Feed Me Your Construction Content Joshua & Carolyn McMahon

Have you ever wondered how an aspiring toy marketer found his calling in the home building industry? Join us as we sit down with Brad Hobert, a veteran home builder who shares his rollercoaster journey from a family business collapse to becoming an industry consultant and bestselling author. Brad's experiences during the late 2000s housing recession offer valuable lessons in resilience and adaptability that every builder can relate to. His infectious positivity and knack for storytelling make...

What does it take to succeed in a male-dominated industry? Melody Hackett, a construction powerhouse with 34 years of experience, joins us to share her incredible journey from the field at Finer Homes to Vice President of Operations and Procurement at Eagle Construction. Melody opens up about the challenges and triumphs of managing essential departments and over 300 trade partners across multiple locations. Her candid reflections and humorous anecdotes provide a rare glimpse into the often gr...

Is standardization killing creativity in construction? Or is customization pushing projects over budget and behind schedule? Join us as we tackle these burning questions in an engaging discussion that kicks off with a humorous story about picking rocks from the yard. We'll take you through the heart of the debate, emphasizing how standardization can streamline costs and timelines for large-scale projects while customization offers unparalleled flexibility. But what are the financial trade-off...

Feeling the sands of the beach still between our toes, we, Carolyn and Joshua McMahon, tackle the post-vacation blues head-on. Ever experienced that bittersweet moment when the calm of your holiday collides with the rush of returning to work? We get it. That's why this week's heart-to-heart chat delves into the rejuvenating powers of taking time off and the art of smoothly transitioning back to the grind. We share how we prep our construction teams for our absence and the importance of acknow...

Ever wondered how a bundle of decisions can cement into the walls of your dream home? Strap in as we recount our journey through the maze of production home building, where every tick of the clock counts. You'll get a first-hand account of the rigidity and rush that come with a builder's schedule – imagine having just one week for structural tweaks and a single day to nail down those design details. We'll lay bare the rollercoaster of emotions, from the highs of envisioning your future abode ...

Embark on a journey with us, Carolyn and Joshua McMahon, as we unravel the intricate tapestry of construction processes, transforming a cacophony of decisions into harmonious homes. It's a tale of transition, from the methodical beat of high-volume production builders to the improvisational rhythm of semi-custom and full-custom construction, where pre-construction scheduling becomes the cornerstone of project harmony. In this episode, we lay bare the challenges that can arise when clients dan...