Home Building Hero

We are pleased to have in the Home Building Hero Studio Katie Paling Seymore CEO of Gerhard's First Supply and 5th generation owner to talk all about the latest trends in Kitchen and Bathrooms.  We also discuss a variety of topics such as supply chain issues, how people are incorporating wellness into their home designs, and other emerging trends in the kitchen and bathroom areas of the home. To Learn more about Gerhard's visit their website or give them a call 414-967-9156 We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening to reach us visit: www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company and to inquire about building visit Belman Homes Lastly please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3 -David Belman/Home Building Hero

Well we are all feeling the pinch at the pump lately.  Gas has increased about 80 cents since the beginning of the year.  The bigger question is how does gas prices affect home values?  We explore several in depth studies on gas prices and how they affect consumer behavior and pricing of both rural and urban homes.  There is some pretty interesting findings.  Tune in to learn more. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

I recently posted a photo that went viral.   There have been a lot of conversations in the past few months about lumber prices.  Tons of stats were being thrown out but nothing was resonating with people.   Then, I had an idea... I called my lumber supplier and asked him to help out. In the picture, I showed how much $1000 of lumber looked like in September of 2020 vs. May of 2021. It went completely viral!  700+ shares of Facebook over 100,000 views, 7,300 retweets on Twitter, 7000 views on LinkedIn, and even shared by comedian Rob Schneider.   People needed to see a visual.  People need to see things in terms they can understand.   Here are the numbers: September 2020  $1000 of lumber = 100 2x4's and 33 sheets of OSB May 2020  $1000 of lumber = 30 2x4's and 10 sheets of OSB So the saying goes a picture is worth 1000 words, a viral picture is worth hundreds of thousand views. This picture is making a difference!  It has opened up new conversations with our elected officials and it has given a visual to people to tell a story.   If you want to help use the hashtag #fixlumber and post or share the picture.  Here are the links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NAHBYoungProfessionals/permalink/1332398457131769/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidbelman2/status/1396876178447867904?s=20 We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

What are the newest things coming out in siding?  What are the hot colors these days?  We have Trevor Hubbs field and project manager from James Hardie on the podcast to talk about all the latest innovations and new products hitting the market in siding, trim, and shakeboard. To learn more visit the James Hardie Visualizer to find the perfect color or check out their gallery of products We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

The Gina Della from Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin joins David in studio to talk about Windows for Dummies.  Answering all the common questions and myths about windows, how they work, installation, glass types, styles and more!  You won't want to miss this one! We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

With lumber prices soaring and no end in site builders are looking and seriously considering alternatives to conventional lumber.   A 1900 sq. ft. home has went up $25,000 in 3 months and over $39,000 in 6 months pricing many people out of the market and causing other builders to halt production. We discuss five possible alternatives as well as some reasons why they may not be a viable option.   We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

If you are like me and busy all the time, spending time organizing your home or office is not a top priority.  Learn 10 great tips to help get you back on track! We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

Why has lumber gotten so expensive.  The rapidly rising lumber cost has added over $36,000 to the cost of a new home and now is up a whopping 436%!  We discuss 9 different reasons why lumber has gotten so expensive.   Tune in to learn more! We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3 -David Belman/Home Building Hero

If you are just about to start building a home there are some key things you should NOT do.  We talk about them in our newest episode and the second part of a two part series on Do's and Do Not's of building a home.  This will help anyone thinking about starting the process and also help avoid some common pitfalls. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

If you are planning on building a new home we go over the 8 Must Do's when building your next home.  These are things we think are vital to making sure you have a successful build.  This part one of a two part episode.  (Part 2 Don'ts of Building a Home) We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

With lot costs at an all-time high consumers are looking elsewhere to build.  Many are considering in-fill lots or larger parcels and spending the additional dollars on them as the gap has closed between new lots and large tracts of land.  Learn more about it on this episode. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

Innovation in the building industry is everywhere including home ventilation.   Covid-19 has shown us that air quality is paramount in your new home so we brought in Patrick Neilson Global Technology Product Manager for Broad-Nutone to talk all about it.   We learn some great new products for your home to help with Covid-19, talk about bluetooth and smart home technology that integrates with your ventilation systems and he introduces a new product called "Overture" you are not going to want to miss this episode! www.broan-nutone.com We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

Learn all about James Hardie the leader in fiber cement siding from their Field and project manager Trevor Hubbs.  Did you know James Hardie Invests 20 million dollars annually in research and development to create the best weather controlled products?   Learn how it's made, why it's a great choice for your home, and even some super secret tips on how they tailor make their product. Aspyer Collection: https://www.aspyredesign.com/ James Hardie Website:  https://www.jameshardie.com/?loc=refresh James Hardie Colors:  https://www.jameshardie.com/color-and-design/myhardiehome James Hardie Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpS6zhsLhmc We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out  www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

Builders and Contractors make mistakes.  Many times the same ones, over and over!  We talk about a few of them with Canadian Author, Podcaster, business coach Dominic Rubino.  If you are in the building trades or a builder you won't want to miss this powerful episode with our amazing guest Dominic.   Learn more from Dominic at: Construction Millionaire Secrets Profttoolbelt We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3

Bill Weber has spent nearly 20 years at Pella Windows and Doors and has seen it all.  Well not everything.  They have just launched some amazing new software called DesignWorks to help customers visualize their updated home right before their eyes.  With just a simple picture they can show you how some new windows, siding or stone can completely transform your home's curb appeal.  Hear more about it on the podcast. We appreciate our program sponsor Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin. Thanks for listening and please feel free to reach out www.homebuildinghero.com Twitter:  @building_hero Facebook:  www.facebook.com/homebuildinghero Instagram:  @homebuildinghero Or email us: homebuildinghero@yahoo.com To learn more about my building company visit Belman Homes and Please pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3