The Builder Lead Podcast

Mary Anglade

The Builder Lead Podcast is for builders who want to grow smarter — not just louder. Hosted by Mary Anglade, founder of Builder Lead Marketing, this podcast delivers real-world business growth insights for home builders across the country. Each episode breaks down what’s actually working right now in builder marketing, sales, and operations, based on hands-on experience working with dozens of builders in different markets. You’ll hear practical guidance on digital marketing topics like websites that convert, SEO, paid advertising, social media, email follow-up, video, automation, and buyer behavior — all explained in a way that’s relevant to how builders actually sell today. No hype. No generic advice. Just clear strategies you can apply to your business. In addition to solo episodes, the show features interviews with marketing experts, industry leaders, and thought leaders with expertise in personal growth and more for a holistic view of creating business success. You'll hear proven ideas, lessons learned, and forward-thinking strategies to help builder businesses grow more efficiently and profitably. While modular construction is often part of the conversation, The Builder Lead Podcast is designed for builders and businesses of all types who want better leads, stronger positioning, shorter sales cycles, and a business built to scale. If you’re looking for practical insights, informed perspectives, and smarter ways to grow your builder business, you’re in the right place!

  1. Aug 4

    Inside Construction Lending With Tom Coronato

    Construction financing is one of the most important—and often misunderstood—aspects of building a new home. In this episode of The Builder Lead Podcast, Mary Anglade sits down with Tom Coronato, Senior Vice President of Construction Lending at CalCon Mutual Mortgage, to discuss what builders, modular manufacturers, and home buyers need to know about today's lending environment. Drawing on decades of experience in construction lending and leadership within the National Association of Home Builders, the Modular Home Builders Association, and the Modular Building Institute, Tom shares practical insights on construction loans, today's interest rate environment, financing for modular homes, and the opportunities and challenges facing the home building industry. In this episode, you'll learn: • How construction loans work and what builders should know • Common misconceptions home buyers have about financing a new home • The impact of today's interest rates on the housing market • Financing considerations for modular and off-site construction • Why attainable housing remains one of the industry's biggest opportunities • How builders can better educate buyers throughout the sales process • Tom's perspective on AI and the future of the home building industry Whether you're a builder, lender, modular manufacturer, or construction industry professional, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you better serve your customers and grow your business. About Tom Coronato Tom Coronato is Senior Vice President of Construction Lending at CalCon Mutual Mortgage. A nationally recognized expert in construction lending, he has served as Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders' Building Systems Council and currently serves on the NAHB Housing Finance Committee and Leadership Council. He is also a board member of the Modular Home Builders Association and an active member of the Modular Building Institute. For more episodes and builder marketing resources, please visit Builder Lead Marketing.

  2. Jul 22

    The Future of Modular Construction with Tom Hardiman

    Modular construction is having a moment. As housing affordability challenges continue to grow, builders, developers, and policymakers are taking a fresh look at the speed, efficiency, quality, and sustainability of off-site construction. In this episode of The Builder Lead Podcast, host Mary Anglade sits down with Tom Hardiman, one of the industry's most respected advocates, to discuss why the time for modular construction has arrived. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why modular construction is uniquely positioned to address today's housing challengesThe misconceptions that continue to hold the industry back—and why countries like Japan have embraced off-site construction so successfullyWhat Tom would love to see happen next for the modular industryHis advice for builders considering modular construction for the first timeWhere the industry is headed and why the future has never looked brighterWhether you're a builder, developer, architect, manufacturer, or simply curious about the future of homebuilding, this episode offers valuable insights from one of modular construction's leading voices. About Tom Hardiman Tom Hardiman is the Executive Director of the Modular Home Builders Association as well as the Modular Building Institute. He has spent his career advancing modular and off-site construction through education, advocacy, and industry leadership. His work has helped builders, manufacturers, developers, and industry partners better understand the opportunities modular construction creates for the future of housing.

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The Builder Lead Podcast is for builders who want to grow smarter — not just louder. Hosted by Mary Anglade, founder of Builder Lead Marketing, this podcast delivers real-world business growth insights for home builders across the country. Each episode breaks down what’s actually working right now in builder marketing, sales, and operations, based on hands-on experience working with dozens of builders in different markets. You’ll hear practical guidance on digital marketing topics like websites that convert, SEO, paid advertising, social media, email follow-up, video, automation, and buyer behavior — all explained in a way that’s relevant to how builders actually sell today. No hype. No generic advice. Just clear strategies you can apply to your business. In addition to solo episodes, the show features interviews with marketing experts, industry leaders, and thought leaders with expertise in personal growth and more for a holistic view of creating business success. You'll hear proven ideas, lessons learned, and forward-thinking strategies to help builder businesses grow more efficiently and profitably. While modular construction is often part of the conversation, The Builder Lead Podcast is designed for builders and businesses of all types who want better leads, stronger positioning, shorter sales cycles, and a business built to scale. If you’re looking for practical insights, informed perspectives, and smarter ways to grow your builder business, you’re in the right place!