Willy was joined by Ryan Marshall, President and CEO of PulteGroup, Inc., one of the nation’s largest home builders. Ryan has his finger on the pulse of the housing market, so what are the key trends and opportunities he’s seeing?
Ryan and Willy discussed his transition into the role of CEO at PulteGroup, Inc., the company’s number one driver of value, the importance of the consumer, disruptions and opportunities in the home building space, what builders are doing to address the housing supply shortage, opportunities he’s seeing in markets across the U.S., how he instills a team-first mentality throughout the company, and much more.
Key Points In The Webcast:
00:00 Introduction
01:17 Willy introduces Ryan Marshall, President and CEO of PulteGroup Inc.
02:56 Transitioning from senior executive to CEO
04:42 Working with Bill Pulte and his influence
08:02 The balance of pulling back growth and earning
11:02 Having healthy gross margins in a competitive industry
13:35 The focus on design and quality without degradation
18:24 Any tech that can transform the industry?
22:21 Affordability for new home buyers
28:15 The characteristics of home buyers
29:37 Should we be building more homes?
32:28 How many more homes do we need to close the gap?
35:34 The current housing dynamic and what can change
39:56 Investing in Portland
41:42 Last acquisition done and opportunities to consolidate
45:26 How will tariffs affect the housing market?
47:59 Ryan Marshall’s plans for PulteGroup
51:27 The importance of a team-first mentality
53:40 Moving from Detroit to Atlanta
55:00 Is being a cowboy and farm life an option?
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