The Art of Construction

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!

"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!

"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!

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!

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 storelThis 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!