Navigating Industry Challenges and Building the Future cover art

Navigating Industry Challenges and Building the Future

Navigating Industry Challenges and Building the Future

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

Discover the Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL) pivotal role in shaping the home building industry with our special guests, Jeremy Montgomery, HBAL president-elect, and Michaela Schwarton, Executive Director. Learn how HBAL supports its members with advocacy, education, and community engagement and why a unified voice is vital amidst government regulations and market challenges. Michaela and Jeremy share their insights on strengthening relationships with local government to tackle industry issues, making homeownership more accessible for everyone.

We explore the resilience and adaptability of the home building industry, particularly through the trials of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear about inspiring community initiatives like the CARE Foundation and the toy-building project with Lincoln Police Union Charities. Our guests delve into their personal stories of overcoming recruitment challenges, adapting to remote work, and the satisfaction of giving back to the community. Join us to look at how the industry has faced adversity with strength and a commitment to positive change.

Matthew Taylor and our guests explore the current state of the construction industry, highlighting trends in housing permits and the ongoing need for affordable housing. They also discuss the importance of hands-on skills in construction and why schools should focus on technical sciences. Michaela and Jeremy reflect on their career paths, emphasizing the value of networking, leadership, and community involvement. We wrap up with advice to our younger selves, underscoring the power of perseverance, financial wisdom, and the importance of building meaningful relationships in your journey to success.

Have ideas or would you like to be a guest? Send us a text!

Stay in touch! WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM

No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.