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Join the Home Artisans of Indiana at the 2nd Annual Build Better Summit, a full-day experience created by and for leaders in the home services industry.
This isn’t just another conference...
It’s a hands-on, results-driven summit designed to help you elevate your business strategies, unlock growth opportunities, and gear up for 2026 and beyond.
You’ll hear from expert keynote speakers and dynamic BBS-Talk presenters covering topics like leadership, operations, marketing, HR, finance, AI, and the future of money.
Choose from focused breakout sessions, join peer-led discussions, and engage with industry leaders who understand the challenges of running a home-focused business.
The day wraps with a powerful panel discussion featuring respected voices from the trades — and of course, plenty of time to connect, network, and grow.
Event Details
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
8 AM – 5 PM
Biltwell Event Center
950 S. White River Pkwy W. Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46221
Speakers
SHAWN VAN DYKE
Shawn Van Dyke, construction business coach and author of Profit First for Contractors and The Paperwork Punch List, will deliver a keynote and breakout session on streamlining operations, driving profitability, and elevating the trades with practical, real-world strategies.
NICHOLAS LAWRENCE
Nicholas Lawrence, Executive Director of People and Culture for local franchise – Indianapolis, will give a talk on elevating organizational culture titled “The My Pleasure Way”— sharing lessons on defining the why, transforming leadership approaches, and fostering proactive accountability to create lasting impact.
ANGIE CAREL
Angie Carel, named one of the Top 50 Women to Watch in AI, will deliver a keynote on making AI practical and human. She will provide clear, actionable insights on adoption, AI literacy, and leading teams through transformation, showing builders and business leaders how to move past resistance and apply AI with confidence and impact.
Nick Reich
Nick Reich, author of the upcoming book Every Player is Bigger than the Program, delivers a powerful keynote on leading with people at the center. Nick provides a framework that helps organizations move beyond outdated playbooks, challenges leaders to reimagine success, and shows how to build truly high-performing teams. Because the brand doesn’t breathe, your people do.
Tim Woodward
Tim Woodward is the Founder & President of Blend Wealth, an accounting and wealth management firm built to simplify and optimize your entire financial life. At the Build Better Summit, Tim will present The Entrepreneur’s Wealth Playbook where he’ll share tax strategies, CFO-level insights to increase profit and cash flow and a framework to improve your business and personal finances.
Amanda Price
Amanda Price, director of revenue operations from Cinterra, will bring a no-nonsense approach to driving measurable business growth, sharper processes, and operational clarity. She will provide practical frameworks on revenue operations, sales strategy, and scalable systems, helping business owners fix broken CRM processes, align their teams, and lead with data-backed confidence.
Bryn Jones
Bryn Jones, vice president of sales and marketing for Huse Culinary, will deliver a breakout session on brand building and relevance in a changing market. He will share how Huse Culinary has driven major brand attention and sustained consistency with an iconic brand like St. Elmo Steak House, weaving in famous stories of the legends who have walked its halls.
Employment & Human Resources: Don Whetro / Nicholas Reich / Nick Lawrence
Finance & Business Growth: Shawn Van Dyke / Tim Woodward / Angie Carel
Sales & Marketing: Bryn Jones
Better Business Bureau: Panel Discussion
This dynamic panel brings together respected leaders from the home design and construction industries to share their real-world experiences, challenges, and visions for the future.
Lead by:
- Don Whetro, CEO – AR Homes
Panelists:
- Jason Ells, President – Custom Concrete
- Caryn O’Sullivan, Founder & CEO – Drapery Street
- Ryan Geltz, Founder & CEO – Pro Security & Automation
The Agenda
9:15 AM – Opening Keynote: Shawn Van Dyke
Streamlining operations, driving profitability, and elevating the trades.
10:00 AM – BBS Talk: Angie Carel
Making AI practical, human, and impactful for your business.
10:30 AM – Coffee & Networking
Presented by Aco
11:00 AM – Breakout Sessions
- Employment & Human Resources – Nick Reich / Nick Lawrence
- Finance & Business Growth – Shawn Van Dyke
- Sales & Marketing – Amanda Price
- Better Business Bureau – Panel
12:00 PM – Lunch & Vendor Networking
1:00 PM – Keynote: Nick Lawrence, Chick-fil-A
“The My Pleasure Way” – Culture, leadership, and accountability that lasts.
1:30 PM – BBS Talk: Nick Reich
Leading with people at the center of your business.
2:00 PM – Coffee & Networking
2:30 PM – BBS Talk: Tim Woodward
The Entrepreneur’s Wealth Playbook: Your Guide to Business and Personal Finances
3:00 PM – BBS Talk: Amanda Price
Revenue ops, process clarity, and scalable systems.
3:30 PM – Leader Panel: Crafting the Future of Trades with Don Whetro, AR Homes
Real-world insights from respected Home Artisans leaders.
4:30 PM – Closing & Audience Wrap-Up
4:45 PM – Networking Reception
SponsorshipOpportunities:
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thank you!
A big thank you to our sponsors and all who attended the First Annual Women Build It Conference!
Women in the design and construction industry gathered for a fun and inspiring one day conference, the first ever Women Build It. The day was filled with camaraderie, moments to connect, and build each other up. Keynote speakers and panelists offered insight on finding your place as a woman in a male dominated field as well as developing both personally and professionally on your career journey. It was a wonderful day and Haven Media, the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis, and our sponsors look forward to next year!