The Punch List Podcast
by Ian, Matt, & Jen
Latest episode
What Legacy Are You Building Beyond the Homes You Construct?
What Legacy Are You Building Beyond the Homes You Construct?
About this podcast
The Punch List Podcast is where builders, remodelers, and design professionals come together to explore the business and craft of custom residential construction. Through candid interviews and real-world stories, hosts Ian, Matt, and Jen share ideas, lessons, and laughs from the office to the job site.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 49 episodes
- What Legacy Are You Building Beyond the Homes You Construct? · 31 minWhat does it mean to build something that lasts long after the project is complete? In this episode of The Punch List Podcast, Matt, Jen, and I sit down with Chris Shee of Master…
- Building on the Coast: What Most People Get Wrong or Just Don't Know · 29 minBuilding on the Coast: What Most People Get Wrong or Just Don't Know Featuring Jackie Rowland & Adam Russell of Russell Rowland Engineers Building a custom home on the coast is…
- Designed for Legacy: What Custom Home Builders Can Learn from Communities Built to Last. · 29 minWhat separates a collection of houses from a place people fight to be part of? For John Hillman, the answer starts before the first stake goes in the ground. In this episode of…
- Why Members Join: The Real Value of NEFBA Membership · 20 minIn this special mini episode of The Punch List Podcast, we take a focused look at what it really means to be part of the Northeast Florida Builders Association. Whether you are a…
- Leadership That Scales: Building Teams, Growing Business · 30 minJen O'Neil returns to the The Punch List Podcast to join Matt and Ian for a conversation on what it really takes to lead and grow. From the perspective of a premier custom home…
- More Than Materials - What Turns a Supplier into a Partner · 29 minService is what separates a supplier from a true partner. In Part 2 of our conversation, Jim Schneider of Schneider Construction (Custom Home Builder out of Cape Charles, VA) and…
- How Builders Become the Contractor Every Trade Wants to Work With. · 29 minIn this Episode of The Punch List Podcast Seth Kelley of MCG Homes (Custom Home Builder & Remodeler out of Amelia Island, FL) and Jim Schneider of Schneider Construction (Custom…
- How Successful Custom Builders Grow Their Companies (Lessons from Tidewater Homes) · 27 minIn this episode of The Punch List Podcast, hosts Matt Birdwell and Ian MacDonald sit down with Scott Brannock of Tidewater Homes - a boutique custom home builder making its mark…
- Why Housing Affordability is Changing - and What Builders Should Expect · 30 minThis is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Alex Stewart of The Market Distillery. In this conversation, Ian and Matt sit down with Dr. Alex Stewart of The Market Distillery to…
- The Housing Market Explained for Custom Home Builders · 29 minIn this first of a two-part series, Ian and Matt welcome Dr. Alex Stewart of The Market Distillery to The Punch List Podcast. Together, they unpack the housing economy and…
- Why Price Per Square Foot Doesn't Work for Custom Homes · 29 minWhen clients ask for a per-square-foot cost, the answer usually starts with “it all depends.” In this episode, Ian and Matt sit down with Steve Morgan of Riverside Homes Custom…
- Why Process Is the Secret Weapon of Successful Custom Builders · 30 minMatt Birdwell goes from host to guest on this episode to talk about how clear systems, strong culture, and a focus on the client experience lead to consistent success.
- The Biggest Trends Builders Should Know from the NAHB International Builders Show · 29 minFor the last two years, Ian has traveled to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builder Show taking detailed notes and bringing that information back…
- How Builders and Architects Should Work Together on Custom Homes · 30 minArchitect Mike Stauffer joins The Punch List Podcast to discuss Custom Home Architecture and his process. Mike is one of the most sought out Architects in our local market, and…
- Lessons from an Athlete Turned Entrepreneur (Building a Successful Business) · 29 minNile has taken lessons learned from his time at Florida State University, where he was a National Champion and All ACC player, to his time in the NFL to help build a successful…
- Breaking Down Construction Law for Custom Home Builders and Remodelers · 32 minJames Gonzalez from Cobb Gonzalez joins The Punch List Podcast to talk construction law. While one podcast is never enough to learn everything about construction law, James…
- Using Values and Vision to Build a Successful Home Building Company · 31 minChris Wood and Matt Roberts have grown Riverside Homes in to not only a premier home builder in Northeast Florida but also a premier company. Listen to their story about how they…
- Key Takeaways for Custom Home Builders and Remodelers From the NAHB International Builder Show · 29 minIan recently attended The International Builders Show and put what he learned in the different sessions in to some "copious notes" (according to Jen). Matt, Jen, and Ian break…
- Matt Carlton of Carlton Construction · 27 minOn Episode 31 of The Punch List Podcast, Matt Carlton of Carlton Construction talks about growing a construction company focused on creating buildings and spaces that enrich…
- Construction Management Students View on Custom Home Building and Answering the Questions They Have · 32 minUniversity of North Florida Construction Management students join The Punch List Podcast to ask questions about residential construction, business, and finance. Professor Michele…







