Hear the inspirational story behind Builder Advisor Group & Encore Capital Management’s Tony Avila.

Episode 22

In the latest episode of the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building podcast Mollie Carmichael sits down with Tony Avila, founder and CEO of Builder Advisor Group. Tony is also the co-founder and Managing Principal of Encore Capital Management. Over the past 25 years, Tony has served as an advisor in over 100 homebuilding merger and acquisition transactions.

Tony enjoys spending his time outside of the office with his family. Additionally, he is an avid marathon runner and Ironman triathlete who has participated twice in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Tune in to this episode to hear about Tony’s path into the real estate industry, what inspires him every day, and his remarkable achievements.

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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 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