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Builder by Day Podcast with Ryan McNeil

Builder by Day Podcast with Ryan McNeil

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 Ever wondered how big-picture issues impact the homes we live in and the lives we lead? Builder by Day is a podcast hosted by Ryan McNeil, a seasoned custom homebuilder and business owner. Each week, Ryan invites industry experts, politicians, business owners, friends, and associates to discuss current events and their impact on housing, development, business, and personal lives. With his hands-on experience, Ryan brings a grounded perspective to complex issues, making them relatable and practical for homeowners, business owners, and the curious alike. Tune in weekly for fresh insights into the forces shaping our living spaces and lives.Copyright Builder by Day Podcast Economics
Episodes
  • #72 The Political Reality We Seem To Forget

    #72 The Political Reality We Seem To Forget
    May 4 2026
    Most people don’t misunderstand politics because they’re unintelligent. They misunderstand it because they’re only seeing the surface. This episode is a straightforward conversation about how politics actually functions in the real world—representation, direction, and momentum—not headlines, personalities, or quick fixes. If things feel like they’re moving the wrong way, this explains why—and what it really takes to change it.
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    21 mins
  • #71 The Truth About Building Costs, Cost Per Square Foot, and Affordable Housing

    #71 The Truth About Building Costs, Cost Per Square Foot, and Affordable Housing
    Apr 25 2026
    Most people ask, “What does it cost to build a home?” The real answer is: it depends.
    In this episode, I break down exactly how building costs are structured, why “cost per square foot” is often misleading, and how these misunderstandings feed directly into the affordable housing problem. Using a real-world example,
    I walk through where every dollar actually goes, and what’s really driving prices higher. If we want more affordable housing, we need to understand the math behind it.
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    29 mins
  • #70 Why We Can't Build Affordable Homes - This Problem Was Created

    #70 Why We Can't Build Affordable Homes - This Problem Was Created
    Apr 17 2026
    Everyone’s talking about the housing crisis. Rising prices. Lack of supply. “We just need to build more.”
    But almost nobody is asking the real question… Why can’t we build affordable housing?

    In this episode, I break down the math behind what’s happening with real numbers from Nova Scotia and Halifax. This isn’t theory. It’s simple supply and demand, and it explains exactly why we’re in this situation.

    I also explain: Why builders can’t build at the price people need Where the real cost pressures come from (land, taxes, timelines, regulation) Why “just build more” doesn’t solve affordability How government policy created this gap—and continues to make it worse.

    This is a ground-level, real-world explanation from someone who’s been building homes and developing land for over 20 years. No politics. No theory. Just how it actually works. If you care about housing, affordability, or where this is heading, this is a conversation you need to hear.

    Subscribe to Builder By Day for real conversations about housing, business, and how things actually work on the ground.

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    16 mins
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