HBA After Hours is the official podcast of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, designed to educate both industry professionals and the general public on all things housing. Hosted by Will Ruder and Jennifer Bertrand, this podcast delves into challenges and opportunities in home building, from land development and new home design to market insights and building relationships. Whether you’re a homebuyer, builder, or simply interested in the housing industry, HBA After Hours offers expert interviews and engaging discussions to help you navigate housing in Kansas City and beyond!
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Signup to Generate a PitchHBA After Hours is the official podcast of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, designed to educate both industry professionals and the general public on all things housing. Hosted by Will Ruder and Jennifer Bertrand, this podcast delves into challenges and opportunities in home building, from land development and new home design to market insights and building relationships.
Recent episodes include "Student Competition to Custom Homebuilding: Joe Christensen" (20 August 2026, 47 minutes), "Housing Trends and Land Development with Dan Whitney" (13 August 2026, 51 minutes), and "Artisan Homebuilding and Craftsmanship with Charielle Sowers" (5 August 2026, 36 minutes).
HBA After Hours publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for HBA After Hours is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. HBA After Hours requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. HBA After Hours's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for HBA After Hours are Home Building and Land Development. HBA After Hours has an education audience.
HBA After Hours is an education show with 29 episodes published.
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HBA After Hours guest and KCHBA president Joe Christensen of Cardinal Crest Homes shares how a student competition concept became a real company, detailing his move to Kansas City after the housing crash, the early...
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Housing market researcher Dan Whitney joins HBA After Hours to break down how COVID-19 reshaped the demand for housing in Kansas City, from acreage living to townhomes, and why a larger variety of lot sizes and builders...
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HBA After Hours guest and artisan builder Charielle Sowers of Owen Homes shares how a connection at the 2024 Artisan Tour led to a stunning 5,000+ sq. ft. custom home in Parkville, highlighting its modern-meets-Parisian...
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Olathe City Councilmember Jeff Creighton joins HBA After Hours to discuss how thoughtful planning, reliable infrastructure and community-minded leadership have shaped Olathe's growth.
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KCHBA Member and Realtor Amanda Davis joins the podcast to share not only tips for home buyers and sellers, but also current market dynamics from the realtor perspective.
Episode #4
For years, the City of Olathe and the homebuilding community have worked together to make Olathe an inviting place to live. HBA After Hours guests Ryan Arter and Chet Belcher, who work for the city, share their...
Episode #3
Mike Pressgrove, owner of PDQ Construction in Topeka, is a former chair of the national Remodelers Council of NAHB, was named 2026 National NAHB Remodeler of the Year and a longtime member of the Topeka Area Building...
Episode #3
<p>Mike Pressgrove, owner of PDQ Construction in Topeka, is a former chair of the national Remodelers Council of NAHB, was named 2026 National NAHB Remodeler of the Year and a longtime member of the Topeka Area Building...
Episode #2
<p>Why has it become so hard to build attainable housing in Kansas City? Host Will Ruder and co host Keith Sauro sit down with strategist Chris Sinclair of Sinclair Agency to discuss the Let Builders Build campaign, the...
Episode #1
<p>Kansas City Councilman Wes Rogers joins host Will Ruder and co host Keith Sauro for a conversation about the future of housing in Kansas City. From housing affordability and neighborhood growth to parking...
Episode #1
<p>Why has it become so hard to build attainable housing in Kansas City? Host Will Ruder and co host Keith Sauro sit down with strategist Chris Sinclair of Sinclair Agency to discuss the Let Builders Build campaign, the...
Episode #7
<p>On this episode of HBA After Hours, host Will Ruder andguest host Jordan Webster sit down with Dr. Stanley Longhofer to discuss why today’s housing market feels stuck, tracing the supply crunch from the 2008...
Episode #5
<p>On this episode of HBA After Hours, Patrick Tuohey joinshost Will Ruder and co-host Keith Sauro to discuss one of today’s most urgent challenges: the housing shortage and why building enough homes is so difficult...
Episode #5
<p>On this episode of HBA After Hours, Patrick Feeney joinshost Will Ruder and co-host Keith Sauro for a candid conversation about how political fundraising and campaigns really work. A veteran political fundraiser with...
Episode #4
<p>On this week’s episode of HBA After Hours, host Will Ruder and co-host Keith Sauro sit down with Terrell “TJ” Jolley, a Kansas City real estate developer, for an honest conversation about the challenges and...
Episode #3
<p>On this week’s episode of HBA After Hours, host WillRuder and co-host Keith Sauro sit down with Kipp Cooper, CEO of the Kansas Association of Realtors, for a deep dive into Kansas City’s housing landscape. They cover...
Episode #2
<p>On this episode of HBA After Hours, Kevin Klinkenbergjoins host Will Ruder and co-host Keith Sauro for a candid conversation about the complexities of housing development in Kansas City. Kevin is an architect...
Episode #1
<p>In the season 3 premiere of HBA After Hours, hostWill Ruder and co-host Keith Sauro sit down with Academy Bank mortgage loan officer Cole Griggs to talk all things homebuying. As a recent first-time homebuyer...
Episode #7
<p>In the season 2 finale of HBA After Hours, Skylor Alexander of Stag Homes joins Will and Keith for a deep dive into the world of remodeling. From his unexpected background in microbiology to making a name for himself...
Episode #6
<p>On this episode of HBA After Hours, Kansas City homebuilding legend Bruce Rieke joins Will Ruder and co-host Keith Sauro. Rieke built his first house at the age of 22 with his wife and never stopped. Learn the...
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