Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Michele Mockenhaupt, DR Horton Homes, the 2025 President of the Gold Coast Builders Association shares information you may not know about her background and how she got started in the home building industry. Michele also gives insight into why the GCBA is one of the fastest growing home builders associations in South Florida. Does the future hold a State or National position for our GCBA President? The answer can be heard in this episod...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! In the world of Custom Home Builders in South Florida, they are known as ''dream makers" for their ability to bring ultra luxury to discerning clients who want the best of the best in the delivery of their dream luxury home. Paterson Development's Terry Paterson, President and CEO, and Jessica Easterling, Partner and COO, take on the topic of "what is the true definition of a luxury home and what is the state of custom-built luxury homes in S...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! David and Justine Goubert are the special guests as the Gold Coast Builders Association welcome its newest Members - We Set The Stage Broward. Our Associate Members specialize in all phases of staging properties For Sale, Open Houses, Show Homes, Commercial Properties and much more. And, they have extras that makes them especially unique. Thanks to David's 30 years as an executive for Luis Vuitton and Neiman Marcus, a "White Glove" approach means a...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Florida, after all, is the Sunshine State so it makes perfect sense to take advantage of Mother Nature when it comes to saving dollars thanks to Old Man Sol. Now Terra Energy makes solar even more desirable and affordable allowing single family homeowners to rent solar equipment and literally save thousands of dollars a year without the purchase of high-priced solar systems. Your GCBA Host and Executive Sam Yates and Terra Energy's very own Bruce J...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! SIPS, EPS, and The Art of the Home. If you are trying to link the three things together we have the educational shortcut in this special edition of The Builders Spotlight featured on the Gold Coast Builders Association. Scheuermann through his company Archetype Homes uses a very different method of constructing homes faster, more economical, and sustainable to meet the demands of Florida and international housing markets. The construction method,...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! If your business (or you) has ever been hacked, fallen victim to phishing, or had your website and data held hostage by ransomware, you need to know about Scott Schober and the cyber security tips he is sharing with and for business owners. The Gold Coast Builders Association's Builders Spotlight sheds new light on the do's and don'ts of cyber security, cellphones, and even how skimmers may be stealing money from your bank account. Join Builders ...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! What is the state of America's housing industry and, more importantly, the future of home building as a shortage of workers continues to grow? That is but one of the major topics covered in a focused and far-ranging interview with the President and CEO of the National Housing Endowment, Mark Pursell. Pursell joined GCBA Executive Sam Yates and the Executive Officer of the Treasure Coast Builders Association, Deb Frazier, to stress the importance ...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! We revisit and update a recent Gold Coast Builders Association Builders Spotlight Podcast featuring important information from the National Home Builders Association, the National Hurricane Center and your Gold Coast Builders Association. This information may save lives. Please share. The Gold Coast Builders Association Builders Spotlight Podcast is produced by Yates & Associates Public Relations & Marketing, providing exceptional mar...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Andy Kotzian is the President of Green Payroll Services, an innovative payroll company that is far more than just a payroll company. His innovative services help growing companies expand their financial footprint while helping fill in the blanks with HR solutions and best practices. Kotzian joins GCBA Executive Sam Yates in a conversation about a wide range of topics ranging from onboarding and making sure bad hires get a good exit interview. Kot...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Gold Coast Builders Association former President Jay Huebner makes no bones about stepping up to support a Palm Beach County school for autistic children. In fact, he not only steps up he is literally "pulling" for the Connections School by competing in a Fire Truck Pull to see which Team may pull a fully loaded Palm Beach County Fire Department Truck the quickest over a short course. The Fire Truck Pull raises funds for the Connections S...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! The company is called UMI Stone and has a reputation that is second to none in the stone surfacing industry for Florida. Business Development Manager Matt DiNorcia recently took the time to sit down with GCBA Builders Spotlight host Sam Yates to share information about the company's products, services, and continued growth. The Gold Coast Builders Association Builders Spotlight Podcast is produced by Yates & Associates Public Relations &a...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! The news about an overtime mandate from the Federal government that is going to potentially cost employers millions of dollars nationwide is quietly sneaking its way to implementation. Gold Coast Builders Association Members Ken Feldman and Andrew Kotzian know the world of Human Resources, Payroll, and Federal Regulations like the back of their hands. In this edition of the GCBA Builders Spotlight recorded during a month Free Coffee and Con...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Scott Zellag, CEO and Founder of Warranty Shield joins the monthly FREE Coffee and Conversation with the Gold Coast Builders Association to share information about the changing world of home warranties, latent defects, and builder's rights. Scott also discusses information that is available from the National Association of Home Builders that may be shared with builder customers and homeowners. The Gold Coast Builders Association Builders Spo...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! The National Hurricane Center is approaching its forecasting limits. The next new tool to reduce death and destruction from hurricanes may come by forging a relationship with home builder associations throughout Florida and around the nation. Your Gold Coast Builders Association has helped to begin the discussion that could save lives with a unique podcast meeting between the Deputy Director of the National Hurricane Center, Jamie Rhome and Jonat...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Women, long relegated to positions less than their male counterparts are increasingly a key management, owner, or higher stakeholder in many parts of the homebuilding industry. In this episode of the Gold Coast Builders Association, Builders Spotlight, we hear from the leaders of the Professional Women in Building leaders who are making significant changes in the world of construction. This is one of what will be many episodes on wome...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! There's a "secret sauce" part of the ingredients that Director of Operations for Lifetime Green Coatings, Anthony Chiesa, could not share but in this episode of the Gold Coast Builders Association Builders Spotlight we discover the real secrets that has residential and commercial users alike singing the praise of this environmentally green product that was originally developed by the Department of Defense for use in the harsh Alaskan cl...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Volunteers make are the lifeblood of any organization and the same is true for the Gold Coast Builders Association. Builders Spotlight Podcast Host Sam Yates of Yates & Associates, Public Relations showcases the 2024 GCBA Committee Chairs as they individually share goals and activities for the Committees that drive the association forward. From Membership with Michele Mockenhaupt of DR Horton Homes to Events with Stefanie Mogull of 13th Floor...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! With 25 years under his belt and still going strong, Peak Seven Advertising Founder Darren Seys is in the GCBA Builders Spotlight showcasing his multiple winning entries in the prestigious PRISM Awards. Seys sits down with Builders Spotlight Host Sam Yates to talk about what it takes to be a multiple PRISM Award winner, the state of the digital advertising industry and what the future holds for Peak Seven in this edition of the Gold Coast Builder...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! Hurricane Season is off to an early start this year. Hurricane Brett is already moving into the Carribean Sea. If you were one of the many who took part in the 2023 Hurricane Preparation Summitt presented by the Gold Coast Builers Association, you are more prepared today that many others in South Florida. This episode is a brief recap of our preparedness event with GCBA Builders Spotlight Host Sam Yates. The Gold Coast Builders Association...
Text us for a shout out on an upcoming show! With the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season in progress, the Gold Coast Builders Association is once again helping businesses and homeowners prepare for an active hurricane season. Is your insurance coverage adequate? What Emergency Checklist should be followed prior to a hurricane or tropical storm? What are builders of the Gold Coast Builders Association doing to make sure our communities are safe? The answers to these and other important questions...