Meet Ed Earl, the Zen Builder. Ed is consistently one of the top presenters at the International Builders Show, where he typically discusses his methods for building happy clients and making the construction process go much smoother for everyone. He’s developed a term called “collaborative construction,” which is based on open communication, trust and shared objectives with all parties.

Ed is the principal of Priority 1 Projects, a construction project management firm based in San Diego. He has 28 years of construction experience and an MBA from Stanford University. Ed is also a business coach working exclusively with contractors to help increase both profitability and enjoyment in their construction companies.

Peter Yost is the Vice President of Technical Services with Building Green, Inc., one of the preeminent voices and thought leaders in the high performance home space. Amongst his lengthy resume, Peter is also a lecturer at Yale University and was recently awarded NAHB’s Green Educator of the Year.

Tom Woodcock is the Founder and President of Seal the Deal. Tom is an author and nationally known branding, marketing, and selling expert. He is one of the most dynamic sales trainers and consultants in the country. He routinely speaks to thousands of contractors and suppliers concerning the sales skills necessary to compete in this intensely challenging construction industry. His latest book, “You’re Not Sellin, They’re Buyin‘” is comprehensive in developing the proper sales skills, persona, and methodology to rise above the competition.

Dennis Dixon is the author of Finding Hidden Profits: A Guide for Custom Builders, Remodelers, and Architects. The book is a comprehensive guide that offers a multitude of best practices and ideas to improve every aspect of your business. It’s a must-read for all construction professionals. Everyone WILL learn something valuable.

Building Optimal Radio is a podcast for custom builders and remodelers. The lessons and strategies you will learn from our interviews with leading industry experts and top performers will give you all the tools you need to grow your revenue, improve your bottom line, and build your brand.

The show is hosted by Jared Gossett. Jared is founder and co-owner of Gossett and Company, an innovative, employee-owned custom home building company in Austin, Texas. The company builds high quality custom homes that center on three tenants: craftsmanship, design, and performance. They believe in combining innovation with time-tested principles, and are working to advance the industry in several key areas, especially with health and wellness in the homes they build.