"When I started out at Solomon, I was one of three women out of seventy in a training program. There were times that it was tough, but you power through it. If you rise above then you have this massive advantage, because the world needs women in business." - Ivy Zelman

In this interview we are honored to speak with Ivy Zelman. Ivy is founder and CEO of Zelman and Associates and is a leading voice on housing market trends. She serves as an advisor for many home builders and investors and Ivy is best known for predicting the latest housing market crash when almost no one saw it coming.

This is the second episode of our #womenwhobuild series.

In this interview, we address the question of why we need more women in this industry. You will also find our talk helpful if you are a professional looking to build your courage, fortitude, and ability to think ahead.

Check out our conversation about

- Ivy’s professional career path. From going to night school to being a heavily sought out expert

- The outlook of the home building market

- Advice for would-be trade professionals

- How to be courageous when your ideas are unpopular

- And how to thrive as a woman in a male-dominated industry

Want more information on the Colorado Homebuilding Academy? Find us on http://cohomebuildingacademy.org/

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