PROFESSIONAL BUILDER SECRETS PODCAST

Episode 35: Transforming Our Building Company With Michael Bolduc and Vanessa Willett

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One thing I've learned is that communication with the client is key. You have to be able to understand their vision and concerns clearly.

In episode 35 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, we’re joined by Michael and Vanessa, Co-founders and owners of HC Habitation, based in the south of Montreal, Canada. Throughout this episode, we go over how Michael and Vanessa got started in the building industry and learn the mistakes they made along the way.

key moments

1:09 About HC Habitation
2:31 How Michael and Vanessa got started in the industry.
6:24 Mistakes Michael and Vanessa made when first starting out.
7:45 How HC Habitation found its niche.
9:43 What consumers must know about building a custom home.
11:31 How Michael and Vanessa have transformed their business.
13:19 How APB has helped HC Habitation.
16:13 Michael and Vanessa’s loves and loathes of running a building company.
17:54 What HC Habitation looks like now.
21:30 The future of HC Habitation.
23:00 The biggest challenges when running a building company.
25:15 Michael’s advice for other builders.
26:55 Where Michael and Vanessa see the industry evolving to.
29:00 What success looks like moving forward for Michael and Vanessa.
32:30 Michael and Vanessa's advice for their younger selves.

key moments

1:09 About HC Habitation
2:31 How Michael and Vanessa got started in the industry.
6:24 Mistakes Michael and Vanessa made when first starting out.
7:45 How HC Habitation found its niche.
9:43 What consumers must know about building a custom home.
11:31 How Michael and Vanessa have transformed their business.
13:19 How APB has helped HC Habitation.
16:13 Michael and Vanessa’s loves and loathes of running a building company.
17:54 What HC Habitation looks like now.
21:30 The future of HC Habitation.
23:00 The biggest challenges when running a building company.
25:15 Michael’s advice for other builders.
26:55 Where Michael and Vanessa see the industry evolving to.
29:00 What success looks like moving forward for Michael and Vanessa.
32:30 Michael and Vanessa's advice for their younger selves.

Michael Bolduc is one of the Co-founders of HC Habitation and is the definition of passionate. He sincerely loves what he does. So much so, that he considers himself retired because he doesn't ever feel like he's at "work".

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Michael

Vanessa is another Co-founder of HC Habitation and is in charge of branding and marketing. She loves everything that's creative. From the website, and videos, to blogs. Besides creativity, her other passion would be her two children, or three if we include Michael.

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Vanessa