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Building For LifeEmbracing Fear: The Path to True CourageWhat if the bravest people aren't fearless at all? In this thought-provoking discussion, Missy Manuel and Allison Babin challenge conventional wisdom about courage by exploring how true bravery often means moving forward while carrying fear like a backpack.Through vulnerable personal stories, Missy shares how she navigated a high-stakes business opportunity by processing her fear rather than ignoring it. The hosts examine practical approaches to handling fear—journaling, prayer, consulting trusted advisors—and explore how emotions serve as valuable signals when we pay attention to them. Rather than suppressing fear or letting it control us, they suggest a mi...
2025-09-1710 min
Market Proof Marketing: Home Builder Marketing InsightsGuest Ep: The Voice of the Customer With Allison BabinMarket Proof Marketing · Guest Ep: The Voice of the Customer With Allison Babin
2024-12-0537 min
Market Proof MarketingGuest Ep: The Voice of the Customer With Allison BabinIn this episode, Kevin Oakley is joined by Allison Babin, Director of Marketing with Manuel Builders in Louisiana. Sharing a common passion for personal growth and development, they highlight the importance of celebrating the little wins, doing the right thing for homeowners, and a marketer's role in personalizing and humanizing the building process.
2024-11-2737 minBuilding For LifeBuilding for Life: Embracing Brokenness and Cultivating Self-Control for HealingEver wondered how acknowledging personal brokenness can pave the way for profound healing? Join Missy Manuel, Allison Babin, and Hailey Stroderd on the Building for Life podcast as they guide you through their own stories of trauma, anxiety, and the misplaced blame resulting from the illusion of control. Through heartfelt conversations, they reveal practical steps like self-inventory and seeking support, crucial for embarking on a journey of healing and self-discovery. This episode is packed with insights on how taking ownership of your life can lead to lasting peace and growth.In another powerful segment, we discuss the...
2024-07-3113 minBuilding For LifeBuilding for Life: Embracing Travel for Personal Growth and PresenceEver wondered how stepping out of your comfort zone can transform your life? Join us as Missy Manuel shares her vibrant experiences from her recent trip to Italy, where she navigated through unfamiliar foods and fast-paced schedules while discovering the power of being intentional and present. Learn how disrupting your routine, whether through international travel or local adventures, can shift your perspective and foster personal growth. Allison Babin also joins us to add her valuable insights on savoring new environments and how this can profoundly enhance our appreciation for everyday life.Reflecting on personal growth through travel...
2024-06-2611 minBuilding For LifeBuilding for Life: Transforming Summer into a Season of Growth and ConnectionEver wondered if your summer could be more than just a series of lazy days and chaotic family gatherings? This episode of the Building for Life podcast promises to transform your perspective on the season! Join Taylor Burtner and Allison Babin as they share personal stories and practical advice on turning summer into a time for intentional growth. Missy recounts her rejuvenating 12-day vacation that gave him a fresh outlook on life and inspired her to see summer as a chance for personal and relational development. Meanwhile, Allison discusses the joys and challenges of having young children at home...
2024-06-1810 min
Pages and PrejudiceE04: It's All Greek to MeDo you think the gods stay in Olympus because they too live in fear of the horniness they've instilled in us?Recommended Reading:Neon Gods by Katee RobertElectric Idol by Katee RobertWicked Beauty by Katee RobertCirce by Madeline Miller (not romance)The Rose by Tiffany ReiszGods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips (not romance)Out of Practice Aphrodite by SE BabinA Touch of Greek by Tina FolsomDemigods of San Francisco (Sins...
2024-05-061h 28Building For LifeConstructing Dreams: A Young Man's Journey to Homeownership and Self-DiscoveryEmbarking on the monumental task of building a home at just 23, my son Jacques Manuel, alongside co-host Allison Babin, shares the trials and triumphs of his homeownership journey. From grappling with the weight of a mortgage to the personal evolution that comes with constructing a living space, this episode is a tapestry of youthful ambition and the pursuit of financial independence. Jacques presents not just a blueprint for bricks and mortar but an intimate look at the emotional architecture of becoming a homeowner.This conversation seamlessly transitions into empowering advice for young professionals carving their own path...
2024-04-1016 minBuilding For LifeLaying Groundwork for Strength in Structures and SelvesDiscover the invisible yet powerful elements that create a resilient life, much like the foundations that hold up the very buildings we live in. We sit down with my husband, Greg Manuel, and our marketing guru, Allison Babin, to unravel the significance of a well-laid foundation, both in the tangible world of construction and the intangible realm of personal development. As we navigate the conversation, we illuminate the often ignored yet crucial steps in crafting a durable base, from the precision of soil testing to the strategic placement of pilings. Listen in and learn how these principles are not...
2024-03-2715 minBuilding For LifeConstructing Dreams and Lives: Aligning Home Foundations with Personal GrowthDiscover the blueprint to a life built on a solid foundation as we converse with Greg Manuel and Allison Babin about the critical steps in constructing your dream home and how they mirror the journey of personal growth. Prepare to understand the significance of selecting just the right spot for your home, akin to choosing the path for your life, where we tackle the unseen complexities like land drainage and flood risks, paralleling the way we assess and manage the risks in our own lives. We embark on an excavation of sorts, digging deep into the parallels of removing...
2024-03-2010 minBuilding For LifeBuilding for Life: Crafting Homes and Futures with Intention and PurposeEmbark on a journey that merges the art of building a home with the essence of constructing a life filled with purpose and growth. I'm Missy Manuel, joined by my insightful colleagues Taylor Burtner and Allison Babin, and together, we're laying out the blueprint for a life well-designed. Just as a home requires a solid foundation, so does our personal well-being, and in this episode, we share our collective wisdom on nurturing both. With my background in counseling and our company's commitment to human betterment, we discuss the importance of intentionality in every nail hammered and decision made. Taylor...
2024-02-0609 min
BE THAT LAWYERJesse Frye: Improving Your Client Experience for Law Firm SuccessIn this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jesse Frye discuss:Why Jesse started ScaleLegal.Most common gaps in the client experience. Utilizing your tech stack appropriately and effectively. 3 Tips for improving your client experience. Key Takeaways:Communication is often one of the largest gaps in the client experience. Consistency in communication is key. Most tech isn’t customized for lawyers. There are ways to customize (and be properly trained in) your technology for the best use in your firm. Map out your client journey. You need to understand your current state before you can plan for what...
2023-04-1333 min
HBA BuildCastAllison Babin and Taylor Burtner with Manuel BuildersIn Episode 25 of the HBA BuildCast, Rebecca Harris of HBA|GBR sits down with Allison Babin and Taylor Burtner with Manuel Builders. Listen in as Allison and Taylor share the story of Manuel Builders and more!
Interested in learning more about Manuel Builders? Visit them on the web at https://manuelbuilders.com!
In this Episode:
:57 - Taylor's role at Manuel Builders
1:10 - Allison's role at Manuel Builders
1:29 - How Manuel Builders got started
2:10 - Grown outside of the Lafayette market and in to Greater Baton Rouge and...
2022-11-0921 min
Change the Algorithm with Mike GandolfoFollow-up Panel Discussion with the Class of 2020In this episode…
We address the class of 2020 who is graduating in an unprecedented time. Our conversation circulates around the challenges that these graduates are facing and how to be accountable and take control over what can be controlled. We talk through the feelings and roadblocks of being a recent graduate and how to keep moving forward through continuous learning and utilizing your most valuable resource - time.
Our follow-up panel brings together three recent graduates at different stages in their education paths to discuss the challenges and insights that they’ve confronted as a resu...
2020-06-1246 min
It's New Orleans: Out to LunchUnicorn 504 - Out to Lunch - It's New OrleansYou ve probably heard the expression, "follow the money." It usually refers to a method of tracking criminal activity. In entrepreneurial circles, following the money can lead to a lot more money. Or it can lead to absolutely nothing. Knowing which entrepreneurial idea to bet on is more art than science. Peggy Babin is CEO of a firm called Valmiki 504. It s the New Orleans branch of a Manhattan investment company and they re investing in local New Orleans startups. Allison Albert is the founder of a very unique New Orleans startup, called Pet Krewe. Pet Krewe is part of...
2018-02-0122 min