In this episode of the Builders Bible podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Sean Supple, founder of Supple Homes, who shares his unique journey from law to custom home building in Silicon Valley. Sean discusses the challenges of managing client decisions, the importance of technology in construction, and the potential of AI to streamline processes. He emphasizes the significance of referrals in acquiring new clients and the need for a systematic approach to ensure consistent quality in their projects. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of his team and future aspirations in the industry.
Takeaways:
- Sean's journey from lawyer to builder is unique.
- Physical work in construction provides instant gratification.
- 85% of Sean's business is new custom homes.
- Timely client decisions are crucial for project schedules.
- Supple Homes is very process-oriented.
- Builder Trend is a key tool for project management.
- Clients appreciate daily logs for project updates.
- Pricing competition is a significant challenge.
- Minimizing avoidable mistakes is a priority.
- AI has the potential to enhance efficiency in construction.
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