The podcast inspires professionals in all stages of their career by focusing on conversations with thought leaders and experts about strong relationship building, innovation, problem solving and the leadership that they create in the world around them regardless of industry or field.
Launched October 7th, 2025!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson
Audio by Georgie Pats
Publisher
Bobby Thompson, President, Thompson Group Ventures
Ep 17 Stacy Kaplowitz- The Built World Around You Podcast
In this episode Bobby chats with Stacy Kaplowitz from Lincoln Avenue Communities about affordable housing, rental controls, housing for all and more! With attainable and affordable housing at the forefront of the housing crisis, this episode is one not to miss, especially ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson
Audio by Georgie Pats
6 Jan 2026
Ep 16 Matthew Cooper- The Built World Around You Podcast
In this episode Bobby catches up with Matthew Cooper from PEG and they dive into building to higher construction standards, embodied carbon, integrated modeling to unlock incentives and more!Hosted and Produced by Bobby ThompsonAudio by Georgie Pats
30 Dec 2025
Ep 15 Jamie Fraser - The Built World Around You Podcast
In this episode Bobby and Jamie discuss the impacts of changing regulations or rules during the Land and home building operations process. Jamie weighs in on tree conservation, timelines and more!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson
Audio by Georgie Pats
23 Dec 2025
Ep 14 Nate Nagle - The Built World Around You Podcast
In this episode Bobby catches up with Nate Nagle, Head of Pre-Construction at Schaefer Homes about workforce development, the impact of relationships and more!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson
Audio by Georgie Pats
16 Dec 2025
Ep 13 Dominic Butchko - The Built World Around You Podcast
In this episode Bobby chats with Dominic Butchko from the Maryland Association of Counties about the current efforts to address the markets housing crisis through policy and more.
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson
Audio by Georgie Pats
9 Dec 2025
Ep 12 Victoria Ballestero - The Built World Around You Podcast
In this episode Bobby chats with Victoria Ballestero about her newly launched/announced firm Guide Engineering, the housing crisis, housing attainability and more!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson
Audio by Georgie Pats
2 Dec 2025
Ep 11 Danielle Conrow- The Built World Around You Podcast
In a special onsite episode, after a Professional Women in Building meeting, Bobby chats with Danielle Conrow from Rodgers Consulting on the Workforce Development efforts being championed by the Maryland Building Industry Association, the state of industry employment pipelines and more.Hosted and Produced by Bobby ThompsonAudio by Georgie Pats
25 Nov 2025
Ep 10 Hossam Abostate- The Built World Around You Podcast
In episode 10 Bobby catches up with Hossam Abostate, covering the past from their shared time at Toll Brothers to the vocal and communication coaching that Hossam is doing today to help folks from all walks of life find their voice.
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson
Audio by Georgie Pats
18 Nov 2025
Ep 9 MD Delegate Marc Korman- The Built World Around You Podcast
In episode 9 Bobby speaks with Delegate Marc Korman, District 16 - Maryland House of Delegates and Chair of the Environment & Transportation Committee. They dive into the delegate's origin story, the housing crisis, the Maryland energy crisis and more!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson
Audio by Georgie Pats
11 Nov 2025
Ep 8 Tammie Ross- The Built World Around You Podcast
In episode 9 Bobby chats with celebrated author, CEO and General Contractor Tammie Ross from Residence by Ross. She dives into her journey and announces details of her next book and new coaching program. See more from her at www.theboldleadercoach.com
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson
Audio by Georgie Pats
4 Nov 2025
Ep 7 Mark Nosal- The Built World Around You Podcast
In episode 7 Bobby catches up with Mark Nosal a seasoned national homebuilding executive and mentor. They dive into leadership, team development and more!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson
Audio by Georgie Pats
28 Oct 2025
EP 6 Karima Simmons- The Built World Around You Podcast
In episode 6 Karima Simmons from the National Housing Endowment dives into an ever-evolving industry and drops inspirational advice for all professionals to use today!Hosted and Produced by Bobby ThompsonAudio by @GeorgiePats (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCktpfYTuoU6S3PTPzyBeSTg)
21 Oct 2025
The Built World Around You Podcast Ep5- Tom Baldwin
The Built World Around You Episode 5 featuring Tom Baldwin from Schaefer Homes covers Problem Solving, Growth and Betterment topics and drops great nuggets to think about while on your own personal journey!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson, President of Thompson Group Ventures
Audio by Georgie Pats.
14 Oct 2025
The Built World Around You Podcast Ep4- Myles Cardenas
How Students Are Changing the Construction Landscape! On the heels of a widely successful National Association of Home Builders (https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-home-builders/) HBCU Leadership Program Cohort 3 event last week, I was able to catch up with Myles Cardenas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mylescardenas/) to record episode 4 of The Built World Around You Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-built-world-around-you-podcast/) ! The positive impact the students are making now and will make in the future is of epic proportions!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson, President, Thompson Group Ventures
Audio by Georgie Pats
7 Oct 2025
The Built World Around You Podcast Ep3- Lida Citroen
The Built World Around You Episode 3 featuring Lida Citroen from Lida360 covers Personal Branding, Your Why, Growth and Betterment that everyone can use no matter what industry or level of their career!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson, President of Thompson Group Ventures with Audio by Georgie Pats.
7 Oct 2025
The Built World Around You Podcast Ep2- Andrew Undem
The Built World Around You Episode 2 featuring Andrew Undem from Sure Sales Group covers Problem Solving, Sales, Growth and Betterment topics and drops great nuggets to think about while on your own personal journey!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson, President of Thompson Group Ventures with Audio by Georgie Pats.
7 Oct 2025
The Built World Around You Podcast Ep 1- Nicholas Czar
The Built World Around You Episode 1 featuring Nicholas Czar from New Home Star covers AI solutions, Sales, Growth and Betterment topics and announces a new product launch from New Home Star!
Hosted and Produced by Bobby Thompson, President of Thompson Group Ventures with Audio by Georgie Pats.
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