John McManus

John McManus

President and Founder

John McManus, founder and president of The Builder’s Daily, is an award-winning editorial, programming, and digital content strategist. TBD's purpose is a community capable of constant improvement.

Certainty Sells Homes: Simplicity As A Spring Lifeline

Leadership

Certainty Sells Homes: Simplicity As A Spring Lifeline

Buyers are nervous—and uncertain. Builders who embed clarity, trust, and insurance upfront gain an edge. Exclusive insights from Westwood Insurance Agency’s Christine Geeslin show why radical simplicity is no longer optional.

Together with

Westwood Insurance Agency

Southern Development Joins Keystone Custom Homes Team

Land

Southern Development Joins Keystone Custom Homes Team

In a moment of national builder retrenchment, a culturally aligned partnership between two private operators advances a mission-driven strategy — one anchored in trust, local strength, and global impact.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Tariffs, Land, A Turning Tide: Private Builders Reclaim Ground

Leadership

Tariffs, Land, A Turning Tide: Private Builders Reclaim Ground

Post-tariff fallout creates a rare opening for nimble private builders to seize deals public giants walk away from.

Together with

McGuinn Homes

Warren Buffett’s Timeless Wisdom: A Blueprint for Builders

Leadership

Warren Buffett’s Timeless Wisdom: A Blueprint for Builders

In his final shareholder meeting (as CEO), Warren Buffett emphasized long-term thinking, humility, and trust—principles that resonate deeply with homebuilding professionals facing today's market challenges.

Riverside Homebuilders Turns Data Discipline Into Profit Gains

Technology

Riverside Homebuilders Turns Data Discipline Into Profit Gains

A 72% drop in warranty costs. A culture shift built on real-time accountability, not guesswork.

Together with

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

Certainty Sells Homes: Simplicity As A Spring Lifeline

Leadership

Certainty Sells Homes: Simplicity As A Spring Lifeline

Buyers are nervous—and uncertain. Builders who embed clarity, trust, and insurance upfront gain an edge. Exclusive insights from Westwood Insurance Agency’s Christine Geeslin show why radical simplicity is no longer optional.

Together with

Westwood Insurance Agency

Southern Development Joins Keystone Custom Homes Team

Land

Southern Development Joins Keystone Custom Homes Team

In a moment of national builder retrenchment, a culturally aligned partnership between two private operators advances a mission-driven strategy — one anchored in trust, local strength, and global impact.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Tariffs, Land, A Turning Tide: Private Builders Reclaim Ground

Leadership

Tariffs, Land, A Turning Tide: Private Builders Reclaim Ground

Post-tariff fallout creates a rare opening for nimble private builders to seize deals public giants walk away from.

Together with

McGuinn Homes

Warren Buffett’s Timeless Wisdom: A Blueprint for Builders

Leadership

Warren Buffett’s Timeless Wisdom: A Blueprint for Builders

In his final shareholder meeting (as CEO), Warren Buffett emphasized long-term thinking, humility, and trust—principles that resonate deeply with homebuilding professionals facing today's market challenges.

Riverside Homebuilders Turns Data Discipline Into Profit Gains

Technology

Riverside Homebuilders Turns Data Discipline Into Profit Gains

A 72% drop in warranty costs. A culture shift built on real-time accountability, not guesswork.

Together with

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems