Episode 20

Doug Yearley has been with Toll Brothers for a staggering 33 years. Seeking to pivot from his career as an attorney, he responded to an ad in the paper for an assistant to the CEO of a public home builder. He had no idea what he was getting into, or that Bob Toll would take him under his wing and teach him everything he needed to know. Now Chairman of the Board and CEO for Toll Brothers, Doug strives to keep Bob’s legacy alive.

Get to know more about Doug in the latest episode of the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building podcast hosted by Zonda’s principal of advisory, Mollie Carmichael.

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Bob is the most important figure in my professional life by far. He’s a wild man – the energy, the passion. He held everyone accountable, but he did it in a loving way.

Doug Yearley

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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
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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

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