The Foundation Repair Expert with RK Bob Brown

The Foundation Repair Expert with RK Bob Brown

Calling all Engineers and homeowners out there! 🏠 Today’s interview is with none other than Bob Brown, the foundation repair expert who built, grew, and later sold Arizona Foundation Solutions. Bob’s spent years fixing all types of foundation issues you can imagine, and in this interview, he dives deep into it. From foundation maintenance tips to keep your house safe… all the way to how you as an engineer can carve out a lucrative career in the industry as well. ⛏️


Tune in to Learn:

  • His journey from a real estate development dream to the foundation repair industry

  • How he learned concrete foundations without a civil engineering degree

  • Tools he developed to help engineers in their foundation consulting business

  • One jaw-dropping aspect of the foundation repair industry you didn't know

  • A common foundation issue most people get mixed up all the time

  • Tips for engineers who want to start their own practice...from a guy who did it twice

  • Basic foundation maintenance tips for homeowners to avoid major headaches

  • Do cracks automatically mean foundation issues?

  • How a career in Geotech can be risk-free and lucrative


Our Partner:

Built Bar


Resources Mentioned:

Foundation Repair Secrets Book

Arizona State University


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