
Built HOW
Welcome to the Built How Podcast
A podcast for the real estate industry.
Built HOW is a podcast dedicated to understanding the secrets behind how the most productive professionals in the real estate industry and beyond have built the businesses they have today.
Your hosts dive into the story behind these entrepreneurs' journey to the top and examine the innovative strategies they have used to build their influence and set themselves above the rest.
This podcast is made from a series of interviews taken from our live and virtual Built How events where Ben & Debbie dive into the strategies, systems, and models used by the very best to reveal how they built big real estate businesses.
We hope you enjoy this podcast and get tangible takeaways that you can put into practice in your business immediately.
Don't forget to leave a rating and review and If you would like to participate in one of our Built How events, just go to BuiltHow.com and you can register for our next event.
Latest episodes

Feb 6, 2024 • 31min
Dave Knight - From Small Town to Big Deals: A Journey in LA Real Estate
Join Jesse Garcia in an inspiring conversation with Dave Knight, the visionary founder of the Dave Knight Real Estate Team at Keller Williams in Los Angeles, CA. In this episode, Dave shares his incredible journey, moving from a quaint town in Illinois to the bustling real estate scene of Los Angeles. In 2023 alone, Dave's team accomplished a remarkable 92 transactions, with a staggering sales volume of $102 million. Discover the secrets behind Dave's success as he discusses the challenges of starting fresh in a city where he initially knew no one. Learn how he transformed adversity into opportunity, building a thriving multi-million dollar business. Dave attributes his achievements to surrounding himself with the right people and the unwavering support of his family. Whether you're a real estate enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone seeking motivation, this episode offers valuable insights into resilience, community building, and the power of family support on the road to success. Tune in for a compelling narrative of triumph against the odds and the strategies that propelled Dave Knight to the summit of the Los Angeles real estate market. Connect with Dace at https://daveknightrealestate.com/ ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Feb 1, 2024 • 28min
Cody Cummings - Focus on Your Strengths to Help Others
Cody earned his real estate license in the summer of 2017. Before that, he owned and operated a recreational vehicle repair company called RV Heroes, which is still in business to this day. After stepping out of RV Heroes, he backpacked through and lived in Nicaragua for the first part of 2017, just before transitioning into the real estate industry. Cody's focus on service and consistent execution catapulted him to the top of the Alabama real estate market as evidenced by his selection as both a top 30-under-30 real estate professional in the Birmingham Business Journal and the Birmingham Association of Realtors Rookie of the Year. In 2019, Cody formed the Apollo Property Group to bring a level of service on par with the very best in the world to the greater Birmingham market. In 2020, Cody filmed the national TV show Flipping Down South on A&E Network. Today, Cody has teamed up with Shannon Colby to form the Alabama Home Experts to bring their unique expertise to current and future Alabama homeowners. Connect with Cody at https://www.alhomeexperts.com/ ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Jan 30, 2024 • 26min
Dave Umphress - Flourishing Beyond Transactions: A Conversation with Dave Umphr
In this inspiring episode, Jesse Garcia sits down with Dave Umphress, the visionary founder of The Flourish Network, a real estate powerhouse that closed an impressive 220 transactions in 2023, totaling a staggering $120,000,000 in sales volume. Dave's success extends far beyond the numbers, as he generously shares his entrepreneurial wisdom and unique approach to business. Tune in to discover the keys to Dave's success, including his invaluable advice to fellow business owners: "Get clear about who you are. Would your community miss you if you were gone?" Join us as we delve into Dave's strategic insights, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and community impact in the world of business. What sets Dave apart is his unwavering focus on philanthropy, a core element driving both his personal and professional life. Learn how his commitment to giving back has not only shaped The Flourish Network's success but also created a lasting positive impact on the communities it serves. Whether you're in the real estate industry or an entrepreneur seeking inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we explore the mindset and principles that have propelled Dave Umphress to remarkable heights, proving that true success is about more than just transactions—it's about flourishing in every aspect of life and business. Connect with Dave at http://www.UmphressGroup.com/ ---------- Visit www.buithow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Jan 25, 2024 • 24min
Jason Baker - Find the Motivated in a Shifting Market
Jason started in the real estate industry when he was 22 years old originating mortgages in Missoula and Bozeman. In 2013 Jason started the Jason Baker Team to revolutionize the experience buyers and sellers had while buying or selling real estate. Jason is a full-time agent who enjoys training his agents on how to think big and live an incredible life while providing the best experience for their clients. Connect with Jason at https://www.jasonbakerteam.com/ ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Jan 23, 2024 • 18min
Eva Cedillo - Education at the Core
Eva Cedillo's first mentor told her that the most important part of becoming a great agent was to always be educating herself. She's taken that to heart throughout her career and has used it to provide new services to clients, implement more efficient means of client communications, and leverage a virtual team for far broader support than most. Listen for some great insights! Connect with Eva at https://www.sellwithronandeva.com/ ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Jan 18, 2024 • 24min
Scott Panella - Focus on Existing Leads
Customizing the customer experience is EXACTLY what Scott loves to do with clients. From the start of his career; he took off! Ohio Valley Keller Williams Realty named Scott the regional Rookie of the Year in 2006 and he has not stopped. Now almost 20 years later, Scott has partnered with PLACE, a real estate platform that provides a client and agent experience better than none. Team Panella is also a contribution-based business, which means after each transaction, they donate a portion of their commission to a nonprofit the client chooses. Connect with Scott at https://www.louisvillehousehunter.com/ ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Jan 16, 2024 • 24min
Jenny Mateyoke - It's All About the Team
Jenny Mateyoke runs a highly successful team in Lexington/Richmond, Kentucky. As she shares her story, it's clear that her focus is on her team, their success, and the values and culture they've built - which includes having fun! Listen in and learn! Connect with Jenny at https://www.themateyokegroup.com/ ---------- Visit www.buithow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Jan 11, 2024 • 28min
Barb Dopp - Everything Changes and Nothing Changes
Barb Dopp runs the Agents With a Smile team powered by PLACE. The Agents With a Smile team has consistently ranked as one of the top ten in production out of over 4,000 agents in the Boise Area with over 2,200 closings since 2008 for a total volume of over $400 million. Connect with Barb at https://www.agentswithasmile.com/ ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Jan 9, 2024 • 22min
Susan Jenkins - Employing Blue Ocean Strategy
Employing a blue ocean strategy of finding somewhere that other agents weren't competing, Susan Jenkins built her business by getting certified with the government just in time to assist with all the foreclosures in the great housing crisis. Learn how she built a company to meet her clients' needs of managing and overseeing the properties the government-owned and how it evolved from there. Connect with Susan at https://www.seehamptonroadshomesnow.com/team/susan-jenkins-licensed-real-estate-agent ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Jan 4, 2024 • 27min
Bethany Nelson - Surround Yourself with Success
Bethany Nelson is a Realtor and the founder of Bethany Nelson Real Estate Group. She is a pioneer, visionary, and high-capacity leader. Motivated by her passion for relationships and high professional aspirations, Bethany leads a top-producing real estate team that is outpacing the industry. In addition, Bethany is a real estate coach, as well as a gifted speaker and communicator, and has been asked to speak on countless occasions for a variety of platforms. Bethany has been featured in the Mpls - St. Paul Magazine as one of the Top 20 professionals under the age of 40, where she also took place as the youngest. Her success is attributed to her dedication not only to the real estate industry, but to her team, her agents, and all of her surrounding relationships. Relationships and results, Bethany will tell you, are her biggest motivators. Connect with Bethany at https://www.bethanynelsongroup.com/ -------- Visit www.buithow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network