Dillon makes the case for why showing up in person is still one of the most powerful things you can do in business. In a world of Zoom calls and virtual meetings, he shares how consistent travel — from quick 24-hour turns to cross-country client dinners — has become Vertical Design Services' biggest competitive edge. He also talks about the unique advantage of running a remote-friendly firm from the mountains of California, and why getting on a plane when others won't is what separates good partners from great ones.

Dillon breaks down the design-build delivery method and why it beats traditional plan-and-spec contracting. From cutting months off the submittal process to building high-trust relationships between engineers and contractors, he walks through how integrated teams move faster, fight less, and deliver better outcomes — and why design-build is the foundation of everything Vertical Design Services does.

Dillon breaks down why California's housing crisis is so hard to fix — from CEQA environmental red tape to landlord laws that drive away investment. He draws on history to make the case for company-built housing, explores how anchor tenants revive struggling communities, and shares his vision for using business growth to invest back into the people and places around him.