Charlotte, NC · November 6–9, 2026
Everything about the Charlotte Summit lives here now: who’s teaching, where you’ll stay, and the full day by day breakdown.
Our 10th Summit. Five founders. One room. Four days built for contractors ready to scale.
Brad, Nick, Morgan, Tyler, and Mark run construction and media brands from the East Coast to the West Coast to the Midwest, spanning luxury builds to interior remodels. They’ve had the profitable years and the hard ones, and they teach both.
Expect real strategy on scaling a construction business and building more than one stream of revenue. Expect community over competition — nobody in this room is guarding their playbook.
All food and drinks are included. Flights and hotel are not. Space is limited on purpose, so the room stays intimate.
Meet your hosts for the week.
Brad Leavitt
President + Founder, AFT Construction
President and founder of AFT Construction, a luxury residential and commercial builder based in Scottsdale. AFT has been recognized nationally in Fine Homebuilding, Luxe Interiors + Design, and Professional Builder. Brad is a brand ambassador for Kohler, Pella, Sub Zero Wolf, and Cambria, and hosts The AFT Construction Podcast.
Morgan Molitor
Co-Founder, construction2style
Co-founder of construction2style (c2s), a Minnesota based design build firm and content agency known for bold, transparent storytelling around home remodeling. Morgan also leads Neon Lion Media and co-hosts Contractor Coalition Summit and BuildHer Retreat.
Nick Schiffer
Founder, NS Builders
Founder of NS Builders, a premier custom home builder known for craftsmanship, innovation, and transparency. Since launching in 2014, Nick has grown NS into a respected brand by pairing high end construction with powerful digital storytelling through his Site Visits series.
Tyler Grace
Founder, TRG Home Concepts
Owner of TRG Home Concepts, a boutique remodeling company specializing in high quality renovations of older homes. Tyler is passionate about mentoring small to mid size contractors on profitability, systems, and long term sustainability in the trades.
Mark Williams
CEO, Mark D. Williams Custom Homes
Owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, a Minnesota based builder known for crafting timeless, intentional homes. Mark also hosts the Curious Builder Podcast and founded the Curious Collective, a community built around asking better questions.
Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection
201 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Tucked in the heart of Uptown, the Grand Bohemian is a boutique luxury stay that feels part art gallery, part retreat. Unwind in styled rooms, eat at the on site restaurant, or catch the skyline from the rooftop bar, all steps from Charlotte’s top spots.
Questions about the booking link? Email kayla@construction2style.com.
Here’s what to expect each day. Times and sessions are subject to change as we finalize details.
Arrival day — optional home tours, settling in, and an evening welcome reception to kick things off.
9:00–11:30 AM — Home Tours (optional)
Kick off the weekend by touring some of the most beautiful homes Charlotte has to offer. This is an optional pre conference activity, but you don’t want to miss it.
11:30 AM–4:00 PM — Group Activities
Details to come.
4:00–6:00 PM — Break & Refresh (on your own)
Time to finish settling in and refresh before the welcome reception and summit kickoff.
6:00–8:00 PM — Welcome Reception
An intimate evening to kick off our tenth Contractor Coalition Summit. Meet and greet with the group, and a rundown of what the next few days will bring.
8:00–10:00 PM — The Ron Jensen Open Mic: Story of the Scar
A tradition created in honor of our friend and past attendee Ron Jensen of Jensen & Son’s in Utah, who carried the weight so many in this industry quietly shoulder. This open mic is a space to share real stories, connect beyond the jobsite, and remember that none of us are alone.
A full day of sessions on marketing, contracts, AI, and boundaries, capped off with dinner together.
7:00–8:00 AM — Rise & Shine: Breakfast + Community
Fuel up together to start the day. Take the time to network, share your goals, and be inspired — there’s room at the table for everyone in this industry.
8:00–8:45 AM — Lead Generation + Marketing with Tyler
How to attract the right clients, convert more leads, and build a marketing strategy that actually works in construction today.
9:00–11:15 AM — Contracts That Protect: What Every Builder Needs to Know with Brad + Nick
How to properly contract clients and subcontractors and protect yourself from litigation, including escalation clauses, pay apps and pay cycles, lien waivers, pre construction liens, NDAs, and photo approval.
11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Lunch + Learn + Refresh
A well deserved pause. Dietary restrictions are covered.
1:00–3:00 PM — AI in Industry with Morgan
Practical AI tools and strategies that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and give contractors a real competitive edge.
3:00–4:00 PM — Boundaries Create Freedom with Mark
How setting clear boundaries in your business, projects, and communication leads to better clients, stronger teams, and more control over your time.
4:00–5:00 PM — Guest Speaker
Details to come.
5:00–5:45 PM — Build Buzz Q&A
Live Q&A on the afternoon sessions.
5:45–6:45 PM — Break & Refresh (on your own)
Time to check in at home before another networking dinner.
7:00–10:00 PM — Dinner
Details to come.
More deep dive sessions on preconstruction, pricing, and building your online presence, followed by dinner.
7:00–8:00 AM — Breakfast + Community
Build on the friendships already forming. Network, reflect, and swap perspectives on strategy.
8:00–8:45 AM — Preconstruction Processes for Contractors with Tyler
Budgeting, planning, client communication, and setting clear expectations before the first shovel hits the ground.
9:00–11:15 AM — Cost Plus Pricing That Works: Real Profits for Contractors with Brad + Nick
A clear framework for pricing projects with confidence, covering true costs, and building in healthy profit margins.
11:30 AM–12:20 PM — Lunch + Brain Break
Another well deserved pause. Dietary restrictions are covered.
12:30–1:00 PM — Build Buzz Q&A
Live Q&A on the morning sessions.
1:00–3:00 PM — The Power of Being Seen with Morgan + Noah
How contractors and builders can use social platforms to showcase work, strengthen relationships, and turn followers into customers. Session sponsored by Neon Lion Media, a full service marketing agency for brand strategy, social media, and content.
3:00–4:00 PM — Client Expectations with Brad + Nick
Practical ways to establish trust from the start, communicate through the process, and handle tough conversations before they become costly problems.
4:00–5:30 PM — BuildBuzz Q&A
Open floor to revisit key moments from the day.
5:30–6:45 PM — Break & Refresh (on your own)
Time to check in at home before another networking dinner.
7:00–10:00 PM — Dinner
Details to come.
A shorter final morning on brand partnerships before we say goodbye.
7:00–8:00 AM — Breakfast + Community
The last breakfast together before the final topics on leveraging and launching brand partnerships.
8:00–9:00 AM — How to Engage With Brand Partnerships with Morgan
How to position your business to attract the right brands, what those partnerships look like behind the scenes, and how to turn them into long term relationships.
9:00–10:00 AM — Mysa Hus: Brand Partnership Case Study with Mark
A behind the scenes look at how Mark applied brand partnerships to his Mysa Hus project, from aligning with the right brands to integrating them into the build and the story.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM — BuildBuzz Q&A (Closing Session)
An open, conversational close to the weekend with the event hosts — lingering questions, key takeaways, and honest conversation before we say goodbye.
12:00 PM — Departures
We’ll see you again in November.
Agenda subject to change as we finalize details.