Kevin Lowney's guest appearances

Kevin Lowney

Inebriart podcast

Friends of Build Magazine

David Allen

Dee Snider

Chris Lee

Dave Johnson

Michael Grecco

Ryan Smith

Daniel Warren Johnson

Richard Horvitz

Amber Nash

Seth Dickinson

Richard Kelly

Tom Stewart

Justin Ford

Sarah Martin

Sean Whalen

OwlTail

The firm typically self-performs the majority of the work on its projects, allowing for flexibility, control, and direct cost.Listen in as Kevin shares how he came to set up shop in both Arizona and Hawaii, and the differences in the home building process between the two states.He speaks in particular on the unique logistical considerations around running a construction company on the Big Island, and the projects that he is excited to be working on in the near future.Topics Discussed: [05:19] Kevin’s background and his decision to move to the Big Island[08:50] Why Kevin decided to come to Sedona[12:55] How Kevin came to start his own firm[16:55] Differences in the home building process in Sedona and Big Island[25:21] Managing client expectations and turning ambitious ideas into reality[29:28] How long it takes to build the “typical” Lowney home in Hawaii[33:05] Dealing with higher prices and procurement challenges when building in Hawaii[36:36] Projects that Kevin is excited about right now[42:23] Permitting challenges in Sedona versus Big Island[43:52] The defining moment when Kevin realized business was going strongConnect with Lowney Contracting: Website Connect with Build Magazine: Website Blog Contact Us Instagram Facebook Key Quotes from Episode:The clients are all different—different personalities. You have to try to figure out how to interact and communicate with them. Some of them want less information because they’re really busy. With others, you really have to communicate with them otherwise they start getting nervous and they think everything’s gone amuck when, really, it’s quiet because it’s just running on schedule and going the way it’s supposed to go.

The firm typically self-performs the majority of the work on its projects, allowing for flexibility, control, and direct cost.Listen in as Kevin shares how he came to set up shop in both Arizona and Hawaii, and the differences in the home building process between the two states.He speaks in particular on the unique logistical considerations around running a construction company on the Big Island, and the projects that he is excited to be working on in the near future.Topics Discussed: <ul><li>[05:19] Kevin’s background and his decision to move to the Big Island</li><li>[08:50] Why Kevin decided to come to Sedona</li><li>[12:55] How Kevin came to start his own firm</li><li>[16:55] Differences in the home building process in Sedona and Big Island</li><li>[25:21] Managing client expectations and turning ambitious ideas into reality</li><li>[29:28] How long it takes to build the “typical” Lowney home in Hawaii</li><li>[33:05] Dealing with higher prices and procurement challenges when building in Hawaii</li><li>[36:36] Projects that Kevin is excited about right now</li><li>[42:23] Permitting challenges in Sedona versus Big Island</li><li>[43:52] The defining moment when Kevin realized business was going strong</li></ul>Connect with Lowney Contracting: <ul><li><a href="https://www.lowneycontracting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> </li></ul>Connect with Build Magazine: <ul><li><a href="https://www.buildmagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.buildmagazine.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.buildmagazine.com/contact-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contact Us</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildmags/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BuildMags/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li></ul>Key Quotes from Episode:<ul><li>The clients are all different—different personalities. You have to try to figure out how to interact and communicate with them. Some of them want less information because they’re really busy. With others, you really have to communicate with them otherwise they start getting nervous and they think everything’s gone amuck when, really, it’s quiet because it’s just running on schedule and going the way it’s supposed to go.</li></ul>

Kevin Lowney of Lowney Contracting in Hawaii

Voice actor, radio host, and voice over artist Kevin Lowney joins Andy to talk about getting into radio, tuning your voice to your audience, and writing in someone else's voice. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.

Professional Voice Kevin Lowney Ep. 174