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October 15, 2026Episode 39953 min
399: Revy Partners: AI in Construction Technology
In this conversation, Devon Tilly chats with Paul Wurth of Revy Partners ! Enjoy a blast from the past and listen to AOC Episode 136 from 2019 and AOC Episode 376 from 2025! With 20 years of experience leading sales, marketing, and go-to-market teams, Paul Wurth is the CEO of Revy Partners, where he helps companies turn strong products into predictable revenue. Having scaled a sales team from one to 225 and held roles from first sales rep to executive leadership, he brings deep expertise in sales strategy, construction technology, and AI-driven sales optimization. Through Revy Partners, he works directly with businesses to strengthen sales processes, close deals, and drive growth. Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify !
September 10, 2026Episode 39833 min
398: Insuring your Business in Construction
"The most important thing is having a growth plan, if you don't have a top line, you can't manage the top line." In this conversation, Devon Tilly chats with Jeff Magoon of the Magoon Group ! The Magoon Group is a national boutique insurance brokerage, based in Colorado, that specializes in insuring middle class to ultra-high net worth families and the businesses that they own, invest in or lead. Jeff Magoon is a restoration industry executive, entrepreneur, and business growth strategist with more than 30 years of leadership experience helping restoration companies scale, integrate acquisitions, and increase enterprise value. Throughout his career, Jeff has held executive leadership positions with three of North America's largest restoration organizations — BELFOR Property Restoration (more than $3 billion in annual revenue), First Onsite Property Restoration (more than $1 billion in annual revenue), and ATI Restoration (more than $300 million in annual revenue). In these roles, he developed and executed growth strategies that consistently delivered more than 40% organic revenue growth , aligned sales and marketing organizations, led acquisition integration efforts, implemented enterprise CRM and sales enablement platforms, and helped build high-performing teams capable of supporting rapid expansion. His experience spans every stage of the restoration business lifecycle—from business development and operations to risk management, technology, and executive leadership. In addition to his restoration leadership, Jeff is a nationally recognized insurance and risk management executive with a unique 360-degree perspective on the industry. He previously founded and successfully exited independent insurance agencies operating in more than 40 states before launching Magoon Group, an insurance brokerage and business consulting firm specializing in the restoration industry. Jeff has designed and placed some of the industry's largest restoration insurance programs, led acquisition due diligence and integration initiatives, developed risk management and safety platforms, and advised business owners on growth strategies, operational improvement, and maximizing enterprise value. His combined experience as a restoration executive, entrepreneur, insurance expert, and acquisition strategist provides a rare perspective that helps organizations grow intelligently while protecting their people, assets, and long-term value. As a servant leader, Jeff is committed to building exceptional teams, developing future leaders, and creating organizations positioned for sustainable success. Check out the Magoon Group Video Resources and Podcast Episodes ! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify !
July 23, 2026Episode 39730 min
397: Building International Retreats with RetreatBoss
"Believe in yourself and your dream. Never, ever change your vision, but you could change the strategy, if it's not working." In this conversation, Devon Tilly chats with Catherine Kontos of RetreatBoss ! Catherine Kontos is a strategist, business builder, and ecosystem founder shaping the future of the retreat and human experience industry. As the founder of RetreatBoss , RetreatMatch, and RetreatBoss Magazine, she brings more than 14 years of experience to the space. With a track record that includes acquiring and selling over 100 businesses and properties, including retreat venues, Catherine brings a rare blend of transformational experience design and serious commercial acumen. Through certification, consulting, media, and international collaborative partnerships, she helps retreat leaders, venues, and experience-based brands build offerings that are not only meaningful, but strategically positioned for visibility, profitability, and lasting legacy. Watch the RetreatMatch Promo Video ! Take a peak at the Mastering Retreats Spring 2026 Promo Video ! Follow RetreatBoss on Instagram ! Learn about RetreatMatch ! Take a look at the RetreatBoss Magazine ! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify !
July 9, 2026Episode 39623 min
396: Victory Village, Part 4: Looking Ahead
This episode revisits The Trailhead Community ! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Matt McMullen chat with Jeans Wildemann at a benefit concert for Victory Village , a new neuro-divergent housing community being built in Boulder, Colorado! If you hear any background noise or laughter, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE before the concert! Jeans is the Executive Director of the Trailhead Community . She brings a diverse professional background and a deep passion for inclusive communities to her role as Executive Director. After earning a degree in Communication with a minor in Leadership Studies, she began her career as an Office Manager at an accounting firm. While the experience sharpened her organizational and operational skills, she quickly realized her heart was in mission-driven work. Since transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Jeans has focused her energy on building strong, values-based communities. She is dedicated to making Trailhead a model for neuro-inclusive housing—where individuals of all abilities can live, grow, and thrive together. With a strong belief that communication is the key to connection and progress, Jeans leads with empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to equity. This episode was recorded with memory of Barb Ziegler, the founder of The Trailhead Community. Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify !
June 25, 2026Episode 39525 min
395: Victory Village, Part 3: Building with Heart
This episode revisits The Trailhead Community ! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Matt McMullen chat with Andy and Connie Minden at a benefit concert for Victory Village , a new neuro-divergent housing community being built in Boulder, Colorado! If you hear any background noise or laughter, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE before the concert! Andy "retired" after a 28-year career in the energy and air pollution control industries to co-found Ramble on Pearl in 2013. Ramble was a nonprofit social enterprise that createdes pathways to purpose and community for adults with developmental disabilities. Andy and his wife and co-founder Connie built Ramble into a thriving clothing boutique that served as a classroom to teach job skills and provide paid work experience to the program’s apprentices. Their goal was to create a pathway to securing independent, sustainable and competitive employment in the community for the program’s graduates. Ramble closed in 2022 due to changing circumstances in the retail marketplace in downtown Boulder. As co-founder of Ramble on Pearl, Connie used her background as a classroom teacher to develop and oversee the curriculum used to teach employment skills to our apprentices as well as managed the sourcing of merchandise sold in the storel This episode was recorded with memory of Barb Ziegler, the founder of The Trailhead Community. Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify !
June 11, 2026Episode 39438 min
394: Victory Village, Part 2: Constructing Community
This episode revisits The Trailhead Community ! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Matt McMullen chat with Pastor Andrew Daugherty and Arts Director David L’Hommedieu at a benefit concert for Victory Village , a new neuro-divergent housing community being built in Boulder, Colorado! If you hear any background noise or laughter, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE before the concert! From Pine Street Church's website: "Pine Street Church is a spiritually-centered community hub in downtown Boulder that operates seven-days a week. Worship gatherings along with a broad range of events, classes, art exhibits, and music performances focus on spirituality, the arts, and social action. We design safe and creative spaces that serve as incubators of innovation and ideas. This motivates action toward the common good in our community, our region, and the world beyond. Community and individual connections are emphasized through intentional partnerships with organizations that share our vision and values." This episode was recorded with memory of Barb Ziegler, the founder of The Trailhead Community. Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify !
May 28, 2026Episode 39322 min
393: Victory Village, Part 1: Sound Foundations
This episode revisits The Trailhead Community ! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Matt McMullen chat with Cowboy Brad at a benefit concert for Victory Village , a new neuro-divergent housing community being built in Boulder, Colorado! If you hear any background noise or laughter, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE before the concert! From Brad's website : Brad Fitch, also known as Cowboy Brad , is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Estes Park, Colorado. Brad has achieved notable milestones, including performing for the President of the United States in 2001 and being honored with numerous awards such as the Hawaii Music Award, the All-Around Cowboy Entertainer award, and community service recognition from the Estes Park Sunrise Rotary Club. With over 20 albums to his name and approximately 300 live performances annually, Brad has played across the U.S.—from Red Rocks Amphitheater to the shores of Hawaii. Brad is especially known for his John Denver tribute concerts, which have raised funds for various charities and drawn record-breaking crowds. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Brad continues to share his passion for music and nature with audiences nationwide, staying true to his mission of bringing joy and peace through song. For more information or bookings, please contact, Catherine Lewis at CountryRoadsLLC@gmail.com This episode was recorded with memory of Barb Ziegler, the founder of The Trailhead Community. Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify !
May 7, 2026Episode 39247 min
392: Connection in Construction: A Conversation with Chad Harris
“I think it’s really people who build buildings, not companies. So how do we keep those people in the industry? It’s by focusing on them, not the company, first.” Join Devon as he chats with Chad Harris of FH Construction Group! From FH Construction Group's website: "FH Construction Group is a general contractor focused on making construction simple, collaborative, and efficient. We specialize in complex market sectors throughout the Mountain West. It’s not just about what we build - it’s who we build it with that sets us apart." Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify !
April 23, 2026Episode 39144 min
391: Fast Foundations in the Rocky Mountains
“AI is not going to build homes, AI is not going to remodel homes, AI is not going to fix a broken hot water tank. If we’re able to take technology and bring it into the skilled trades, to really attract the youth, it will make a huge difference to our workforce - that’s what we really need right now.” Join Devon as he chats with Brent Wall of Peaks Precast ! Brent Wall is the founder of Peaks Precast, focused on improving construction through modular, offsite concrete systems. He built his expertise in the Northeast and is now bringing panelized precast solutions to Colorado, introducing a more efficient approach to a rapidly growing market, and has served in leadership roles with major contractors and developers. He holds a master’s degree in Construction Management from Drexel University and applies LEED and Lean-certified practices to his work. Founded in Spring 2025, Peaks Precast is transforming how foundations are built in the Rocky Mountain region. Based in scenic Chaffee County, Colorado, the company manufactures precision-engineered precast concrete components for both residential and commercial construction. It aims to solve the challenges of outdated, cast-in-place methods that are vulnerable to weather delays, labor shortages, and rising material costs—all of which contribute to Colorado’s affordable housing crisis. Its signature solution, Fast Foundations, is a modular precast foundation system that delivers speed, consistency, and reliability. With faster installation, higher accuracy, and reduced on-site disruption, Fast Foundations helps builders and developers stay on schedule and on budget—even in the most unpredictable mountain conditions. Follow Peaks Precast on Instagram ! View the IHIP Press Release and the Facility Ribbon Cutting ! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify !
April 9, 2026Episode 39042 min
390: Construction Management with SPOT
“I built SPOT to get it to this level, I want to shoot it past to where everyone has a 3D model that’s all baked in.” Join Devon as he chats with John Brock of SPOT ! John is a custom home design/build contractor, an expert 3D modeler, author of “SketchUp for Builders,” and a SketchUp Extension Developer, specializing in building highly detailed 3D models of construction projects—both his own projects and now for builders across North America. His 3D models are used during the pre-construction phase to identify any issues, design mistakes, clashes, and other potential problems, saving time and money. From SPOT's website: " SPOT was built by a custom home builder for BUILDERS! We experienced firsthand the frustration of juggling multiple disconnected tools, losing data in the gaps, and dealing with constant communication breakdowns between the office and the field. We saw builders struggling with fragmented software solutions that forced them to enter the same data multiple times, made it impossible to see the big picture, and left field teams without the information they needed when they needed it. Our mission is simple: create a true Single Point of Truth for residential construction. One platform where drawings, models, schedules, estimates, and field documentation all work together seamlessly. Because builders deserve tools that work as hard as they do." Take a listen to the mentioned episodes (listed in order mentioned in this episode): AOC 376: The AI revolution in construction AOC 136: Buildertrend Series: How Client Communication Can Change Your Business AOC 157: How a Video Game Became Architecture's Most Powerful New Tool AOC 275: Building a System Built Factory in the Colorado Mountains AOC 241: How a Robot Dog Creates a Single Source of Truth on Projects Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify !
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