Builder Straight Talk Podcast Episodes
Listen to Builder Straight Talk with Michael Krisa on your favorite podcast platform as we spotlight the voices shaping the future of housing. Each episode dives into real-world strategies, market insights, and builder success stories that address the growing housing shortage. New episodes drop weekly—tune in anytime for expert takeaways that help you build smarter, scale faster, and stay ahead.
Building With Mother Nature, Not Against Her with Michael Ziman
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a home that...
No Degree, No Problem: Life Skills That Built a Career with Craig Neal
Craig Neal didn't come up through the usual channels. He...
The Most Fragile Input: Rebuilding the Supply Chain of People with Renee Zentz
Renee Zentz didn't come from construction. She came from...
What Builders Really Want from Their Subs with Don Bronchick
Don Bronchick has been in the residential construction...
Scaling with Stability: How To Grow Without Losing Control with Jordan Brown
Sometimes the best careers start with zero intention....
32 Years, Three Developments, and a Fetal Position
John Jones started selling real estate in 1993 with zero...
From Ledger to Level: Ed Berlanga on People, Profit, and Purpose
Ever wonder what it takes to build 7,000 homes over three...
400,000 Open Construction Jobs That No One Is Talking About with Mark Pursell
Mark Pursell has had one of those careers that makes you...
From Fighting Fires to Building Systems with Cody Clark
You know how some people plan their entire career path...
The Real Story on Modular Homes with Brian Hurd
We all think the same thing when someone mentions modular...
Earning Respect in a Hard Hat with Beth Noska
Beth Noska didn't plan on a career in construction. There...
Building AI That Actually Works for Construction with Karly Heffernan
You know that sinking feeling when you realize a phone...
They Competed to Be Cheapest. We Competed to Be the Best. Guess Who Won? with Mick Fabar
So here's a story you probably haven't heard before. A...
Building on a Handshake and The New American Home® 2026 with Daniel Kennerly
Daniel Kennerly grew up working cattle on 10,000 acres in...
How a French Developer Rebuilt Miami’s Luxury Market – One Spec Home at a Time with Pascal Nicolai
Pascal shows up in Miami in 2008 with some cash from...
Are You Leaving Money on the Table? CRM for Builders with Shari Morton
CRMs aren't sexy. Understatement of the year! They're not...
Build For Speed: America Needs Housing Now! with Scott Menard
Scott Menard has been in construction since he was 17...
How Two Brothers Survived the Housing Crisis and Scaled to 1,000+ Homes | Chris & Clif Poston
There's something rare about sitting down with two...
Housing, Policy, and the Fight for Affordability with Jim Tobin
Jim Tobin never set out to spend 27 years at the National...
Debunking the Modular Myth with Ken Semler
If you've ever driven past a construction site and...
The $4 Million Bottleneck: Working ON Your Business, Not IN It with Glen Harris III
Glen Harris III was living the contractor's dream in 2016....
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