Radical Personal Finance 1112-Building Joshua's Great House, Step by Step: Interview with Gregory Treat
Oct 21, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Gregory Treat, a former estate-planning attorney and founder of AvalonCircle.com, illuminates the importance of building multigenerational households. He outlines how a compelling vision can create a 'Great House' that retains both people and property over generations. Treat stresses adaptability in business models and emphasizes the role of training in raising industry standards. He also advocates for discovering a family's unique calling and the long-term value of nurturing relationships, reshaping notions of personal and community responsibility.
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Three Stages Of Building A Great House
- A Great House grows in three stages: good house, household, then generational great house.
- The central skill is holding property and people virtuously to preserve generational momentum.
Start With A Compelling Vision
- Create a compelling vision to attract people before you build all the structures.
- Pitch the idea of generational continuity to recruit long-term contributors.
Keep People And Property, Not Business Models
- Business models expire, so households must learn to pivot while keeping core properties and people.
- Investing in people and transferable skills secures long-term value beyond current revenue streams.
