We are deeply saddened by the loss of an industry icon Herbert V. Kohler Jr. (Herb) over the weekend. Our company has proudly used Kohler fixtures for over 45 years and as a Wisconsin company and product manufacturer Kohler has always been an industry leader and respected brand. In this episode we share some of the amazing things Herb Kohler did in the industry and David shares when he met him in Washington D.C. In remembrance of Herb Kohler, here is a brief history of the impact of Kohler Co. n...
Sep 06, 2022•16 min
You've probably seen the economic news. There has been a bunch of bad news out there, but is housing and real estate really a bad investment right now? The answer may surprise you. We highlight 8 reason why Real Estate is still a good investment. Tune in to learn more. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instag...
Aug 29, 2022•13 min
You've probably heard the rhetoric around climate change recently. Anytime there is an unusual weather pattern or event you can pretty much bet on activist groups and pundits coming out and asking for more legislation for climate change. Sorry to say this to you but throwing money and increasing the size of government is not going to affect climate change. We debunk several of the main climate change arguments with science. We also share how this fear tactic is being used to benefit certain peop...
Aug 16, 2022•27 min
One area that always produces eye popping innovations is the tech segment of housing. We toured the 2022 International Builders Show and share all the innovations from Smart homes, integrated lighting, security, cameras, air systems, and appliances. Make sure to tune in to see what's coming down the pipeline. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook:...
Aug 09, 2022•14 min
The Cows are coming home. Wait, what does that mean? I thought is was a podcast about housing. Well, it is; and so is this episode. We talk about a phenomena and shift happening in the housing market and if you want to learn more you'll need to tune in. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildi...
Aug 03, 2022•12 min
Designing a new home can be stressful. How do you know how big to make an area? What are some of the minimums you should look for if you are designing from scratch? We share some best practices from our years of experience building homes. Once the home is built you can't re-do it easily. We share some advice so you don't have the "what if's" when you move into your next home. Thanks tuning in, support the content by leaving a positive review and a 5* rating to help others find the show. Email: h...
Jul 27, 2022•25 min
Frank Lloyd Wright was a true pioneer of architecture and left a massive imprint on the building industry. From his innovative looks at design, nature, and materials to his approach of building an architecture academy he clearly thought differently and changed how we look at architecture moving forward. After touring his studio and home, I wanted to share his key design principals that he used in his homes and with his students in this podcast. Thanks for listening! Enjoy the content? Make sure ...
Jul 19, 2022•25 min
Frank Llyod Wright is one of the worlds foremost and famous architects who transformed how many people think about and approach residential and commercial design. While many admire his work there are quite a few interesting stories about him, his personal life, and why he did things the way that he did. I share some thoughts on his life after touring his legendary home in Tailesin Wi. Thanks for listening! Please make sure to give us a 5* rating and brief review to help support the podcast! Emai...
Jul 15, 2022•17 min
3D Printed homes seemed like a far fetched idea just a few short years ago. Now, they are here and there is a whole community of them being built. We explore how they doing them, the unique challenges they face, and what that means for the future of housing. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the content, please make sure to give us a 5* rating and a brief comment to support the podcast! Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagr...
Jul 12, 2022•17 min
We just received an economic update while attending our National Housing Meetings in Washington DC from NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz. Find out what the forecast is for housing and why we may or may not be heading for a recession. We also explore local housing stats and how that ties into the national data. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: ...
Jul 08, 2022•19 min
This very well could be the Tesla of Home Building. Meet Paolo Tiramani CEO of Boxabl. This future focused company has created the very first un-packable home. This tiny home concept has huge plans across the country. Paolo and his team have reset every pre-established norm in home construction and created a mass solution for affordable homes. Meet Boxabl the world's first un-packable home. From the innovative hinge system, to the girders, all the way to the the unique wall system this tiny home...
Jul 06, 2022•48 min
Living arrangements and lifestyle preferences have changed a ton over the years, especially for young adults. We explore a recent study and graph that showcases how different their living arrangements have become. We also share a stunning graph on how drastic CPI has changed recently. This may give you some insight into consumer behavior in the near future. Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitte...
Jun 29, 2022•19 min
If you are buying or moving into your very first new home, congrats! Welcome to homeownership. Before you celebrate with that big party you may want to invest in some very basic tools so you can be well equipped to take care of those pesky little repairs that most homeowners have. In this episode we spell out the most common tools you should have a new homeowner. With a pretty small investment you can take care of most common problems yourself and save money on repairs. Thanks for listening! Tha...
Jun 23, 2022•16 min
Every wonder why your home's colors don't look right, or why you have times of the day with good lighting and bad lighting? There is an entire science behind lighting design and tons of technical considerations that can go into a new home that most builders, architects, and designers do not even know about. Subtile changes in your lighting design can affect your mood, health, and the look of your home. There are a lot of other considerations besides just where to put some fixtures. We brought on...
Jun 13, 2022•42 min
Hiring if you are in the skilled trades and home building industry can be daunting but there are some best practices you can use to greatly increase your visibility and chances of landing that dream employee or team member. Matt Gorgolinski from Big League Talent joins the program to share some of his talent acquisition tips for trades. Matt share some great info including the 7-hour rule, how to reverse engineer the hiring process, and the ideal time frame you should execute your hiring process...
Jun 06, 2022•34 min
Now you're cook'n! A deep dive into recent game-changing innovations to home ranges and ovens that are re-installing the Joy's of Cooking into households all around the country. We share some of the biggest innovations in home ranges that are helping homeowners create gourmet meals right at home. No matter if you are a seasoned chef or a novice Gen-Z cooking your first meal it has never been an easier time than now. Thanks for listening! Make sure to give us a 5* review and leave a brief comment...
Jun 03, 2022•17 min
Michelle Guss knows all about home automation and the future is all in one solutions. As the Director of Residential Business Development for North America, she shares her expertise in all in one automation systems and how they can make homeowner's lives easier, and what new emerging trends and offerings you will see in new homes of the future. Michelle oversees the Business Development team and Crestron’s Design Showrooms throughout the US. Michelle is an active member of several design build g...
Jun 01, 2022•20 min
In the next few years there will be a huge focus on healthy lifestyle inside of a home. We discuss some of the biggest areas and trends you will see added into new homes in the coming years. From active air monitoring, to wellness minded products you won't want to miss this one. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildingh...
May 25, 2022•15 min
Home marketing is set for a big disruption in the coming years. As the baby boomers age out and the millennial and Gen-Z start to take over the market their wants and needs for a faster, more digital experience will continue to rise. Fortunately there is a lot of new cutting edge technology coming to the market. Builders are one of the slowest groups to adopt technology so this will be an interesting process to watch unfold. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential g...
May 23, 2022•14 min
Technology in new homes is only scratching the surface. We discuss how it is evolving and where the future is headed for homes after David's recent visit to the Tech Home Summit where he learned from and worked with leading manufacturers in emerging home technology. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram...
May 18, 2022•14 min
Conventional wisdom was always "You have to get a college degree to succeed." However if the last few years have shown us that is not the case. While college is great for some it is not for all. There are an abundance of opportunities for students to go right into the trades right out of school and start building an amazing career and building some serious wealth. Parents, it's time to get your kids in the trades! We outline some of the reasons why and share what they can earn with zero debt. Th...
May 09, 2022•17 min
We highlight six brand new products that caught our eye during the 2022 International Builders Show. We didn't know where to place these so we combined some of our favorite new things to talk about right there. Learn what innovative ideas are out there for new home construction. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildingh...
May 02, 2022•13 min
Everyone's least favorite pests are about to be unleashed into your yard. After a fairly mild winter mosquitoes likely will be out in full force to ruin your spring and summer. But there are ways to fight back! Learn some tips to eliminate them as well as what you can plant in your yard to repel them naturally! Thanks for listening! Make sure to give us a 5* review and a brief positive comment to help others find the show! Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.f...
Apr 28, 2022•14 min
If you've seen the recent headlines you have heard Disney® has lost special development status in Florida. We discuss this current event and some of the Real Estate, Tax, and future development ramifications of this major development. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Thanks to ou...
Apr 25, 2022•20 min
We dug into a ton of data related to housing over the last few months and share our findings on what we might see in the market. Learn what to expect in the coming months on existing home sales, new home starts, and is it a good time to sell or buy? Support the channel by leaving a 5* review and a brief comment on what you enjoy! Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Thanks to our studio sponsor LP Build...
Apr 21, 2022•18 min
There is nothing like having a brand new home! It is really something that only a select few can enjoy. There are a ton of added benefits that most home buyers don't consider. While a new home will likely cost more than an existing home up front we lay out 5 additional reasons why that new home may be a better investment in the long run. Thanks for listening! Make sure to give us a 5* review and leave a positive comment to help the show grow!! Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building...
Apr 14, 2022•12 min
There are some pretty exciting new trends and styles for the exterior of your new and existing home and we are here to report back on what we found and saw at the 2022 International Builders Show. Learn what is up and coming and all the new things on our latest episode. MAKE SURE TO LIKE THE PODCAST, GIVE US A 5* REVIEW AND LEAVE A POSITIVE COMMENT TO HELP US GROW!! Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero ...
Apr 07, 2022•18 min
There is a new buyer hitting the market and we are calling them the FOMO buyer. What is a FOMO buyer? What do they need and why are they hitting the market right now? We also discuss if you are in the industry the best way to serve them. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_hero Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram: @homebuildinghero Thanks to...
Mar 29, 2022•17 min
Road bans or seasonal weight restrictions are put on during the spring building season to limit damage to public roadways. They can have a profound effect on construction sites and new home projects. Find out why they are put on, how long they can last and learn if it could de-rail your next project. Tune in to learn more! Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com Twitter: @building_...
Mar 25, 2022•13 min
As the world tends to get smaller Real Estate agents and home builders need to become more aware of working with buyers from different cultures and their unique needs. In this episode we discuss working with Indian home buyers. A little understanding of their needs, wants, and culture go a long way toward having a great customer and hopefully many referrals down the road. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Have a comment, potential guest, idea for topic, or want to sponsor our show? Ema...
Mar 22, 2022•19 min
