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A Terrible Anniversary & Some Warnings For You
Season 5 Episode 179
In this deeply personal episode of The Build Show Podcast, host Matt Risinger opens up about his 20-year business journey, sharing hard-won lessons about debt, financial struggles, and the path to re…
Published on 3 months ago
KNOW BETTER. BUILD BETTER.™ with the ICC
Season 5 Episode 178
Are you ready to nerd out? This week on the Build Podcast, Matt welcomes Deputy Building Official of Beaumont, TX and Host of The ICC Pulse Podcast, Beau Hansen, to explore updates in the 2024 Intern…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Ask The Experts Part 2
Season 5 Episode 177
Matt continues with Part 2 of “Ask the Experts” to answer YOUR questions on high-performance homebuilding. Topics range from the feasibility of geothermal HVAC systems in Mississippi to the benefits…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
3 Keys To Winning in the General Contractor Business
Season 5 Episode 176
Matt goes solo this week to share hard-earned wisdom from his 30-year construction. He outlines three foundational principles that have shaped his success—and helped him recover from serious setbacks…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Stop Bidding for Free (why every builder needs a pre-construction agreement)
Season 5 Episode 175
Matt is joined by Risinger Build Executive Project Manager Daniel Glauser to discuss pre-construction service agreements (PSAs), emphasizing the importance of getting paid for the extensive time and …
Published on 4 months ago
How Will Tariffs Impact Builders?
Season 5 Episode 174
The Build Podcast tackles a very timely and top-of-mind topic: tariffs. This episode dives deep into the current (as of April 28, 2025) and forecasted state of the U.S. housing and remodeling industr…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Ask The Experts Part 1
Season 5 Episode 173
Welcome to the first official “Ask The Experts” edition of Build. Matt answers real questions from builders, architects, and fans of the show. This episode covers a wide range of high-performance bui…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
What Makes a Great Project Manager
Season 5 Episode 172
What makes a great project manager in the residential construction world? Matt and Risinger Build business partner, Tim Hill, sit down to discuss what they’ve come to define as a GREAT project manage…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
HVAC 101
Season 5 Episode 171
Matt welcomes fellow Build Expert, Travis Brungardt, back to the studio for a “back to basics” conversation: HVAC 101, which includes foundational concepts, practical advice, and common mistakes in r…
Published on 5 months ago
Understanding Profitability for Builders, Contractors, and Remodelers
Season 5 Episode 170
Matt and his business partner, Tim Hill, dive deep into the realities of profitability in the construction industry. Recorded in the brand-new Risinger Build studio, Matt & Tim share a candid convers…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago