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Welcome to The Brad Leavitt Podcast—your exclusive backstage pass into the complex world of entrepreneurship and business building. Brad is no stranger to the details that bring excellence. He's been recognized twice as one of The Phoenix Titan 100 and has steered his company, AFT Construction, to an impressive spot on the Inc 5000 list of America's fastest-growing and most successful companies. Their projects regularly grace the pages of prestigious publications like Fine Home Building and ...
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First launched in 2016 for Bend, Oregon, BUILD Magazine is now a must-have resource for anyone looking to build or renovate their custom dream home. BUILD has grown into curated collection of a region’s most talented and inspired craftsmen in the building industry; the publication aims to showcase skilled and innovative experts to an audience motivated to build or renovate their high-end home. By bringing together the most experienced tradesmen in one detailed collection, BUILD gives insight ...
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Ted speaks with Brad Leavitt, founder of AFT Construction in Scottsdale, AZ. From his beginnings as an electrician to running a successful and award-winning custom home building business, Brad shares his insights on leadership, hiring the best people, and building a brand. Through the many challenges and mistakes, Brad has persevered and learned ho…
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Episode Notes Ted speaks with Kaitlyn Wolfe, founder of Iconic, a design build firm located in Scottsdale, AZ. A newer builder in the market, she highlights the importance of work-life balance in the industry and the need for continuous growth and adaptation in business. Kaitlyn discusses her approach to managing her time and projects, as well as h…
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Ted speaks with Alisha Taylor, an interior designer with Alisha Taylor Interiors, to discuss her journey in the industry. Alisha shares her experience of building her own successful interior design business and the challenges she faced along the way. She talks about the importance of a team mentality and the value of having a strong team with diffe…
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Ted speaks with Ricky Perrone of Perrone Construction and discusses the evolution of Sarasota, Florida, and the focus on luxury architecture in the city. Ricky shares the importance of systems and processes in their construction business and how they adapt to different clients and stakeholders. At Perrone Construction they emphasize the need for pr…
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Episode Notes Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account! • ◦ Pella Windows & Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Dr. Gautam Gulati: • Website https://www.drgautamgulati.com/ • Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drgautamgulati/ • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/g…
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Ted speaks with Theresa Stirling of Theresa Stirling Art Studios. In this conversation, Ted and Theresa discuss her journey as an artist and the impact of art on personal spaces. They explore themes of self-worth, authenticity, and the power of nature in inspiring art. Theresa shares her process of working with beeswax and encaustic medium, and how…
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Ted speaks with David Kohler, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Kohler Industries. They discuss the company's success, the American dream, and the importance of failure. David emphasizes the need for a strong culture, hard work, and a balance between discipline and creativity, while also sharing his insights on inspiring the younger generation and t…
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Ted speaks with Charles Ochello, owner of Vitruvius Design and Build and creator of Vius. He discusses his transition from being an emergency room doctor to a custom home builder, and his vision to bridge the visualization gap in the building industry. Charles shares his experience with using virtual reality technology to allow clients to visualize…
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Ted speaks with Joe Raboine, VP and Director of hardscapes for Belgard. He discusses the evolution of Belgard and the outdoor living space industry. He explains the structure of the company and its focus on providing a holistic solution for outdoor living. Joe also shares his transition from being a contractor to working in corporate America and th…
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Ted speaks with Ryan Fink and Ty Frackiewicz, the co-founders of Digs. Digs is a collaboration software solution for home builders, vendors, and homeowners that provides more efficient file storage, collaboration, and homeowner handoff for home construction projects. Ryan and Ty share their journey of creating and growing their AI solution and how …
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Ted speaks with Keith Galbut, founder of Advocate Residential Construction Advisors. They discuss the importance of proper planning and team selection in residential construction projects, highlighting the need for alignment between the client's objectives and the entire project team, including architects, builders, and subcontractors. Keith emphas…
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Ted speaks with Michael Short, Sr. Director of Residential & Hospitality Marketing with Crestron Electronics. They explore Crestron's background and reputation as a leading automation company and discuss the challenges of scheduling and dealing with technology issues in smart homes.. The conversation touches on the importance of educating design bu…
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Ted speaks with Micah Barker from Bioscapes Hawaii, who focuses on an environmentally friendly approach to landscaping in the luxury resort space. He emphasizes the importance of intelligent landscaping, which involves water conservation, proper plant selection, and placement. Micah explains the challenges of educating clients and the building comm…
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Ted speaks with JD Miller an artist and gallery owner who owns Samuel Lynn Galleries with Phil Romano. Based in Dallas, JD now has galleries spread across the US, and talks with Ted about how he initially got his start and the direction he’s headed next. From his start in the music business, his transition into radio, to his 3rd career in art - JD …
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Ted speaks with Nik Sirna, owner of NVS Architects based in Montana. Nik recently relocated from Ohio to start his own architecture firm and has quickly built a customer base through his great work ethic and communication skills. Today Ted dives into the challenges of starting over, the importance of listening to the customer, and the ways technolo…
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Ted speaks with Chris Bouchard at BPWood in Penticton, British Columbia. BPwood is a family run lumber company that specializes in being Nimble Innovators. Today Ted unravels the greenwashing of composite materials vs. new wood products. While most consumers and builders are looking for durable outdoor materials like red cedar, BPWood has been revo…
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Ted speaks with Erik Peterson, President of PHX Architecture in Scottsdale, Arizona. Erik’s career working on bespoke properties has given him an incredible amount of stories to tell and knowledge to impart. Today, Ted explores the history of these properties and the indelible mark left by Erik and his firm as they renovate and recreate their purpo…
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Episode Notes Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account! • ◦ Pella Windows & Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with David Guzman: https://cmtc.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-guzman-440521126/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinter…
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Ted speaks with realtor Win Peniston about Build Magazine’s last year. 2023 was a year of growth, expansion, and learning. Today, Ted tackles his own background, his thoughts on the building industry and the economy, and the life lessons he’s learned while building a successful company. Join us for the first Year in Review as we look towards 2024. …
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Episode Notes Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account! • ◦ Pella Windows & Doors Connect with Clifton Threadgill Homes: https://www.cliftonthreadgill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cliftonthreadgillhomes/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTub…
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Episode Notes Ted speaks with Allison Paladino and Zita Rudd with Paladino | Rudd Interior Designs in Palm Beach, Florida. Through the 2008 recession to the present, these two have stuck together and today Paladino | Rudd is featured in luxury magazines across the country and designs collections for leading manufacturers all over. Today, Ted dives …
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