Galiano Tiramani is a housing innovator, entrepreneur, and co-founder of BOXABL, a groundbreaking startup revolutionizing the construction industry through foldable, factory-built homes. With a mission to solve the global housing crisis, Galiano and his team are redefining how homes are built—bringing automation, scalability, and speed to a space historically plagued by inefficiency, regulation, and rising costs.
Listeners can learn more at Boxabl.com and follow BOXABL on YouTube and social media for updates on their journey.
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(00:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast!
(00:30) Guest introduction: Galiano Tiramani, BOXABL
(01:00) The BOXABL origin story and inspiration from car manufacturing
(03:00) Early challenges in modular and factory-built housing
(05:00) The Casita model and expanding product lines
(07:00) Vertical integration and evolving the business model
(09:00) Regulatory hurdles and navigating state and federal codes
(09:45) “We can unfold a house in 30 minutes.”
(12:00) Speed, durability, and efficiency of BOXABL homes
(14:00) Zoning, permits, and the sales cycle
(16:00) Applications in mobile home and RV parks
(18:00) Construction materials and energy efficiency
(20:00) Collaborations and opportunities in manufactured housing
(22:00) The vision for the future: scaling up and world domination
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Blake Comfort, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing for Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.
Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top-notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi-family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves spending time outdoors, throwing the ball for her dog, and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.
