In our third Innovators Series episode, we visit with Taylor Thompson and Cory Davis of Hiwassee Healthy Homes in the Oklahoma City area. They build on the principles of building biology: a simple hemp block and plaster wall assembly that keeps mold out, plus conditioned attics, filtered fresh air, and EMF-conscious wiring. Their company thesis is that a healthy home shouldn’t be reserved for the ultra-rich. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the episode!

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In this episode of Building Optimal Radio, I sit down with our most listened-to guest ever...one of the greats, builder and author David Gerstel. Now at 80 years old, David shares what decades in business taught him about running a successful construction company and living a meaningful life.

Previous conversations with David Gerstel:

#90: Financial Freedom with David Gerstel

#58: A Builder’s Path to Financial Freedom with David Gerstel

#19: Bidding, Estimating, and Achieving Financial Freedom with David Gerstel

Book recommendation:

Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, 10th Anniversary Edition, by Bo Burlingham

Edit: Thanks to our friend Ian Schwant, of Nails to Numbers on Substack, for pointing out that the idea I attributed to Munger is actually called Hanlon’s Razor.

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David Lupberger is a well-known construction industry veteran, consultant, and thought leader. We hosted him on the program in 2019 to discuss “client-for-life” strategies.

Today he returns to discuss a very under-considered yet highly important topic: how do you one day sell or step away from your company? I hope you enjoy this enlightening conversation with David.

For additional resources David has graciously shared with us:

Leaving Your Business is Inevitable! | Remodel Force™

https://contractor-transition.com/blueprint

To connect with David you can reach him at david@davidlupberger.com.

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