Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building

In the latest episode of the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building podcast Mollie Carmichael sits down with Jeremy Laster, President of Rancho Mission Viejo. Over the past 22 years, Mr. Laster has overseen the development and operation of more than 2.0 million square feet of commercial real estate assets, over 2,500 apartment units and the planning and construction of Rienda, the newest village at Rancho Mission V...

In the latest episode of the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building podcast Mollie Carmichael sits down with Margaret Whelan, Founder and CEO of Whelan Advisory Capital Markets – a boutique investment bank and broker-dealer focused on M&A and capital-raising advisory exclusively for the residential housing and construction industry.

Hear how Margaret's experience as a young immigrant leaving war-torn Ireland mo...

The latest episode of Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Homebuilding features an interview with Liesel Cooper, National President of Century Communities. Liesel shares with Mollie the ins and outs of her career, how she got her start, and how her legacy will continue in the future leaders she inspires today. 

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The latest episode of Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Homebuilding features an interview with Gene Myers, Owner and CSO of Thrive Home Builders. Learn how Gene became one of the most influential green builders in the industry.

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Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode fe...

The latest episode of Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Homebuilding features a very special interview with John Martin, owner of Martin & Associates. With over 50 years of experience in home building, product design, market research, community planning, land development, sales and marketing, John Martin brings a lot of skill and a legendary reputation to the table.  

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Over the past 25 years, Tony Avila has served as an advisor in over 100 homebuilding merger and acquisition transactions. Tune in to learn about Tony’s path into the real estate industry, what inspires him every day, and his remarkable achievements, both inside and outside of the office.

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Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing i...

Hear from Trumark co-founders Gregg Nelson and Michael Maples. The dynamic duo struck up a friendship while studying business at San Jose State University. Their shared faith strengthened their friendship, and ultimately led the pair to go into business together.

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Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory...

Hear from Toll Brothers Chairman and CEO, Doug Yearley, about his career in home building and who inspires him.

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Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader ...

Rick Severance is President of Wellen Park. Learn more about how the mastermind behind one of America’s largest master planned communities is fostering great leadership skills in the next generation.  

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Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal convers...

Shravan Parsi is the CEO and founder of American Ventures, a commercial real estate and multifamily development, operating and investment company. Inspired by the desire to build amazing communities and provide quality lifestyles, he says, “It’s not about the money, it’s about what kind of impact you’re leaving.”

Get to know Shravan, who inspires him, and what he thinks the most valuable leadership quali...

Spencer Rascoff is the former CEO and co-founder of Zillow, the co-founder of Hotwire, and many other successful ventures, including his newest, Pacaso. Sit down with Spencer and Mollie Carmichael and hear about the birth of Hotwire and Zillow, what Spencer is most proud of in his achievements, and what he would have changed. Learn about his leadership style and who inspires him, in this episode of the Inspirational Leadership with...

Joan Webb is the retired Chief Marketing Officer for the New Home Company. She championed the way for women in the workplace—challenging home builders to check their biases, and encouraging women to lead difficult conversations and push for what they wanted.

Learn more about Joan’s incredible career accomplishments, her niche talents, and her advice for women in leadership in this episode of the Inspirational Leadership with the Be...

Mike Forsum is a third-generation Swedish carpenter and home builder. Although home building wasn’t his original dream, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Today, Mike is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Landsea Holdings Corporation. He has been in the home building industry for over 30 years. He co-founded Land Ventures in 2008 and joined Landsea in 2016. Together with the leadership of CEO John Ho, he has helped ...

Eric Lipar is the CEO and chairman of LGI Homes, who boasts a unique business model: they build move-in ready homes targeted specifically to first-time home buyers who are currently renting. Like many in the industry, homebuilding was not Eric’s original career trajectory. He grew up in rural Michigan in a town with a population of just 500 people. He was raised with a strong work ethic—sweeping and mopping his uncle’s tavern every...

Ross Perot Jr. is the chairman of The Perot Group and Hillwood and is well known for a great number of achievements—such as developing Alliance, Texas, and making the first circumnavigation around the world in a helicopter at the age of 23—just to name a few. Despite his father's success and growing up in the company of giants such as Steve Jobs, Frank Borman, Margaret Thatcher, and Ronald Regan, Ross never took for granted the val...

Ryan Marshall is the president and chief executive officer of Pulte Homes, one of the largest national home builders. While he lives in the city now, his roots run deep in small town rural Utah. Growing up, Ryan wanted to be a cowboy—inspired by his dad who ran a cattle ranch and later became a veterinarian. Ryan’s upbringing impressed upon him the value of hard work, community, and self-sufficiency. He loves strategizing and solvi...

Sheryl Palmer is not only the president and CEO of Taylor Morrison homes, she is a beloved, inspirational leader in the home building industry. She was a 2021 winner of the Heathstone Humanitarian award, and it is easy to see why. Palmer is a people-centric leader who knows the importance of building a strong team, and stepping back to let them shine. She values confidence and humility along with her why-not-try-it attitude that ha...

Doug and Tom founded Tri Pointe Homes at the height of the 2008 recession. Their focus on design, innovation, and their premium lifestyle brand has lead to inspiring success. Hear Doug and Tom's story today on the inspirational leadership podcast.

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Tommy is the founder of a young and thriving luxury custom home building company. He is a business-minded lover of math who is motivated by his desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Get to know him today on the latest episode of the inspirational leadership podcast with Mollie Carmichael.

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