Empowering Home Builders for Excellence

By Jared Gossett, Austin’s 2X Custom Builder of the Year

Episodes
#105: Differentiate or Die

At the most fundamental level, there are really only two strategies in business, and only one that works for small businesses. Most home builders get this wrong, and end up stuck in the middle, never generating the profits they should.

In this episode Jared discusses the risks of getting your strategy wrong, and the opportunities once you find the one that truly sets your business apart.

#104: Building With In-House Labor, a Conversation With Joey Fentress

Joey Fentress is the founder and owner of Proform Builds, a Seattle-based luxury home builder. Joey recently expanded his operation into Austin, where I was introduced to him and his team. The level of professionalism with which Joey runs his business is evident in just a short conversation, and it's reflected in the quality of their builds.

#103: Bigger Wins With The "Hunting Antelope" Model

A quick 7-minute episode to help you make more progress and find some big wins in your business. Credit to Tim Ferriss for his recent blog post on the topic, the inspiration for this episode.

#102: Must-Have AI Apps For Builders

We've been obsessed for over a year now with different AI apps that can help home builders. This is an extremely short episode on the best we've found. Enjoy!

#101: Lessons From Startup Builder, Joe Hodge

This is one of the most inspiring episodes I've recorded. I have mentored Joe Hodge over the last few years as he set out on his dream to start his own home building company. Starting alone is difficult enough, but the market forces over the last few years added major complications as Joe came out of the gate.

#100: Market and Lending Trends with Arixa Capital

Gossett & Co recently closed two construction loans with Arixa Capital, and sat down with executive Greg Hebner and his team during their visit to Austin. The group discusses the Austin market, California immigration, the latest market and financing trends, qualities of a good lender, and more. Thanks for listening.

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Articles
Navigating the New Landscape: Real Estate Investment Trends in California

California's real estate market has long been a bellwether for the nation, reflecting broader economic and social trends. However, recent developments have introduced new challenges and shifts within this dynamic market. High-profile migrations, the introduction of new tax laws such as the "mansion tax," and changing political climates are reshaping the landscape for investors and developers alike.

Why Businesses and Professionals are Migrating to Texas: Insights from "Building Optimal" Podcast Episode #100

The "Building Optimal" podcast, in its 100th episode titled "Market and Lending Trends with Arixa Capital," delves into a significant trend shaping the US economic landscape: the increasing migration of businesses and professionals to Texas. This article explores the factors driving this shift, with a spotlight on Austin, Texas, as a prime destination for both living and business operations.

Migration to Texas: A Rising Phenomenon

In the recent episode #100 of the "Building Optimal" podcast, titled "Market and Lending Trends with Arixa Capital," a highly relevant topic for the real estate and business sector was addressed: the growing migration to Texas. This phenomenon, which has captured the attention of investors, developers, and professionals alike, reveals significant trends in market dynamics and preferences for business and residential location in the United States.

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