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Episode 186: Scaling Smart With Taylor & Mandy Shipp

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A lot of builders steer away from the 'weird' lots, but there's a lot to gain from leaning into them

Professional Builders Secrets brings you a special live episode from the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, featuring Taylor and Mandy Shipp from Shiloh Homes. In this episode, Taylor and Mandy open up about the real challenges and triumphs of running a custom home building business, the benefits of embracing unique lots, building timeless designs, and implementing scalable systems that protect their quality and sanity.

Inside episode 186 you will discover

Why building on “weird” or difficult lots can become your competitive edge
How Taylor and Mandy balance quality with growth without going full production
What systems they put in place to scale without losing control
What truly sets their homes apart
How APB coaching gave them the confidence to charge what they’re worth
And much, much more.

Special mentions: Shiloh Homes

key moments

2:10 Why Taylor left production building to pursue custom work
6:45 How embracing “weird” lots became their niche
10:25 The realities of wearing multiple hats and managing chaos
14:40 Balancing creativity, craftsmanship, and construction
20:05 How APB coaching helped them charge their worth
25:15 Plans for sustainable growth without compromising quality

key moments

2:10 Why Taylor left production building to pursue custom work
6:45 How embracing “weird” lots became their niche
10:25 The realities of wearing multiple hats and managing chaos
14:40 Balancing creativity, craftsmanship, and construction
20:05 How APB coaching helped them charge their worth
25:15 Plans for sustainable growth without compromising quality

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services

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Co-founder of Shiloh Homes, Taylor brings a background in high-volume production building to custom home construction. He’s passionate about craftsmanship, quality control, and creating unique homes that stand the test of time.

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Mandy is the creative force behind Shiloh Homes. From architectural design to content creation, she leads with vision and detail, balancing multiple roles while crafting spaces that blend timeless aesthetics with modern functionality.

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Mandy