Episode 2
Welcome back to the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building podcast with Mollie Carmichael. This episode features Larry Webb, former Executive Chairman of The New Home Company. Larry’s 30 years of success in the home building industry are distinguished by a conscientious approach toward clients, communities, and employees. After a long and successful career, Larry and his wife Joan have no plans for the “R” word. The self-proclaimed “King of the Peloton” sees himself continuing to work and dedicate his life to others, whether it be his new grandson Freddy or through philanthropic work.
What you might not know about Larry is that he started his career far removed from the home building world, as a high school teacher. Later he pivoted by pursuing a Master’s in City and Regional Planning from Harvard. This lead him into a career as a market and financial analyst, which opened the door to a position as Head of Marketing and Product Development with Mission Viejo, and the dominoes continued to fall from there.
As he reflects on his career, he considers one of the most important lessons learned is the value of the way you treat other people. It wasn’t always easy to walk the talk, but he holds firm to the belief that one of the most valuable business tenants is company culture, with respect and empathy at the roots.
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