Join Simpson Strong-Tie for Strong Conversations as we invite partners, colleagues and leaders for insightful conversations. Stretch your mind with powerful ideas that will help you evolve how you think about the industry — and your place in it.
We’ll dive deep into issues we all face — forging stronger connections and professional relationships along the way.
Don’t miss the opportunity to get an in-depth look inside the minds of innovators and leaders who are reshaping and advancing the world we build and live in.
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Join Simpson Strong-Tie for Strong Conversations as we invite partners, colleagues and leaders for insightful conversations. Stretch your mind with powerful ideas that will help you evolve how you think about the industry — and your place in it.
We’ll dive deep into issues we all face — forging stronger connections and professional relationships along the way.
Don’t miss the opportunity to get an in-depth look inside the minds of innovators and leaders who are reshaping and advancing the world we build and live in.
Strong Conversations | Jeff Lear – Speed, Reach and Compete
Strong Conversations
32 minutes 35 seconds
7 months ago
Strong Conversations | Jeff Lear – Speed, Reach and Compete
In another revisited episode from Live from the Simpson Strong-Tie booth at IBS 2025 in Las Vegas, we have a high-energy, insightful conversation with Jeff Lear, VP of Strategic Sourcing at Meritage Homes. Host Sam Marcoux and Jeff dive into what it takes to lead with focus and purpose in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Learn how Meritage Homes is redefining new home construction with its Speed, Reach, and Compete strategy.
- Jeff opens up about the value of mentorship, culture, and the adrenaline rush of public speaking.
- Discover how Meritage’s spec-first model and 60-day close-ready promise are challenging the resale market.
- A candid look at industry headwinds, including tariffs and affordability—and why optimism still wins.
Strong Conversations
Join Simpson Strong-Tie for Strong Conversations as we invite partners, colleagues and leaders for insightful conversations. Stretch your mind with powerful ideas that will help you evolve how you think about the industry — and your place in it.
We’ll dive deep into issues we all face — forging stronger connections and professional relationships along the way.
Don’t miss the opportunity to get an in-depth look inside the minds of innovators and leaders who are reshaping and advancing the world we build and live in.
