Welcome to the Builder’s View Podcast, where we explore the journeys of those who have built and continue to build successful businesses, wealth, health, and lasting relationships. Join host Jeff Zimmerman as he dives deep into the stories of innovators and leaders, uncovering the challenges they’ve faced and the insights they’ve gained along the way. Get inspired to build your own path and achieve your full potential with each engaging episode.
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Building Smarter: How Fort Homes Redefines Cost Per Square Foot
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4:21Every home, every community, and every real estate deal starts with one number: cost per square foot. It’s the metric that determines whether a project pencils — or fails. In this episode, Jeff Zimmerman breaks down how Fort Homes’ precision-built system is rewriting that equation. By bringing construction indoors and controlling every variable, Fo…
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The Future of Building: How Modular and SIP Homes Are Transforming Construction
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8:36Traditional homebuilding is slow, expensive, and unpredictable. In this Builder’s View episode, Jeff Zimmerman explains how modular and SIP systems — built in controlled factory settings — are changing the economics of housing in Colorado and across the Rockies. Listen, subscribe, and share with anyone shaping the future of housing.…
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Why Fort Homes Pencil in Western Colorado and Ski Towns
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5:59Colorado’s ski towns face a housing emergency: Eagle County prices are up 209%, Steamboat’s median tops $950K, and Aspen’s average is near $18M. In this episode, Jeff Zimmerman, CEO of Fort + Home, shares why precision-built and panelized housing, produced locally in Grand Junction, is the scalable solution for workforce housing across the Rockies.…
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Housing the Rockies: Fort + Home’s Vertical Integration Model
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6:53From Colorado’s 106,000-unit housing shortfall to Utah’s looming $1M median price, the Rocky Mountain housing crisis is intensifying. In this episode, Jeff Zimmerman, CEO of Fort + Home, explains how vertical integration, modular construction, and an AI-first mindset are changing how we build homes in supply-constrained markets. Read Full Blog Lear…
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Building Success: Rick Howell's Journey from Home Builder to Serial Entrepreneur
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1:00:08In this captivating episode of the Builder's View Podcast, hosts Jeff Zimmerman and Joe Evers interview Rick Howell, a Wyoming native with an extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. Rick shares his insights on building a successful business, drawing from his experiences as a home builder in Sheridan, Wyoming. He discusses his strategic shift from co…
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The Mindset of a Pro: Joel Dreessen's NFL Journey and Life After Football (Part 1)
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1:00:05In this engaging episode of the Builder's View Podcast, host Jeff Zimmerman and former NFL player Mitch Unrein team up to interview Joel Dreessen, a Colorado native and accomplished NFL tight end. Joel shares his journey from playing football at Colorado State University to competing at the highest level in the NFL with the New York Jets, Houston T…
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Overcoming the Odds: Mitch Unrein's Path to NFL and Personal Success
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2:05:35In this compelling episode of the Builder's View Podcast, host Jeff Zimmerman delves into the extraordinary journey of Mitch Unrein, a Colorado native whose determination and resilience propelled him to NFL success. Mitch shares his inspiring story, from walking on to the University of Wyoming's football team to becoming a standout defensive player…
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