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The Home Guys Podcast
Real estate is tough — but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
On The Homeguys Podcast, hosts James Kolde, Jen Kolde, and Jaden Ghylin share what it really takes to succeed as a franchisee in today’s market. No fluff — just real conversations about the wins, the setbacks, and the systems that actually move the needle.
Each episode is packed with practical strategies, proven processes, mindset shifts, and mentorship moments you can implement right away. But it’s about more than production — it’s about doing life together. Building alongside a network that supports you, challenges you, celebrates with you, and grows with you.
If you’re ready to work smarter, grow faster, and be part of something bigger than yourself, The Homeguys Podcast is your playbook — and your people.
The Home Guys Podcast
He Left Hollywood to Build ADUs… Now They Print Cash
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In this episode, we sit down with Gil Vaisman, founder of Go ADU Construction, who made the leap from editing reality TV shows in Hollywood, including the hit real estate series Selling Sunset—to building one of the most specialised Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction companies in Los Angeles.
Gil shares how the uncertainty of freelance life pushed him to build a business of his own—and how a simple garage conversion he and his wife built in 2017 turned into a thriving company helping homeowners generate income, house family members, and solve housing challenges.
We break down the real economics of ADUs in Los Angeles, including how a $150K garage conversion can generate $1,000+ per month in positive cash flow, and why ADUs are becoming one of the most powerful tools for homeowners and investors.
We also dive into:
• What ADUs are and why they’re exploding in popularity
• How homeowners use ADUs for rental income, ageing parents, or adult children
• Real cost and rent numbers for ADUs in LA
• The biggest parking, privacy, and zoning challenges with backyard units
• Why California laws now allow up to four units on a single-family lot
• How ADU policy is spreading to Florida, Washington, Oregon, and Colorado
• Go ADU Construction’s unique no-change-order business model
• How AI and automation are starting to reshape construction workflows
If you’re curious about real estate investing, housing solutions, or building an ADU, this conversation breaks down both the opportunity and the challenges from someone doing it every day.
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