie shares...

Mindset and Discipline with Professional MMA Fighter Ryan Bader from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.129358

Today Brad speaks with professional MMA fighter Ryan Bader. He is the current Bellator Heavyweight Champion, the former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion, and the winner of The Ultimate Fighte...

Handcrafted Log&Timber Homes with David Byler of Caribou Creek from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.116783

In 2006, one of Caribou Creek’s handcrafted log homes was named winner of the 2006 “Log Home of the Year” from Log Home Design magazine.

Listen in as David explains exactly what is meant b...

Breaking the Generational Cycle of Abuse with Walter McKinley from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.092006

Listen in as Walt reflects on a childhood filled with abuse at the hands of his own father, a suicide attempt at age 13 that he believes was thwarted by a higher power, and an aunt that changed ...

Utilizing Quality Photos&Video for Social Media Content with Digital Brand Strategist, Jesse Fitton from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.048771

With all the complexities of building your brand’s know, like, and trust factor in today’s ever-evolving digital economy, Jesse explains why it literally pays to have a dedicated expert b...

Expand The Market Reach of Your Contracting Company with Rachel Doty of Contractor Training Center from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.028209

Contractors need to take note of legal issues that arise on account of construction defects and accidents. Further, they need to make sure they are rigidly compliant when it comes to lien waiver...

Jeffrey Dungan Architects: The Passion&Inspiration for Creating Timeless Houses with Author&Architect Jeffrey Dungan from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.009904

Along the same line, his ideal customers are those who focus on value over cost—those who are focused on the timelessness of what may just be their forever home.

Asked...

construction2style: Husband&Wife Unique Skills Create Design + Build Team&Earn Additional Income with 1 Million Monthly Online Blog Views with Jamie&Morgan Molitor from 2023-12-13T15:17:19.003429

Jamie bought his first investment property around the time he met Morgan. She recalls being blown away by his talents and offered the idea of starting a blog. Not long after launching constructi...

Kohler: 42 Years of Strategy, Innovation&Expanding Builder Segment with Wally Schwartz from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.983568

Wally joined Kohler Co.’s Minneapolis Branch directly following his graduation from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN in 1976.

In October 2020, after over four decades with Kohl...

Organize, Manage, Lead&Control with Daniel Devol Custom Builder from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.967668

Starting at the age of 17, working for Appalachian Forest Products, a company that manufactured molding and interior trim, Dan knew he had a passion for woodworking.   He started DeVol Woodworks...

The Tile Shop: Collaborating with Trade Professionals&Marketing Strategy with Director of Marketing, Shehan Ghanchi from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.946488

The Tile Shop offers a complimentary Design Studio, a collaborative platform to create customized 3D design renderings to scale. The Design Studio allows customers to bring their design ideas to...

Dettmore Home Improvements: Building an Authentic Brand&Following by Creating Honest Content with Zachary Dettmore from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.904611

With the belief that “a rising tide raises all ships”, Brad kicks off the conversation explaining why he wholeheartedly believes in sharing so-called trade secrets via his social media and podca...

Mezger Homes: How Processes, Custom Accounting Software,&Passion for Excellence Lead to Beautiful&Efficient Homes with Luke Mezger from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.885329

On episode 145 we speak with Luke Mezger of Mezger Homes located in Austin, TX. We discuss the custom accounting software Luke built, the experience of being featured in Dwell Magazine, Building Sc...

Competitive Mindset for NBA, CBA,&Entrepreneurship with Jimmer Fredette from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.866162

He also talks about the importance of building camaraderie with his teammates from other nations by creating a shared culture, which in turn motivates each and every athlete to perform at a much...

Owner’s Rep for Project Management with Maureen Mascaro of The Common Area from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.847331

Maureen is also the Founder and CEO at The Learning Table which, in partnership with The Common Area, offers continuing education courses, leadership development coaching, marketing support, and...

CroweBuilt Homes: Dedicated to Quality Construction&the Benefits of QR Codes with Evan Crowe from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.829349

Listen in as Evan takes us through the evolution of CroweBuilt over the past six years, touching on his keys to thriving in a down market as well as exciting technological developments for the i...

Verdura Construction: Quick Communication&the Benefits of Self-Performing with Jamie Verdura from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.822453

Listen in as Jamie shares his leadership best practices for running a thriving family construction business. His characteristic high-energy and optimism have been major contributors to his succe...

TEDx Speaker, Author,&Business Coach for Business Owners Who Want More Time, Money, Culture,&Strategy on Growing Smart with Dominic Rubino from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.803654

Since 2000, Dominic has built and sold two different multinational organizations including a mail order retail/pharmacy company with 140 employees, and a business coaching franchise built on the...

House of Four Design Studio: Bringing Timeless&Beautiful Design to the Las Vegas Valley with Melody Gangi&Claira Brown from 2023-12-13T15:17:18.778358

Melody Gangi, founder and principal of House of Four, is a designer known for creating beautiful, comfortable, and happy spaces. With the demonstration of timeless concepts and relaxed sophistic...

How to Build an Epic Brand with Sara Schultz of heysaraschultz&Free Afternoon Creative Agency from 2022-12-25T20:00

Listen in as Sara discusses the importance of building systems and processes for your organization and how creative professionals can look past that feeling of overwhelm that comes with dealing ...

Building Systems, Procedures,&Checklist with Entrepreneur, Pilot,&Business Coach, Steven Rozenberg from 2022-12-18T20:00

Listen in as Steven discusses his foray into real estate from the airline industry post 9/11 and how his lessons learned as a pilot carry over into his career as an entrepreneur and mentor to as...

Cambria: Staying on the Cutting Edge&Transforming Quartz into Breathtaking Surfaces with Executive Vice President, Summer Kath from 2022-12-11T20:00

Summer was one of Cambria’s first customers when building her first home, explaining the superior product benefits to her own family. She started as employee #30, and now, Summer has been with C...

LP Building Solutions: The Importance of Building Science&Sustainability in Design&Engineering with Brand Manager, Casey Smyth from 2022-11-27T20:00

Listen in as Casey discusses how LP Building Solutions manages to stay on the forefront of innovation when it comes to bringing products to market that not only defend against adverse climate sc...

BuilderTrend: Changing the Way the World Builds through State of the Art Construction Management Software with CEO, Dan Houghton from 2022-10-30T20:00

The CEO and one of the three co-founders of Buildertrend, Dan is an industry authority on workplace culture and residential construction, a sought-after speaker, and commercial real-estate inves...

Lost Creek Construction: Creating a Legacy by Risk&Guidance of Builder 20 Group with Tom Trythall from 2022-10-16T20:00

Lost Creek Construction was built on a legacy of excellence, honesty, and exceptional quality that has spanned generations. Starting on his grandfather’s ranch in Southern Utah as a boy, Tom lea...

Creating and Implementing Systems&Processes That Lead to Quantifiable Results with Jayce Maybon from 2022-09-25T20:00

Listen in as Jayce speaks o the importance of having a crystal clear vision before even thinking about ways in which your business can scale. He encourages leaders to recognize their unique abil...

Increase Website Traffic, Leads, and Revenue with Brittany Murphy of One Thing Marketing from 2022-09-18T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Brittany Murphy of One Thing Marketing, a full-service online marketing firm based in Louisville, Kentucky. The company offers SEO website design, and social media and ema...

Jkath Design Build + Reinvent: Culture, Processes&Vanity Collection Launch with Katie Kath from 2022-09-11T20:00

An entrepreneur at heart, Katie previously owned a local restaurant in the Minneapolis community after graduating with a degree in business. After several years of growth—and eventually gaining ...

Cornell Custom Construction: Accepting all Challenges in Luxury Home Construction&Life with Toby Cornell from 2022-08-28T20:00

He speaks on his decision to dedicate his life to the world of construction like his father and grandfather before him, and how he has evolved the business over the past two decades.

Final...

Strict Vision Athletics: Turning Passion for Fitness&Superheroes into Profit with Brandon Fougnies from 2022-08-21T20:00

For Brandon, highlighting his energetic personality and company mission through Instagram and TikTok has been invaluable to the success of his business. In addition to being entertaining though,...

Cara Woodhouse Interiors: The Journey of Inspiration&Building Success Through Instagram&PR with Cara Woodhouse from 2022-08-14T20:00

Listen in as Cara shares her journey as an artist at heart and why she chose to pursue interior design. She describes her “whimsical” style, unafraid to blend the old and the new depending on th...

Nonstop Quest to be Fun, Trustworthy,&Highly Skilled with High-End Residential Home Builder, Mark D. Williams from 2022-07-31T20:00

They have an established footing in both exceptional value custom homes and large-scale renovation. The team is comprised of experienced, hard-working, and conscientious people who enjoy sharing...

Austin Peterson: Co-Founder&Financial Planner at Backbone Planning Partners from 2022-07-24T20:00

Listen in as Austin does a deep dive into his work as a financial planner who caters primarily to small business owners. He speaks on the harsh realities of managing a startup and common mistake...

Cardinal Crest Design Build: Relationships with Business Partners, Employees&Clients with Joseph Christensen&Adam Shaeffer from 2022-07-17T20:00

Listen in as Joseph and Adam discuss the keys to a productive business partnership and how the two friends were able to home in on their roles in the company over time.

They also talk abou...

The Impact of Builder 20 Group, and Competitive Dynamic Between Father + Son with Vince&Gino of Ghiloni Custom Builders from 2022-07-10T20:00

Listen in as Vince and Gino discuss the unique dynamics of doing business as a family, including alongside Gino’s mom and Vice President of the company, Maryjane Ghiloni.

They also explain...

Overcoming Unstable Childhood in Foster Care to Thriving in Top Medical Schools with Festus Ohan from 2022-06-12T20:00

Born in L.A. to a schizophrenic mother and abandoned by his bipolar father at the age of 13, Festus found himself in the foster care system and lived at eight different foster homes until he dis...

That Tile Chick: Shifting Careers&Using Social Media to Market&Grow Tile Installation Business with Schannon Yodice&Chris Ortega from 2022-05-29T20:00

Schannon started growing her brand in May of 2020 and, by November of the same year, That Tile Chick grew from having zero followers on Instagram to over 20,000.

Listen in as Schannon and ...

Building science extraordinaire Neil Freidberg of (LP) Louisiana-Pacific Corporation from 2022-05-22T20:00

Listen in as Neil discusses the often-overlooked considerations around sustainable building and his take on technological developments around this space since the beginning of his career over a ...

How Public Adjusters Help with Insurance Claims with Jack Hanks of Velocity Public Claims Adjusting from 2022-05-15T20:00

Listen in as Jack unpacks the important yet often neglected subject of public adjusting, which he says most business owners never consider until it becomes necessary. As an incredibly com...

Kadilak Homes: Husband&Wife Design + Build Team&the Journey to Build Home Renovation Show (Renovation Rekindle) with Susan&Paul Kadilak from 2022-04-24T20:00

Susan grew up on job sites watching her father and grandfather build and renovate homes. When she was 23 she obtained her builder's license and built her first home at the age of 24. She met Pau...

AQ Shipley: Wisdom From NFL Veteran, Super Bowl Champion, Coach,&Family Man from 2022-04-17T20:00

A. Q. talks about his journey from Penn State to the NFL to winning the Super Bowl to, finally, becoming a coach. He attributes much of his decision to his time playing center, which he refers t...

Hands of Gold with John Coppola of Coppola Custom Woodworking from 2022-03-20T20:00

Today Brad speaks with John Coppola of Coppola Custom Woodworking.

Even with a relatively successful business in New York, John was unsatisfied with the path he was on, prompting him to ma...

The Next Generation of Energy with Rosewater Energy Group from 2022-03-13T20:00

Focused on the mission to create the next generation of renewable smart grid systems leveraging the best battery storage technologies, RoseWater works with their clients to design, build, integr...

Featuring Aaron Davenport W: SES Foam - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-03-07T04:23:58.944659

Tune in as we discuss building science and how it can apply to your home.

Berks Homes: Family Owned for 50 Years + Building and Maintaining Relationships with Ben Horning from 2022-02-27T20:00

Growing up in the homebuilding business sparked Ben’s passion for building and renovating homes. After graduating and working in new construction, he began to buy, renovate and sell homes.

Featuring Aaron Davenport W: SES Foam - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.790196

Tune in as we discuss building science and how it can apply to your home.

Featuring JJ Levenske W: Bleuwave Construction from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.789392

Tune in as we speak business and how to start your new business. We discuss best practices and information that we wish we knew at start-up.

Featuring Caroline DeCesare W: DeCesare Design Group - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.785231

EP 7 - Featuring Caroline DeCesare W: DeCesare Design Group - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Dr. Brian Harris W: Smile Virtual - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.780278

Jeremy, CEO of Traeger, has an amazing entrepreneurship resume from his studies at Harvard Business School, to Real Estate Development, to Investment Banking, to President at Skull Candy and now, C...

Joseph Lstiburek W: Building Science Corporation - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.776693

EP 17 - Joseph Lstiburek W: Building Science Corporation - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring LuAnn Nigara W: Window Works - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.773180

In this episode we discuss the importance of installing systems and protocol in your company. Every small business should have detailed and outlined tasks for each employee.

Featuring Andrew Patterson W: Patterson Custom Homes - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.772402

In this episode, we spoke with Andrew from Patterson Custom Homes. Andrew has built a tremendously successful company in Newport Beach, California. We discussed marketing, growth, and how to build ...

Featuring Stuart Fred W: Bomasada - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.768692

Stuart offers extensive experience in development, investment and large-scale construction. We brought him on to discuss purchasing, logistics and coordination when managing projects all across the...

Featuring Betsy Froelich - Kohler - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.765191

Betsy has extensive experience in design, trends and marketing. We spoke about timeless designs, color palettes and research and development. We also spoke about the need to evolve to understand c...

Featuring Randi Garrett W: Randi Garrett Design - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.761710

Randi has built an incredible brand throughout all of her social media channels. She has partnerships with many well-known companies such as: Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Teen, Frontgate, Bloomingda...

Featuring Danny Wang W: Danny Wang Design Build - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.760590

This week on the podcast we welcome Danny Wang with Danny Wang Design Build from Newport Beach, CA. Danny has really leveraged social media to build his brand. He spoke in depth about the content...

Featuring Jeremy Andrus W: Traeger Pellet Grills - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.756901

To celebrate July 4th, we launched an incredible podcast episode with Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC. Jeremy has an amazing entrepreneurship resume from his studies at Harvard Bus...

Featuring Jason and Mark W: Beyond Build Constructions - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.753073

This week on the podcast we were fortunate to host Jason and Mark from the land down under with @beyondbuildconstructions. Jason and Mark have built an amazing company in Sydney, Australia. Company...

Featuring Ty Udell W: Dun Today - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.752154

On Episode 44 of the Podcast we were fortunate to host Ty Udell with Dun Today. Ty has created a revolutionary app in the building industry that we have already incorporated here at A Finer Touch ...

Jason Roehner + Dan Ryan W: Roehner + Ryan - A FIner Touch Construction Podcast from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.747525

This week we welcome Jason Roehner and Dan Ryan with @roehner to the Podcast. Jason and Dan have photographed all of our projects since we started our company, A Finer Touch Construction in March ...

Taylor Davis - Aging in Place Architecture, Pros and Cons of a Remodel and New Build from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.744098

We kick off our second season with Taylor Plosser Davis with @TPDArchitect. Taylor discussed the most important features to consider when building or renovating your own “forever” home. We spoke ab...

Construction Instruction with Mark LaLiberte from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.740599

Listen in as Mark discusses why he believes builders should adopt a path of continuous improvement, waterproofing best practices, and why you shouldn’t ever need to factor in leaks when pricing you...

Jason Black of Artisan Signature Homes from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.739784

Listen in as Jason discusses how he sets expectations with his clients, why he almost always declines requests to bring in unfamiliar subcontractors, and how to build a powerful brand for your desi...

Lisa Wood of Lisa J. Wood Interiors from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.699218

Listen in as Lisa discusses networking on social media, how we can balance budget and client expectations, and, most importantly, thinking about the value of design as an investment in your day-to-...

Lindsey Borchard of Lindsey Brooke Design from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.598353

Today Brad speaks with California-based interior designer Lindsey Borchard of Lindsey Brooke Design. With a background as an artist, Lindsey has a penchant for thinking out of the box, making sure ...

Build Magazine: Living the American Dream with Ted Bainbridge from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.565830

Today Brad speaks with Ted Bainbridge, President of Build Magazine. After launching the first edition in Central Oregon in 2016, Build Magazine quickly became regarded as a must-have resource for a...

Micky Klein Interiors: Upscale Commercial, Healthcare, and Hospitality Design with Micky Klein from 2022-02-21T06:45:27.551682

Today Brad speaks with Micky Klein of Micky Klein Interiors, a Miami-based upscale design firm that specializes in commercial, healthcare, and hospitality design. Micky has served as Resident Desig...

House of Form: Design From the Heart&Soul to Achieve Quality Brand Expression with Dala Al-Fuwaires from 2022-02-20T20:00

Asked about the unique objectives that differentiate residential from commercial clients, Dala says that it ultimately comes down to helping businesses see how great design can contribute to the...

Finding a Niche in Post Frame Construction with RR Buildings, Kyle Stumpenhorst from 2022-02-13T20:00

Kyle defines post frame construction as a surprisingly durable, time-tested building method that has even been utilized by the ancient Egyptians over two millennia ago. Post frame also results i...

Becoming Magnetic to Affluent Clients with Pamela Durkin Designs from 2022-01-30T20:00

Pamela is also a business coach who runs Elevate! Interior Circle, through which she helps interior designs run a better business and utilize magnetic marketing techniques to attract their perfe...

Third Generation General Contractor, Casey Cloward of Raykon Construction from 2022-01-23T20:00

Raykon has been featured in every Utah Valley Parade of Homes since 2012 and is continuing to establish themselves as one of the premier custom home builders in the valley. The Parade features s...

Iconic Design + Build: Functional & Modern Interior Design + General Contractor Firm Inspired by Nature & Lifestyle with Kaitlyn Wolfe from 2022-01-16T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Kaitlyn Wolfe, Owner and Principal Designer of Iconic Design + Build. Founded in 2016, Iconic has quickly grown from being a hobbyist’s dream to an award-winning design company.

How AFT General Counsel, Project Coordinators, and Controller Navigate Complicated Projects, Cashflow, and Contracts with Patrick, Susan, Megan, and McKall from 2021-12-26T20:00

Listen in as Patrick, Sue, Megan, and McKall give their professional backgrounds leading up to their joining the AFT team and the scope of their current roles.

McKall dives deep into the p...

The Business of Mechanical&Pool Plumbing with Justin Bowie of JMax from 2021-12-19T20:00

He goes on to speak on lessons and skills that he was able to apply after getting into business for himself, as well as those pain points that he had to endure a lot of trial and error to get a ...

Digital Marketing for Contractors with Tim Brown of Hook Agency from 2021-12-12T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Tim Brown, CEO of Hook Agency, an SEO & Web Design firm that’s gone from 1 person to 17 in 5 years.

Tim kicks off the conversation giving his take on the biggest cha...

Quality, Affordable, Modern Kitchen Cabinetry at Your Doorstep, with Kabinet CEO Timothy Roman from 2021-11-28T20:00

Since the outset of the pandemic in early 2020, the sales cycle has doubled as a result of delays and shortages in the supply chain, particularly when it came to Tim’s custom work.

With hi...

Kayleen McCabe: General Contractor, TV Host, Trades Advocate, Brand Ambassador,&Good for Morale from 2021-11-21T20:00

As an advocate of trade careers and education, Kayleen’s goal is to shed light on the rising demand for trade professionals that’s outpacing vocational training—and to help restore America’s res...

Creativity & Love for Design with Landon Mondragon of Mondragon Design + Build from 2021-11-14T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Landon Mondragon of Mondragon Design + Build, a full service design and build firm founded in 2003. The company is “focused on the idea of designing, building and transformin...

Balancing Netflix, Business&Employees with Tyler Farrell of Killowen Construction from 2021-10-31T20:00

He relates his current work in residential to his previous time doing commercial. The residential world, particularly custom residential construction, has been a significantly more fulfilling ex...

Working with Your Spouse with Author&CEO, Brad Casebier, of Radiant Plumbing&Air Conditioning from 2021-10-24T20:00

Listen in as Brad shares why creating an org chart from the get-go is one of the best things you can do, even if it’s meant to be a reference for just you and your partner. He also says that it’...

Thriving in Design and Construction with Dan and Emily of Clark&Co. Homes from 2021-10-17T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Dan and Emily Clark of Clark & Co. Homes. The Clarks established their firm in 2011 with the mission of bringing creative design solutions to the Treasure Valley through t...

Maximilian de Melo & Patrick Niederdrenk of American One Luxury Real Estate from 2021-10-10T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Maximilian de Melo and Patrick Niederdrenk. Max and Patrick are the Managing Partners and Lead Agents of American One Luxury Real Estate, a full-service boutique brokerage co...

Trio: The Creative Business Partner for Builders&Developers with Angela Harris from 2021-09-26T20:00

Angela herself is an award-winning designer and a recognized innovator in the builder and developer community. Under her leadership, TRIO has received more than 50 Awards in the past five years,...

Rob&Shane Woods of Woods Design Builders from 2021-09-19T20:00

Founded in 1977 by Sharon and Robert Woods, the firm pioneered the design-build concept with architectural design and construction being performed by the same team. In 2008 Sharon’s sons, Rob an...

Dagan Koffler of Dagan Design&Construction from 2021-09-12T20:00

Dagan's interest in design and construction began at a young age when he assisted his father in designing and building their home in Solana Beach. After college Dagan worked in New York City as ...

HW Interiors with Lisa Hynes&Heather Weisz from 2021-08-29T20:00

Listen in as Lisa and Heather touch on their signature “turnkey” room designs, or spaces that they describe as “functional, comfortable, accessorized, and styled right down to the last beautiful...

Friend and Mentor with Dave Clark from 2021-08-22T20:00

Dave is involved in a number of ventures outside of construction, including serving as CEO of Main Street Ingredients (MSI), a manufacturer of ingredients for use in ice cream, frozen desserts, ...

Keys to Realtor Success with Samantha Moore and Jennifer Kourouglos of AZ Luxury Home Group from 2021-08-15T20:00

With the rest of 2021 expected to remain a strong seller's market, Samantha and Jenny comment on how realtors can best represent buyers and sellers around these unique market conditions.

T...

Hand Sketches, Classic Style, and Teamwork with Alisha Taylor Interiors from 2021-07-25T20:00

Listen in as Alisha gives her thoughts on educating and setting expectations with clients. She explains why embracing the role of interior designer as facilitator is more important today ...

Building a Massive 2 Million Followers on TikTok with Mark Jones of Blue Street Pools from 2021-07-18T20:00

Listen in as Mark shares his journey in breaking the cycle of generational poverty in his family and the series of events that inspired him to start his pool service company.

He dives deep...

The Value of Self-Perform with Tyler Grace of TRG Home Concepts from 2021-07-11T20:00

Since early childhood, Tyler has been immersed in the trades, having been involved in the family construction business growing up. He graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Constructi...

Michael McCurdy of McCurdy Construction, Structures Cabinet + Design and Noblessa Phoenix from 2021-06-27T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Michael McCurdy, President of McCurdy Construction, LLC; Structures Cabinet & Design, LLC; and Noblessa Phoenix.

An entrepreneur at heart, Michael shares why he deci...

Become an Expert in Outdoor Living by Owning the Backyard with Christopher Anderson of Ledge Lounger from 2021-06-20T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Christopher Anderson, Founder and CEO at Ledge Lounger. The Houston-based company offers a line of in-water furniture built to withstand harsh pool chemicals, outdoor elem...

Overcoming a Life of Obstacles with Former Navy Seal Dash Wong of Kill Cliff from 2021-06-13T20:00

Dash reflects back on a childhood in Hawaii filled with turmoil and uncertainty, from being abandoned by his own parents literally without a name, to growing up around fight clubs and never havi...

Independent Travel Consultant: Kimberly Croft of Carefree Vacations from 2021-05-30T20:00

Kimberly looks back on a career spanning over three decades, reflecting on how she discovered a love for travel when she entered her LAX for the first time as a child, and how she later voluntee...

Space10 Interiors with Jennifer Glynn from 2021-05-23T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Jennifer Glynn, co-founder, alongside Barbara LaVigna, of Space10 Interiors, an award-winning residential and small commercial interior design firm based in San Francisco....

How to Create a Memorable Brand for Your Ideal Client with Jeff Echols of echoEngagement from 2021-05-16T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Jeff Echols. Jeff is on a mission to change the way you do business by helping you transform from a service provider to a trusted advisor. He's the President and Chief Str...

Becki Owens Design: Southern California Interior Designer&Lifestyle Influencer from 2021-04-25T20:00

Becki’s projects have been featured in several publications including Good Housekeeping, Luxe Magazine, Wall Street Journal and Architectural Digest. She has worked with other prestigious design...

Lauren Coburn: Architectural Interior Designer from 2021-04-18T20:00

Lauren herself has been recognized internationally and has been accepted into top design groups, including Leaders Of Design Council and the International Design Society (IDS).

Listen in a...

Charlie Lapastora: Lessons as a Multimedia Journalist Reporting Stories for the Largest Media Networks from 2021-04-11T20:00

Listen in as Charlie discusses how his strong faith in God led him to become a “soldier” in the media with a goal to bring light to an industry rife with conflict and controversy.

He lamen...

Lane McNab Interiors: Sustainability&Quality Pieces That Will Last Generations with Lane McNab from 2021-03-28T20:00

Located ​in Berkeley, California, Lane McNab Interiors infuses a sophisticated sensibility into residential and commercial interiors. The firm specializes in primary and secondary homes, boutiqu...

Brandon Architects: Smart Design&Better Living with Christopher Brandon from 2021-03-21T20:00

Chris is a registered California architect and member of the AIA with a Bachelor’s Degree from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo. Since childhood, he’s been fascinated by the ...

From Legal to Architecture&Design with Christian Daw Design from 2021-03-14T20:00

Today Brad speaks with Christian Daw of Christian Daw Design.

With a passion for beautiful homes and an appreciation for practicality and comfort, Christian Daw runs a successful boutique ...

Kristine Newman with McCarthy Building Companies from 2021-02-28T20:00

The company currently has around 150 active projects spread across different regions, each of which has its own Vice President of Finance. A financial reporting group accumulates data from all o...

Creating a Net-Zero Iconic Home with Renee Dee&Mark LaLiberte from 2021-02-24T08:00

Brad, Renee, and Mark have joined forces on a project started by Mark himself called the Net-Zero Iconic Home, also known as the Desert Comfort Home. Simply put, this is a home that produces as ...

Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture from 2021-02-21T20:05:19

The residential and commercial world obviously offer two different working experiences, both of which Erik embraces equally for different reasons. He loves residential because of the tight-knit ...

Aymee and Molly of Light&Dwell from 2021-01-31T12:00

Today Brad speaks with Aymee Kuhlman and Molly Kidd, Co-Owners of Light & Dwell, a full-service interior design studio created in 2015, and today serves clients nationwide. Aside from its full-s...

Melissa Hryszko: Designer&Co-Owner of Veranda Estate Homes from 2021-01-24T19:00

Today Brad speaks with Melissa Hryszko, an interior designer at Veranda Estate Homes, a construction company with over 45 years of experience in building custom luxury homes in Calgary, Alberta ...

Nick Schiffer of NS Builders from 2021-01-17T19:00

Today Brad speaks with Nick Schiffer, owner of NS Builders, where he leads a team to renovate homes for private clients in and around Boston. Nick is also the Co-Host of The Modern Craftsman podcas...

D.J Humphries of the Arizona Cardinals from 2021-01-10T19:00

Today Brad speaks with offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals, D. J. Humphries. D. J. shares his path to becoming an offensive lineman in the NFL and the mentors that guided him down that path.

Dr. Leila Peterson of Prescribed Health & Beauty from 2020-12-20T19:00

Dr. Leila Peterson is the founder of Prescribed Health and Beauty as well as Prescribed Design. She is a business owner who only recently relocated her medical practice from San Antonio, Texas to G...

Tips & Strategies from Construction Business Coach Shawn Van Dyke from 2020-12-13T19:00

Shawn helps contractors get their lives back. He is the founder of the Built to Build Academy, which creates confident construction business owners through on-demand training and coaching programs ...

Johnny Hourihan of Vintage Builders from 2020-11-29T19:00

Johnny Hourihan is co-owner of Vintage Builders in Natick, Massachusetts. After earning his bachelor’s degree in construction management, he started his own building company where he was a “boots-o...

Randy Coffin of Coffin & Trout Fine Jewelers from 2020-11-22T19:00

Listen in as Randy discusses how to build a strong reputation in the jewelry industry, what he looks for in a diamond, working and nurturing trust with suppliers and customers, his passion for colo...

Amy Margolin of M&M Lighting from 2020-11-15T18:00

Listen in as Amy discusses how she uses social media to build her company’s brand, her Instagram content and engagement strategies, the challenges and rewards of working in a family business, and w...

Transitioning from MLB to Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy with Willie Bloomquist from 2020-10-25T19:00

Listen in as Willie Bloomquist discusses his journey as a professional athlete and why he decided to turn to entrepreneurship following his retirement from MLB. He also shares his love for the outd...

Ashley Stark Kenner of Stark Carpet from 2020-10-18T19:00

Ashley Stark Kenner is the Creative Director at Stark Carpet in New York. Listen in as Ashley discusses how she balances her high-octane career at Stark Carpet with creating content for social medi...

Kathleen Anderson - Spec Books For Purchase, Marketing, Communication and Social Media from 2020-10-12T03:14:57

This week on the podcast we were joined by @KathleenAAnderson, principal of Material Design. Kathleen has extensive experience in both architecture and design. She has a Master’s degree in architec...

Ashley Leavitt - Navigating Life, Business and Family, Marriage, life balance from 2020-09-28T04:19:49

Today we celebrate our 1 year anniversary of the AFT Construction Podcast. Stay tuned to our stories as we release a recap of our amazing guests this past year. And for 52nd episode, we had my wi...

Tyler Hales W: Hales Parker Dentistry - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-09-21T02:47:09

This week on the podcast we were joined by Dr. Tyler Hales with Hales Parker Dentistry in Orange County, CA. Tyler offers tremendous insight into marketing, social media, branding and work experie...

Steven Glaze W: Smart Exteriors - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-09-14T13:54

Steven is the VP of Sales for Smart Exteriors and has tremendous experience in marketing, sales and brand awareness. We spoke about how to build your marketing through a recession, understanding yo...

Casey Grey W: The Conscious Builder - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-08-31T05:10:58

We are nearing our first year of the podcast and it is hard to believe that we are now on episode 48. Casey Grey with @the_conscious_builder joined us from Ottawa, Canada. Casey has an incredible ...

Clarke Miyasaki - W: Stance Socks - A FIner Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-08-24T03:28:56

Clarke Miyasaki, Chief Growth Office of Stance Socks, joined us on episode 47 of the podcast today. One of my favorite statements by Clarke is, “treat every relationship like it’s your big break”. ...

Emme Diane W: Emme Diane - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-08-17T02:05:41

This week on the podcast we welcome @EmmeDiane. Emme Diane is a trusted and sought-after skin care expert, esthetician and skin care formulator on a mission to solve the seemingly unsolvable skin i...

Featuring Morri Chowaiki W: the Shark Tank - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-08-11T03:20:09

You will not want to miss episode 45 of the AFT Construction Podcast. This week we were fortunate to host Morri Chowaiki. Morri is the Head of Sales and Retail for Daymond John. Morri was one of t...

Featuring Shea McGee W: Studio McGee - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-07-28T05:24:35

On Episode 42 of the AFT Construction Podcast we were fortunate to host Shea McGee with @StudioMcGee. Shea and her husband Syd have built an incredibly successful and diversified company. She sha...

Featuring Matt Risinger W: The Build Show Network - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-07-18T04:59:01

This week on the podcast we were fortunate to host Matt Risinger @risingerbuild with @thebuildshow. Matt is a tremendous thought leader in the construction, building science and design industry. He...

Featuring Aaron Witt W:Build Witt Media - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-07-13T02:36:36

We brought Aaron on the podcast because of his specialization in marketing, branding and hiring. If you aren’t already on LinkedIn, I am confident you will make it a priority after our conversatio...

Featuring: Claire Staszak W: Centered by Design A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-06-29T04:43:18

This week on the podcast we were fortunate to host Claire Staszak from Chicago with @Centered_by_Design. We spoke about leveraging social media, branding, and how to utilize a blog to refine your ...

Featuring Arik Tendler W: Cambria USA - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-06-22T04:49:35

This week on the Podcast we were fortunate to host Arik Tendler, Chief of Sales at Cambria. Arik has tremendous experience building companies, infrastructure, and of course, marketing. He was the ...

Featuring Joe Edwards W: Elite Concepts USA - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-06-15T04:05:32

This week on the podcast we invited Joe Edwards from Elite Concepts USA. Joe is a design build contractor in New Jersey and has been a great friend over the past 4 years. Joe is extremely talente...

Featuring Dondie McAdoo - Pure Energy - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-05-18T03:51:12

This week on the podcast we welcome Dondie McAdoo. We brought him on to speak about the pros and cons of solar power, as well as asked many questions in regard to pricing, utility savings, and dur...

Featuring - Anthony Winston III - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-05-11T20:42:56

This week on the podcast we brought on Anthony Winston III. Anthony owns a small engineering business @winston_engineering and offered great insight on how to run and operate your own company. We a...

Featuring Liza Hausman - VP of Marketing at Houzz - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-04-27T03:06:32

We invited Ms. Hausman to the podcast to discuss marketing, company evolution and business strategies. We also discussed how the platform can help businesses such as ours during the COVID-19 crisi...

Featuring Steven Baczek W: Steven Baczek Architecture - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-04-20T02:50:15

We brought on Steve to share his tremendous insight in regard to building science, architecture and design. After receiving his architectural degree, Steve took a position in a large Architectural...

Featuring Dan Hungerford-Morgan - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-04-13T19:41:44

Dan is a construction business consultant. We all need to better our systems and procedures to ensure that we are working efficiently. Dan speaks about some basic procedures and systems that we ca...

Featuring Jenny Komenda W: Juniper Home - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-03-30T14:11:10

Jenny offers extensive experience in blogging, magazine contribution, interior design, marketing, social media, and print. She is a social media influencer and speaks about how her business has evo...

Featuring Michael Pinkey W: Combine Performance - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-03-23T22:25:14

In this episode we discuss how to build your social network and the power of positivity as an entrepreneur. We also spoke about the ups and downs of owning a business and the importance of busines...

Featuring John Brenkus W: ESPN Sports Science - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-03-16T06:22:19

Definitely tune in to this episode as John Brenkus discussed entrepreneurship, TV production and the difficulty of starting your own business. John gave some tremendous insight on how to evolve as ...

Featuring Cavin Costello W: Ranch Mine - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-02-24T20:18:27

In this episode we discuss the importance of marketing. We also discuss the pros and cons of a remodel versus a new build

Joel Woel the Amazon King W: AskJoel Podcast - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-02-10T22:16:52

EP 18 - Joel Woel the Amazon King W: AskJoel Podcast - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Brian Welker W: Sunridge Hotel Group - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-01-27T20:31:21

EP 16 - Featuring Brian Welker W: Sunridge Hotel Group - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Paul Scialla W: Delos and the Darwin Home - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-01-17T13:55:07

EP 15 - Featuring Paul Scialla W: Delos and the Darwin Home - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Martin Holsinger W: Protractor Media - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2020-01-14T01:07:36

EP 14 - Featuring Martin Holsinger W: Protractor Media - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Thamarit and Patricia W: Chen and Suchart - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2019-12-31T04:15:50

EP 12 - Featuring Thamarit and Patricia W: Chen and Suchart - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Derek Wozencraft W: Sub-Zero Wolf Southwest - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2019-12-29T14:11:25

EP 11 - Featuring Derek Wozencraft W: Sub-Zero Wolf Southwest - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Renee Dee W: Iconic Life - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2019-12-23T21:35:32

EP 10 - Featuring Renee Dee W: Iconic Life - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring JJ Levenske W: Bleuwave Construction - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2019-12-17T03:05:57

EP 9 - Featuring JJ Levenske W: Bleuwave Construction - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Justin Newman W: Hardison Downey - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2019-12-10T01:48:37

EP 8 - Featuring Justin Newman W: Hardison Downey - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Mike Elayan and Mike Asquith W: ECS Homes NJ - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2019-11-30T18:13:36

EP 6 -Featuring Mike Elayan and Mike Asquith W: ECS Homes NJ - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Kirk Linehan W: EXP Realty - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2019-11-26T02:22:50

EP 5 - Featuring Kirk Linehan W: EXP Realty - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Brad Forsgren W: Glenwood Development - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2019-11-19T02:29:28

EP 4 - Featuring Brad Forsgren W: Glenwood Development - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt

Featuring Mark Candelaria W: Candelaria Design - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast from 2019-11-12T02:38:23

EP 3 - Featuring Mark Candelaria W: Candelaria Design - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt