Brad Leavitt Podcast
337 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsWelcome to The Brad Leavitt Podcast—your exclusive backstage pass into the complex world of entrepreneurship and business building. Brad is no stranger to the details that bring excellence. He's been recognized twice as one of The Phoenix Titan 100 and has steered his company, AFT Construction, to an impressive spot on the Inc 5000 list of America's fastest-growing and most successful companies. Their projects regularly grace the pages of prestigious publications like Fine Home Building and Multiple Gold List Winner of Luxe Interior Design. As a National Ambassador for leading brands in his industry, Brad brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table to help all business owners face the complicated business landscape of today.
In this podcast, Brad invites you to join him on a journey through the minds of fascinating and top entrepreneurs hailing from diverse industries. Together, you'll delve deeper into the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that define entrepreneurship today.
In a world where little seems to go to plan, The Brad Leavitt Podcast is your trusted business blueprint. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring business leader, or simply someone who thrives on stories of perseverance and triumph, this podcast is your source for inspiration, education, and entrepreneurial empowerment.
Formerly known as the "A Finer Touch Construction Podcast," we've evolved to bring you an even broader spectrum of insights and inspiration! Join us as we cross the threshold to explore the gritty details of business, guided by a true industry luminary, Brad Leavitt.
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EP 29 - Featuring Liza Hausman - VP of Marketing at Houzz - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
April 27, 2020 03:06 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWe invited Ms. Hausman to the podcast to discuss marketing, company evolution and business strategies. We also discussed how the platform can help businesses such as ours during the COVID-19 crisis. Liza has experience spanning advertising, consulting, marketing and social strategy for Fortune 500 brands to a host of innovative startups.
Featuring Liza Hausman - VP of Marketing at Houzz - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
April 27, 2020 03:06 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWe invited Ms. Hausman to the podcast to discuss marketing, company evolution and business strategies. We also discussed how the platform can help businesses such as ours during the COVID-19 crisis. Liza has experience spanning advertising, consulting, marketing and social strategy for Fortune 500 brands to a host of innovative startups.
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 29 - Featuring Liza Hausman - VP of Marketing at Houzz
April 27, 2020 03:06 - 50 minutes - 73.4 MBWe invited Ms. Hausman to the podcast to discuss marketing, company evolution and business strategies. We also discussed how the platform can help businesses such as ours during the COVID-19 crisis. Liza has experience spanning advertising, consulting, marketing and social strategy for Fortune 500 brands to a host of innovative startups.
EP 28 - Featuring Steven Baczek W: Steven Baczek Architecture - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
April 20, 2020 02:50 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBWe brought on Steve to share his tremendous insight in regard to building science, architecture and design. After receiving his architectural degree, Steve took a position in a large Architectural Firm in Cambridge Massachusetts with Building Science Corporation as a project architect. Upon leaving Building Science Corporation, Steve established 3D Building Solutions with two colleagues, Peter and Nathan Yost. Being a partner at Building Solutions helped to further educate him in t...
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 28 - Featuring Steven Baczek W: Steven Baczek Architecture
April 20, 2020 02:50 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBWe brought on Steve to share his tremendous insight in regard to building science, architecture and design. After receiving his architectural degree, Steve took a position in a large Architectural Firm in Cambridge Massachusetts with Building Science Corporation as a project architect. Upon leaving Building Science Corporation, Steve established 3D Building Solutions with two colleagues, Peter and Nathan Yost. Being a partner at Building Solutions helped to further educate him in the archite...
Featuring Steven Baczek W: Steven Baczek Architecture - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
April 20, 2020 02:50 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBWe brought on Steve to share his tremendous insight in regard to building science, architecture and design. After receiving his architectural degree, Steve took a position in a large Architectural Firm in Cambridge Massachusetts with Building Science Corporation as a project architect. Upon leaving Building Science Corporation, Steve established 3D Building Solutions with two colleagues, Peter and Nathan Yost. Being a partner at Building Solutions helped to further educate him in the archit...
EP 27 - Featuring Dan Hungerford-Morgan - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
April 13, 2020 19:41 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDan is a construction business consultant. We all need to better our systems and procedures to ensure that we are working efficiently. Dan speaks about some basic procedures and systems that we can use to better our business. We also speak about what characteristics make contractors separate from the rest.
Featuring Dan Hungerford-Morgan - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
April 13, 2020 19:41 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDan is a construction business consultant. We all need to better our systems and procedures to ensure that we are working efficiently. Dan speaks about some basic procedures and systems that we can use to better our business. We also speak about what characteristics make contractors separate from the rest.
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 27 - Featuring Dan Hungerford-Morgan
April 13, 2020 19:41 - 50 minutes - 74.6 MBDan is a construction business consultant. We all need to better our systems and procedures to ensure that we are working efficiently. Dan speaks about some basic procedures and systems that we can use to better our business. We also speak about what characteristics make contractors separate from the rest.
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 26 - Featuring Stuart Fred W: Bomasada
April 06, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 115 MBStuart offers extensive experience in development, investment and large-scale construction. We brought him on to discuss purchasing, logistics and coordination when managing projects all across the country. We also discussed the data they collect when researching new developments and the information pertinent to their feasibility studies. Stuart began his career in commercial real estate in 1984. The Bomasada team has completed over 1.5 Billion dollars of transactional in new developments, c...
Featuring Stuart Fred W: Bomasada - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
April 06, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBStuart offers extensive experience in development, investment and large-scale construction. We brought him on to discuss purchasing, logistics and coordination when managing projects all across the country. We also discussed the data they collect when researching new developments and the information pertinent to their feasibility studies. Stuart began his career in commercial real estate in 1984. The Bomasada team has completed over 1.5 Billion dollars of transactional in new developments, ...
EP 26 - Featuring Stuart Fred W: Bomasada - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
April 06, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBStuart offers extensive experience in development, investment and large-scale construction. We brought him on to discuss purchasing, logistics and coordination when managing projects all across the country. We also discussed the data they collect when researching new developments and the information pertinent to their feasibility studies. Stuart began his career in commercial real estate in 1984. The Bomasada team has completed over 1.5 Billion dollars of transactional in new devel...
Featuring Jenny Komenda W: Juniper Home - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
March 30, 2020 14:11 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBJenny offers extensive experience in blogging, magazine contribution, interior design, marketing, social media, and print. She is a social media influencer and speaks about how her business has evolved over the years. She gives tremendous insight on Pinterest and other small business tips
EP 25 - Featuring Jenny Komenda W: Juniper Home - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
March 30, 2020 14:11 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBJenny offers extensive experience in blogging, magazine contribution, interior design, marketing, social media, and print. She is a social media influencer and speaks about how her business has evolved over the years. She gives tremendous insight on Pinterest and other small business tips
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 25 - Featuring Jenny Komenda W: Juniper Home
March 30, 2020 14:11 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBJenny offers extensive experience in blogging, magazine contribution, interior design, marketing, social media, and print. She is a social media influencer and speaks about how her business has evolved over the years. She gives tremendous insight on Pinterest and other small business tips
EP 24 - Featuring Michael Pinkey W: Combine Performance - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
March 23, 2020 22:25 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this episode we discuss how to build your social network and the power of positivity as an entrepreneur. We also spoke about the ups and downs of owning a business and the importance of business evolution.
Featuring Michael Pinkey W: Combine Performance - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
March 23, 2020 22:25 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this episode we discuss how to build your social network and the power of positivity as an entrepreneur. We also spoke about the ups and downs of owning a business and the importance of business evolution.
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 24 - Featuring Michael Pinkey W: Combine Performance
March 23, 2020 22:25 - 49 minutes - 95.1 MBIn this episode we discuss how to build your social network and the power of positivity as an entrepreneur. We also spoke about the ups and downs of owning a business and the importance of business evolution.
Featuring John Brenkus W: ESPN Sports Science - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
March 16, 2020 06:22 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBDefinitely tune in to this episode as John Brenkus discussed entrepreneurship, TV production and the difficulty of starting your own business. John gave some tremendous insight on how to evolve as a business owner. We may all have a game plan, but need to be prepared to adjust our company and pivot as the economy and technology changes.
EP 23 - Featuring John Brenkus W: ESPN Sports Science - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
March 16, 2020 06:22 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBDefinitely tune in to this episode as John Brenkus discussed entrepreneurship, TV production and the difficulty of starting your own business. John gave some tremendous insight on how to evolve as a business owner. We may all have a game plan, but need to be prepared to adjust our company and pivot as the economy and technology changes.
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 23 - Featuring John Brenkus W: ESPN Sports Science
March 16, 2020 06:22 - 24 minutes - 38.4 MBDefinitely tune in to this episode as John Brenkus discussed entrepreneurship, TV production and the difficulty of starting your own business. John gave some tremendous insight on how to evolve as a business owner. We may all have a game plan, but need to be prepared to adjust our company and pivot as the economy and technology changes.
EP 22 - Featuring Andrew Patterson W: Patterson Custom Homes - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
March 09, 2020 07:33 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode, we spoke with Andrew from Patterson Custom Homes. Andrew has built a tremendously successful company in Newport Beach, California. We discussed marketing, growth, and how to build a small business efficiently.
Featuring Andrew Patterson W: Patterson Custom Homes - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
March 09, 2020 07:33 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode, we spoke with Andrew from Patterson Custom Homes. Andrew has built a tremendously successful company in Newport Beach, California. We discussed marketing, growth, and how to build a small business efficiently.
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 22 - Featuring Andrew Patterson W: Patterson Custom Homes
March 09, 2020 07:33 - 57 minutes - 88.6 MBIn this episode, we spoke with Andrew from Patterson Custom Homes. Andrew has built a tremendously successful company in Newport Beach, California. We discussed marketing, growth, and how to build a small business efficiently.
EP 21 - Featuring LuAnn Nigara W: Window Works - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
March 02, 2020 16:52 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn this episode we discuss the importance of installing systems and protocol in your company. Every small business should have detailed and outlined tasks for each employee.
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 21 - Featuring LuAnn Nigara W: Window Works
March 02, 2020 16:52 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIn this episode we discuss the importance of installing systems and protocol in your company. Every small business should have detailed and outlined tasks for each employee.
Featuring LuAnn Nigara W: Window Works - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
March 02, 2020 16:52 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn this episode we discuss the importance of installing systems and protocol in your company. Every small business should have detailed and outlined tasks for each employee.
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 20 - Featuring Cavin Costello W: Ranch Mine
February 24, 2020 20:18 - 53 minutes - 101 MBIn this episode we discuss the importance of marketing. We also discuss the pros and cons of a remodel versus a new build
EP 20 - Featuring Cavin Costello W: Ranch Mine - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
February 24, 2020 20:18 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the importance of marketing. We also discuss the pros and cons of a remodel versus a new build
Featuring Cavin Costello W: Ranch Mine - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
February 24, 2020 20:18 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the importance of marketing. We also discuss the pros and cons of a remodel versus a new build
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 19 - Featuring JJ Levenske W: Bleuwave Construction
February 17, 2020 20:01 - 58 minutes - 105 MBIn this episode we discuss how to deal with a difficult client. Are the challenges and communication breakdowns due to the client, or inefficient systems by us as the builder.
Featuring JJ Levenske W: Bleuwave Construction - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
February 17, 2020 20:01 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode we discuss how to deal with a difficult client. Are the challenges and communication breakdowns due to the client, or inefficient systems by us as the builder.
Featuring JJ Levenske W: Bleuwave Construction - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
February 17, 2020 20:01 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode we discuss how to deal with a difficult client. Are the challenges and communication breakdowns due to the client, or inefficient systems by us as the builder.
EP 19 - Featuring JJ Levenske W: Bleuwave Construction - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
February 17, 2020 20:01 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode we discuss how to deal with a difficult client. Are the challenges and communication breakdowns due to the client, or inefficient systems by us as the builder.
EP 18 - Joel Woel the Amazon King W: AskJoel Podcast - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
February 10, 2020 22:16 - 44 minutes - 41 MBEP 18 - Joel Woel the Amazon King W: AskJoel Podcast - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 18 - Joel Woel the "Amazon King" W: AskJoel Podcast and PPC Rev
February 10, 2020 22:16 - 44 minutes - 65.5 MBA Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 18 - Joel Woel the "Amazon King" W: AskJoel Podcast and PPC Rev by Brad Leavitt
Joel Woel the Amazon King W: AskJoel Podcast - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
February 10, 2020 22:16 - 44 minutes - 41 MBEP 18 - Joel Woel the Amazon King W: AskJoel Podcast - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt
EP 17 - Joseph Lstiburek W: Building Science Corporation - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
February 03, 2020 22:58 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBEP 17 - Joseph Lstiburek W: Building Science Corporation - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 17 - Joseph Lstiburek W: Building Science Corporation
February 03, 2020 22:58 - 47 minutes - 90.3 MBA Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 17 - Joseph Lstiburek W: Building Science Corporation by Brad Leavitt
Joseph Lstiburek W: Building Science Corporation - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
February 03, 2020 22:58 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBEP 17 - Joseph Lstiburek W: Building Science Corporation - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt
EP 16 - Featuring Brian Welker W: Sunridge Hotel Group - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
January 27, 2020 20:31 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBEP 16 - Featuring Brian Welker W: Sunridge Hotel Group - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 16 - Featuring Brian Welker W: Sunridge Hotel Group
January 27, 2020 20:31 - 49 minutes - 97.1 MBA Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 16 - Featuring Brian Welker W: Sunridge Hotel Group by Brad Leavitt
Featuring Brian Welker W: Sunridge Hotel Group - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
January 27, 2020 20:31 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBEP 16 - Featuring Brian Welker W: Sunridge Hotel Group - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt
Featuring Paul Scialla W: Delos and the Darwin Home - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
January 17, 2020 13:55 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBEP 15 - Featuring Paul Scialla W: Delos and the Darwin Home - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt
EP 15 - Featuring Paul Scialla W: Delos and the Darwin Home - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
January 17, 2020 13:55 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBEP 15 - Featuring Paul Scialla W: Delos and the Darwin Home - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 15 - Featuring Paul Scialla W: Delos and the Darwin Home Wellness Intelligence
January 17, 2020 13:55 - 45 minutes - 66.2 MBA Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 15 - Featuring Paul Scialla W: Delos and the Darwin Home Wellness Intelligence by Brad Leavitt
A Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 14 - Featuring Martin Holsinger W: Protractor Media
January 14, 2020 01:07 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBA Finer Touch Construction Podcast - EP 14 - Featuring Martin Holsinger W: Protractor Media by Brad Leavitt
EP 14 - Featuring Martin Holsinger W: Protractor Media - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
January 14, 2020 01:07 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBEP 14 - Featuring Martin Holsinger W: Protractor Media - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt
Featuring Martin Holsinger W: Protractor Media - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
January 14, 2020 01:07 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBEP 14 - Featuring Martin Holsinger W: Protractor Media - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast by Brad Leavitt
EP 13 - Featuring Dr. Brian Harris W: Smile Virtual - A Finer Touch Construction Podcast
January 06, 2020 23:51 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBJeremy, CEO of Traeger, has an amazing entrepreneurship resume from his studies at Harvard Business School, to Real Estate Development, to Investment Banking, to President at Skull Candy and now, CEO at Traeger. His episode is a must listen. He spoke about the importance of culture and how you can build a strong team within your company. He spoke about the importance of marketing, lifestyle and innovation as well as systems and infrastructure.