In this episode of the Build Show Podcast, host Matt Risinger introduces a new face to the Build Show Network: Chicago-based builder and design expert Michael Conneely of Greenside Design Build. Known to many by his Instagram handle long before his first name, Mike has built a reputation for clean, modern design and high-performance homes in the Chicago suburbs. In this candid conversation, Matt and Mike unpack Mike’s journey from early influences to becoming a respected force in the design-build space. They discuss the challenges of working in the Midwest, lessons learned from years of refining both process and craft, and how social media helped amplify his voice in the building community. If you're curious about the mindset and methods behind modern, detail-driven construction, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the industry's sharpest builders. Engaging, insightful, and loaded with practical wisdom—this one’s not to be missed.

Huge thanks to our episode sponsor Viewrail.

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Resources: https://www.greensidedesignbuild.com/

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Introducing Michael Conneely