NAHB Shop Talk: From Setbacks to Success: How Women in Residential Construction Turn Challenges into Growth
Setbacks, mistakes and unexpected challenges can become powerful catalysts for growth. In this candid Shop Talk, accomplished women from across the residential construction industry share the failures, career pivots, business challenges and personal obstacles that shaped their paths to success. Hear how they navigated market downturns, built businesses from scratch, changed careers and overcame adversity. Discover practical lessons you can use to build resilience, adapt to change and move your career or business forward.
Exclusively for NAHB Members & Credential Holders: Free registration for members after login. If you have not set up your NAHB account, please visit: www.nahb.org/register or call 202.266.8313.
Who Should Attend This Shop Talk
This Shop Talk is ideal for women in residential construction, including:
Home builders.
Remodelers.
Developers.
Business owners.
Residential construction executives and managers.
Other residential construction professionals who want to build resilience, navigate change, grow careers or businesses and turn challenges into opportunities.
What Will You Learn from Setbacks to Success?
Identify strategies for navigating setbacks, mistakes and unexpected challenges in residential construction.
Discover how industry leaders used failure and adversity as opportunities for growth and reinvention.
Explore ways to build resilience, adapt to market changes and make confident decisions during challenging times.
Apply real-world lessons from women in residential construction to strengthen your career, leadership and business.
Gain perspective on turning difficult experiences into opportunities for long-term success.
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 22, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
October 22, 2026
1:00 pm
