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Devin: What is your superpower?
Skip: Getting others on board and believing in being able to achieve a shared mission.
The housing crisis in the United States is staggering. Experts now estimate the country needs to build 10 million homes to meet demand—a near-impossible feat using traditional methods. Enter Lagom Development, a vertically integrated housing platform that combines innovative construction techniques with sustainable practices to make homeownership attainable for more people.
In this interview, Lagom Development’s founder and CEO, Skip Hulsey, discussed the company’s approach to tackling this massive problem. Skip’s solution involves integrating manufacturing, construction, and sales under one roof, leveraging Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) to build efficiently, affordably, and sustainably. “Our target is four hours from slab to a dried-in home,” Skip explained, emphasizing the remarkable speed at which they can build. “Instead of a weeks-long process, we’re delivering a fully insulated, weather-ready shell in an afternoon.”
Lagom Development’s homes aren’t just fast to construct—they’re energy efficient, too. Skip noted that owners see substantial savings on utilities: “By our calculations, it’s roughly equivalent to an additional mortgage payment every year in utility savings.” This groundbreaking approach reduces waste, shortens labor time, and cuts long-term energy costs, making it a win for both homeowners and the planet.
To scale its vision nationally, Lagom Development is raising funds through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. This democratized approach to fundraising aligns with its mission to make homeownership accessible. “Allowing retail investors to come along for the ride,” Skip said, “helps us extend the same end goal of accessibility to more families.”
Skip’s journey to founding Lagom Development reflects his lifelong commitment to housing. He began framing homes as a teenager, worked in manufacturing and real estate, and later earned a master’s degree in real estate development. COVID-19 served as a key turning point for him. “I saw that teachers, first responders, and service industry folks could no longer afford starter homes,” he said. Determined to find a solution, he created Lagom Development to reimagine what’s possible for housing.
For anyone interested in supporting or learning more about this impactful venture, visit Lagom Development’s crowdfunding page or check out its innovative SIP technology. Skip’s team is proving that with the right tools, partnerships, and approach, solving the housing crisis isn’t just possible—it’s within reach.
tl;dr:
Skip Hulsey introduced Lagom Development, a purpose-driven company addressing the U.S. housing crisis with scalable solutions.
Lagom Development uses Structural Insulated Panels to build affordable, energy-efficient homes in just four hours.
The company is raising funds through a regulated crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder.
Skip shared his personal journey in housing and his decision to pursue innovative solutions post-COVID.
Skip’s superpower—team building—has been critical to assembling a high-performance team at Lagom Development.
How to Develop Team Building As a Superpower
Skip’s superpower is team building. In today’s episode of Superpowers for Good, Skip attributed the success of Lagom Development to the strength of its team. He described his superpower as “getting others on board and believing in being able to achieve a shared mission.” He emphasized the importance of attracting talented individuals who share a common purpose, explaining, “I think it’s always been and will continue to be about getting the right people on the bus.”
Skip shared how he convinced a seasoned operations expert with over four decades of experience—including a career at Accenture—to join Lagom Development as its Chief Operations Officer. This hire was critical to Lagom Development’s ability to scale its operations. As Skip explained, building a team depends on “selling the narrative” and fully believing in the mission. He noted that people are drawn to being part of projects that are bigger than themselves, especially when they sense real optimism and purpose.
Tips for Developing Team-Building Skills:
Burn the Boats: Commit fully to your mission and project to inspire others to join you.
Stay Curious: Ask people about their experiences and engage in meaningful conversations to build connections.
Evangelize the Vision: Share your belief in the mission and paint a compelling picture of what’s possible.
Work Hard: Lead by example to demonstrate your commitment and inspire your team.
By following Skip’s example and advice, you can make team building a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.
Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!
Guest Profile
Skip Hulsey (he/him):
Founder/CEO, Lagom Development
About Lagom Development: Attainable/Sustainable housing for ALL.
Website: lagomdevelopment.com
Company Facebook Page: facebook.com/people/Lagom-Development/61576748907711/
LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/company/lagom-development
Instagram Handle: @lagom.development
Other URL: wefunder.com/lagom.development
Biographical Information: Skip has been around homebuilding for 26+ years. He started framing at 15 and worked the trades while pursuing his Economics degree. After graduation, he worked a couple years for the 4th largest manufactured home company. Skip then did a decade in brokerage; giving 50% commission rebates to help first time buyers get on the property ladder. After covid accelerated pricing by 60% overnight and interest rates tripled, he went back to school for his master's in real estate development to figure out how to bring back the starter home. There, Lagom was born.
LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/skip-hulsey
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