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Building Optimal

Jared Gossett

An inspirational podcast for home builders who want to build their business, wealth, and impact. Host, Jared Gossett, President of award-winning Gossett & Co in Austin, offers game-changing lessons and interviews with top leaders, change makers, and entrepreneurs who are at the top of the building game.
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David Gerstel returns to share his ideas on how builders can achieve financial freedom. David is a best-selling author of several construction books, including his most recent, Nail Your Numbers: A Path to Skilled Construction Estimating and Bidding. He is also a well-known speaker. In addition to being an expert on many things “home building,” David is also a model of success, having achieved financial freedom with his own construction business by the age of 34.

And last but not least, a special thanks to Treacy Duerfeldt of NWC Alliance and Doug Lynch, my insurance pros and today’s sponsors!

Enjoy the episode! And be sure to sign up for email updates and new information at www.buildingoptimal.com!

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04/16/20 • 60 min

Building Optimal Director of Marketing, José Luis Guerra, puts me in the hot seat to talk about my company and my experience in the industry. I need to start doing more builder profiles other than me! If you have any recs, send me an email!

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If you are hearing a lot of conflicting and confusing info about how the stimulus package affects builders, well, I am too. That’s why I called Sheri Allshouse, our go-to expert on all home building finance matters.

In this brief episode, Sheri covers the two primary loans that are available as well as the new tax credits. Please note the information surrounding these loans is very dynamic and changing frequently. Please consult your accountant for the latest information.

I also highly recommend you navigate our to Sheri’s website, The Allshouse Group, to request from them their white paper on the topic. It’s filled with a lot of good, actionable info.

Be well, amigos.

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Tracy Duerfeldt is back for a second episode with us to talk Coronavirus and a few strategies to cope with it not just from a business and risk management standpoint, but from a mental health standpoint.

Treacy is an insurance expert who runs The NationWide Contractors’ Alliance and also WISE Insure. He and Doug Lynch also happen to be my company’s insurance providers and recurring sponsors for our show. So a special thank you to them for their support!

And finally, if you aren’t following us yet on Instagram, check us out for some good tips and updates (@buildingoptimal). And be sure you are signed up for our emails on the home page of our website, www.buildingoptimal.com.

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03/16/20 • 21 min

If you aren’t separating your wages from your profits, you’re losing money and fooling yourself along the way. This was a conversation I began with Bryan Uhler, second generation builder at Pioneer Builders, Inc, a company his father started 42 years ago.

We decided to record the conversation and share it as an episode. Many of you already know this, but it never hurts as a refresher. And for some of you it will be a much-needed splash of cold water.

We are in these building trenches together, so listen, learn, and implement. Enjoy the episode!

And last but not least, a special thanks to Treacy Duerfeldt of NWC Alliance and Doug Lynch, my insurance pros and today’s sponsors!

Show Notes:

Nah, this is a short episode. Next time!

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We are talking with fellow custom home builder, Byron Brooks, of Brookwright Developments on today’s episode. Byron does an excellent job creating a unique brand for his company, and he graciously shares that with us, along with his strategy for developing architect relationships.

Byron and his company operate in Calgary, Canada where they build beautiful custom homes. In their own words:

We are design conscious carpenters who are energized by the idea of helping homeowners and architects realize their vision. We’re individuals who have been drawn together by a quest to fashion tangible things with our hands and the desire to create quality results every day.

This is one of those episodes where we get to learn from a fellow builder who is in the trenches, and who has invested heavily in developing his business.

And last but not least, a special thanks to Treacy Duerfeldt of NWC Alliance and Doug Lynch, my insurance pros and today’s sponsors!

Enjoy the episode!

Byron’s Builders and Brews Group

Brookwright on Instagram

Show Notes:

2:39 - An overview of Brookwright.

5:37 - What is Brookwright’s “why?”

9:21 - Brookwright’s unique branding and value proposition.

14:06 - Brookwright’s strategy of working through architects as the client.

20:16 - Taking care of the architect relationship.

21:42 - What is going on up in Canada?! Dedication to the building craft seems exceptionally high.

24:33 - How to connect with Byron.

25:14 - Byron’s Builder’s and Brews group.

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02/18/20 • 58 min

While we love this business, it has its ugly sides. There’s no “disputing" the legal dangers of home building (dad joke). Large sums of money are in play, the largest investments of people’s lives are unfolding, you get the idea...

So, if this were school, this subject would be pretty damned important to ace. That’s why today we are talking to Don Shelton about the major risks he regularly sees and how to improve the grades on your legal report card. Don, in addition to being one of the top home building attorneys in Texas, is a partner at one of the top home building firms in the state...Bush Rudnicki Shelton. They have multiple offices across the state. Don is out of Dallas-Fort Worth.

We interviewed James Rudnicki, one of his partners, a while back here. Their firm consults for industry giants you all know. They literally wrote the contract the Texas Association of Builders uses as its standard form.

So, Don’s the professor for the day, and on a subject you don’t want to sleep through.

And last but not least, a special thanks to Treacy Duerfeldt of NWC Alliance and Doug Lynch, my insurance pros and today’s sponsors!

Show Notes:

3:06 - What is the biggest source of lawsuits for builders?

15:47 - What can builders do to protect themselves?

18:30 - The best strategies to deal with contentious situations.

28:56 - Is it common for plaintiffs to pierce the corporate veil?

35:25- What are the best legal strategies should a builder employee?

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02/02/20 • 32 min

We are covering our listener accounting and tax questions in today’s AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode with Sheri Allshouse. Sheri, a repeat guest, is a CPA with an expertise in home building and construction.

Her firm is The Allshouse Group in Houston, Texas. In this discussion, we cover a wide variety of accounting and tax topics, from accounting software and tracking change orders to new tax updates.

To stay up to date on our latest interviews, be sure to sign up for our emails at www.buildingoptimal.com. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Enjoy the interview!

Show Notes:

03:15 - What software do you recommend?

12:50 - What’s the best way to process changes orders through your accounting system?

16:30 - What is the best way to track expenses that don’t have PO’s like runs to Home Depot?

21:40 - Tax updates affecting us for 2019 filings.

25:50 - What are the energy tax credits available to builders?

30:20 - Any last advice Sheri has for us.

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01/27/20 • 29 min

Is it better to work with Realtors or internal sales staff? How much should you pay? How can you build a high performing sales team? We have your answer.

Today’s guest is Sean McDonald, a seasoned building executive with more than 30 years experience. He has built countless sales teams and most recently ran the San Antonio division of Gehan Homes. Sean is currently working on several startup ventures in the home building space, including Land on Earth.

Enjoy the episode!

Show Notes:

[2:43] - The pros and cons of Realtors vs. internal sales team.

[9:25] - Sean’s preferred comp structures.

[15:02] - The specific role of the sales person in the life cycle of the customer.

[18:15] - Comp differences between a spec home vs true custom.

[22:30] - The biggest traps to fall into when building a sales team.

[25:20] - The common qualities of high-performing sales teams.

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#59: A Powerful Punch List System

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05/21/20 • 30 min

Bryan Kaplan is an international consultant for builders and the construction industry. Over his 21-year career in the industry, he has been an owner, general manager, and home inspector.

With his breadth of experience, Bryan brings a systems-oriented approach to his clients. In this interview, we visit with Bryan on punch list systems that help you end projects on great terms with your clients.

Connect with Bryan and learn more about his company here.

And last but not least, a special thanks to Treacy Duerfeldt of NWC Alliance and Doug Lynch, my insurance pros and today’s sponsors!

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    How many episodes does Building Optimal have?

    Building Optimal currently has 94 episodes available.

    What topics does Building Optimal cover?

    The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, How To, Podcasts, Education and Business.

    What is the most popular episode on Building Optimal?

    The episode title '#58: A Builder’s Path to Financial Freedom with David Gerstel' is the most popular.

    What is the average episode length on Building Optimal?

    The average episode length on Building Optimal is 32 minutes.

    How often are episodes of Building Optimal released?

    Episodes of Building Optimal are typically released every 17 days.

    When was the first episode of Building Optimal?

    The first episode of Building Optimal was released on Jan 9, 2018.

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