Think BIG with Taylor Lyles

Think BIG with Taylor Lyles is your go-to podcast for everything building industry. Hosted by Taylor Lyles, CEO of the HBA of Greenville, this podcast dives deep into the latest industry trends, news, and insights that matter most to builders, contractors, and trade professionals. Tune in as Taylor interviews members of the HBA of Greenville and experts from surrounding trade industries, offering valuable education and actionable advice to help you grow your business and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of construction.

Think BIG with Taylor Lyles is a business podcast hosted by Taylor Lyles, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Taylor Lyles hosts Think BIG with Taylor Lyles, a business show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Surveying the Future: How 35 Years of Change Shaped Greenville’s Growth

  Oct 28, 202536 minS2

  <p>Ask a question you want covered on the Monthly Q&A Podcast</p><p>In this episode of Think BIG with Taylor Lyles, we sit down with Robby Warner of G3 Engineering and Surveying—who’s been in the industry for over 35 years—to explore how surveying has evolved alongside Greenville’s explosive growth. From the early days of manual measurements to today’s cutting-edge LiDAR and radar technologies, Robby shares how innovation has redefined what’s possible in land development. We’ll discuss how accurate surveying impacts affordable housing, why it remains a crucial step in any development project, and w...

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  Former Clemson Football Coach Turned Luxury Home Builder with Jeff Scott

  Oct 14, 202537 minS2

  <p>Ask a question you want covered on the Monthly Q&A Podcast</p><p>What does it take to go from leading championship football teams to building multimillion-dollar homes? In this episode of Think BIG with Taylor Lyles, we sit down with <b>Jeff Scott</b>, President of Haven Valley Builders and former Clemson Offensive Coordinator and Head Coach at USF.</p><p><br/>Jeff shares how the lessons he learned under Dabo Swinney—like “How you do anything is how you do everything”—translate from the locker room to the boardroom. He opens up about leadership, managing high-stakes projects...

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  Episode #22

  Penn Gaines - CEO of Payfluence an All-In-One HCM Software

  Aug 19, 202541 minS1

  <p>Ask a question you want covered on the Monthly Q&A Podcast</p><p>In this episode of Think BIG, Taylor Lyles talks with Penn Gaines, co-founder of Payfluence, a Greenville-based human capital management company that helps businesses manage the entire employee lifecycle in one platform—from payroll and tax to HR, benefits, and talent management. </p><p>Penn shares how his experience at Fortune 250 companies and previous ventures shaped his focus on building a responsive, service-first culture, where calls are answered within three rings and emails within four hours. The conversation explores his experience in large corporations and boo...

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  Episode #21

  Greenville’s Luxury Blueprint with Jackson Bailey

  Jul 15, 202533 minS1

  <p>Ask a question you want covered on the Monthly Q&A Podcast</p><p>Jackson Bailey, second-generation COO and Co-Owner of Stoneledge Luxury Homes, joins Taylor to talk about Greenville’s transformation. From its beginnings in 2004, building $250K homes to becoming the Upstate’s 2024 Builder of the Year, Stoneledge has evolved alongside its community. Jackson shares insights on retaining top-tier talent, building culture, and bringing inspiration from larger markets to shape Greenville’s future luxury footprint.</p><p>You can learn more about Stoneledge Luxury Homes and see their latest work here.</p><p>Don't forget to check out our po...

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  Episode #20

  Where Heritage Meets Home: Inside the Hartness Vision

  Jul 1, 202537 minS1

  <p>Ask a question you want covered on the Monthly Q&A Podcast</p><p>Jim Burns, COO of Hartness Development and former County Council member, shares how one family's land acquisitions in the 1970s led to one of Greenville’s most ambitious master-planned communities. We dive into the Live-Work-Play concept, the creation of Hotel Hartness, and how thoughtful development fosters a true sense of belonging. If you care about intentional growth and luxury with purpose, this episode delivers. </p><p>To learn more about Hartness, their mission, their community, and how you can be a part of it, check out...

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