Listen "The Origins Series with Emily Press"
Episode Synopsis
In our 200th episode of the Build Show Podcast, Matt sits down with longtime friend and Austin builder/designer Emily Press of Emerald & Laurel to dive into her unexpected path into the building world and the values that shaped her thriving design-build business. From growing up in her family’s chrome-plating shop to renovating her own 1950s Austin home, Emily shares how curiosity, craftsmanship, and a commitment to family and integrity guided her evolution as a builder. She breaks down the power of defining your services, building strong trade relationships, and creating systems that keep projects running smoothly—wisdom every young builder needs to hear. Packed with origin-story honesty, job-site lessons, and relatable builder camaraderie, this milestone episode reminds us why great homes (and great builders) are built on values first.Huge thanks to our episode sponsors, Diamond Kote and Sugatsune. Learn more at: https://diamondkotesiding.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/diamond_kote/https://www.sugatsune.com/
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