16. The Construction Corner Podcast With Host Dillon Mitchell - Increasing Your Value

In this episode, I got the opportunity to go on Dillon Mitchell's podcast The Construction Corner. We discussed communication, how to increase your value and why doing the right thing matters. We also talked about my journey into the construction.

We discuss topics like

What do I love about building/selling homes?

I love a lot of things with construction but one major thing is the design aspect more than anything.

I love to sit down with a customer and help them design there dream home. Or even design a home that I know will sell right away.

As far as selling homes it goes back into helping people with one of the major choices they are going to make in there lives.

What are some of the common things to be aware of during design, especially in Florida?

The major thing I always look at is the resale factor. No matter what you always have to think of things that need to be in the home to sell it.

What are some of the design trends that I am seeing?

Right now we are seeing a lot of coastal design – light colors, blues, greens, openness, light beiges, white cabinets, less crown molding with more of a focus on ceiling design and detail, wood floors, or wood look tile, indoor /outdoor living shaker style cabinets and interior doors

Common decisions that owners struggle with during the design process an example could be some of the short term vs long term monetary decisions.

In custom building, there is so many things and elements to a home especially if it’s a big home. It comes down to like a spoke about before getting the floor plan right and the actual design style they are looking for.

A lot of the struggle can be based on price and budget. A lot of people want it all but they don’t have the budget to do certain things. This is where I have to step in and guide them

How do I help decisions get made on projects to keep things moving forward?

Its all about constant communication from start to finish. You have to set expectations with the client.

What's a piece of advice I would give to someone coming up in the construction industry?

Get experience first. Actually, swing a hammer and work out in the field. So many people just pass the test and become Joe builder

Work for someone with a good reputation and learn. Have that mentor

Exceed all customers expectations – don’t go cheap – quality in every business is huge.

I have grown up in construction my whole life.  In the last 7 years, I have sold over $50 Million in New Home Builds. While also being a part-time licensed real estate agent, I have sold over $40 Million over the last 7 years. I am currently ranked within top real estate agents by sales in and around Marco Island Florida. Thus far in 2019, 9 months into the year, I have already sold $10 Million in Real Estate.

Both Dillon and I  better ourselves through Arete and personal development.

A great episode with Dillon and I hope you all enjoy!