Architect Claud of SnMAC: 800 to 350K Followers | Builder Insider Series

<p>Ar. Claud registered SnMAC Construction and Development Corp. in 2020 — in the middle of the pandemic, while everyone around her was starting food businesses. Her first project was a three-storey house. Six years later she&#39;s a design and build contractor carrying three professional licenses, and an audience of 350,000 she built from 800 followers in a single year.</p><p><br></p><p>In this Builder Insider episode with Engr. Sophia Panlilio, she talks about the aunt who backed her when she had nothing but a plan, why she trains her carpenters and welders in professionalism the same way she trains her engineers, what it actually costs a homeowner to skip the architect, and the advice that kept her posting when the comments turned ugly.</p><p><br></p><p>(0:00) Highlights</p><p>(0:56) Intro</p><p>(1:14) Who is Architect Claud?</p><p>(1:34) Starting a construction company during the pandemic</p><p>(2:04) Architect, master plumber, environmental planner</p><p>(2:46) The first project: MacArthur Gardens</p><p>(3:37) Where the funding and the courage came from</p><p>(4:49) Ten years of experience before going on his own</p><p>(6:33) The one opportunity that changed everything</p><p>(8:35) Building opportunity so our people don&#39;t have to leave</p><p>(9:51) Givers Gain and BNI</p><p>(10:42) Professionalism, accountability, integrity</p><p>(12:34) Why professionalism isn&#39;t about the license</p><p>(13:17) Three licenses and a UP graduate diploma</p><p>(14:15) From 800 followers to 350,000</p><p>(16:12) Handling the negative comments</p><p>(18:44) What it really costs to skip the architect</p><p>(20:49) Who he&#39;s making content for</p><p>(22:04) Quick Fire Questions</p><p>(22:27) His message to homeowners and students</p><p><br></p><p>Salamat po, Ar. Claud, for the time and for sharing the story so openly.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OzZz5zLFCfA</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1626201118864168">https://www.facebook.com/reel/1626201118864168</a></p><p>Read the full write-up: https://khmtools.com.ph/blogs/philippine-tool-talks-podcast/snmac-architect-claud-builder-insider</p><p><br></p><p>KHM Megatools — Your Number 1 Toolshop Portal</p><p>https://khmtools.com.ph</p><p>940 Blumentritt Rd, Sampaloc, Manila</p><p><br></p><p>Philippine Tool Talks features the architects, engineers, and contractors building the Philippines.</p>