Build Your Own Home and Save

Gary McCormick

In this inspiring episode of the Kingdom Crossroads Podcast, host Pastor Bob Thibodeau welcomes Gary McCormick, a former vice president of a mortgage bank turned home-building coach. With a background that includes aiding house flippers and builders in securing better mortgage rates, Gary shares his journey through success, bankruptcy during the 2008 housing crash, and reinvention in the industry.

Key Points from This Episode:

- **Introduction to Guest:** Meet Gary McCormick who had an established career in finance before transitioning into real estate investment and eventually becoming a custom home builder.

- **Triumphs & Trials:** Learn about how Gary's initial success as an entrepreneur was met with hardship during the 2008 financial crisis leading to bankruptcy but ultimately resulted in finding his niche.

- **A New Approach to Home Building:** Discover how Gary helps individuals save substantial money by coaching them to act as their own contractors when building their homes.

- **Personal Insights:** Gain personal insights from Gary’s story - moving from Buffalo to Atlanta, starting off selling security systems before entering the mortgage banking world where he quickly rose through ranks due to his talent for math and memory skills.

- **Entrepreneurial Journey:** Follow his transition from financing expert to real estate investor where he learned valuable lessons on job site management which plays into his current coaching role.

- **Navigating Challenges:** Understand how navigating through tough economic times led him not only towards personal growth but also towards developing innovative solutions for others wanting to build their homes affordably.

- **Faith-Based Guidance**: Be inspired by how faith played an integral role throughout every step of Gary’s professional life including guiding decisions around business opportunities presented unexpectedly.

Listeners will walk away encouraged by McCormick's resilience and innovation within challenging markets. They'll learn practical tips on self-contracting while being reminded of the importance of faith amidst entrepreneurship.

For anyone interested in saving money on home construction or understanding more about overcoming adversity within business ventures grounded in faith – this episode is not one you want to miss!

**Connect with Our Guest:**

Gary McCormick can be reached for consultations if you're considering taking charge of your own home-building project under Affordable Craftsman brand or seeking advice regarding navigating post-crisis market conditions effectively.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email:  affordablecraftsmen@gmail.com

Website:   www.Affordablecraftsmen.com

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