Built From the Ground Up

Welcome to Built From the Ground Up with Brian D. Hopper, a top producing luxury Seattle real estate broker. Listen to the success stories as business owners share their insights of how they built their empire From the Ground Up. Build from the Ground Up is all about the real journey behind success—from raw hustle to lasting impact. Behind the Empire: The truth about building from scratch Power Moves: Real wins from real players Longevity: Strategies to stay ahead Client-First Formula: Master service, retention & relationships Real Estate: Hustle, deals. Design, Generosity, & many more topics.

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Episode 3 - Reed Watterson, Owner, Watterson Excavating Inc - From Dirt Work to Commercial Real Estate

☑️ In this episode of Built From The Ground Up 🎙️, I sit down with Reed Watterson — Owner of Watterson Excavating Inc. Reed shares his journey from graduating high school in Enumclaw to building a massive excavation business and a diverse commercial real estate portfolio. TOPICS WE COVER: ➡️ Starting from the Ground Up: Transitioning from a laborer to owning a specialized excavation business. ➡️ Strategic Scaling: How staying small and keeping overhead low allowed them to thrive during the 2008...

Jan 19, 2026•36 min

Episode 2 - Mike Baiocchi, CEO of Stay Roam - All About Investment Properties

☑️ In this episode of Built From The Ground Up 🎙️, I sit down with Mike Baiocchi — CEO of Stay Roam — to uncover how Mike (aka Mikey B) transformed a single property into a thriving short-term rental empire. TOPICS WE COVER: ➡️ How to get started with STR investing ➡️ The mindset and strategy behind scaling fast ➡️ Tools and tips to boost your rental revenue ➡️ Why having fun is just as important as working hard Whether you're just starting out in real estate 💼 or you're a seasoned Airbnb host...

Jun 09, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Award winning Interior Designer, Nicole Hopper, CEO of Nicole Hopper Interiors

☑️In this episode, Brian sits down with the incredibly talented award winning, magazine cover gracing Nicole Hopper. Nicole is a sought-after luxury interior designer and CEO of Nicole Hopper Interiors known for creating the most stunning transformations of exclusive homes through out the Pacific Northwest. Together, Brian & Nicole pull back the curtain on the synergy between high-end real estate and interior design—revealing the details and process of a well-designed space and the client ex...

Apr 19, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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