Salt Lake City, UT
Construct a community of your own. The Curious Builder Collective is a community of builders looking to enhance their businesses by tapping into the collective expertise of fellow pros in their area. It’s a forum for asking questions, exploring ideas, and testing theories, all to help you refine and apply these insights to your own business.
Connect with the dynamic builder industry.
Format
Each session explores one topic meant to spark new ways of thinking about business. Conversations start in small groups of about 8–10 people, guided by prompts that keep things focused and practical. Midway through, groups mix to bring in new perspectives. It’s an easy, energizing way to connect, learn, and leave inspired.
Timeline
8:30-8:45 Pastries/Coffee & Networking
8:45-9 Introductions
9-9:55 Small Groups Table Discussion - Round 1
10-10:55 Small Group Table Discussion - Round 2
10:55-11 Key Takeaways
2026 Dates, Topics, & Locations
Feb 12, 2026 from 8:30-11am —Sales / Marketing
Emser Tile, 15500 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Suite 1, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
May 8, 2026 from 8:30-11am — Financing / Investors
Sub-Zero Wolf, 15570 North 83rd Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Aug 14, 2026 from 8:30-11am — Team Management / Hiring & Firing
Pella, 16211 N Scottsdale Road Suite A8, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Nov 13. 2026 from 8:30-11am — Multiple Streams of Income
Innovative, 9170 E Bahia Dr STE 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Sponsored By:
Hosted By:
Brad Leavitt
Brad Leavitt is the President and Founder of AFT Construction, a luxury residential and commercial builder based in Scottsdale. Known for exceeding industry standards, AFT has been nationally recognized in Fine Homebuilding, Luxe Interiors + Design, and Professional Builder.
Brad is a dynamic speaker and he’s also the host of The AFT Construction Podcast, covering topics like marketing, entrepreneurship, and building science.
Hosted By:
Vince Longo
As President of Vincent Longo Custom Builders, I bring over 35 years of experience in luxury home building and more than 25 years in property acquisition, rental property development & investing. My extensive background enables me to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, ensuring each project meets the highest standards of quality.
Since founding my company in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2000, I have been dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, exquisite details, and high-quality materials. I earned the prestigious Master Residential Carpenter designation in 1997 and have received the esteemed Obie Award from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA) 40 times.
Building and maintaining client trust is paramount to my success. I collaborate with top architects, designers, tradespeople, and artisans, creating handcrafted custom luxury homes, stunning renovations, and premium commercial build-outs. My work primarily serves the communities of Cobb, Fulton, Dekalb, Midtown, Buckhead, Vinings, Virginia Highlands, Inman Park, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, East Cobb, Serenbe and other Southeast locations.
Past Event Success
Our primary goal in orchestrating The Curious Builder Collective was to foster a sense of community among builders, building relationships, encouraging openness, vulnerability, and creativity to elevate each other's career success.
Each participant left the event enriched, armed with 3-4 actionable ideas to apply to their businesses, and a newfound business network of real connection with like-minded people.
Read more to learn about the past event!