Matt is one of 3 Stanford grads that decided to create a start-up company. One was an investment guru, one was a rocket scientist (for Space X) and one was a super coder. Together they decided to tackle the hardest problem they could find on the biggest market in the US....Home Construction. Creating a software company that will live up to its names sake (Adaptive) Matt details out the nuances of tackling the complicated problems all business owners in construction face, how to manage all the different invoices, formats, draws, banks, suppliers, and trade partners that seem to change not only with every job but with every state! Matt and his team set out to save everybody time and money by addressing the inefficiencies and process organization that streamlines everything.

Eric Robertson of NRD Landscape Design Build puts his heart, humor, and skill into transforming your landscape. From Oceanography to your backyard, come for the skill, stay for the story.

Steve dives into construction law and the intricacies of running a business while protecting yourself. A self-described "Dirt Lawyer", Steve shares in-depth scenarios that so many business owners face. Regardless of what business you own, these examples are very helpful in understanding how to navigate difficult situations! From his stories of "Crazed Homeowners" and trade partnerships that go astray, he's got many lessons for business owners to soak in. A lifelong pursuer of education and research, Steve has authored 2 books on our US History (Becoming George Washington and Becoming Benedict Arnold ), a passion he shares while even explaining how to write a book. You don't want to miss this episode of The Curious Builder!