The Build Show Podcast

Matt’s back with Season 2 of The Build Show Podcast. He’s joined by Steve Lesem to tackle the topic of… Matt’s house! How did it turn out? What was it like building a house? What lessons were learned and what would he have done differently if he had to do it all over again. After 25 years of building, this was the first time Matt ever built a house from the ground up so there’s a lot of valuable knowledge packed into this episode. What you’ll learn: Role the pandemic played in decision making. Cost-based decisions. Things Matt would have done differently. The types of technology included. Was it too much? What could have been done differently to create more value? Air sealing and energy efficiency And more.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Join Matt on this episode of The Build Podcast as he recaps 2021. Matt reflects on the boom in business in 2021 with some predictions for 2022. He also discusses his personal build (which is finally complete), his colleagues that have been instrumental in the past year, challenges that arose, and the new and exciting aspects of Build Show Network. Get personal with Matt on this episode.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

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On this episode of The Build Podcast, Steve Lesem, CEO, Risinger Build, fills in for Matt. He sits down with Travis Brown, Matt’s Construction Attorney to discuss what to do when you’ve done all the things discussed on last week’s episode, but still find yourself in some legal trouble. The two explore what happens when you do have a dispute and perhaps a lawsuit has been threatened. Or maybe even been filed. What do we need to do as builders to respond correctly? And should we ever sue anybody?Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

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On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt and Tim Hill discuss all things maintenance: annual maintenance, seasonal maintenance, and all the things you need to think about after you've completed the house to make sure it continues to function in tip top shape. They’ll also introduce some considerations for both pre and during construction that will help to support a “maintenance free” house – but really there is no such thing as a maintenance free house—but a house that will ultimately look, feel, and perform just as well.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

In this post-COVID era, builders are actually faced with a ton of work, however, due to certain supply chain challenges, they aren’t exactly able to deliver on some of the promises they’d like to make to clients. On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt gets real about the issues he’s facing, along with plenty of other industry professionals. From products delivery delays to being unable to find basic supplies on the shelves at stores to cost increases, the climate is becoming a difficult one to navigate. When materials aren’t there, it’s hard to make money—and this affects all layers of the building process. Think about, for example, the electricians that work with you. If you’re not making progress on jobs, work slows for them too. And that’s just one example. Matt also tackles some of the other issues experienced right now such as automotive and even pool builder issues. Listen in for some builder therapy!Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

From freezing temperatures, heat waves, wildfires, and floods, most of the U.S. is plagued with one form of disaster or another. On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt is joined by his VP of Construction and good friend, Tim Hill, to discuss how to stay prepared for whatever disaster comes your way. They’ll address each disaster, as well as some great solutions for each including different types of generators for power backup, fireplace considerations, roofing materials, and slab thoughts. Each topic will provide critical insight into what you can do to the prevent of extreme home damage, physical harm, and inconvenience.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

On this episode of The Build Show Network Podcast, Matt and Steve Baczek build on their previous conversation about building efficiently right from the start. While last conversation centered on handling clients’ requirements and expectations at the onset, as well as specific measures of efficiency, this episode will dive deeper into the details: framing, HVAC, insulation and the other “nerdy minutia” as Matt likes to call it! One of the most important takeaways of this episode is going to be ”if it doesn’t last, it doesn’t matter.” Aesthetics will only go so far if your house is falling apart.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.