In today’s episode: Liesel Cooper shares her journey in the home building industry, where quick decision-making and embracing risks are part of the daily grind. Tune in as Liesel discusses navigating the complexities of a male-dominated field with empathy and self-awareness, revealing the keys to her successful career and impactful leadership. Timestamps: 00:00 Don't Take No as an Answer 05:50 Self Repairing Concrete 09:44 Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis with Startup Companies 14:46 The Importance of Passion in the Home Building Industry 23:50 Why Fast Decision-Making in Home Building Matters 25:15 Keys to Success - Talent, Intelligence, Hard Work, and Determination 26:09 Surrounding Yourself with Smart and Capable People 27:34 The Value of Mentors in Personal and Professional Growth 33:08 Finding the Right Role Through Self-Awareness 35:00 The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Female Executive 39:13 Passion, Empathy, and Self-Awareness in Leadership About Leisel: Liesel Cooper, Regional President at Dream Finders Homes, has had a long history of success spanning 36 years in the homebuilding industry, having served in prominent positions for several national builders. Liesel brings a wealth of experience to the table. With a diverse background spanning land acquisition, land development, land entitlement, construction, purchasing, product development, sales, corporate marketing, customer service functions, and finance—resulting in over $3 billion in revenue for the company in 2022 while delivering just over 6,600 homes.  Acknowledgements: Builder365 is powered by Opendoor for Builders. For easy sales and smooth moves, visit www.opendoor.com/builder365