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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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01:01:17

Melissa Hryszko: Designer & Co-Owner of Veranda...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/01/24

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 and beyond. Veranda is a proud multiple SAM Award-winner, a member of the Alberta New Home Warranty Program as well as the Calgary New Home Builders Association.Melissa speaks on Veranda’s stringent process for screening potential clients. It all starts with a ten-page questionnaire. A proposal is then drawn

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01:36:27

Nick Schiffer of NS Builders

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/01/17

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 podcast alongside John Hourihan and Tyler Grace where they interview a variety of professionals involved with the trades.NS Builders started out as a one-man carpentry company with relatively small ambitions. That was, until Nick began to hire and discovered the power of leveraging his time while scaling the

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01:17:38

D.J Humphries of the Arizona Cardinals

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/01/10

D. J. shares his path to becoming an offensive lineman in the NFL and the mentors that guided him down that path, which includes his father, former wide receiver D. J. Humphries, Sr. He then describes his thought process going into his decision to join Florida after being recruited by virtually every Division I program in the country.D. J. then talks about the “loss of structure once you leave the building” that he was faced with after being drafted into the NFL. Being his own “sole proprietor” as a

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01:05:34

Lindsey Borchard of Lindsey Brooke Design

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2021/01/03

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 each and every project is uniquely bespoke to her clients’ specific vision. Lindsey mixes “earthy textures with bold textiles” and curates “vintage finds with contemporary elements,” pulling all her “inspiration from the beautiful California landscapes she has called home all her life.”Lindsey also hosts

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01:23:31

AFT Construction Team

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/12/27

Today Brad speaks with the team at AFT Construction, including Senior Construction Manager Adam Cade, Project Managers Spencer Nield and Paul Lundgren, and Superintendent Andrew Clark.The team share their individual experiences so far in their careers at AFT, from their specific roles, to their approach to solving project or client-related challenges, to their biggest lessons learned, to company culture best practices.Topics Discussed:03:34 What makes a project successful?07:41 What sets apart a

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00:59:05

Dr. Leila Peterson of Prescribed Health & Beauty

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/12/20

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 Gilbert, Arizona in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.Leila speaks on how she managed the many factors involved in building a company while making this crucial transition in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. These factors, which she discusses in-depth in this episode, include marketing, networking, hiring,

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01:23:13

Tips & Strategies from Construction Business Coach...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/12/13

Shawn Van Dyke is a construction business coach, an international keynote speaker, and author of two books: Profit First for Contractors and The Paperwork Punch List.Most contractors are not profitable, which makes them feel uncertain about what they need to grow their construction businesses. Shawn believes that construction business owners should be as good at business as they are at their craft. That’s why, after 20+ years of owning and operating multiple construction businesses, Shawn became a

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01:02:13

Lisa Wood of Lisa J. Wood Interiors

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/12/06

Lisa J. Wood is the owner of an interior design firm based in Asheville, North Carolina. She helps “busy professionals plan, design and construct homes so personalized that they are the perfect respite, for now and their futures.” She is also a Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) Ambassador.Lisa is on a mission to elevate the way homes are built and created. She is trained as an interior designer and has a unique 20+ year background in communications, project management, team building,

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01:32:45

Johnny Hourihan of Vintage Builders

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/11/29

Johnny Hourihan is the co-owner of Vintage Builders, the co-host of The Modern Craftsman Podcast, and one of the four brand ambassadors for Fine HomeBuilding Magazine by The Taunton Press.What are those things we wish we had known when we started in business? What are things we’re doing now that we would have fast-tracked had we known their importance from the beginning? For instance, when is the right time to hire for certain roles, or how much should certain staff members be paid? We discuss

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01:05:14

Randy Coffin of Coffin & Trout Fine Jewelers

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/11/22

Randy Coffin is the President of Coffin & Trout Fine Jewelers. Randy has worked in the industry of jewelry design and craftsmanship for many years. He started out as a bench jeweler in 1975. He was inspired to start his jewelry career from an early exposure to fine arts, and an interest in using his God-given talents to design and create amazing works of art. Randy and his business partner David Trout met in 1979. They had an instant connection as they noticed similarities in each other’s beliefs on

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01:01:05

Amy Margolin of M&M Lighting

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/11/15

Amy Margolin is the third-generation co-owner of M&M Lighting. She joined her family business in 2013 after graduating with an English degree from Columbia University working as a manager for an international clothing retailer in Austin, Texas. She was also a food photographer for Zagat, a national restaurant review guide, and spent time as a freelance celebrity stylist at red carpet events in Los Angeles.Combining her background in writing with her innate sense of style and relentless work ethic,

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01:01:12

Jason Black of Artisan Signature Homes

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/11/08

Jason Black is the owner and president of Artisan Signature Homes. He had a successful career prior to construction, but his passion for homes eventually led him to start his first company, Stonecroft Homes, in 2002 while still working full-time. This was the beginning of his journey in building custom homes. Jason has worked on a number of projects with his wife, Gretchen—a talented designer in her own right.Jason does a deep dive into building a brand and scaling your business through social

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01:05:32

Construction Instruction with Mark LaLiberte

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/11/01

Mark LaLiberte is the co-founder and president of Construction Instruction. He has dedicated over 30 years to the building industry. Through his lectures, site assistance, Building Better Homes video series and his mobile App, he provides builders, architects and manufacturers with an in-depth look at the current and future state of housing. His work has earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA), where he developed the highly acclaimed Houses

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00:58:45

Transitioning from MLB to Entrepreneurship &...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/10/25

Willie Bloomquist is a former MLB player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Throughout his career in baseball, Willie played for the Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, and Arizona Diamondbacks, and has played every position aside from catcher and pitcher. After retiring from professional sports in 2016, Willie explored his other passions through the avenues of entrepreneurship and philanthropy. His passion for nature led to his founding Elite Outdoor Adventures, a company which

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00:50:56

Ashley Stark Kenner of Stark Carpet

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/10/18

Ashley Stark Kenner is the Creative Director at Stark Carpet in New York, a company founded by her grandparents, Arthur and Nadia Stark, in 1938. Stark Carpet has been synonymous with the world’s finest floor coverings since its inception and has been the go-to resource for top interior decorators for decades. Ashley is also the Sr. Vice President of Design, bringing her fashion-forward vision to the company while maintaining the classic Stark aesthetic. Her unique style and eye for the eclectic are

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01:00:36

Kathleen Anderson - Spec Books For Purchase,...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/10/12

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 architecture from the UPC In Barcelona which has helped her knowledge and expertise in regard to interior design. She has also created an online spec book available for purchase to spec builders across the country. It is a revolutionary program and idea to assist builders that are in need of a good design for

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01:06:08

Taylor Davis - Aging in Place Architecture, Pros and...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/10/05

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 about the pros and cons of a remodel vs new-build. Taylor is also a certified “aging in place specialist” and we spoke in detail about what that is and the importance of the strategy. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, and a Masters in Architecture from the University of

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00:51:58

Ashley Leavitt - Navigating Life, Business and...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/09/28

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 wife, Ashley Leavitt join the podcast @goldandoak. Many of our listeners had asked to bring her on to learn a little bit more about the life behind the scenes. And I have to give credit to @johnwmerritt that really was a catalyst to make this happen. In fact, John helped write the questions for our episode

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01:01:26

Tyler Hales W: Hales Parker Dentistry - A Finer Touch...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/09/21

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 experience. He had the opportunity to work for many different practices that really gave him good insight as to what field of work would suit him best. He also spent some time speaking about customer service and company culture. Dr. Hales comes from a long line of medical professionals and chose to be a dentist

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01:02:52

Steven Glaze W: Smart Exteriors - A Finer Touch...

Brad Leavitt Podcast ·

2020/09/14

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 your strengths as a company, and how to prepare your company through uncertain market conditions

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