Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith

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Experts share insights into the current housing market, home design trends, and considerations when shopping for a new home or community. They discuss features and innovations that appeal to modern lifestyles as well as changes that affect how homes bought and sold. Beyond the Blueprint is hosted by Jason Smith, Senior Vice President of real estate power house Smith Marketing and produced by Triad New Home Guide in the greater Greensboro / Winston-Salem area of North Carolina.

  1. Oct 22

    More Than a Home: RS Dezern Construction | Custom Luxury Homes & Timeless Craftsmanship

    What does it take to build a custom home that combines timeless craftsmanship, innovative design, and the personal vision of each homeowner? In this episode of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith, we visit Summerfield Farms in Summerfield, North Carolina, to meet Randy and Brad Dezern of RS Dezern Construction and learn the story behind their custom homebuilding business. Randy shares how he started building homes while working full-time at the postal service and grew the business through hard work, trusted subcontractors, and a commitment to quality. Brad discusses the importance of planning, collaboration, and bringing each homeowner’s vision to life, along with emerging trends such as expansive outdoor living spaces, sculleries, secondary kitchens, and new homebuilding technologies.The conversation also explores what luxury homebuyers should look for when choosing a builder, why communication and clear expectations matter throughout the building process, and why classic craftsmanship remains essential even as materials and design trends evolve. Randy and Brad also introduce their upcoming barndominium project, which will serve as a company headquarters, customer meeting space, and showroom where homeowners can explore finishes, cabinetry, tile, and other selections. This is episode 39 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith RS Dezern website:https://www.rsdezernconstruction.com/ Triad New Home Guide website:https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/

  2. Oct 8

    R&K Custom Homes Entry in the Greensboro Parade of Homes 2026

    This is episode 37 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith https://www.greensborobuilders.org/home-tours/parade-of-homes/ https://randkcustomhomes.net/ https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/ https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/Parade-of-Homes-Matterport-Tours/Fall-2026/R-K-Custom-Homes-2818-Lockland-Drive-Oak-Ridge-NC #BeyondTheBlueprint #MoreThanAHome #CustomHomes #HomeBuilding #TriadNC #NewHomeGuide #CustomHomeBuilder #HomeDesign #HomebuildingTips #RayBullins

  3. Sep 10

    Beyond the Blueprint Ray Bullins

    Beyond the Blueprint Ray Bullins

  4. Aug 12

    Don Mills Podcast

    Don Mills Podcast

  5. Jul 29

    More Than a Home: Scott Naylor on Building Custom Homes, Family Legacy & the Homebuilding Process

    What does it take to build a truly custom home? In this episode of Beyond the Blueprint, More Than a Home, host Jason Smith sits down with Scott Naylor of Naylor Custom Homes to discuss his journey into homebuilding, the lessons he's learned over more than two decades, and how his son Jesse is helping lead the next generation of the family business. Scott shares advice for anyone considering building a custom home, discusses the importance of choosing the right builder, managing expectations throughout the process, and highlights some of the unique features he's created for homeowners. If you're thinking about building in the Triad or simply enjoy learning what goes into creating exceptional homes, this episode is for you. This is episode 35 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith. https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/ https://smithmarketinghomes.com/ https://www.naylorcustomhomes.net/

  6. Jul 15

    More Than a Home: Inside Gingerich Homes with Daniel Gingerich | Building Quality Custom Homes

    What makes a homebuilder stand out beyond the floor plan? In this episode of Beyond the Blueprint: More Than a Home, host Jason Smith sits down with Daniel Gingerich of Gingerich Homes to discuss the company's family legacy, the custom homebuilding process, and the features that bring lasting value to homeowners.From thoughtful floor plans and unique custom requests to today's building costs and the importance of location, Daniel shares practical insights for anyone considering building a new home. Learn more about Gingerich Homes, their approach to craftsmanship, and what sets their homes apart in the Triad. This is episode 34 of Beyond the Blueprint Learn more about Gingrich Homes: https://www.gingerichhomes.com/ Explore more episodes of Beyond the Blueprint: https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/

  7. Jun 30

    More Than a Home: How Walraven Signature Homes Builds Timeless Custom Homes

    Welcome to a special episode of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith: More Than a Home, a new series highlighting the people, philosophies, and stories behind the builders shaping our region. In this episode, host Jason Smith sits down with Matt Walraven of Walraven Signature Homes to discuss how the company got its start, the lessons learned through years of homebuilding, and the values that guide every project. From building a first spec home during the housing downturn to creating timeless homes across the Triad, Matt shares insights on craftsmanship, customer relationships, family, and what it takes to build more than just a house. Learn more about Walraven Signature Homes and discover the people behind the homes, here: https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/Builders/Walraven-Signature-Homes This is episode 33 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith https://smithmarketinghomes.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/BeyondtheBlueprint ⁠

  8. Jun 10

    Inside Greensboro’s Future: Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter on Growth, Housing, Jobs & Downtown Development

    On this episode of Beyond the Blueprint, we sit down with Greensboro Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter to discuss the city's future, from housing and economic development to downtown revitalization, infrastructure, and quality of life. The conversation explores Greensboro's rapid growth, the Build 10,000 housing initiative, workforce development, aviation and aerospace opportunities, and efforts to address challenges facing the community. Topics include:✔ Greensboro's growth and development✔ Housing and the Build 10,000 initiative✔ Downtown Greensboro and future investments✔ Economic development and new jobs✔ Infrastructure, transportation, and public services✔ Homelessness and community partnerships✔ Why Greensboro continues to attract residents and businesses Whether you're a resident, business owner, homebuyer, or simply interested in the future of the Triad, this conversation offers valuable insight into what's ahead for Greensboro. This is episode 32 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith https://smithmarketinghomes.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/BeyondtheBlueprint⁠

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Experts share insights into the current housing market, home design trends, and considerations when shopping for a new home or community. They discuss features and innovations that appeal to modern lifestyles as well as changes that affect how homes bought and sold. Beyond the Blueprint is hosted by Jason Smith, Senior Vice President of real estate power house Smith Marketing and produced by Triad New Home Guide in the greater Greensboro / Winston-Salem area of North Carolina.

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