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The Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge is a professional, regional home-builder association dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the homebuilding industry. Listen to our local builders and other industry-related business owners and learn more about who they are and what they do!
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Ryan Myers with Myers Construction & Development
In Episode 27 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with HBA Gold Builder Champion, Ryan Myers of Myers Construction & Development. Listen in as Ryan shares the ins and outs of being a builder, a teaser about his 2023 Parade of Homes house, and more!
Interested in learning more about Myers Construction and Development? Check Ryan out on social @myersconstructiondev on Instagram, myersconstructiondevelopment on Facebook, and at www.myersconstructiondev.com on the web!
In this Episode:
1:05 - About Ryan's home.
1:48 - Ryan's background
4:35- Where Ryan builds.
5:20 - MCD builds pools!
6:25 - Parade of Homes - April 22-23 and 29-30 from 1-5PM. Purchase tickets at ParadeGBR.Fun
7:05 - The MCD team and business model.
8:07 - Build process.
12:00 - Sneak peek in to the Myers Construction & Development Parade house.
14:15 - The HBA Education Series - April 12th at Holmes Building Materials - 11:30 - 1PM. Register at hbagbr.org/events
15:15 - How Ryan keeps up with industry trends and technology.
17:10 - More about Ryan's family and wife Mallory's business Neat Method Baton Rouge.
18:32 - Best advice ever given. -
Brett Preskitt with Preskitt Construction
In Episode 26 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with Brett Preskitt with Preskitt Construction. Listen in as Brett shares how he got his start as a builder, the story behind his 2022 Parade home, and more!
Interested in learning more about Preskitt Construction? Check Brett out on social @PreskittConstruction on Instagram and Facebook!
In this Episode:
:55 - How Brett got his start.
2:10 - Where Brett builds and the types of homes he has built.
4:15 - The story behind Brett's 2022 Parade of Homes house in Pointe Marie.
6:13 - Brett's take on trends.
7:57 - HBA Year End Celebration - hbagbr.org/events
8:45 - Brett's building process.
11:25 - Software used in the building planning process.
13:16 - Project load for Preskitt Construction.
14:15 - Who makes up Preskitt Construction?
14:55 - Contractors' Continuing Education Day - hbagbr.org/events
15:50 - Deeper dive into life before building.
18:35 - Why is Preskitt Construction a member of the HBA?
20:01 - Best advice ever given. -
Allison Babin and Taylor Burtner with Manuel Builders
In Episode 25 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with Allison Babin and Taylor Burtner with Manuel Builders. Listen in as Allison and Taylor share the story of Manuel Builders and more!
Interested in learning more about Manuel Builders? Visit them on the web at https://manuelbuilders.com!
In this Episode:
:57 - Taylor's role at Manuel Builders
1:10 - Allison's role at Manuel Builders
1:29 - How Manuel Builders got started
2:10 - Grown outside of the Lafayette market and in to Greater Baton Rouge and Lake Charles
2:20 - Custom build on your own property
2:24 - Community division
2:40 - More about the Manuel Builders communities
3:15 - more about the Manuel Builders custom build on your own property
5:00 - The Manuel Builders Design Centers
5:45 - Staying up to date on the latest technologies and trends
6:30 - Homebuilding market
7:45 - HBA Year End Celebration - hbagbr.org/events
8:45 - The Manuel Builders culture
13:00 - Manuel Builders business model/marketing plan
13:56 - What sets Manuel Builders apart - Taylor
15:45 - Contractors' Continuing Education Day - hbagbr.org/events
16:30 - What sets Manuel Builders apart - Allison
18:42 - Best advice Taylor has been given
19:15 - Best advice Allison has been given
20:08 - Where can we find Manuel Builders in Greater Baton Rouge -
Jeremy Vasquez with Element Construction
In Episode 24 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with Jeremy Vasquez with Element Construction. Listen in as Jeremy tells us how he became a builder and more!
Interested in learning more about Element Construction? Visit them on the web at https://elementbr.com!
In this Episode:
1:00 - How Jeremy became a builder
2:15 - Custom residential construction focus
3:10 - Element Construction's business model and process
4:48 - Where does Element Construction build?
5:25 - Element Construction's team
7:53 - Current industry challenges
9:37 - Join us at the HBA Gumbo Cookoff - register at hbagbr.org/events
10:21 - What sets Element Construction a part
11:58 - How Element communicates with clients
12:59 - Element's approach to means and methods
14:28 - Keeping up with the latest trends and education
15:55 - What does Element Construction look like in 5, 10, 15 years from now? -
David Alello and Mike Hebert with Assurance Financial
In Episode 23 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with David Alello and Mike Hebert with Assurance Financial, HBA Platinum Industry Partner. Listen in as David and Mike explain the 2-1 Buydown product and Assurance Financial's Builder Program.
Interested in learning more about the Assurance Financial? Visit them on the web at https://assurancemortgage.com or you can reach their Bluebonnet branch at 225-218-9746 or their Prairieville branch at 225-239-7166.
In this Episode:
1:00 - David's role as Regional Sales Manager at Assurance
1:35 - Assurance Financial got its start in Baton Rouge
1:57 - Assurance Financial is represented in several states across the US
2:52 - Mike's role at Assurance as Branch Manager in the Prairieville Office
4:35 - Assurance is always looking to expand their product suite
5:18 - A product that has come back in to the market is the: 2-1 Buydown
6:20 - Essentially buying down the interest for the borrower
7:45 - Opportunity for builders or real estate agents to market to homebuyers
8:26 - The buydown program can be a good fit for any potential homebuyer
9:20 - Present your property in a light to attract more buyers
9:36 - Join us at the HBA Gumbo Cookoff - register at hbagbr.org/events
10:20 - Biggest advantages to the buydown program
11:10 - Potential for homeowners to refinance after the buydown program to lock in a lower rate
11:22 - If rates drop within a year and the homeowner is able to refinance, the unused funds that were allocated to buy down a rate are returned to homeowner
11:45 - If interested in participating in the buydown program contact any of Assurance Financial's Loan Officers to learn more
12:27 - Assurance Financial's Builder Program
13:15 - A partnership between Assurance Financial and Builders to provide credit or closing costs funds to builders
15:15 - The Assurance Difference: What sets Assurance Financial apart
16:15 - Provides quality pre-approval documentation
18:35 - Assurance Financial can provide spanish communication and translation to any potential homebuyer or seller
19:09 - Best advice Mike has been given
19:20 - Best advice David has been given -
Felicity Dupont with the Remodelers Council
In Episode 22 of the HBA BuildCast, host Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with Felicity Dupont, chair of the HBA Remodelers Council. Listen in as Felicity breaks down the Remodelers Council and her role as a designer with Inspired Closets.
Interested in learning more about the HBA Remodelers Council? Visit https://hbagbr.org/remodelers/ to learn more and join today!
In this Episode:
1:02 - Designer at Inspired Closets
1:34 - Not just closets!
2:50 - Inspired Closet's process for a Remodel project
4:00 - How Felicity got involved with the HBA
4:40 - How the 2016 Flood led Felicity to become involved with the Remodelers Council
5:45 - Remodelers Council activities
6:50 - Remodelers Council Chair
7:35 - Join us at the HBA Gumbo Cookoff - register at hbagbr.org/events
8:30 - Remodelers Council's involvement with Rebuild Baton Rouge
9:21 - What is different about the Remodelers Council?
10:24 - How to get involved with the Remodelers Council
10:44 - Biggest benefit and takeaway
11:45 - Inspired Closet's unique services
12:20 - Biggest challenges with Remodel projects
13:57 - How have the current market challenges affected Inspired Closet's business?
14:52 - Best advice Felicity has been given
15:18 - Best inspirational advice to give someone