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Building Optimal

Building Optimal

Written by: Jared Gossett
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A podcast for home builders and industry professionals looking for an edge into the best strategies and tactics to grow their business and shape the future of housing. Host, Jared Gossett, President of award-winning Gossett & Co in Austin, offers game-changing lessons and interviews with industry leaders and subject matter experts.Copyright 2026 Jared Gossett Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • #109: Innovators Series Featuring Cedar Build
    Jan 29 2026

    The team at Cedar Build is innovating architecture in Austin and beyond. With a focus on small multifamily infill sites, Cedar has developed deep expertise both in how to optimize such sites and also how to leverage newest code and legislative updates for impact. Their team is also building out software with AI to help developers efficiently assess infill sites at scale across the country. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the episode!

    A Special Thanks To Our Brand Partners:

    Subzero Wolf

    Quaker Windows

    Home Depot Pro Xtra Program

    And Be Sure To Check Out:

    The Building Optimal Shop (for systems and processes to help run your home building company)

    Investnext (our platform to raise and manage investor capital)

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • #108: Innovators Series Featuring Austin Tunnell
    Oct 30 2025

    In our inaugural Innovators Series episode, we visit with Oklahoma builder and developer, Austin Tunnel. Austin is Founder and CEO of Building Culture, a company building homes and urban communities designed to last generations. From his means of designing and building to the way he structures his deals for investors, Austin's approach is a case study in elevated real estate development.

    A Special Thanks To Our Brand Partners:

    Subzero Wolf

    Quaker Windows

    Home Depot Pro Xtra Program


    And Be Sure To Check Out:


    The Building Optimal Shop (for systems and processes to help run your home building company)

    Investnext (our platform to raise and manage investor capital)

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • #107: How to go Bankrupt Building Spec Homes
    Oct 21 2025

    In this mini-sode I *somewhat* disparage the real estate community, wannabe builder tech bros, and more. Hopefully you learn a few things to keep you safe and profitable while you're out there in the spec building trenches. Y'all have a great end to the year, and by the way, we have some video episodes coming out asap. Stay tuned.

    A Special Thanks To Our Brand Partners:

    Subzero Wolf

    Quaker Windows

    Home Depot Pro Xtra Program


    And Be Sure To Check Out:

    The Building Optimal Shop (for systems and processes to help run your home building company)

    Investnext (our platform to raise and manage investor capital)

    Show More Show Less
    19 mins
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