Thad Flores, Sr. Mortgage Loan Originator at Arizona Financial Credit Union, discusses the intricacies of construction loans, offering insights into financing custom home builds. The conversation explores loan structures, banking relationships, draw schedules, and the flexibility required in construction lending.

Destini Harris, a former educator turned interior designer and owner of Designed by Destini, shares her transformative journey of building her design business while homeschooling her daughters. She discusses the importance of strategic planning, self-care, and her commitment to giving back through her nonprofit, Giving Back by Design.

Devin Mackey, Vice President of Mackey Construction & Restoration, shares his journey of integrating into the family construction business, focusing on modernizing systems, company culture, and preparing for future industry changes. He discusses transitioning from working with other contractors to rejoining Mackey Construction, implementing new technologies, and developing a strategic approach to business development and client relations.

Tony Hines, Co-founder of Streamline Construction Services, discusses his journey in construction, from being part of Builder 20 to founding Streamline Construction Services and transitioning into consulting. He shares insights about industry challenges, the importance of understanding unique business needs, and how his diverse building experience helps him guide other construction companies to success.

Amber De La Garza shares her journey as a productivity specialist, revealing strategies for entrepreneurs to optimize their time and business performance. Through her STOP leverage formula, she emphasizes the importance of self-care, time management, organizational efficiency, and people development in achieving sustainable business success.

PJ Gruetzmacher, CEO of Summit Automation, shares his transformative journey from aerospace to founding Summit Automation, revolutionizing home technology through innovative door and window automation. His customer-centric approach and commitment to creating elegant, accessible solutions demonstrate how technology can enhance living spaces and improve quality of life.

Grant Bowen, CEO of Peak Projects, shares insights into scaling a successful owner's representation firm across North America through strategic hiring, collaborative processes, and client-focused approach. The conversation explores the complexities of construction project management, the importance of team dynamics, and the value of bringing expertise and empathy to real estate development.

Julia Nikishina, Founder of New Age Financial Consulting, shares her wsidom on the intricacies of running businesses in construction and design, exploring topics like financial management, client relationships, and project strategies, including insights on employee utilization, contract structures, and the challenges of scaling businesses across different markets.

Lexi Westergard, Founder and Principal Designer at Lexi Westergard Design, joins Brad Leavitt to discuss the intricacies of design and construction, exploring the challenges of running a creative business. They discuss the importance of networking, communication, and adaptability in the design and building industries.

Jamar Taylor, retired NFL cornerback turned real estate investor and philanthropist, shares insights on building meaningful relationships and creating systemic approaches to business. He emphasizes the importance of integrity, continuous learning, and giving back through his nonprofit First Chance U while navigating entrepreneurial challenges.

Brendan and Jillian Bader, co-owners of Modern Nest, share their inspiring entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings during the 2008 economic downturn to creating a successful design and construction business rooted in family values and organic growth. Their story emphasizes the importance of maintaining work-life balance, building a strong company culture, and staying true to their vision while carefully scaling their business through strategic hiring and a commitment to quality.

Michael Bergin, VP and co-founder of Higharc, discusses the immense potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the construction industry, from streamlining workflows to enhancing the buyer experience. The conversation covers a wide range of AI applications, including text generation, image and video creation, scheduling, and data management, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.