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Brad Leavitt Podcast

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 Multiple

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00:58:45

The House That She Built with Stephanie Sharp

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/06/06

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 how she made the transition from architecture, to the film industry, to construction and the skills that she carried over into each succeeding field; what it’s like to work alongside her dad in a small-scale construction firm; the evolving needs and expectations of clients; and the amazing story behind The House

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01:05:45

Independent Travel Consultant: Kimberly Croft of...

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2021/05/30

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 volunteered to intern for free at a local travel agency as a college student just to be able to get her feet wet in the industry as soon as possible.Listen in as Kimberly shares the advantages of having a travel agent and gives her perspective on “budget” travel versus spending a little more for extra-special

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01:00:50

Space10 Interiors with Jennifer Glynn

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2021/05/23

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.Having previously worked in the corporate event planning and marketing world for 15 years, she recalls her fateful decision to take an interior design course—initially just to fill in her spare time—and being hooked ever since.Prior to making her foray into design, Jennifer served as the Director of Global

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01:13:47

How to Create a Memorable Brand for Your Ideal Client...

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2021/05/16

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 Strategy Officer of echoEngagement, the Director of Brand Strategy at EntreArchitect, and the Host of the Build Your Brand podcast and the daily live-stream show, Context & Clarity LIVE. Jeff works with architecture and engineering firms on branding, communication, leadership, marketing, and business development

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01:10:45

John Timar: Former Navy SEAL & CEO of Kill Cliff - A...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/05/09

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 analytics startup providing global risk information products to subscribers.John was a founding member of Control Risks GS, Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Control Risks and the fastest growing business unit worldwide.Listen in as John offers a glimpse into his experience training with the Navy SEALs and

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00:57:32

Tankersley Construction: Applying Commercial...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/05/02

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 current role at Tankersley Construction, Heather managed complex electrical projects for some of the largest electrical contractors in the United States.Her prior project experience includes new student housing at Sacramento State University, new six story classrooms for UC Hastings, medical facility expansion at

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00:47:06

Becki Owens Design: Southern California Interior...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/04/25

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 designers such as Amber Fillerup Clark. Recently, Becki launched a lighting collection with Hudson Valley Lighting, signature home scents with Pura and a furniture and accessories collection in Home Goods retailers nationwide.Sponsors: Sub-Zero, Wolf, & CovePella Windows & DoorsTopics Discussed:[02:09] How Becki

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01:02:08

Lauren Coburn: Architectural Interior Designer

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/04/18

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 as Lauren discusses why she prefers referred clients over all others, how she was able to scale her business relatively quickly in the mid-2000s by embracing transparency in how she presented her services, and why she charges a high fixed fee upfront rather than relying on markups.She explains how she vets clients

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00:53:03

Charlie Lapastora: Lessons as a Multimedia Journalist...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/04/11

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 laments how mainstream media is contributing heavily to the divisiveness currently plaguing America, and why he believes authenticity and a willingness to talk to folks on both sides of the aisle is the key to true, respectable journalism.Finally, Charlie shares his personal ventures, including how he built his personal

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01:21:23

High-Integrity Sales with Timothy Rethlake of Hearth...

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2021/04/04

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 product line includes a full array of gas, electric, and wood burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, mantels, and more.Listen in as Timothy discusses why high-integrity sales are essential to the lifeblood of any business and why many sales onboarding programs are actually setting salespeople up to fail. He also

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01:01:24

Lane McNab Interiors: Sustainability & Quality Pieces...

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2021/03/28

Located in Berkeley, California, Lane McNab Interiors infuses a sophisticated sensibility into residential and commercial interiors. The firm specializes in primary and secondary homes, boutique retail spaces, and large scale projects with a vast knowledge of historical architecture. Opened in 2012, LMI is known for its artful approach to sophisticated living. Although each project is the reflection of a deep collaboration between designer and client, all of Lane’s projects reflect an edited warmth

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00:56:21

Brandon Architects: Smart Design & Better Living with...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/03/21

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 built environment and the creative possibilities that art and architecture have to offer. Spending his formative years in a small town in Northeast Oregon, Chris learned to value the beauty in nature at a young age. This continued to inspire him through his education and into his career. His talents have been

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00:53:31

From Legal to Architecture & Design with Christian...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/03/14

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 interior and architectural design firm. In addition to rethinking classic interior design, tailored to today’s homeowner, he creates spaces that are luxurious yet unpretentious. Christian’s aesthetic is timeless, a look he achieves by blending simplicity and modern lines with historic details and rustic elements.

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01:14:05

Jim Spurlino - Author of Business Bullseye: Take Dead...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/03/07

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 Great Success, a guide to establishing, scaling, managing, and creating an exit strategy for small- to medium-size businesses.Listen in as Jim describes the “three legs of the stool” that make up a successful professional in the construction industry, as well as the unique complexities of being a concrete supplier. He also

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01:13:35

Kristine Newman with McCarthy Building Companies

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/02/28

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 of these regions each month.Listen in as Kris speaks on the finance side of running a large commercial contractor that she has had the pleasure of working for over the past 15 years. She describes how contracts are negotiated and why she expects field staff to have a high level of financial acumen to run the

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00:46:10

Creating a Net-Zero Iconic Home with Renee Dee & Mark...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/02/24

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 much energy as it consumes.Mark, one of the foremost experts in the country on building science and sustainability, has decided to apply his expertise into building a sustainable house that he can call his own. He has selected Brad to be the builder of the Desert Comfort Home, while Renee and Iconic Life have

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01:05:36

Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/02/21

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 bond he needs to create with clients in order to realize their dreams; whereas commercial brings with it the pride of being sought out for his professional opinion on major projects and being trusted, with minimal hand-holding, to find solutions.Listen in as Erik shares his best practices for running an

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01:02:41

Shifting from Journalist to Luxury Interior Design...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/02/14

One of the main themes of this discussion is the importance of confidence as a practitioner in the industry. A great interior designer is confident that their vision and skillset can create a beautiful home.One of the challenges is getting clients to trust their designer’s process. Jaimee gets up close and personal with clients from the beginning, conducting anywhere between six-to-ten design meetings depending on the scale of the project. This goal to “freak out” clients with her level of detail

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01:05:15

Perfecting Interior Design by a Life of Trial & Error...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/02/07

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 had a passion for design since the age of six when she started building two-story colonials out of legos. She finds creativity and inspiration in amazing lighting, and architecture with color and texture and full of natural surroundings.One of the most fascinating parts of our conversation was around her

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01:06:14

Aymee and Molly of Light & Dwell

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/01/31

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-service offering—whose timeline stretches from eight months to two years—Light & Dwell also offers virtual design, where the initial design is delivered within three to four weeks.Aymee and Molly make it a point to only source sustainable and ethically-made products, particularly when it comes to furniture

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