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.
Start Small, Build Big: Lance Williams on 30 Years of Homebuilding, Risk, and 100% Completion Rate
In this conversation, Lance walks through what it actually...
Builder Mindset to Business Mindset with Duane Johns of Alair Homes
Most builders hit a wall. They work 80-hour weeks, carry...
Scaling a Construction Business: From College Dropout to $100M+ Builder with Matt Millsap
Starting a construction company during the 2008 recession...
Road to 1,000,000 Doors: Will You Join Us? | Brian Coffman of Sound Capital
You know that moment when you're staring at a project and...
From One-Man Show to 800 Doors a Year: Learning to Let Go | Adrian C. Avila
Picture this: an eight-year-old kid on construction sites,...
What Builders Get Wrong about Marketing with Kelly Bosetti Primeau
This week on Builder Straight Talk, Michael Krisa welcomes...
Third-Generation Builder, First-Time Entrepreneur: How Cammie Hancock Beckert Carved Her Own Path
Sometimes the best builders are the ones who never planned...
Chaos to Systems: Why Professional Builders Need Coaching, with Cole Tilbury
Building houses? You've got that covered. But building a...
Laborers to Leaders: Sergio Barajas on Building Opportunities and Closing the Labor Gap
Builder Straight Talk presents an insightful conversation...
Building Legacy: Patrick Lawler on Second-Generation Leadership in Construction
In this episode of Builder Straight Talk, host Michael...
Building More than Houses: Tanya Cromwell on Construction Leadership
When Tanya Cromwell couldn't find a house design she liked...
AI Takeoffs in Minutes with Patrick Murphy of Togal.AI
Michael Krisa sits down with Patrick Erin Murphy, whose...
Why Sustainable Homes Are the Future of Building with Jake Wilson
Sustainable homes are no longer just a “nice to have.”...
12 Steps to Building a Healthy Home with Brian Johnson
Building a healthy home isn’t about slapping a “green”...
Game-Changing Tips for Scaling a Construction Business with Marti Amos
Scaling a construction business isn’t about working...
Why Builder Customer Experience Matters with S. Robert August
When you’ve helped generate over $25 billion in real...
From F16s to Composite SIPs with Evan Mai
Composite SIPs might not sound like battlefield tech—but...
Healthy Home Construction with Brian Johnson of Senergy360
Healthy home construction isn’t just a buzzword...
Builder Construction Loans, Smarter Growth, and Real Risk Advice with James Minarsich
Builder construction loans are the fuel behind most...
Modular Home Construction, Smarter Building, and the Future with Harrison Langley
Modular home construction isn’t just a trend—it’s a...
Healthy Home Construction, Building Smarter, and the Future of Better Homes with Lauren Riddei
Healthy home construction is more than just a...
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