Building Dreams: The Journey of Stone Hammer Homes - Good News York In this episode of Good News York, Matt from Growth Mode Content is joined by his co-host Mikey B and special guests Jeremy and Chris Dorn, co-owners of Stone Hammer Homes. They discuss their inspiring journey of leaving corporate jobs to start their own custom home building company. The conversation dives into their passion for creating unique and beautifully designed homes, the challenges they've faced, and their involvement with the Home Builders and Remodelers of Central New York. The episode also touches on trends in home design and the use of modern materials and technology in home building. The Dorn brothers share their experiences in navigating the complex housing market and highlight the importance of trust and family in their successful business partnership. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 00:52 Meet the Guests: Stone Hammer Homes 02:34 Starting the Business: Challenges and First Projects 06:26 Building Custom Homes: Process and Design 11:21 Expanding the Office: New Beginnings 12:53 Home Builders Association: Networking and Events 21:53 Vacation Vibes and Market Research 22:21 Parade of Homes and Builder Challenges 24:19 Family Business Dynamics 26:47 Trends in Home Design 30:29 Custom Builds vs. Existing Homes 31:36 Sustainable Building Practices 34:07 Regulations and Building Codes 35:27 Sprinkler Systems in New Homes 39:26 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts