AFT Construction Podcast Brad Leavitt

Michael and Danielle of Clark + Aldine join Brad this week to discuss the start of their company and the developments they have made since the start. With an emphasis on communication, Michael and Danielle share how to build strong relationships with your team to help your brand grow and thrive. Running a business as a married couple, defining their professional roles was essential to their business. Tune in to see how they utilize their individual skills to deliver the best results to their clients.

Sara Malek Barney, founder and principal designer of BANDD/DESIGN, joins Brad to discuss her journey into the interior design industry. It takes money to make money, and this episode will provide you with ways to financially and emotionally prepare for starting your own business. Also, learn how investing in an interior designer can help move along the preconstruction process for a smoother timeline. To hear about these time management tips and much more, check out the episode!

Caleb MacDonald of Kingsridge Building Group joins Brad to share how he started his company at the young age of 17 and the evolution of his business since then. Consistently pushing towards change with every new project, Caleb stresses the importance of recognizing what works and asking the right questions that get real feedback from your clients and team. You’ll leave this episode better equipped to build habits and overcome any potential hurdles that come your way. Don’t miss it!

This week, Peter Khun joins Brad to share his advice and knowledge on starting your own company, and how to motivate the entrepreneurial spirit in us all. Peter knows how to monopolize on opportunities when they are presented, and helps break down systems you may not have even known were in place to help to grow and improve your business. If you are struggling with finding the right clientele for your business needs, Peter and Brad discuss networking hacks that will help to get your foot in the door. You will be sure to leave this episode feeling more informed to step out of your comfort zone, and hopefully create more professional and personal opportunities for yourself. Check it out for more!

Rebecca Hidalgo Rains joins Brad this week for a discussion on the housing market and how to make affordable housing more accessible. As a managing broker, Rebecca understands the state of the market, and how it’s evolved over the years. With the aim of empowerment through education, Rebecca’s goal is to break down topics that overwhelm many so they don’t seem as daunting. Check out the episode to learn more!

Nathan Marsala, founder, and president of the Bison Group, joins Brad on this week’s episode to discuss his building experience and how the industry is evolving. They discuss the importance of a good relationship and open communication with your clients and team, and how we as a community of builders can help the younger generations of tradesmen. If you’re in need of some extra motivation and a reminder of all of the incredible reasons why you’re in this industry, this episode is definitely for you.