Today, we are chatted with Lionel Romain, Commercial Operations Manager from Kijiji Real Estate. Lionel is based in Toronto where he has worked with Kijiji Real Estate for over a decade, helping connect landlords and tenants across Canada. The topics we discuss in today's episode: -An overview of Kijiji, Canada's leading classifieds website -Lionel's role as Commercial Operations Manager at Kijiji -Kijiji's innovations for real estate marketers -How to get the most out of online classifieds and listings websites -How can online new home ads stand out -Important data for new home marketers -Tips for new home buyers and renters searching online

In this episode, Matt Chretien, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Intellinetics is our special co-host. Together, Matt and Doron interview Donovan Huffman, VP of Finance and Robert Wheeler, AP Manager from the CW Group to discuss how they expanded their NEWSTAR ecosystem and implemented the Intellinetics AP automation solution in collaboration with key stakeholders. In this episode, Donovan and Robert from the CW Group discuss: * Why they decided to modernize their AP processing capabilities * The implementation process they undertook to fully integrate a NEWSTAR AP engine * Key building blocks and the testing cycle they took before going live * The value they are realizing today post-implementation, now that they have modernized their back-office around the payables lifecycle with fully integration with NEWSTAR * How this technology modernization has prepared CW Group for their future About Intellinetics: Intellinetics collaborated with Constellation HomeBuilder Systems to create a seamless AP automation module that is completely integrated with Constellation’s industry-leading NEWSTAR Enterprise ERP software for land developers and home builders. Future compatibility with NX included. The IntelliCloud Payables Automation System utilizes patented artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to eliminate the costly manual steps in GL-coding, workflows and approvals, data entry, and filing. To learn more about Intellinetics, visit - https://www.intellinetics.com/newpay

In this episode, our special guest is Nathan Sybrandt, Chief Executive Officer of informXL. In today's conversation, we discuss:

• What is informXL’s mission in the homebuilding space?

• How informXL makes reporting simple for Constellation’s NEWSTAR platform?

• What are the main goals that builders have when it comes to data and analysis today?

• What trends do you see in the industry today with regards to analytics?

• What way is AI playing a role in data and analytics today? How do you see that changing in the next few years?

• How does informXL handle system and data security?

• As an expert in data, is there any advice you’d share with homebuilders to ensure security in their systems?

• Why the informXL team is excited for Build Smarter 2024.

In this episode, our special guest is Cara Brookins, Bestselling Author and Thought Leader in the Science of Motivation. With Cara, we explore her remarkable story of building her own home with just her children and YouTube tutorials. Plus, Cara shares a preview of her keynote session at October’s Build Smarter Conference in Austin, Texas. In today's conversation, we discuss: * Cara’s background in software development * What led Cara to begin her incredible journey * How to challenge yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible * Challenges and rewards of working alongside her children * How Cara got her story out there, leading to 2 billion views * What to expect in Cara’s keynote session at Build Smarter 2024

In this episode, our special guest is Christian Rinomato, Director of Sustainability at Country Homes. With Christian, we explore how homebuilders can tackle the critical issue of sustainability. In today's conversation, we discuss: * What Christian’s goals as a Head of Sustainability include * What low-hanging fruit builders can action today * An overview of embodied carbon and its impact on builders and the environment * The value of solar energy in homes and what alternatives exist * What regional regulations Christian faces and what he expects going forward * The role of innovation in sustainable construction * How close the industry as a whole is to reaching sustainability

In this episode, our special guest is Seamus Mulroy, Product Manager Data Services at Constellation HomeBuilder Systems where we dive into everything data! In today's conversations, we discuss:

• What excites Seamus the most about his work in data
• What impact he is seeing from inflation and interest rates today compared to the past few years
• In his work analyzing May’s homebuilding data, what regions stood out
• What’s the most important advice Seamus has for builders when it comes to their data
• What does benchmarking mean for a homebuilder and how can it help their business decisions
• What he can tell our listeners about BuilderMetrix, including the kind of data available
• How builders are benefiting from using BuilderMetrix

In this episode, our special guest is John McManus, Founder and President of the Builder's Daily where we chat about many things, including:

* How John sees the economic environment facing builders today

* What the most successful builders done during today's economic challenges

* Whether builders are factoring the US Presidential Election into their plans?

* If the average homebuilder ready for the AI age

* The upcoming Focus on Excellence Summit, Oct 28-30 in Austin Texas and why homebuilder leaders and decision-makers shouldn't miss this event.

Learn about a franchise model finding great success in the homebuilding industry during this look at Epcon Communities business and success.