Creating Community with Crystal Lagoons: Uri Man on Inspirational Leadership

Tune in to episode 31 of the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Homebuilding podcast.

In this episode of Zonda’s Inspirational Leadership Series, host Mollie Carmichael sits down with Uri Man, CEO of Lagoon Development Company, to explore how his team is transforming real estate—one lagoon at a time.

Uri shares how his upbringing as the son of Israeli immigrants shaped his relentless drive, and how a chance encounter with Crystal Lagoons technology inspired a bold vision: bring beachfront living to inland communities.

Now a leading developer of lagoon-centered masterplans, Uri’s projects like Balmoral and Lago Mar are boosting home sales, attracting top builders, and redefining what it means to build community. His latest venture? A partnership with Sports Illustrated to bring the first Sports Illustrated Resort to Texas.

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Listen now to hear Uri’s incredible journey and what’s next for Lagoon Development Company, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, PlayerFM, and Listen Notes.

About the series

Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael. Each episode features a personal conversation with a thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities. 

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Mollie Carmichael is a Principal of Zonda’s Advisory services. Mollie’s expertise in marketing, products, and home design coupled with Zonda’s data, helps clients understand home shopper needs so that builders and developers can maximize revenue. Discover how we can help you think ahead and provide creative and functional solutions to your customers.

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• Episode 30 – Syd Kitson and Tom Hoban, Babcock Ranch
• Episode 29 – Chris Weekley and Jay Brown, David Weekley Homes
• Episode 28 – Scott Larson, CEO, HomeAid
• Episode 27 – Jeremy Laster, President, Rancho Mission Viejo
• Episode 26 – Margaret Whelan, Whelan Advisory Capital Markets
• Episode 25 – Leisel Cooper, Century Communities
• Episode 24 – Gene Myers, Thrive Home Builders
• Episode 23 – John Martin, Martin & Associates
• Episode 22- Tony Avila, Builder Advisor Group & Encore Capital Management
• Episode 21 – Gregg Nelson and Michael Maples, Trumark
• Episode 20 – Doug Yearley, Toll Brothers
• Episode 19 – Rick Severance, Wellen Park
• Episode 18 – Shravan Parsi, American Ventures
• Episode 17 – Spencer Rascoff, Pacaso
• Episode 16 – Joan Webb, The New Home Company
• Episode 15 – Mike Forsum, Landsea Homes
• Episode 14 – Eric Lipar, LGI Homes
• Episode 13 – Ross Perot, Jr., Hillwood
• Episode 12 – Ryan Marshall, Pulte Homes
• Episode 11 – Sheryl Palmer, Taylor Morrison Homes
• Episode 10 – Doug Bauer and Tom Mitchell, Tri Pointe Homes
• Episode 9 –  Tommy Beadel, Thomas James Homes
• Episode 8 – Brent Herrington, DMB Development
• Episode 7 – Howard Englander, The Englander Company
• Episode 6 – Bert Selva, Shea Homes
• Episode 5 – Steve Alloy, Stanley Martin Homes
• Episode 4 – Ronda Conger, CBH Homes
• Episode 3 – Randall Lewis, Lewis Management Corp.
• Episode 2 – Larry Webb, The New Home Company
• Episode 1 – Adrian Foley, Brookfield Properties and Development