In this episode of The Power to Build Show, Marco and Bryan sit down with Nicholas Czar, Group Vice President of Builder Solutions at New Home Star, to discuss how builders can elevate sales strategies and adapt to a rapidly changing market.Topics include:

• The evolution of new home sales over the past 25 years.
• Why today’s sales associates must be curators, not gatekeepers.
• Leveraging AI and technology without losing the human touch.
• Outsourced vs. embedded sales management models
• Building customer experiences that create lasting impressions.
• What’s next for homebuilding and sales leadership in 2026.

Whether you’re a regional builder or a national leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you sell smarter, protect margins, and stay ahead of industry shifts.

In this episode, Bryan and Marco sit down with Matt Chretien, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Technology Officer at Intellinetics Inc. Matt dives into how builders and regulated industries are transforming document intelligence.

Topics Include:

• Simplifying workflows for efficiency
• Scaling smarter systems to meet growing demands
• Aligning technology with real-world builder needs
• Insights on what’s evolving, what’s working, and what’s next in intelligent document solutions

In this episode of The Power to Build Show, Marco and Bryan sit down with Clay Lehman, founder of Lehman Strategic Partners, licensed CPA, Florida real estate broker, and host of Real Estate All Day with Clay.

Topics include:

• Lessons from the 2008 housing crisis
• Building sales resilience in a downturn
• Scaling smarter with AI and systems
• Defining and reaching your ideal buyer
• What’s ahead for homebuilding in 2026

Whether you're a national builder or a local sales leader, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you build smarter and lead with confidence.

In this episode of The Power to Build Show, Marco and Bryan welcome globally renowned strategist and Build Smarter 2025 keynote speaker Kaihan Krippendorff to explore how homebuilders can outthink the competition and thrive in a rapidly changing market.

Topics include:

• Strategic resilience for homebuilders facing disruption
• Turning market challenges into growth opportunities
• Empowering teams to innovate—no matter the budget
• Rethinking business models and profit pools in construction
• The power of proximity and customer-centric building
• Practical advice for leaders to spot the “fourth option” and drive change

In this episode of The Power to Build Show, Bryan and Marco sit down with Danielle Feidler, Principal at Fired Up Culture, to explore how builders can elevate customer experience in today’s market. Topics include:

• CX Strategy – Building trust, advocacy, and loyalty through culture
• Communication – Managing expectations and proactive engagement
• Tactics – Low-cost, high-impact ways to improve CX across teams
• Technology – CRM, surveys, portals, and AI for smarter service
• Scaling CX – When and how to launch customer experience programs
• Future Outlook – Why CX is becoming a strategic must-have for builders

In this episode of The Power to Build Show, Bryan and guest host Andrew Vega sit down with Seth Kelley, President of the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA), to explore the evolving homebuilding landscape in Florida and beyond. Topics include:

• NEFBA Spotlight – Advocacy, events, and workforce development
• Workforce Challenges – Skilled labor shortages and apprenticeship success
• Market Trends – Growth, affordability, and regional dynamics
• Policy & Regulation – Impact of legislation and immigration on building
• Future Outlook – What’s ahead for builders in 2026 and beyond

In this episode of The Power to Build Show, Bryan and Marco sit down with Chris Graham, President of Constellation HomeBuilder Systems, to unpack key insights from this year's Builder 100 Leadership Summit and explore what’s next for the evolving homebuilding industry. Topics include:

• Builder 100 Recap – Key takeaways and networking value
• Market Outlook – How builders are handling uncertainty
• Future Focus – Long-term thinking and smarter decisions
• Tech Tools – Real-time data and Builder Metrics
• Industry Shifts – Impact of consolidation and innovation
• AI Potential – How AI can improve building processes

In this episode, co-hosts Bryan Wu and Marco Caracciolo are joined by Alana Tisch to explore how builders are reshaping the future of homebuilding through technology, creativity, and determination.

In today’s conversation, the team dives into:

• The backbone of builder tech
• Modernizing the homebuyer experience
• Optimizing field operations
• Overcoming the fear of change