Blueprints Podcast
Blueprints is where personal growth meets entrepreneurial grit—hosted by father-daughter duo Michael Flory and Isabelle Braeutigam of Custom Built Design & Remodeling. Just like every great renovation starts with a blueprint, every successful life and business begins with a solid plan. In each episode, Michael and Isabelle draw on their experiences in the construction industry—and as entrepreneurs—to help you lay the foundation for your best self. Whether you’re building a business, reshaping your mindset, or navigating a major life remodel, Blueprints is your guide for building the life you’ve always imagined.
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Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
14 min
In this episode of The Blueprints Podcast, Isabelle and Michael dive into the real, raw journey of growing alongside the business you're building. From ditching traditional schooling for a self-guided education to embracing entrepreneurial "seizures," they explore how personal development and business development are tightly linked.
Michael shares his early story—how a gut feeling (and a late-night infomercial) launched his first real estate deal and eventually led to founding a design-build company. They unpack the difference between schooling and education, and why mindset, leadership, and ownership are critical as your business grows.
Whether you’re just starting out or trying to level up, this episode is packed with encouragement and lessons from the trenches.
Apr 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025
20 min
Before you can build anything—whether it’s a house, a business, or a better life—you need a blueprint. In this very first episode, you’ll meet your hosts Michael Flory and Isabelle Braeutigam, the father-daughter duo behind Custom Built Design & Remodeling, and the voices behind Blueprints.
Michael opens up about the tragic event that changed his life at just 10 years old, the long road of healing that followed, and how that journey shaped the way he leads his business, his family, and now this podcast. Together, Michael and Isabelle share the heart behind Blueprints—why they started it, who it’s for, and what they hope you take away from every episode.
This is more than a podcast about entrepreneurship or self-development. It’s about redemption, growth, and the belief that you can rebuild from anything—with the right plan.