Builder Buzz by Home Nation explores the future of affordable housing with builders, developers, and industry leaders. Hosted by Quinton Comino, each episode dives into the strategies, challenges, and innovations making homeownership more accessible. Join us for expert insights on cost-effective construction, scalable solutions, and the evolving housing market.
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Building Indiana’s Future: Daryl Williams-Dotson on Affordable Housing & Missing Middle Design
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25:37What if rebuilding communities started with rethinking the homes we design for everyday people? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Daryl Williams-Dotson, Principal Architect at WDI Architecture, to explore how thoughtful design and affordable housing projects are reshaping neighborhoods across Indiana…
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From Basement Hobby to 3D-Printed Homes: Jakob Bouna on Reinventing Construction
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31:12What if a college side project could transform the way we build homes forever? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Jakob Bouna, CEO & Founder of CoPrint Housing, a University of Michigan business student and 3D printing enthusiast, who is on track to launch one of the most ambitious construction startu…
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From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Bobby Neil Jackson on Systemizing Modular Construction with SynergyWorks
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38:18What if modular construction could run with the precision of an automotive factory? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Bobby Neil Jackson, founder of SynergyWorks Consulting, to explore how he’s transforming modular manufacturing with systems, discipline, and repeatability. Unlike traditional consulta…
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From Jacksonville to New England: Mark Asselin on Expanding Performance Electrical Across State Lines
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29:57What if the key to scaling a contracting business wasn’t staying local—but mastering licensing, relationships, and regional growth? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Mark Asselin, President & CEO of Performance Electrical Contracting Inc. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Mark has grown his company bey…
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From Spec Homes to Custom Dreams: Anthony on Building Luxar Homes with Quality and Trust
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30:54What if your dream home wasn’t just a house but a deeply personal collaboration between builder and family? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Anthony Yameen, founder and CEO of Luxar Homes, a Central Florida custom homebuilder redefining what quality and trust mean in residential construction. Alongs…
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From Solar Cities to Core Walls: Mike Rosen on Reinventing How We Build Homes
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42:25What if the future of housing isn’t about building faster, but building smarter? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Mike Rosen, architect, innovator, and sustainability pioneer, whose 40+ year career spans residential renovations in Philadelphia, carbon-neutral city planning in China, and groundbreaki…
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From Hurricanes to High-Rises: Anthony Pavek on Resilient Global Construction with Jehovah Builders
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26:58What if construction could be faster, stronger, and more resilient, built to withstand both hurricanes and market challenges? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Anthony Pavek, Global Developer, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Jehovah Builders, the contracting company reimagining how homes and commercial …
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From Basements to Breakthroughs: Cliff Stephens & Kody Smith on Redefining Home Entertainment with Forefront Simulator Solutions
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29:09What if your basement wasn’t just a storage space or movie room but an immersive golf course, sports arena, or VR playground? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Cliff Stephens and Kody Smith, co-founders of Forefront Simulator Solutions, the fast-growing company transforming home entertainment across …
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From Mega Yachts to Mansions: Simon Wells on Reinventing Construction Protection with Protect X Surface Protection
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24:54In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Simon Wells, founder and CEO of Protect X Surface Protection, the company setting a new global standard for surface and asset protection in luxury construction, renovation, and refits. Drawing on his 25-year career as a yacht captain, Simon saw firsthand how costly d…
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From Disconnect to Deal Flow: How Catha Construction is Redefining Builder-Contractor Partnerships
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26:22What if the biggest challenge in construction isn’t labor shortages or rising costs—but the disconnect between builders and contractors? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Dave Peterson, founder of Catha Construction, to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the way builders and subcontractors co…
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From Paper to Profit: How Buildxact is Transforming Construction Management
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24:58What if the secret to running a profitable construction business wasn’t working harder, but working smarter with the right tools? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Jennifer Castenson from Buildxact, the cloud-based construction management platform built for custom home builders, remodelers, and small…
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From Bridges to Backyards: How Southern Gulf Construction Thrives on Florida’s Toughest Jobs
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29:50What if the secret to long-term success in construction isn’t chasing the biggest contracts—but being versatile enough to handle any job that comes your way? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Brian Moore, estimator at Southern Gulf Construction, to explore how the company has built a reputation as on…
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From Fintech to Foundations: How Baya Build is Reinventing Affordable Housing at Scale
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48:00What if solving the housing crisis didn’t mean building faster with the same old methods, but rethinking the entire process from the ground up? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with James Casper, founder of Baya Build Inc., a construction technology company disrupting the centuries-old stick-frame indust…
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From Setbacks to Success: How John B. Is Building BrunCo Build’s Reputation in Tampa
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42:41What if the key to breaking into the competitive construction market isn’t avoiding failure but learning from it fast? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with John B., owner of BrunCo Build, a young but fast-rising construction company making waves in the Tampa Bay area. With years of contracting experienc…
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From Germany to Gulf Coast: How Ben & Connie Bring Precision to Florida Remodels
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29:26What if the key to stress-free remodeling isn’t just finding the right contractor—but the right plan? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Ben and Connie, founders of Sun Consult, a South Florida remodeling and design firm with German roots and a reputation for accuracy, structure, and trust. Trained in…
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From NIMBY to Neighborhoods: How Greg Burke is Making “Missing Middle” Housing Work
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37:56What if the secret to solving the housing crisis isn’t more land—but smarter design? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Greg Burke, architect, zoning expert, and vice chair of Florida’s Board of Architecture, to talk about the real reason people resist development—and how better design and planning ca…
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From Back Office to Bottom Line: How Thais Saenz and Saenz Global Help Roofing Contractors Scale Smarter
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25:29What if admin support was the key to unlocking millions in growth? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Thais Saenz, founder of Saenz Global, to unpack how her team is helping $20M+ roofing companies scale—without adding to their payroll. Saenz Global acts as a full-service admin operations partner, han…
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From Code to Cashflow: How Alexa Stone Helps Builders Unlock Incentives & Build Resilient Communities
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11:10What if compliance could actually boost your bottom line? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Alexa Stone, President of EcoPreserve, to break down how sustainability regulations, risk mitigation, and government incentives intersect—especially for multifamily and senior housing developers. Alexa shares …
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From Moss Walls to Masterpieces: How Lindsey Scherr Burgess Built Green Wallscapes from the Ground Up
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44:21What happens when artistic vision meets entrepreneurial grit? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Lindsey Scherr Burgess, also known as the “Moss Boss” and founder of Green Wallscapes, to explore how she turned a simple Pinterest project into one of the leading custom moss wall companies in the U.S. Fr…
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From Domes to Mod Pods: Barry Sendach’s Bold Bet on Alternative Structures Across America
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25:29What if your next home wasn’t a house at all—but a yurt, a dome, or even a modular bathroom shipped in a crate? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino speaks with Barry Sendach, founder of Dyester and Domespaces.com, whose company is redefining what it means to build and live in alternative structures. From geodesic dom…
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From Dealer to Builder: How Albert Bou Fadel Is Leading Home Nation’s Modular Home Vision
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32:28What does it take to go from selling modular homes online to building your own state-approved components from the ground up? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Albert Bou Fadel, the CEO of SmartBarrel, who helps run the family-owned business and is spearheading its next phase of growth. From navigatin…
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Rebuilding from Rock Bottom: How Grit and Legacy Power Growth in Tough Industries
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33:08What happens when you go bankrupt, rebuild from scratch, and turn your biggest failure into your greatest strength? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with seasoned entrepreneur Scott Berman to talk about the real cost of mistakes, the power of resilience, and what it means to build something that lasts. S…
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Building Trust and Innovation: How Matias Daroch with MIK Architecture Is Revolutionizing Miami’s Luxury Market
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35:33What does it take to build trust and innovation in Miami’s luxury real estate market? In this episode, we dive into how MIK Architecture is transforming high-end residential development by combining cultural connection, quality craftsmanship, and tech-driven investor access. Matthias, founder of MIK Architecture, shares how his firm grew by focusin…
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Building Barns, Homes & Culture: How Milmar Grew from Local Crews to a Regional Powerhouse – with Marvin Miller
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32:53What’s the real difference between a pole barn and a barn-dominium—and why are more people living in them full-time? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, we sit down with Marvin Miller, CEO of Milmar Buildings, to talk about how post-frame construction is changing the face of affordable housing and light commercial projects across the Mi…
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How Jeremy Johnston Bought Two Flooring Companies, Survived Fires & Lawsuits, and Landed a $2M Builder Contract
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25:51What happens when you buy a flooring company weeks before a global shutdown—then face a warehouse fire, a lawsuit, and a pandemic-driven boom? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino talks with Jeremy Johnston, owner of Creative Flooring Ohio and Nice Carpet One, about how he stepped into the trades with no experience, o…
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From Tuckpointing to 11M+: How Jeremiah Campbell Built Detroit’s Most Trusted Masonry Brand
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28:24How do you grow a masonry business with zero experience—then turn it into a leadership engine that changes lives? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino talks with Jeremiah Campbell, the founder of Brickworks, about how a second chance in life turned into a multi-million dollar business. From rebuilding chimneys to rebu…
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From Burnout to Business Coach: How Brad Huebner Helps Contractors Thrive
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34:0796% of contractors go out of business within 10 years — but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, we talk with Brad Huebner, founder of Hammer & Grind and a former remodeler turned full-time coach, about what’s really holding most tradespeople back from building sustainable, profitable businesses. (Hint: it…
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“Tornado-Proof in a Week”: Why David Pressler Believes Quonset Huts Are the Future of Housing
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15:27Can we build homes that are affordable, off-grid, and immune to hurricanes—all in under a week? In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino interviews David Pressler, founder of SafeDomes.com, to explore the potential of Quonset huts—a WWII-era design making a comeback in disaster-prone regions. David shares why Quonset-styl…
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How One Family Business Became a One-Stop Shop for Mobile Home Setup in Florida – with Mike Chaffee
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19:42What does it take to install homes 10 feet in the air—safely, affordably, and legally? In this episode, we dive into the evolving world of mobile home setup and what it means to be a full-service provider in Florida’s high-demand housing market. Mike Chaffee of American Mobile Home Services of Southwest Florida shares how his family-run business gr…
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